Not Happy

My RIOCD (Running Induced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder) specifically checking the weather forecast for Fargo, ND a gazillion times a day, has not helped to relieve any anxiety. Here is how the weather has changed as I have been checking it:

Warm

Warmer

Hot (60 at beginning of race and 78 at end)

Hot and Breezy

Hot and Windy

Hot and Windy with Gusts

Hot and Windy with Gusts and a 30% chance of rain.

So, apparently I need to stop checking the weather because it just keeps on getting worse. Maybe if I stop it will improve. I am sure that the weather revolves around my actions, so it will work. Just like when my husband says he has to sit in a certain spot or wear a certain shirt in order for the Packers to win. The Packers' success depends on HIM!

Donuts and Cars

Today is Christy's B-day. She is not sure if she is 36 or 38, so make sure you ask her how old she age since repeating things tends to either help you remember them or make people think you have dementia. I should be nice to her though, since she brought donuts this morning! Yum!

So here is a Birthday song for her. Based on what Christy said about how Bryan views her birthday, I think he will agree with its overall message:

On another unrelated note. I noticed today that we now have a lot of white cars in our group. Mine, Mike's Christy's and Todd's. NO ONE can get another white car! I bought white car to get away from all the Gray min-vans (mine, Wendy's, Sandy's, Judy's x2) and now I find myself in the predominate color group again! At least they are not all the same type of vehicles!

Have a Happy Birthday Christy!

Getting Ready

The marathon is 6 days away and the running induced obsessive compulsive disorder (RIOCD) has begun!

I have checked the weather forecast 3 times so far (+ 3 more while I was writing this blog). The first time was a high of 80!! Yesterday was 75 with chance of rain, BUT it was from my iPhone app - Weather Central. Today, I once again checked National Weather Service (what could be more accurate than a government run meteorological agency? (no scoffs out there!) They are forecasting 78 and mostly sunny. The local Fargo TV station is forecasting 78 and partly cloudy and Accuweather is predicting 75, windy and plenty of clouds. So, needless to say beyond the fact that it will be in the 70's, the forecast is uncertain, which will put my RIOCD into overdrive.

However, I don't want it to be cold, so I did something to guarantee that it will be warm. (but not TOO warm). When I was hitting the garage sales this weekend, I went hunting for a throw away sweatshirt for race day morning. I am pleased to report that I found the PERFECT throw away sweat shirt for .25$. Take a gander:

Pretty SWEEEET huh? It is soooo ME! Here is the close up of the front, so you can fully appreciate the artistry:

I am not sure how they get the sweatshirt to do that "lace" effect, but you have to hand it to them...I guess. I particularly LOVE the horses. It takes me back to my grade school days when I MAY have liked it, just because it had horses on it.

And yes, the sleeves are short which is a bit of a bummer because it will be hard to pull my hands into them if it indeed is cold. I guess I shouldn't complain for .25$. Now I will probably have to also pack my homemade arm sleeves which I can put my hands into. For those who have not witnessed those beauties, maybe I will share a picture of them next time!

Lastly, CONGRATULATIONS to the Sparta runners who took part in the Cellcom Marathon (Sullivans) and Half Marathon (Knolls) in Green Bay! It looks like you guys did great! Can't wait to hear about it! And yes Tom, we know you are done with your marathon and we are not!