I'm going to run Nearly Naked

[make_your_move]

So - here I am ... the universe has been poking at me to get off my ass ... and of course, opportunity presents itself in a number of different forms ....

First it was babymako pinging me in a late night conversation a few weeks ago and running a race with him. Which I committed to do. Then haven't done anything about it, until recently. Then it was going back and re-reading all my posts from my triathlon a year ago, and the journey I took to get there.

And then today - I got an email from Potomac River Running (which lalartu introduced me to, I think) today for a 1 mile charity run. The Nearly Naked Mile which benefits burn victims and burned firefighters. 1 mile ... not that far ... and it appeals to my sense of whimsy. I don't have the body of a (thin) goddess ... but I do have a good body and I want to make it work for me again ....

So, in less than two weeks it looks like I'm going to run (in as little clothing as possible) for a mile in Reston. Widge is going to do it too ....

Open invite - anyone else want to do. Registration is here: http://prracing.racebx.com/events/register/4d94177f-fa3c-4824-8806-15a87f000001

Woot!

Comments

thanks

[emt-hawk.livejournal.com]

--H

Re: thanks

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

thanks for what?

Re: thanks

[emt-hawk.livejournal.com]

For running in an event that supports burn victims and burned firefighters.

--Hawk

Re: thanks

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

oh please, it's my pleasure --- and seeing as how I've been married to a long time burn victim (my hubby!) - it's not a big thing. I thought you might actually be excited to see me half-nekkid *lol*

Re: thanks

[emt-hawk.livejournal.com]

1 I'm always happy to see you in any state of dress or undress. I don't get to do it enough.

2 I didn't realize your hubby had been burned. My bad.

3 But on behalf of burned firefighters and other burn victims, thank you. Because this is important, not merely to me.


--H

[melaniesuzanne.livejournal.com]

Scott's planning to run that, too. I must poke him and make sure he's registered.

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

I just registered.

[quicktongue.livejournal.com]

Wonderful choice...and look at the positive effect you're already having on others, as they join you.

Someday, I may choose to try running....but I doubt it, and certainly not anytime soon.

Good for you, and good for this worthwhile cause!

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

Well, Widge is the only one in for sure.

Walk, run, swim, fight - whatever makes you happy and happy to be moving. Thanks for the encouragement, babe :)

~smooches you somewhere fun~

[cz_unit]

That would be something I would enjoy watching.

C

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

it's a hike for you... but hey, the more the merrier :)

[russell-moore.livejournal.com]

tempted to sign up just to run behind you for a mile

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

do eeetttt :)

[redhotlips.livejournal.com]

woohoo! congrats!

[blessedjess.livejournal.com]

You totally have a good body. Hubba Hubba.

[alonwye.livejournal.com]

Well I don't think I'm up for the race, unless I went and was all covered up anyway, which seems to somewhat defeat the point. But I'll consider it. But I'm glad you linked it, because I didn't know there was a running store in Reston Town Center - now I know where to go to look for new running shoes! I really want to get back into that when I finally have good shoes again.

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

Let's do it! You're in lovely shape - and if you read the website, it's really about showing (and being) comfortable in your own skin. You're a beautiful woman (and so am I) :) I encourage you to join me :)

[alonwye.livejournal.com]

Given I can't even really stand to look at myself in the mirror, I have to say thank you. Also, which run are you doing? Competitive, open (under 10 mins), or open (over 10 mins)? I might as well run it, since it won't conflict with the bellydance class I'm starting on Saturday.

[make-your-move.livejournal.com]

I'm doing the open - I haven't run in forever. But it's a mile, and a mile I can do.