11 random things

Kim at My Life Running tagged me in the 11 random things post.  Thanks Kim..here goes :)

1. Post these rules.
2. You must post 11 random things about yourself.
3. Answer the questions set for you in your tagger's post.
4. Create 11 new questions for the people you tag to answer.
5. Go to their blogs and tell them you’ve tagged them
6. No stuff in the tagging section about "you are tagged if you are reading this." You legitimately have to tag 11 people!

It might be a bit hard to find 11 people who have not done this yet, but I will try.

1.  I'm not a big fan of the beach..I don't like the sand getting everywhere and the waves sort of scare me.

2.  I'm petrified of snakes..so much so I had a recurring dream that I was part of the brady bunch and the door bell would ring, I would yell to Alice that I got it and open the door and in rushed millions of snakes..never could go back to sleep after that.

3.  I don't really eat veggies..I could get rid of the whole food group and never miss it. 

4.  I always thought I was handy until I bought my place, now I realize I'm not handy at all.

5.  I could eat pizza everyday for ever!

6.  I wish I knew how to apply makeup...since I don't I don't really wear it.

7.  I make some yummy home-made spaghetti sauce

8.  Tuesdays are my favorite night of the week all because it is runclub night!

9.  I taught myself to swim when I was in elementary school

10. I hate driving..but I drive an hour round trip to work everyday.

11.  I get more excited for snow days than the kids do..too bad it looks like no snow days this year.

Here are the answers to Kim's questions:

1. Whats your favorite workout?  I like zumba, but I don't go that often.

2. Whats your favorite running food? I like eating a bagel with laughing cow cheese before a run.

3. If you could do one favorite thing what would you do? hang out with a bunch of fun friends and laugh :)

4. Whats the perfect running temperature for you? 40-50 degrees..love winter running.

5. If you had a choice between doing a long run or speed work what would you pick? long run

6. What is your favorite holiday and why? Thanksgiving!  I like that there is no pressure (obviously I am not the one cooking turkey dinner).  I like that fact it requires no gifts, you just hang out and eat and talk and then take a nap.

7. Would you go to a friend who needed you no matter what? yes, I think I am a good friend and if someone is in need I would help them out.

8. Do you like to workout inside or outside? outside

9. What is your favorite training schedule? I am not very good at following a training schedule..I usually use Hal's training schedule.

10 How long have you been running? I started running in 2008.  I was in a bad car accident and didn't think I could run because of all the trauma to my left leg..but look at me now!!

11. Why do you run?  I like running.  I love racing.  I run to complete races.  A co-worker calls me a race rat because really enjoy running races.

My questions (this is a lot of thinking...)

1.  What is your dream vacation?

2.  What color would you say embodies you and why?

3.  What would people be shocked to know about you?

4.  What is your favorite song to run to?

5.  If  you were on an island and could only take 3 three things with you what three things would you take?

6.  One thing that running has taught you about life.

7.  What is your favorite show on tv?

8.  Favorite book that you have read?

9.  The best dish that you know how to cook?

10.  As a runner, what is one thing that you could not live without?

11.  Trail or road running?


Here are the people who have been tagged:




runnin' rolllin' runnin'


Sole Daddy


And Her Little Dog Too


Training like a girl


Watch MeGo Run


I know the rules state you can't use the blanket statement if "you haven't been tagged, your tagged", but that is just what I'm going to do!  Tag your it if you haven't been tagged before! :)