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Pre-Run Wear

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29 Oct

Today was bizee! I was about to open my personal email after work but then realized I needed a breather before attacking it. So, I went on a little walk with this weekend’s WINNER of the Paso Robles Marathon…

Skinny Runner! I can’t even imagine what it’s like to be that cool or fast or skinny or runny. Great job SR!sr wears socks

Then, I went to the Goodwill to get some throw away gear for before the ING NY Marathon. The race is unique in that the start is pretty late – I start after 10am and it’s a lot colder there than it is in SoCal.

So, runners layer up and then toss those layers before the gun fires to GO! (The clothes are donated to local charities so it’s all good.)IMG_8764 (800x600)

I wanted a snuggie per SR’s suggestion, but there was none to be found. I did see this cool t-shirt from Mills College though…mills college

I liked the back:smarter than barbie

Then, I stopped at the store on the way home and grabbed a few things to make a special treat for Ben – pigs in a blanket! I randomly got the idea from a commercial this week (I’m a sucker for marketing).

Being an interracial couple and all our mom’s cooked up very different foods for our fams. So, after 3 years of chorizo burritos he was very surprised to come home to this meal!IMG_8766 (800x600)

Those kosher hot dogs are only 45 calories each. Surprising, right? I served them up with roasted brussel sprouts. Random, but good.pigs in a blanket

Halloween candy has been on my mind and if you’re going to do it – do it right…dark chocolate reeses

Back to my pre-race gear…

YES! I found this long windbreaker with a hood. El Toro represent! (That is a local high school.)

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Brrr! It’s going to be cold!IMG_8774 (600x800)

Then, I’m going to flash everyone! So they run really fast away from me and towards the finish line! Just doing my part.IMG_8772 (600x800)

I was wearing those clothes under the whole time, just trying to be silly.IMG_8775 (600x800)

Womp womp womp.

Hope everyone in the storm Sandy areas are safe and warm tonight! Take care.

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    1. Nicole says

      2012-10-31 at 5:10 pm

      The hot dogs in crescent rolls was a family dinner staple growing up.
      Haven’t thought of those in ages!

      Reply
    2. Denise P. says

      2012-10-30 at 1:40 pm

      I saw Snuggies for 4.99 at Ross recently. I was tempted to get one for work because its so stinking cold here, but figured the camo pattern wasn’t appropriate for the office.

      CVS has some small fleece blankets for like $3 in case you need a little more protection.

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2012-10-31 at 6:50 am

        Fail! That’s cheaper than my jacket was!

        Reply
    3. kate says

      2012-10-30 at 11:41 am

      I went to Mills!
      It rocks and totally deserves a shout out!

      Reply
    4. Natalie @ Free Range Human says

      2012-10-30 at 7:39 am

      I’ve never seen Reeses Dark. Definitely have to try that!

      Reply
    5. Tracie says

      2012-10-30 at 7:18 am

      I don’t want to be a party pooper but do you have other stuff to layer under the windbreaker? That is NOT going to be warm enough for a SoCal girl at the start 🙂

      Reply
      • RunEatRepeat says

        2012-10-30 at 7:42 am

        You’re right, I think I’m also going to wear a beanie and arm warmers. Not sure what else I can add?

        Reply
    6. deirdre @ Oh Well Whatever says

      2012-10-30 at 7:01 am

      Good reminder on the easy dinner idea – my husband loves that one too. Silly boys.

      Reply
    7. SkinnyRunner says

      2012-10-30 at 6:24 am

      thanks for walking with me! and for stealing my could be throwaway gear.

      Reply
    8. Emily @ www.main-eats.com says

      2012-10-30 at 5:28 am

      Ha ha-you always brighten my day!

      Reply
    9. Lauren says

      2012-10-30 at 5:15 am

      Haha, love that shirt! Tell me you got it. 🙂

      Reply
    10. Losing Lindy says

      2012-10-30 at 4:37 am

      If you can, find some of those hand warmers, or some of those $1 gloves

      Reply
      • RunEatRepeat says

        2012-10-30 at 7:45 am

        Yes! I have hand warmers – thanks for reminding me!!!

        Reply
    11. Amy says

      2012-10-30 at 3:46 am

      Do you think the storm is going to sidetrack the race?

      Reply
      • RunEatRepeat says

        2012-10-30 at 7:42 am

        As of right now, the NY race officials are saying everything will stay on schedule. Fingers crossed!

        Reply
    12. Kate Hubbard says

      2012-10-29 at 11:02 pm

      I love that Mill’s College shirt! My mom and grandma went there and it has special spot in my heart.

      Reply
      • RunEatRepeat says

        2012-10-30 at 7:44 am

        Very cool! I was going to buy it and ended up putting it down on accident.

        Reply
    13. Sue says

      2012-10-29 at 10:24 pm

      Have you decided on your race outfit?

      Reply
      • RunEatRepeat says

        2012-10-30 at 7:43 am

        No, not yet! I think I’m going to decide today 🙂

        Reply
    14. Angie says

      2012-10-29 at 9:37 pm

      I made pigs in a blanket Saturday while watching football. My husband loves them but we only make them like once or twice a year. We grew up eating differently too. He’s from Baton Rouge and I’m Italian. We’ve slowly merged our tastes though!

      Reply
    15. Ida says

      2012-10-29 at 8:57 pm

      the interracial couple comment made me lol:)

      Reply
    16. Joanna says

      2012-10-29 at 8:44 pm

      Love the jacket you found. I went to El Toro!!

      Reply
      • runeatrepeat says

        2012-10-29 at 8:46 pm

        Very cool! Ben’s friend went to El Toro too! Are you still local?

        Reply
        • Joanna says

          2012-10-30 at 10:13 am

          I am local again now and living in Irvine after living in San Diego for 12 years after college. I graduated from ETHS in 1994! It’s good to be back. A lot has changed!

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    17. Nicole says

      2012-10-29 at 8:37 pm

      I have used race corrals as a way to get rid of things that I don’t like (highlighter-yellow fleece, I am talking about you!) or that don’t fit right. Since most races do donate to charities, it is all for a good cause.

      The Kidless Kronicles

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