I think I've found my first 5k race!

[mellymell]

Thanks to Laura and J-9, I really, really, REALLY want to do the Superhero 5k in Asheville on Nov. 8th. C'mon, it's sponsored by Asheville Pizza and Brewing Company. What's not to like?

I've still got my old "Bat Mel" cape, but the shirt is long gone, as are the black JNCO's with the orange stripe down the sides that I used to wear with it. Of course, those heavy JNCO's wouldn't be too practical for a 5k anyway. The mask I always painted on and I think that would be more comfortable than wearing one. I'm thinking if I could get a replacement shirt (Hot Topic has the women's fitted black shirt with the yellow logo on it, or at least it's on their website), some black leggings and a black running skirt, I'll be set. Maybe if I'm feeling adventurous, I could make some gauntlets and/or boot fakes or something. A utility belt would be a welcome, but not necessary addition as well.

Ok, so really I just want to run in a cape. So sue me. Costuming and running. Two great things that go great together. ;) There's a costumed 5k in Nashville in two weeks, but I don't think I'll be ready to do a race by then. Then there's the Nashville Zombie Walk on the 26th. Lots of fun costumey, walky, runny things coming up.

Yes.

Comments

[mellymell.livejournal.com]

Well, it's likely I won't be able to run the whole thing, since now I'm a couple of weeks behind on my training. Even when I'm running, I'm extremely slow, more of a jog than a run. It's not unheard of for people to walk 5ks. I think Laura might be planning to walk it.

So, I say all that to say this. . . you should go!

Yes.

Carpool?

[sailingwest.livejournal.com]

Ok, you and J9 have me thinking more and more of this.

One do you think we can carpool?? I drive well promise.

Two: What to wear? I don't do skimpy.

This is a real possibility. Am I getting excited?

YES

Re: Carpool?

[mellymell.livejournal.com]

I don't do skimpy either. See description above (fitted t-shirt, leggings, skirt and I wouldn't do the skirt if I weren't also doing the leggings). Hmm, I'll think about it and get back to you.

I'd totally want to carpool if we both decide to go. It just makes sense. :)

Yes!

Re: Carpool?

[sailingwest.livejournal.com]

Yes.
Lets hope we can do this. I'm thinking Catwoman, Mrs Incredible or the Invisible lady from Fantastic Four. If we do it of course, and if we do would totally make sense to carpool.

Re: Carpool?

[mellymell.livejournal.com]

Heh, catwoman and bat mel. We could have a mock fight mid race. ;)

Yes.

P.S. - It's pretty certain for me at this point. Chris is just trying to figure out if he wants to go too or just let me go.

Re: Carpool?

[sailingwest.livejournal.com]

Woot!! I'm so excited. I'm unlikely to go if you don't but if you do I'm totally there.

You would totally kick my tush if we had a mock fight esp since you can run better than me. ;-)