My iPhone was dead. No moments were captured in my first 5k back on the track, except in my mind. My computer is also dead. Only the iPad remains (see I did need all three on this trip, Jesse). No writing of significant length will be done on this. However, in my post race insomnia with access to “Paper,” I bring you a few memorable moments. Feel free to try to caption and fill in the blanks on the comments section (this should be amusing).
So your technology failed, but you had access to watercolor paints? There is an important social commentary in there somewhere, I’m sure, but my take-home messages are:
1) Lauren is a talented watercolor still-life hamburger painter, and
2) I have got to get me one of those “Lauren Fleshman is my homeboy” shirts.
I’d proudly sport one of those shirts!!!
Good evening dear Nettie, how are you? :)Thanks again for shrinag the photos. You look so lovely. I like the baroque style mirror you have, could you tell me where did you get it? :)I have just finished recoloring my rings which became a little bit rusted.Wish you a lovely evening.HugsEna :*
1 “So glad you’re here Steph. Now I don’t have to park Jude in lane 8.
2 What lightening bolt doesn’t kill me, makes me stronger.
3 Maybe I’ll do the men’s 1500 instead. Balls.
4 Duh, lucky 7. But also look at the insane booty lift my Fit Flops are giving me.
5 Traveling in buns is a sure fire way to prevent being pickpocketed by gypsy children.
6 Ok those B’s are beating me but they are NOT at a healthy body weight.
7 Freakin homeboys everywhere!!!
8 Juicy burger French fry don’t waste my time!
Love you girl!!!! So proud. The nest sends high fives and a booty slap!
Love this! Still snickering with love over the comments. Bird love forever and ever.
1. Steph doing Momma training with The Dude.
2. Usain and I doing a little puddle running warm-up.
3. Can’t beat Chief Bird’s comment on this one.
4. Does this 7 make my butt look big?
5. No I don’t carry Picky Bars in my racing kit.
6. The Lion will roar again, just not yet.
7. Yes, I am a worldwide phenom, take that Mr. Three Time Wildflower Winner! (this in no way assumes there is competition between spouses)
8. Where’s the Nikasi?
Glad to see you back on the track!
1. Steph, will you please watch Jude The Dude? The last time I pushed him around the track I was DQ’d bc Alberto thought I might trip someone…
2. Maybe I should stop balancing the flyer magically in the air and instead put it on to protect myself from this fierce weather!
3. The men’s 1500 is so much easier than the women’s 5000. Should I run both?
4. I *am* lucky! 7 rocks!
5. Did I put the number on crooked? Is having 4 people surround me the kind of star treatment I can expect as an @oiselle pro runner? Everyone wants to get their hands on these Oiselle Competition Briefs. You have to earn them, birds!
6. Wow! I am about to lap them! Good thing, I need to nurse in 4 minutes or my boobs will pop out of the strappy.
7. Hmmm. I am a lot of people’s homeboy. #superfans rock! It’s a small world after all. (Commence humming)
8. My first thought post-race was hamburger and fries. But since I am down under, i elected to do like the locals and ate a hamburger with beet root! Yumm!
This is so cute!
1. I want to run this so bad! Am I being selfish by leaving you? I’ll only be gone for 15 minutes. I hope you don’t need to eat. Oh no, I’m starting to leak… maybe I shouldn’t do this. Do you have my cell phone number? Mommy loves you!
2. If I hold this diaper over my head, I won’t get struck by lightning. Super absorbant!
3. Maybe I should run the Mens 1500? Do you think they would notice?
4. ooh! Lucky number 7! I will kill it!
5. Security at these races is getting ridiculous! How many people need to pat me down? And really what am I hiding in these tights? Or are you making sure I’m #keepingitreal?
6. Wait for me…….
7. Who are those people? Wait! Is the baby crying? Do you need to eat?
8. Maybe that prerace meal of burger and fries wasn’t such a good idea….
I’m not going to be able to beat Chief Bird’s captions and don’t want to try, but I do want to tell you that you are a HUGE inspiration. I caught a picture of you looking up at Jude post-race and it was so touching. You’re fierce, driven, and ambitious while maintaining so much tenderness. An inspiration to all women 🙂 Congrats on a great race!
1. Remember when I got to warm up with my biggest concern being which song to listen to? Me neither.
2. Are we having fun yet?
3. Guess the volunteers quit for the day. “Here find your own bib number!”
4. You know your uniform is skimpy when there isn’t enough room for the hip number #runnergirlprobz
5. Hurry! The race starts in 60 seconds and my hip numbers won’t stay on! Can we please just use Sharpies from now on?
6. Enjoy this while it lasts, bitches.
7. What up, G’s? Hollaaaaa
8. Red meat FTMFW
So amazing. Perfection.
Ann nailed it 🙂