Running with Jerilyn
So, here's the deal. I get up EVERY weekday morning at 5:45am. Freakin' AMAZING, I know. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings, my heart belongs to our neighbor Jessica who braves the elements (including my smelly gym jacket) to head to the 24 Hour Fitness. We leave the fortress of fitness at exactly 7:10. Jessica is really cute--the kind of girl you don't want to leave standing in the cold/dark parking lot alone. Yep--just what I need to get my keester out of my luxury bed.
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday mornings, my legs belong to Jerilyn. You might remember this hottie from Summer of Fitness 2007 Fame. Jerilyn and I do the running outside thing. Though I completely managed to turn her off from long distance (including 1/2 marathon) running, she still greets me every other morning with a willing spirit. The thing about Jerilyn is that she's pleasant in the morning--but not too pleasant. She is happy and semi-glad that we're together to run out buns off (literally), but she doesn't gush with morning perkiness--which is exactly why I've never had the urge to hit her ;) So, here's the bad news, folks. Jerilyn is engaged. I know--heartBREAKING. That means as of May 1, her running legs belong to a tall and, I might add, handsome SPENCER (who I like to call Spencie when he's not looking).
As a result, I'm taking applications for my TThSa training schedule. The criteria are as follows:
1. You must like me ALOT. I never look good at 6am EVER. Sometimes I don't brush my teeth. Always I end up sweaty and, occasionally, I'm a grump gus.
2. You can't be faster than me. I want someone to run WITH. NO showing off. NO showing me up.
3. You mustn't talk while we run. I can only breath while running. Serious conversation beyond " I hate this OR I'm going to vomit" is not allowed.
4. You must be supportive. POSITIVE self and partner talk is encouraged.
5. You must be committed. I don't want a wishy washy baby.
6. I must like you.
7. You can't be embarrassed when I dance in the middle of the road.
8. You can't be afraid of the dark. We run in the dark.
9. You must be willing to wipe your nose on your sleeve if necessary.
10. Bowels of steel.
So, this post is dedicated to Jerilyn & her hotness. We took some engagement pictures last week & this photo of her is one of my favorites.
Thanks for some great and often painful mornings, Jerilyn. You rock my running world.
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Because of distance I don't think I'd be your best running partner, although it sounds very exciting.
BUT, do you want to do the Wasatch Back in June with my family and friends? We have a team of 12, but my little sister (because of health reasons) probably won't be able to participate in the race. Anyway, I'll send you an email with more information but think about it....seriously.
I meant the distance between our houses - not the running distance. Just to clear that up.
can i just say i totally agree with you on the no talking while running part? maybe its just because i am definitely not a pro runner, but the few times i have gone my friends try to carry on a conversation with me while we run along. not a good option for me.
I would submit my application only I wouldn't make a good running partner for you. You said you need someone to run WITH. Although I assure you I wouldn't be ahead of you, I'm pretty certain I would tail you constantly. To which I respectfully ignore your posting.
This post was totally cracking me up. Alas, I cannot run with you because by 5:45 a.m. I'm ALREADY at work (stinky, I know) and the small fact that I HATE running.
Oh, I also don't talk while I run. I'm too busy trying to figure out which side of my body my appendix is on so I can fake that it burst and STOP RUNNING!
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