August 31, 2011
When I was entering that title, I accidentally typed the word 'rave' instead of 'race.' That would have been sooo much cooler. I mean I've never done those drugs, but I've heard they're awesome--makes you want to pet everything (furniture, appliances, broken glass, etc) like it's a kitten. That's mindbending to me. And seriously, can you even imagine how much glow-in-the-dark crap you'd have to order from Oriental Trading to make a rave a success? Me neither.
But clearly, a swearing Mormon like me would never organize a rave, so I opted for a race instead...a 5k race to be exact.
Here's a video of the Saturday's 3.1. Totally not boring...unless you think running, and overcoming obstacles, and grabbing your dreams squarely by the ass is boring. If you're that type, then don't waste your four minutes. But if you like a splash of inspiration on a Wednesday morning while you should be filing expense reports, go ahead and click:
Seriously, how awesome are they? Don't you just want to unrecline your lazy boy and hit the pavement? I'm so proud of everyone who was brave enough to get out there and run. They inspire the crap out of me. They went from no miles to 3.1 miles in ten weeks--you could totally do it, too.
We had a few mishaps at the race. More specifically, we were locked out of Jared's office, and therefore locked out of the bathrooms; I possibly forgot to start my watch when I blew the start whistle (and didn't realize it until the first runner came through); the dollar store was fresh out of Gatorade, so we had to go with it's inbred step cousin called Rip-It; and the when the fire fighters came to unlock the building, I might not have had a permit for this whole affair....uhhhhhhmmmm, sorry boys! (ps You're hot)
I also forgot to thank the volunteers, and my assistant coach, because when I get busy I get flustered, and when I get flustered I accidentally turn into a douche bag--a sweet, well intentioned douche bag, but a db nonetheless.
YOU would never forget to thank your volunteers. So that fact that I did? I'd say that makes me not so average--in an airheaded assholean kind of way.
Day 1? Check!
12 comments:
That was pretty AWESOME! Especially that finish line crew- it doesn't get any better than that.
I'm so glad you're doing these "I'm not boring" posts. See, the thing is, you can make the most boring shit interesting and hilarious. I've seen you do it. :) Not that this was boring shit... this was awesome! I loved the video!
Totally awesome and inspirational! Congrats to your group (and volunteers)!
Of course you did misspell 'organized.'
Wait - was that part of the joke?
:)
Is it wrong that the video made me tear up? The runners were awesome and I love how everyone got a finish line! And I totally agree with Mindy.
I had the same reaction as M! I also love how everybody got a finish line! (And medals too?? So cool!) I ran my first-ever 5K in July, and well, ya know, only the winners got the finish line tape and medals, and it would've been SO FUN to bust through that thing. Of course, with 1800 runners that would be difficult to implement... Big cheers to everybody involved!!
love this and of course get teary-eyed,too!! congratulations to all of the C25Ker's and their coach:)) love u Amy! great finish line and medal-givers,too!
That made me teary eyed. I'm training for my first marathon and, while it's the hardest thing I've done, the pride I feel at every finish line and every long run is amazing. I loved looking at their faces, I know that feeling. Loved it.
Hahahaha. I love that you didn't have a permit. Those kind of protocols are my least favorite things in the world so I choose to ignore them and ask forgiveness, rather than permission. Good job on the race/rave. Maybe have the runners wear glow sticks next time? You could also drop some ecstasy in their rip it. Just an idea :)
That was so awesome! Love the looks on everyone's faces. Thanks so much for sharing how un-boring and fabulous you are.
Just wanted to note that I am actually procrastinating on expense reports right now by catching up on Google Reader. So perhaps Day 4 can be that you're psychic?
THAT is AWESOME!! I'm so glad I follow your blog...so glad you didn't go private...so glad you're not boring! And so glad you did Dallas!
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