Lessons learned… so far

As I’ve been training for an upcoming half marathon, I’ve actually started to enjoy my long run days.  I like the feeling of running at a slow comfortable pace without worrying about time.  Plus, I get to see my town in a different way than I do when cruising by in a car. 

Along the way, I’ve learned some important lessons:

• It doesn’t matter that I look like a complete moron, it is important to pull my short hair back out of my eyes.
• Getting away from everything has a cathartic feel.  This is my only real alone time.
• I now have proof that I’m not a witch - and apparently, I’m not all that sweet – as nothing happens to me when it rains.
• The *seedier* parts of town have really entertaining things on the ground.  How does a magenta, flowery bra end up in the road?  And used condoms?
• Splashing water from a water bottle scares away most dogs.
• There are a lot of idiot drivers who apparently got their license from a cereal box out on the road.
• Despite what most people told me, I do NOT crave salad and other healthy foods while running.  I do; however, think a lot about Doritos, hamburgers, and bread pudding.
• The shuffle feature on my iPod is awesome and makes it feel completely natural to follow a Smithereens’ song with one by Otis Redding.
• Stick with a bland breakfast.  No more jalapenos with my eggs on the morning of my long run.  This is an important one.  And I probably need to send an apology to the dude who has the nice yard where I herked a little.

So, there. I really am getting ready for that Princess Marathon at Disney in March.  Now I need some ideas for how to decorate my shirt for the big event.  Any suggestions?