Tidbits and loose ends

First, a couple of outstanding questions:

Jess, I shaved because the old Captain Caveman face was starting to require "beard maintenance," which I'm ill-equiped to perform. And, during the HM, the Accelerade and water was just sort of soaking onto my face. Kinda gross, and uncomfortable. I had intended to shave it into some sort of wacky pattern at the request of the JavaFesters, but they only mentioned lightning bolts or something. With all the festivities, I didn't have time pre-race. So, back to my regular old face (for better, or worse).

Wes, I think I will be doing Langley Pond, Olympic distance. I'm thinking that will be the distance I'll focus on this year. I don't have the raw speed to be competitive in the sprints, and I can't realisically focus on half-iron or iron distance races. Maybe I'll find my speck in the sporting world. We'll see...

Man, the weather has been poopy for running. *this is where all you eskimos north of the Mason-Dixon call me a wus* Between snow, cold, rain, cold rain/snow, and Mendy's drill weekend, it's been tough to run a lot. I did go for a nice 3.4 miler the other night in the chilly temps (29 F?) and I'm sure people were looking at me funny from the safey of their steel chariots. We are both planning a 8-ish mile run tomorrow, so we'll see how that goes. Next week, I'm going over-mileage for the MB Half, then start a taper program.

Today our local Fleet Feet was having their birthday sale. I picked up 2 pairs of Mizuno running pants and 1 pair of Mizuno tights, all Breath Thermo. I've heard great things about the BT material, and it should be better in the cold than just thin tights for...uh...maintaining my image. That thin spandex doesn't block all the cold, and the tights don't leave much to the imagination, if you know what I mean. I don't want to be arrested by Interpol for olive smuggling.

Updates tomorrow from the run!