In addition to the magic running tights (these ones), I now have the magic headlamp (this one) to thank for tonight’s kickass run!
This is definitely a PR for 9 miles, as well as the fastest I’ve ever run mile 5 of my Lake Union running route (it has a pretty decent hill). I’m really proud of 9:19 for an uphill mile!
Is it weird that I MUCH prefer running 8 or 9 miles to running 5 or 6? I just love this distance. It’s far enough that I’m not constantly checking my watch to see how close I am to being done, and for whatever reason the miles just seem to fly by!
And after I reach the top of the hill during mile 5, it’s just smooth sailing and negative splits all the way home, baby.
The headlamp was fantastic. I started this run at 7:00, when it was already completely dark out, but the headlamp kept my route well-lit even through the darkest areas. It also made me feel like a badass!
I don’t even mind the RAISED WELT I’m currently sporting on my forehead.
Oh yes, folks. Just when you thought things couldn’t get any sexier. CrossFitters, I see your palm tears and raise you a forehead welt.
The headlamp was at a weird angle since I wore it over a hat and not flat on my forehead, so I think user error is the cause of this, not the design of the headlamp itself. Courtney told me she usually layers a sweatband under her headlamp, which sounds like a good plan to me.
Again — I’m not even mad. Not even a little bit. Mr. Welt is a badge of honor from a fantastic run.
Oh God. Did I just name my welt?
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