Ready to Race???

Happy Monday!  I have been totally m.i.a. for a while now and its a dirty shame.  During my absence I have had a serious realization.  It is SO HARD to maintain my workout/eating regimine AND blog about it.  I mean it is pretty stinking hard, hence the reason for my not doing it lately.  I will commit to do better in the near future.  After all I owe at least that to my followers.  Both of you.

@#*! its race week!
Time has flown by and the half marathon that I have been "training" for is Sunday.  That's right six days from today- I will have to run 13.1 miles and there is no backing out of it because the Rock N Roll Philly Half costed me a pretty penny.  And since I don't have it like that I should probably man up and face the music-despite the anxiety that I am beginning to experience.  My original goal was to not only beat my time from last year (2:13) but to finish in 2 hours.  That would require me to run 1 minute per mile faster than I did last year.  Honestly, I could not have set a more ridiculous goal for myself.  I don't know that I have the endurance to maintain that pace the whole way.  But I am sure going to try.  Please keep me in prayer.

i broke down...& made a purchase
I made a purchase for my race..that I have been contemplating for some time now.  I know I will look like a total dork but I'm not even worried about that.  It's a race-not a fashion show, right? What I am worried about it not having a chance to train in these prior to the main event!  What would "these" be? {might you ask} 

RaceReady shorts! 
I can not wait to get these in the mail.  I saw someone with them on at a group run I went on once and just knew I had to have them.  Here is what the website says about the shorts..

Our traditional mid-length style (3" inseam) is our most popular style for women. These comfortable running shorts have gray CoolMax liners, draw cord, and all the great pockets. Five mesh pocket compartments, plus two velcro-closure pockets on the sides, make these shorts functional for carrying many and various items. We have styles longer and shorter, but these running shorts are the happy medium!


Specifications:

• • MicroMove and CoolMax Fabric
• • Ultra-lightweight
• • Moisture-wicking
• • Non-chafing CoolMax liner
• • 3" inseam
• • 5 patented rear mesh pockets + 2 front pockets

Sounds pretty good right? I will let you know how they work out! 
p.s. tune back in tomorrow.  I have an "announcement" of sorts.