Will Run for Chocolate... or Burgers - Whatever.
Monday, November 2, 2009 at 08:00AM 
The perfect post-race mealThis weekend, Goober, Bossyboots, and I ran the Hot Chocolate 15k/5k here in The Chi. Goober ran the 5k, Bossyboots and I took on the 15k.
Even with my marathon training, it wasn't easy!!!
I am really proud of myself because I stuck to my race plan... intervals of 8-minute runs and 1-minute walk breaks, running the last mile straight through. Bossyboots and my finishing time was 1:48:15. I was happy, because my goal was to finish at 1 hour, 45 minutes. ALMOST! (curses) I have a bad habit of wimping out in my runs and not taking training seriously sometimes, so this is really good for me!
The big draw of the Hot Chocolate event is that afterwards, there is a chocolate extravaganza... hot cocoa, chocolate fondue, and chocolate candy of all persuasions. A veritable Willy Wonka factory right in front of my face.
Except... those 5k jerk-o's ate it all! (Except for Goober, who is perfect in every conceivable way.)
We made our way over to the cocoa and fondue tents, only to be met with fondue fountains that were frozen stiff in taunting chocolate tendrils, and candy baskets that held only mocking scraps. DISASTER! Faced with the prospect of a non-chocolate existence, life had no meaning - which is to say, we booked it out of the chocolate-less party and went for burgers and beer. :)
This is what running 15k does to your looks - I hope you frakkers appreciate the fact that I am clearly lacking in vanity today!This was Bossyboots first race ever in life and the longest distance he has run so far. He has decided that he didn't so much hate the running, and may be taking on the Chicago marathon next year. We'll see how he feels after his half marathon in December! I am contemplating the Chi-marathon, too, but I want to get my full December marathon under my belt first. If I don't hate my life during that marathon... I may do the Chi, too. How did I become a runner? I have no idea - I like the couch decidedly better!
What's your favorite post-workout meal?
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Just to note, I'm not a big time runner, my time was on this particular 5k was 50 minutes haha! I usually go more for the charity and to support friends who are serious about competing.
However, after that 5k, my friends and I immediately went to Coldstone! I love ice cream after a good workout! It was amazing. :)
After my first 10 miler ever (also my first race ever!) I had a pint of Ben and Jerry's Dublin Mudslide! After my first marathon (Marine Corp 2008), I had a pumpkin milkshake from McDonald's on the way home! That burger looks amazing though!
I love your question, how did I become a runner. I know how I became one, and how I slipped out of being an avid one. Now I must answer how I'm going to get back at it!
I'd love to run Chi too!
xoxo
LOL! I often wonder how I became a runner too :) Congrats on a great race! Bummer there was no chocolate. The chocolate fondue was the best last year... They didn't have the 5K last year so I guess they didn't plan appropriately. Anyway, that post race meal looks like what I eat after races. I love beer and bar food post-race!
Congrats on such a great race! My fav post-workout meal is definitely pizza and beer!
That chocolate was GOOD. my time was slow but now I am kinda obsessing with doing the next one with a better time.... I guess this is how runners are born. (and let me tell ya, I hate running... but I'm already looking to fit in another 5k before there's ice on the ground).
So, here's the thing. You have actually inspired me to run, and typically I only run if there is an ice cream truck down the block. So far, I am able to run 2 miles (which is GOOD for me), and I'm working toward doing a 5K, to start. Assuming that happens, there will be longer distances in my future, so I have some questions: 1. What are the cold-weather clothes you prefer. 2. What does one typically do with, say, Chap-Stick while running. 3. This is silly, but are there some ear buds you like better than the crappy ones that come with the iPod. And another other running tips you'd like to share with the group. TIA. :o)
@Goober - I'll do one with you whenever, if you want!! I am excited to Shamrock with you.
@HHRose - Well, I only have one cold weather outfit, but it's been working really well for me so far! I have Nike Fit pants and jacket. The jacket is the good part - tons of pockets and a zip-in hoodie. As to chapstick, get running clothes with pockets!! My jacket has a special iPod pocket with a earbuds slot, inner pockets - pockets galore (can you tell I love pockets?) Super handy. I don't have any great running tips besides just getting out there and doing it! It becomes really addictive actually. Surprise, surprise! I like to run imagining a burger and tater tots just out of my reach. It makes my time a bit faster. :)