And than I will kick him....

I have had a few inquires into how I would protect myself if I were to be attacked while running. Well the chances of that happening in my head were slim to none. Than last week while I was running....it must have been during "creepy time" because there were tons of scary people around me. I think the last straw was Monday while running I was stopped at a stop light waiting to cross, Becky was not able to come this day and I was running a new route and this drunken, literally slobbering old man (don't let the old fool you..they are strong) came up behind me and put his hand on my shoulder and asked to use my phone..not so scary you say..well I jumped, yelled NO and crossed the street. That was all she wrote for me!

  

   I came home and started making a list of ways to ward off ememies...here is what I came up with:

1) I could use my Tae Bo skills sans Billy Banks that I kind of remember from high school..something like cross, cross, jab *and remember to tuck in my thumb*

2) I could use my jedi powers and throw him across the street into oncoming traffic..which really isn't that nice ..he  just asked for my phone

3)I could shower in vinegar before I run...maybe the smell alone would keep them off..

4) I could SCREAM bloody murder as soon as anyone got within a few feet of me..unfortunatly that would probably piss off the other runners beside me on the bridge who pass me:)

5) I could use my ear phones to jab them in the eyes....I use old school ones..they would hurt

6) I could use the S.I.N.G method from the movie Miss Congeniality (Solar Plexus, Instep, Noggin, Groin) but then what if I could not remember where the Solar Plexus was..I would be dead...so maybe not this last one...

Anyway none of these seemed like good ideas and since I realize that every path I run is not accompanied by unicorns, rainbows, and bunnies I figured I needed something real to protect myself with! SEE ABOVE PIC! I got that bad little baby at Bass Pro Shop. It is pink but don't let it fool you it packs a punch and should bring a grown man to his knees...better than any move I can do! I carry it on my pants when I run..hidden...waiting to come out and spray someone in the face! *insert inappropriate comment here*

I felt like a real Bad A ...listening to Danger Zone playing in my earphones..knowing I had this little weapon hanging from my side...I was a legend in my own mind as I ran down North Lagoon .. with this little pink can of Whoop A!

On a serious note though! All ladies should have one of these..or guys who are not very strong...you should have one too! They are not expensive. I picked mine up for 12.99 at Bass Pro(Mace) Shop-see link below. They are not just for when you run alone they can be used for when you walk out of a store at night by yourself...you just pull this little bad boy out..and people will take note! It is better to protect yourself before it is to late! *I did this last night at K-mart*

As far as running goes:) It goes good! First 5K is in a little over a week! I am super excited for it! I have been adding a little more distance to my run each day. I know there will be days when I can run forever and days when I wanna stop after a mile..just gotta push myself...This is the first thing I have ever really stuck with and I am not giving up now!

Thanks for the encouragement ALL!

Till next time

peace out little Debbies!



*This is the link to buy the pepper Spray! DO IT LADIES!



IT'S OFFICIAL!

Today was a great day...it was my official "I AM A RUNNER" day! I bought my first pair of overly priced running shoes, my first runners compression stockings, signed up for my first 5K and my first Half Marathon! IT IS ON!
  I went and visited Freedom Sports today on Panama City Beach. WWW.MYFREEDOMSPORTS.COM. They were awesome! They fitted me personally for my first pair of offical running shoes (I cancelled my other ones I ordered online) I did not realize that your running shoes should be a little bit bigger on your feet..gives your feet room to well swell up when you run. You should have at least a tip of a thumb between your big toe and the tip of shoe. I learned SOMETHING NEW today! Also I boughtsome really cool below the knee compression stockings for when I run. Keep those Varicose Veins away...ladies I recommend them..running is strenuous on those legs:) www.zensah.com is a great website for clothes...and oh btw running is a stinking expensive hobby!SOO I know your so excited to know about the races!!!!
   The first race I will be doing is a 5K on December 4th at Pier Park at 08:30. It is the second annual RUN FOR THE REDFISH at Pier Park http://www.runfortheredfish.com/. Proceeds go to bring about awareness about our coastal redfish..umm okay I just really wanna run:) I mean fish are not something near and dear to my heart...I like to eat fish...that I don't catch or clean so I guess I am good! I will also get my first "swag bag" I think I am most excited about it.
    The Half Marathon is Sunday March 06, 2010 on a Sunday in Seaside http://www.seasidehalfmarathon.com/ It is the Seaside School Half Marathon. Ladies..if you run and finish you get a VERA BRADLEY bag...'nough said...people in seaside don't mess around. All the money raised will help the Neighborhood school in Seaside...again not a charity near and dear to me...umm don't really seem to be hurting to bad you are giving away VERA BRADLEYS but I just wanna run:)
We are still doing the Disney Princess we just have not registered for it yet. Hopefully by the end of December we will be registered because that is the one I am most excited about. BUT I am officially signed up and paid for to do the other two...Never thought I would be paying someone to run:) But I am glad I am!
So you know what I think is so crazy about this marathons..every single one we have read about..offers FREE BEER at the end of the run. SO I wanna run 26 miles and than the first thing I am gonna want is a beer? and Pizza? reallly? I need some serious insight on this because I just don't see it happening...What I see myself needing is Oxygen...and lots of it..maybe a venti mask even! Lord knows not a beer. Oh and a personal massager waiting for me at the finish line...that might be on my mind...but not beer and pizza!
Well Sunday we are running North Lagoon in anyone wants to join! Just let me know and I will tell you what time we are meeting. Anyone can start at anytime! I will also be running the bridge everyday! So feel free to join!
Anyway I am really excited about this..have I said that yet! My running partner and I are kicking butt and taking names:)
Till next time PEACE OUT LITTLE DEBBIES!!

RAIN RAIN go away...

I am not saying I am sad the rain came ...we needed it here on wonderful PCB...I am sad that it rained ALL DAY! Yesterday I ran in the rain..but it only sprinkled..today I just looked out with saddness at the bridge..as rain poured down from the sky. It really bummed me out..and I can't run on a treadmill...it doesn't make sense..you are running no where..and I have an imagination but not that good of one. So I didn't run at all today..and it made me sad!
  So I am not the only one training for a marathon:) Jared from the Subway commercial just started training for the New York marathon! Its kind of cool. I guess marathon running is the new "thing" to do! Diddy did it also and I think J-Lo or somebody! Maybe if I run everday my butt will look like her's! Here's hoping!
  I have started to run a little farther everyday and it is really encouraging...I want to stop sometimes but I just start looking around and try to keep my mind busy! We are running for one more month before we book our room at Disney! I am super excited about this! I have also been taking the stairs at the condo..I live on the 10th floor so it kind of sucks but my cardio is improving! Its exciting! Saturday I am gonna try for 6 full miles...It is getting exciting:)