Running ...in a skirt???

Ever since I began training for the half-marathon I am constantly on different women's running websites. I always read about training tips, running routes, and training gear. I was looking at womensrunningworld.com today and they were listing other sites that focused solely on women.

I came across a website named skirtsports.com. It had all kinds of clothing for sale; cute stuff too.

That's when I saw the idea behind the website; spandex running skirts. What?? Running in a skirt?? Yes, they have spandex shorts underneath but don't you think women get harassed enough by sweaty truckers beeping their foghorns as they pass a woman trying to stay in shape??? The shorts even come with cutsie names like, the "City Girl" skirt and the "Happy Hour" skirt. They both come in pink, of course.

I think this is the most ridiculous idea yet. Well, maybe the price of $58 is more ridiculous!

16 Days and Counting...

I have just over two weeks left until the big race day! Between 21-credits, working 15-hours a week, and training my butt off...I am exhausted. My last run was yesterday and it was 8.5 miles. I should be right about the 11 mile mark. I am a little bit behind schedule but I'm not too worried.

I've been speaking with a lot of my family members about coming up to watch my race. Though they are smiling and nodding "yes, I will be there", I know I'm getting them to come by giving them a guilt trip. Hey, whatever works! I know come race day I will need as many people there to support me that I can get.

Other inspirational racers...

My old roommate and long-time friend, Vanessa Schaffer, is the one who first got me interested in running. When we lived together in Baltimore city we used to run with our other roommate, Caitlin, at least a few days a week.

Now, Vanessa and Caitlin are more avid runners than I am. Both girls participated in last years Annapolis 10-mile race and women's triathlon. This year Vanessa is taking her running to another level. This June she will be participating in an Olympic triathlon to help raise money and awareness for blood cancers. She is a member of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Team In Training. Her team is helping to raise money for to stop leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin lymphoma and myeloma from taking lives. She is running this race in memory of her best friend's grandfather and in honor of all individuals who are battling blood cancers.

If you are interested in finding out more about the race or if you are interested in donating money to Vanessa's team please visit her personal fundraising page:

http://pages.teamintraining.org/nca/philtri09/vschaffer