Running with the Cougs

(Mindy Thornley, I know you clicked on that title in utter horror/potential disbelief, but please continue to breathe in and out. Along with all the rest of my beloved Aggie fan friends.) haha... :)

I live here. It's cool. I like it.

BYU is a-okay.

Plus, Cosmo actually has some pretty legit moves. I know, he's running here, not dancing.

Okay, enough with the explanations and technicalities.

Moving on.

 That's last year's Rex Lee Run.

In about a week and a half, I'll be running in that crowd...the second 10K I've ever run.

I'm excited. And praying for no rain/snow.

 Also, see those guys with gloves on? Tried that for the first time last weekend in the snowy 5K and took 'em off halfway through. Too darn hot.

Still wondering what posessed me to sign up for the Half in May. 

But I digress.

Someone finished their 10K last year with an average 4:40/mile.

In case you feel deceived about my running time: I'm NOT those crazy runners in the front who finish with 4 minute miles.

Holy. Crap. 

How 'bout we double their minutes per mile, and I'll feel good about my efforts.

And now for a running side note: (see how it's off to the side? cool.) Smith Fieldhouse track, last night while runnnnnning...what did I see? Perfect little married couple, giant stroller, toddler inside. Child is wearing a clear helmet. You know, to protect her from...harm. Anyway, as this couple "ran" together and took turns pushing the stroller, they also had  a giant stack of 3x5 cards they were helping each other study.

DeeAura has so many questions...I'm not judging...I'm just curious. I see the mom/dad/stroller running combo running outside all the time. It was actually a warm night last night. Thus my fascination with the indoor track running decision.

A.) Holy multi-tasking. Is this the only time they can possibly study? Are they taking that class together? What exactly was the thought process that resulted in this combination of activities...is this even safe??

the next part is to be read as if a wildlife observer on Animal Planet...

DeeAura contemplates the giant blockade in front of her, trying to decide if it's time to be productive and run around them, or hang back and little and enjoy the potentially hilarious show in her direct view. We could call her a creeper, but really? This is a public place. She is trying to run. That is a GIANT STROLLER.

B. )How much ARE one of those strollers? Cannot be cheap. It does give me a good sprinting opportunity every time I pass them, however, thanks to the giant radius required to go around. WOW. Those are legit tires...none of this plastic stuff goin on...also, have you ever tried running with one of those double-wide strollers? They are HEAVY.

 

C.) I...that baby helmet...I mean, I know it's for protection, but...really? I wonder where they found that thing. She looks like a space baby. Maybe it's just because I can see through the helmet. Anyway. Who am I to judge. Oops. :) Suddenly I find myself wondering about the color, size, and price options for baby helmets. You know, 'cuz that's pertinent information for life.

D.) Kudos to them, though. I mean...studying, running, family activity at the track? I think that's back to the multi-tasking question seen in part A.) but ...I mean...do they do this often? They seem pretty efficient with the whole system. Impressive. I'm gonna say they do this often. I think it's a safe bet.

5.) Only in Provo. Only at BYU. You learn to either shake your head and laugh and enjoy, or shake your head in utter disbelief and move on with your life. I laughed a little on the inside, enjoyed, and kept running. :)

E-Z.) I'm probably getting one of those strollers one day, and running with it. I just probably won't simultaneously whip out the 3x5 cards.

Anyway...speaking of shaking one's head in utter disbelief...BYU vs. New Mexico last night. THE most disappointing/frustrating game I've been to all year long. Gah. Alaina and I both toyed with breaking down and actually handing over $10 for a Jimmer 32 t-shirt before the game. But then we decided to go watch the game first.

I'm $10 richer right now. Not Jimmer's fault, really. He put up just as many points...I just...wasn't $10-for-a-tshirt-inspired after all that frustration. However...if there had been a Jackson Emery t-shirt for sale, I woulda bought it. Just sayin. I think I like his style. No idea why I prefered a 4 over a 32 in that moment. But I did.

The BEST part of the game though!??! I only wish I could find a picture of this goodness, but If you missed watching all those grandma's dance to Taio Cruz's "Dynamite"...hahaha...you. missed. OUT. I want to be able to do the splits when I'm in my 80s too. No, really. That happened. Hysterical and awesome. Though...my one critique would be about the silver sequiney top hats. No no no no no.

Once again...maybe...only in Provo. :)