The mind is the enemy

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Q, that peri-shower dialogue killed me. Thanks for the mid-day laugh. I actually do announce my snacks to him afterwards but I'm going to have to try it your way next time. My former favorite way to confess was to start off with "Hey honey...I have to tell you something. I did something bad...." But that fun only lasted a couple of times before he caught on.

55 for a run is so warm! I've been pleased I haven't had to run in temps below thirty yet. Our coldest mornings have been on weekends when I've been able to wait until the afternoon to get out there. Oh, but it's coming. I just don't know when.
 
:D I need a father confessor too... See, I knew there was SOMETHING missing in my life without a relationship!
 
LaMa, that's an easy one for the significant others to get credit for...all they need to do is possess functional ears. Or even just one, really.
 
Run Streak Day 8 [12/4]:
3.5 miles. I forget what the temp was, maybe 38? I took a gel before heading out, and was rewarded with some solid negative splits. Felt much better than last night.

Company holiday party is tomorrow.

The good: Potential for some solid gifts. Not everyone gets something, but you can walk away with anything from an iPad to airline tickets for anywhere in the US.

The bad: Random seating for the meal (plus apps beforehand) means forced mingling with people who are a hundred times smarter than me, who make more in a year than I will make in my lifetime. High anxiety time for us introverts.

The ugly: We start drinking at noon. And stop when the bar down the street from the party venue makes us leave. Ugggggh.
 
:) I say the good is fine, the bad isn´t nice (introvert here too) but if you apply you listening skills well you should get through it nicely and the ugly is... self-inflicted? Is it frowned upon to leave an hour after dinner? You can always get someone to call you at a time you know you´ll want to be getting home, look concerned, mumble something and leave. Or take some flashing pink painkillers to advertize a splitting headache. I don´t think honesty is required when people are unreasonable about things that are bad for you.
 
The bad is never as bad as expected...It's always the anticipation that's the worst part of it all, but that's sort of par for the course with anxiety, isn't it? Getting all worked up over nothing. One year I sat next to someone who eventually became a candidate for the US senate. We just talked about running the whole time.

The ugly is very much self-inflicted. I could definitely leave an hour after dinner....If I wanted to ;) I'm not going to pretend I'm going to be good today. I know I'm not. I'll just keep my mouth shut tomorrow when my head hurts and my mile run painfully tough. Self-inflicted!
 
Hana, that's exactly what happens, I start drinking nervously at noon and then by 6 pm I'm best friends with everyone!!! Although 'everyone' doesn't include those smart rich people, because they are all smart enough to go home.

Run Streak Day 9 [12/5]:
2.7 miles, temp was 24. When you've got the right clothes and no asthma, it's not so bad even at that temp. And I ran through a park so I could see some water and wildlife.
 
Nice day 8 and 9 runs!

I've got a snazzy new half face mask that's made of vented thick neoprene that works great for breathing in cold weather so far and it makes me look like a ninja. Our weather has parted ways Oaks. It was raining and nearly 60 this morning with a high of 75 today. I will be running on the indoor track at the gym this evening. The gym is a ghost town on Friday nights.

Nice pictures!

Just remember you have to run the next day when you are knocking back the free drinks. I'd probably go to my company party if they gave away really good free stuff too. Nothing but the free food and drink at ours and as a small company I talk to the few people I am interested in on a daily to weekly basis (both of them).
 
Throw a water between each drink - you'll drink less and you'll be more hydrated, which will make for a better Saturday! Have fun tonight and have a great weekend!
 
Q, I'm trying to decide if ninja running gear makes you more or less likely to get shot at by a startled homeowner on those early runs. Maybe more likely to be shot AT but less likely to be hit?

LJ, I wish I could follow solid advice such as yours when I am out. The party was great, but today was a little rough. Thank goodness I have a relatively responsibility-free life, because nothing was getting done today. Except for a run, of course!

Run Streak Day 10 [12/6]:
1 mile in the rain. Didn't want to do it. I knew going into this challenge that the day after the holiday party would be rough. But I waited until nighttime and was pleasantly surprised that I didn't immediately wait to die. I'm looking forward to a solid run tomorrow, though.
 
Way to tough it out! I had a lazy one mile in beautiful weather. I plan to do a half hour tomorrow. I'll see how I feel before I decide how much to push.

Shot at is way better than shot, but I mostly just run the .35 mile loop that keeps me by my land and away from other houses.
 
I am awestruck by your perseverance... Great work going running post-party. (Was going to write post-partem ;-) )
 
I cannot believe you run with a hangover. I can barely drag myself to the kitchen to make coffee when I'm in that state. Well done you!!!
 
Wow, lots of support for the hangover run! Thanks for not focusing on the fact that hangovers are self-inflicted misery, haha. I did have to wait until 7 pm until I was willing to attempt it. And actually today's run was worse. I'm still not back to full hydration, and it was 5 pm yesterday until I could stomach anything other than saltines. Sooooo my insides are angry with me.

I'm beating myself up over ruining both runs this weekend. But hey, the damage is done, all I can do is use this as a learning experience. Make better choices in the future. And be thankful that the holiday party only comes around once a year!
 
Oaks- You still ran!! Don't give yourself a hard time- it's done! Well done on running with a hangover, xoC
 
A run is a run. What ever adjective gets thrown in front it still counts. It will make tomorrow's run feel like a breeze.
 
Running a mile with a hangover is pretty dang impressive, no matter how slow it is. I know I don't have the strength to do that sort of thing when I'm hangin. Maybe a walk?

Anyway, it was part of your plan, so keep it up!
 
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