Last night I finally slept through the night and woke up feeling fantastic. And starving. So I had a very monochromatic breakfast:
2 ingredient pancake (1 egg, 1 mashed banana) topped with pumpkin butter and syrup and whole wheat toast with butter and honey
Yes, probably too much sugar for breakfast but it was delicious and after yesterday’s chocolate binge it is probably not a good idea to quit sugar cold turkey.
After catching up on Parenthood episodes (very important business), I headed to TJ Maxx to exchange a sports bra that I got for Christmas. And walked out with two of the brightest bras in the history of the world.
Funny how I always walk in to return one thing and walk out with two…
I then decided to head to Lake Ella for a quick run before lunch. I have been going to Lake Ella for years to walk, hang out, run, and of course, eat snow cones. Matt hates Lake Ella because it is often crowded, there’s the occasional homeless guy catcalling, and lots of ducks. I have definitely had some issues at the Lake (like the day the pigeons broke the deal) but I like the convenience of it and kept going back. But today was officially the final straw. Today while running a duck flew into my face.
Directly. In. My. Face. This was quite entertaining for the crowd at the Black Dog Coffee shop. It was not quite as funny for me. Can you get Bird Flu of the eye? Because I definitely had a duck wing in my eyeball. Sweat in my eyeball while running? I am used to (and sometimes oddly enjoy). Feathers in the eyeball? Not even a little OK.
Although, to be honest, maybe the duck isn’t completely to blame. It is possible that he just confused my nest-like hair for his home.
After I was kamikazed by the duck, I decided I had enough running for the day…after running .23 more so that I would end on an even 2 miles, that is. So, goodbye Lake Ella and good riddance ducks.
After I showered the duck shame off of me, I made the largest tuna melt ever.
…with a side of tomatoes.
Ok, I am off to pack for Atlanta and the Hot Chocolate Race. Fingers crossed that there are no ducks on the course.
Anyone racing this weekend?
Please tell me you have an equally/more embarrassing running story to make me feel better.
Amy @ Writing While Running
/ January 11, 2013OK, a duck in my face would totally freak me out! I have an irrational fear of things with feathers. Ha-thanks for the laugh and glad you got to wash off the duck shame
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013Glad I could make you and all of the people at the lake laugh
Fitcupcaker
/ January 11, 2013haha too funny. One time I was walking into work and bird flew and hit me in the head…and then like 5 other co workers told me the same thing happened to them!! Btw I want a tuna melt now
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013I’m glad I’m not the only one getting attacked by birds!
pickyrunner
/ January 11, 2013Hahaha a duck to the face. That’s definitely a new one. I think I’d be scarred for life and would head straight home too.
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013I will def be picking my running paths based on possible wildlife encounters.
Jade
/ January 11, 2013I am sorry that happened to you! Have a good race this weekend!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013I think I’ve recovered from the attack and ready to run for chocolate!
mypeachlife
/ January 11, 2013Oh I am terrified of birds and this is one of my biggest fears while running. I have actually jumped in front of a car to get out of the way of a bird before (seriously I have a problem). Good luck on the hot choc run. It is right down from my house so I will be out there cheering y’all on!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013Fun! Maybe ill see you out there!
Kerstin
/ January 11, 2013I will be at the Hot Chocolate Race this Sunday. First big race ever and first 15k ever…. should be interesting. Not sure what I was thinking when I signed up for the 15k instead of the 5k. I have only done one 10k race before. But I hope the thought of chocolate at the finish line will keep me going. Good luck to you and have fun.
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013You’ll do great! I really wanted to run the 15k but were running with a big group and everyone else is doing the 5k :/ so this will be a quick sprint to the chocolate:)
coffeencollege
/ January 11, 2013I have the biggest phobia with birds and I probably would have died if one flew into my face! I want to scream just thinking about it!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013I have a friend terrified of birds and she screeched when I told her this story. Apparently a lot of people are not fans of birds!
The Running Ginger
/ January 12, 2013I swear, birds may be the most evil animal on the planet; they poop on cars and us, they are loud and they attack.
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013I’ve never been a fan of birds to begin with but now I’m really hating them!
moderngirlnutrition
/ January 12, 2013Haha that is too funny! Love those pancakes, too:)
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013Aren’t the pancakes the best?! And practically guilt free
uglyrunnerfeet
/ January 12, 2013Seriously LOL-ing over here! That’s one of the strangest things I’ve heard of happening on the run!
Runner Girl Eats
/ January 12, 2013It really was not what I was expecting when I laced up my shoes yesterday!