Water Break
I am always anxious on the morning of one of my simple 5k races. I say simple in the terms that most ‘runners’ think of 3.2 miles as a quick trip around the block. This is not to say I feel the same. I am most happy to see the time clock as the end of the race is upon me. The very best part of my run, however is the water. Once I have a mile and a half under my belt; I see a card table filled with small dixie cups. In those little containers is liquid gold! WATER!
As I approach with labored breath, the wonderful volunteers are handing out the cups with rapid speed. While still running; I carefully grab a beverage, swallow down a quick sip, crush then THROW the cup on the ground. The greatest part of the run! I get a burst of energy at this point. The combination of littering and wetting my whistle is all I need to get through the next 1.6 miles.
I have ran an occasional race with no water break. This is usually an autumn or winter run. I find myself searching for that card table. I realize I am at about the 2.5 mile mark and there will be no little paper cups. No volunteers, no sip, no littering, no burst of energy! I finish the race and look forward to the spring/summer runs. The races supplying………WATER
I love that you get energized by littering! It’s those little things that get you over the hump…