The Learning Curve

There are a few things I've learned so far. I'm not sure if any of it has to do with being a newbie to long distance running, or a newbie to a jpouch, or being so unconditioned for so long.

Here's my "Ya Learn Something New Every Run" list:

• Running in the cold rain really sucks, especially when you've prepared for different weather because the meteorologist was WRONG, again.
• DO NOT forget your contacts lenses for your long run. Running in glasses, on a hot morning sucks too. 
• Don't pass up a clean bathroom! This is definitely not just a running rule; it's a good life rule.
• Finding things to listen to on your long runs is really hard and time-consuming. And if you take a chance on a new podcast and it sucks, your run will too.
• It's really easy to roll your ankle if you're not paying attention.
• I'm more scared of the animals on the trail than the potential rapists.
• It's really hard to find the TIME to get all these miles in for training!!

Here are some pictures from a few recent runs: