My new color:
I had lowlights done this time which I normally don’t and it’s a little dark for me. Hopefully it fades out soon. Nothing says “smart, funny, amazingly fast and SLENDER runner” like a bleached out blonde.
I’m doing the Audrina Partridge ceiling eyes here because for some reason, I thought it would help you see the hair better. What?
Amy asked what kind of dog Elmer is…
He is a German short hair, a big time hunting dog. He’s known as “Scrappy Coco” in this household due to his magnificient highlighted bangs. Ever seen Don’t Mess With the Zohan?
Maya asked how I hydrate on long runs…
I have this hydro belt:
Hubby bought it for me online, it’s about $25 I think. It takes getting used to because it feels like you got some major junk in your trunk (and back), but it’s not that bad. It works fine for me, and I feel like JLO with it on.
I’ve never ran a race with it and am still undecided whether to use it running Vegas next month. I only wear it on about 15 milers or longer. Shorter than that, I try to fuel up on breakfast margaritas and mimosas to get me through.
Marathon racers, do you wear hydro belts during the actual race??
And last question: tons and tons of people ask if I can be a surrogate mother to their future child because I’m so blindingly gorgeous and witty…
The answer is of course, yes! But only 8 at a time, please.
November 4, 2009 at 6:53 PM
love the hair. i think when audrina patridge sneezes you can hear marbles rolling around in her head. question: when you run does your hydration belt bounce up and down? it seems like that would annoy me beyond words and it’s the only reason i have yet to get one.
when i ran my marathon i carried a water bottle (like i always do). for the first 22 miles i was thankful for it (so FREAKING hot and humid that day and windy, my gosh, awful wind). then i threw it away because i hated it (and life in general) around mile 22. i think in the future i will not have a bottle with me. under normal weather circumstances the race hydration tables would seem to satisfy my thirst.
November 4, 2009 at 8:10 PM
I need to get a hydro belt or something when I start running further distances. For races I probably wouldn’t bring my own hydration since they have the fuel stations along the way.
You freaking crack me up. Thought you should know.
November 4, 2009 at 8:48 PM
I LOVE the hair. Compliments your skin tone.
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November 4, 2009 at 9:45 PM
Love your hair! I got lowlights last thursday and its still pretty dark! Not used this do yet!
Marathon hydrating: I ran chicago- pretty much one of the biggest races in the country and i didnt need water. They had water/gatorade so often that every time i looked up, they were handing it out. I stopped using my nathan belt on long runs because it hurt my back so much after my 19 miler over the summer. I guess if i was running a race where i knew there was gonna be no water, then i would for sure take some with me, but most of the time its posted somewhere about how much will be offered. I just went by that and it worked like a charm.
November 4, 2009 at 10:00 PM
So, this might sound stupid, but I didn’t know German short hairs could have such long hair. Our dog is a rescue so she’s most likely not pure anything, but she looks a lot like the short hair pictures we’ve seen (check out our blog for pictures). She’s definitely not a hunting dog though.
Your hair looks great. The picture of octo-mom made me vomit in my mouth a little.
November 5, 2009 at 12:50 AM
I’ve been looking at some belts, because I hate holding a bottle when I run, but I’m afraid the water will feel so heavy around my waist. Have you noticed that as a problem or do you get used to it?
November 5, 2009 at 6:29 AM
I love your blog for my daily laugh! I too had no idea that German short hairs could sport a long doo. Elmer is adorable!
I’ve never ran a race with any sort of hydration belt. I have a camelbak that I’ve done long runs with. However, I’m running a trail marathon this weekend that only has 4 aid stations so I will definitely be sporting my camelbak. I’m just hoping that no chafing occurs!
November 5, 2009 at 8:31 AM
I love your hair color!! I always go dark for the fall/winter. Of course I need to go tanning because it makes me looked washed out if I don’t and since you have a beautiful tan, it compliments your skin tone. I have a question for you? When you work out on the elliptical do you follow a regimen (such as intervals) or just get on and go? I normally run, but I have plantar fasciitis and it is getting bad so I need to steer clear of running for a couple of weeks.
November 6, 2009 at 1:40 PM
I actually love the hair. Looks great with your skin tone.
Is everyone here a blogger? I’m such a loser. Instead of being motivated to start my own, I’ll just read everyone else’s with hard TV face (mouth slightly open and slightly smiling, head tilted slightly to the side, and eyes staring blankley at the tube)
November 11, 2009 at 7:42 PM
One new hydration option is the Body Bottle, a water bottle that straps to your bicep and is a much more comfortable way to hydrate while running and excercising. And there is a 20% discount for runners in training @ bodybottle.com