Road ID, Sore Calves, and Thunderstorms, oh my!

Today my run was pretty lackluster. I aimed for 5 and got in 2. I guess some days are just like that. Within the first mile my poor calves were aching. I don't usually have sore leg muscles (I have relatively weak core muscles, they're usually the first to feel it), but I supposed I've been running a lot recently. I've logged just over 21 miles in the past 7 days, which is a lot considering how poor my training was going before (anywhere from 5-12 miles/week). I ended up forgoing by 5 mile route for my 3 miler and only running the first and last miles of it. Oh, well. I've been working really hard, and I suppose some days you just have to take what you can get.

Weather over here on the east coast is going to be pretty rough for the next couple days with thunderstorms galore! I'm excited, as thunderstorms are one of my favorite things ever Right up there with puppies and science fiction novels. ANYWAY. It was supposed to rain on my run today as the forecast said 80% thunderstorms in my area... I suppose I was in the so-called "lucky" 20%. Bummer! This weekend I'll likely be able to squeeze a rainy run in, though.

I also just ordered a Road ID! I am really excited about this. I live in arguably the 2nd largest city in New England (we'll have to wait for the Census results to be sure... Send it Back!), where Massachusetts drivers are as reckless as they come. I prefer to run outside, and carrying ID is a pain in the behind but totally necessary. Even growing up in a small town on Long Island with lots of runners, I knew the importance of carrying ID. A mother of my sister's friend was struck by a vehicle that broke her back while on a morning run. She has since recovered and made a return to running (this was many years ago), but the point is that accidents can happen to anyone and everyone, even to super-safe long time runners in a small town full of runners. Most of my friends who run opt to either run on treadmills (sadists) or without proper ID (idiots).

Do you run with ID? If not, or, if like me you just don't want to have to deal with carrying a license or some other form of ID, look into a Road ID. With my purchase came a code for a $1 off coupon (it's not much, but it's something!). The code is good for 20 uses and is valid for 30 days.

Road ID coupon code: ThanksBrenna764089

Alright, time to relax a bit! I'm off to enjoy what my garden has given me. Mmm, kale and berry smoothie. So refreshing!