Stupid Things We Do...also known as...Why Barb is Brilliant!
Let's just not talk about how freakin' awful tonight's run was. Okay? It was 6 miles done in 1:13:09. Seriously. It doesn't get much worse than that. No details needed. At the end I think I said something to the effect of "I hate running and running hates me." --I made it a whole 1.25 miles of consecutive LT run before I had to totally crap out and rehydrate (dude, it was hot out there!). And LT runs...they totally suck. I think I said something about them being fun...but I'm retracting that statement. Now I just need to decide which is worse....LT or strides, which, for the record, are both the devil's workouts.
But yes...let's not focus on how craptacular it was. Instead, let's talk about how stupid it is to run with a really, really, really bad sunburn. First, you've got the general irritation of your shirt on your neck. Wisely, I opted for a tagless shirt...but alas, that really didn't matter. Because you see...I, a girl, wear a sports bra. And sports bras are apparently the evil invention of men who really want to piss off athletic girls with sunburnt chests. You have nooo idea how painful the chaffing was. When I got home from the run, my neck and chest were covered in these little itty bitty bubbles....which led to me freaking out...
And now...I am officially peeling.
And it officially sucks.
And there is no amount of aloe or lotion or oatmeal baths that can subside the pain.
...yet another testament to my complete and total brilliance.
...and let's not even talk about how pms is totally making me the world's most fabulous person right now.
So now...here I am...in bed...slowly feeling the effects of the Tylenol PM I took about 10 minutes ago. My skin is pissed off at me. My body is aching a little bit. My abs are still feeling it from yesterday's pilates workout. And the cramps are starting to come in waves.
...perhaps I should upgrade to vicodin?
Or perhaps...I should just...close...my...eyes..........
But yes...let's not focus on how craptacular it was. Instead, let's talk about how stupid it is to run with a really, really, really bad sunburn. First, you've got the general irritation of your shirt on your neck. Wisely, I opted for a tagless shirt...but alas, that really didn't matter. Because you see...I, a girl, wear a sports bra. And sports bras are apparently the evil invention of men who really want to piss off athletic girls with sunburnt chests. You have nooo idea how painful the chaffing was. When I got home from the run, my neck and chest were covered in these little itty bitty bubbles....which led to me freaking out...
And now...I am officially peeling.
And it officially sucks.
And there is no amount of aloe or lotion or oatmeal baths that can subside the pain.
...yet another testament to my complete and total brilliance.
...and let's not even talk about how pms is totally making me the world's most fabulous person right now.
So now...here I am...in bed...slowly feeling the effects of the Tylenol PM I took about 10 minutes ago. My skin is pissed off at me. My body is aching a little bit. My abs are still feeling it from yesterday's pilates workout. And the cramps are starting to come in waves.
...perhaps I should upgrade to vicodin?
Or perhaps...I should just...close...my...eyes..........
Labels: Coach Leah and Jason, LT Run, Sunburns Suck
posted by Iron Jayhawk at 9:51 PM
14 Camper Comments:
I've never actually taken Tylenol PM or any PM variety -- does it giv eyou the same sort of "black sleep" that Nyquil does?
ouch! Cool baths and aloe babe, I can't think of any other way. I remember one burn where I was itching so bad I couldn't sleep, it was horrible.
just to note that barb did a fine job on her run. her LT mile was about 40 seconds too fast which is yes awesome, but if she brings it down she'll have no problem getting through more than one mile of LT.
Also to note that it was super hot out and wind in your face on the way back.
She also did all 6 miles planned when I know she probably wanted to stop at 5 miles....going the extra distance a good runner makes :-)
Two words for the chafing and sunburn: Body Glide!
The Sunburn does not sound fun what. so. ever.
Oh man, I hope your burn is better soon!! That sounds so owie!!
SUNBLOCK BARBARA....SUNBLOCK!! LOVE YOU MOM (WE'RE HAVING A GREAT TIME)!!
I don't know the symbol for wincing in blogspeak, but I'm sure we're all doing it after reading about your ordeal. Yes, sometimes the best thing to get through the pain is a mild sleep aid. I hope it worked. An oatmeal bath might help too.
My nighttime companion is usually Nyquil. I *heart* him, and my hubby knows I cheat on him with the wonderful bottle of blue liquid. It's magic. Okay, enough of that...
Sorry about the bitch of a sunburn. That sucks! Hope it gets better soon.
Good thing you're evidently not depressed and taking St. John's Wort (hypericum). That makes you photosensitive. No bueno.
yeeouch! perhaps you should stick to the pool for awhile.
You hung in there and that's what's important. Just remember what doesn't kill you only makes you stronger - you are going to kick ass on all your races.
Sunburn sucks almost as much as wearing sunblock during a run. Nice blog by the way, I plan on checking back every now and then.
Way to gut it out, and write up a nice bitchfest of a report... hope you've recuperated over the past few days.
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