Phantom Racer

My legs are still sore from Thursday's softball/running combination. Hopefully they'll be back to normal when I wake up tomorrow for the USA 10-Miler.

Speaking of the 10-Miler, I headed over to On The Run this afternoon to pick up my packet and buy a new pair of shoes. (No, I will not be wearing the new shoes tomorrow. I'm not stupid.) The place was packed, and I barely got a chance to say hello to Vera, Chris and Jana because there were so many customers. I walked up to the packet pickup table and gave them my last name. She looked through the bags and found nothing. She looked on the registration list. Still nothing.

I forgot to register for the race!

I thought I'd registered back in August when I signed up for the Houston Half in two weeks, but apparently I had not. Too funny. As the volunteers giggled at me, I laughed, scratched my head and said "well, it appears that I need to sign up!" Luckily I had the $23 in my pocket. I got discounts for both HARRA and Bay Area Fit. As Jana said, I'm involved in enough running organizations that my race registration might one day be free!

I also forgot to get my shoe card stamped, which I'm very upset about. I'll have to go back tomorrow and get the stamp. I bought my 6th pair of shoes since starting my Lucky 7 shoe card -- which means that my next pair of shoes is free! Yes, a $90 pair of shoes for free; On The Run does not mess around, my friends. And I forgot to get my stamp!

The plan for the morning is simply to run. Not too fast, and not too slow. Just comfortable, long run pace, with maybe a bit of a pick up in the last mile if I'm feeling good. The weather looks to be absolutely lovely. Post-race recovery will definitely involve a stop at Mornings Kolaches on my way home, and cool down will be a trip to the Bayou City Art Festival tomorrow afternoon.