I used to head out for a run with nothing but myself. Once music became more portable, that was mandatory to bring along. Then came a house key. A cell phone. A whistle (post dog-bite). Thanks to Pilates and Yoga I became able to run farther. More miles = a longer time running so I had to start bringing water with me. A few spooky stories of runners and dangerous situations and I finally decided it was time for pepper spray. JF ordered a hand-held bottle for me.
Wow.
There are days when I head out for a run and I feel like I am packing for a cross-country hike. A big difference from the days when it was just me and my hands were free. I now feel unbalanced when I don't have something in each hand. So crazy.
My baggage:
Handheld water bottle held that I wear on my wrist.
iPhone held in one hand. The arm bands are always too big. Plus I sometimes change songs based on my mood, so, yeah...
House key around my wrist.
The new addition, pepper spray in the other hand.
The first few blocks felt strange as I was getting used to my new add-ons, but by the time I hit the first half-mile I felt just fine.
What do you take out on a run with you? How has it changed over the years?
I have been following you on instagram for a while; didn't realize you had a blog. I always love your pics!
ReplyDeleteToo funny that you also hold your iPhone - I have an arm band but it seems like I always pop it out at some point anyway so I often just carry it. Plus when I'm doing Couch to 5/10 K I like to see what's coming. I have thought about carrying mace or water but I don't go far enough / run late enough to warrant the baggage (yet).
Haha too funny but so true!! I too carry a water bottle, use an arm band for my phone/music and i sometimes tie my house key into my laces.
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to take your class in BS!!
Haha too funny but so true!! I too carry a water bottle, use an arm band for my phone/music and i sometimes tie my house key into my laces.
ReplyDeleteI cant wait to take your class in BS!!