the feminine version of Tacky Androgynous WLW Fashion™ is dressing like a librarian c. 1914 send tweet
— soulinkpoetry
thinking about the last scene of fleabag and how it’s about life still having meaning without an audience.........your best and worst and most boring moments still mean something with no one around to see them. our worth isn’t based on the perceptions of others and learning that is the first step to take toward growth
Yeah<3
when fleabag said “I love you” and then the priest said “it’ll pass” I had no choice but to go completely insane in my bedroom
my skills include eating a bowl of cereal in approximately 4.56 minutes
As you’ll discover after a few posts, I’m good at creating carefully crafted checklists and systems, and better at disregarding the entire system and getting back to chaos. :D
Not so during the final mile project. So here’s a checklist that will (hopefully) make it slightly easier for dragging that ass out of the house and onto the track.
The Night Before
Select which phone you’ll be taking with you for the run. Hook it to the charger IMMEDIATELY before you forget.
Make sure that the phone has the running tracker that you prefer to use and that you are logged in, etc. My Current favourite is Nike+Run club. There is just something about the interface that is so motivating, and the option to sync keeps you updated across multiple devices.
Select the playlist you’ll be listening to. Ensure it’s availabe offline on your device. Nothing is more irritating than network issues interrupting your upbeat music in the middle of a great run.
Lay out your workout clothes and accessories.
Pants and t-shirt
Sports Bra
socks
running shoes
earphones (personal choice, I personally can’t workout without high tempo music blaring in my ears)
handkerchief or small towel (very important if you, like me, sweat like a pig)7. hair ties
Keep a bottle of water and some light snack by the bedside table
SLEEP WELL
Morning of the Run
When you hear the alarm, count 5-4-3-2-1 in your mind, throw the covers off, then get off the bed
Drink half a bottle of water at least. Eat the light snack(like a handful of almonds, or a fruit)
Freshen up, wash your face, brush your teeth
Change into your workout clothes. Wear the shoes. Tie your hair.
Grab your phone and earphones
Take other essentials like your mess card, ID card, bare necessary money, keys, energy drink, etc. Make sure you have a place to store all that safely during the run.
Apply Sunscreen. I can’t emphasize this enough
Do your daily stretching/squat challenge/plank challenge, etc
Get the fuck out before your brain gets the chance to sabotage eveyrthing
After the Run
Log in to the tracking app.
Drink water. Then your predetermined protein shake/energy drink/refreshing drink (if you have one)
Have a hearty breakfast. Fill your plate so much that it embarrasses even the toughest of body builders.
Wash face with cool water. Apply aloe vera gel to cool down any summer burns or heat rashes. (I have hypersensitive skin)
IMMEDIATELY take a bath and get dressed really well down to your shoes and get on with killing the rest of your goals like the BADASS BOSS BITCH that you are! Do not, I repeat, DO NOT crawl back into bed or go on YouTube or Pinterest for that one minute of reward. You have better rewards waiting for you. Like the sound of scratching off items from your to-do list or the smell of you getting nearer to your life goals!
SMILE cause you made it!! :)
Of course, this list is written keeping someone in mind who’s going for an early morning outdoor run. The list will have to be modified according to your own time and place. But it pretty much covers it all for most.
Happy Running!! :)
Note: I will keep updating this list as I continue making progress on my runs. The more runs I go for, the more challenges I will face, the more solutions I’ll learn to overcome them, the more I’ll share.
Yesterday Bradford Cox of Deerhunter walked up on stage in sunglasses and a fake moustache, drinking a cocktail out of a wine glass with a straw, shook my hand, and then began playing i love concerts
god i love being part of the internet’s most monetarily worthless user base. i love going to bed knowing that at least one social media site isn’t making shit off my presence.