Julie looked like she was going to literally die at one point so I asked her if she wanted me to take it. She snapped that she was fine (let me tell you - she didn't look fine, you should have seen her) but she's stubborn so she kept running with it because, according to her, that was our deal.
She ended up catching a second wind and after 8 miles said she was fine to run with it for a bit more. Well we did this 16 mile loop that took us by our house. About .5 miles past our house Julie yells "FLAT!" Yup, our brand new Jeep jogging stroller got a flat.
Do you know how bad that sucks in a middle of a long run? How come that kind of stuff only happens when Julie is in control??? Julie ran back to the house to get my invention out. You heard me, "my invention". I've been working on modifying the bike trailer into a running contraption and now the moment of truth arrived. Julie ran back to get it out and ready while I walked back with a sleeping baby in a flat-tired jogging stroller. Somehow we survived. We went grocery shopping after the run. Julie shopped and I puked in the parking lot. good times.
so here I am after the 16 miles and yes it's dark because by now it's 10:30 pm and we just finished our run. I won't tell you what time we started. Anyway, the contraption hooks around your waist and trails behind you so your arms are free and you can maintain proper posture. It worked pretty good. Julie even tried it but it kept slipping down on her so she ran with it in front of her holding the waist strap. Hey, it's versatile, what can I say.
Hi Dean,
ReplyDeleteWe just wanted to check in and wish you luck as you train for your new adventures. I love this post, I can't believe you guys ran 16 miles with the kid in a trailer -- wow!!! Just to let you know that if you want to stop here on the way to China or on the way back, we've already scoped out a great park where you can run very close to our house. I'll put pictures up on the blog, I would be willing to go with you and bike while you run, I know, don't tell me, I'm so selfless. Anyway, you and Julie wouldn't have to give up training and we'd love to see you guys. Have fun and we're excited to hear more about all your training adventures. Try to get some swimming in if you can, it's a really great way to balance all the impact of running on your body.
Incredibly impressed with your training and your perserverence. I would've have taken the flat tire as a sign/excuse that my run was over for the night. And you went shopping after?! Love your invention, very smart idea. Good luck from all of us!
ReplyDeleteholy cow - you guys are nutzzzzz, lol
ReplyDeleteBUT have to agree with sandra - hats of to all that training and perseverance.
i personally would have poked a tiny hole in the tire and made sure we had a flat about one mile into the run so i could go home and ice cream, hehe.
I love your (and Julie's) determination and innovation. I was wondering how you and Julie get those long runs in...you run in the middle of the night...that's BRILLIANT!!! :-)
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