It's easy, just get up and go...

When asked what i like about running, often my reply is the freedom, can go out when or where I want and just need me shorts, shoes and a t shirt and i'm done. The reality is somewhat different...

1) Check plan decide on route/session
2) Decide when i'm running, start drinking and aim to eat at least 1hr before
3) Choose/find kit
a - Top; choice - long sleeve, short sleeve or vest.
b - Bottom; choice - long or short, if short then need cycle shorts underneath
c - Underwear - running pants
d - Socks, find a matching pair
e HRM, where's the strap?
f GPS, GF201, is it charged?
g Sunglasses/hat/gloves depending on season
4) Apply vaseline to feet (and eybrows if v hot)
5) Check nipples for wear and tear - cut out and apply 2 small plaster squares
6) Choose shoes - which are dryiest, least smelly.
7) Get changed
8) Get key/mobile/money
9) Fill water bottle
10) Go out door
11) Go back cos forgot bottle
12) Stretch
13) Walk, allowing GPS to get a 'lock'
14) At last, run!!

You forgot to download your favourite MP3's onto your player!

LOL!

very very true, Bod!

(except 5, of course)

1) wake up
2) sit in the dark for an hour having not really woken up
3) step outside and ask myself 'why?'

(only after having got dressed I might add)

wake up realise I have a terrible hang over after a night out where i didn't get home until 2am.

Try to make myself feel better with the thought that i may do this once or twice in a year

Feel terrible - wish could turn back clock and redo evening.

decide there is no way i can run as can hardly stand

think NEVER EVER again (drink alcohol) that is

All v true Bod - except for 5 & GPS thingy. I would also like to add;

- check self in mirror to decide if I look athletic or like a stupid idiot

- change outfit several times to see which best covers wobbly areas

- assure other half i won't get run over/get mugged/get lost

I live in a block of flats and my morning runs normally involve a few trips up and down in the lift as I argue with myself over whether to get out there and run or go back to bed. Most of the time, I eventually make it out the door!