Formalities out of the way first –
The final long-long run of Ragnar-Eugene training is in the books. 22 miles of shockingly amazing, life-changing, #LRhater president resignation run bliss.
I know you probably think I’m being sarcastic or an asshole or something, but I swear I’m not. I freaking loved this run. Every step. Really.
And, I know I know, I said before that I simply CANNOT run without music, buuuuut… yeah. All 22 miles music-free. Earbuds in but never pressed play.
Please don’t leave. It’s really still me. The same Sarah OUaL. I haven’t been kidnapped and LR Haters Annonymous isn’t pointing a gun at my head making me say these things. Pinky prom.
I’m not 100% sure where the credit is deserved – the massive amounts of carbs I ate Friday (including an AMAZING and GIANT oatmeal raisin cookie from Specialtys)? extra hydration during the run? kicking my shitty ‘tude to the curb and actually trying to enjoy myself and my surroundings?
Whatever it was, I sure as hell hope it shows up again on race day(s). Which, btw, are coming up fast. WAY fast.
It’s taper time, baby.
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In almost as exciting, and mostly related news, guess what I finished yesterday?
Dun dun dun dunnnnnnn…
My OUaL for Nuun HTC Campaign!
Nuun is once again sponsoring teams of running bloggers for the Hood to Coast relay this summer in Oregon. Y’all know I’m a huge Nuun-fan – from Track Party to Cocktail Party – it’s definitely a staple in my daily AND running life. So I figured it only fitting I throw in my bid for a spot on one of the teams.
And here it is. In all of its OUaL’y awkward photo and picnik’d glory.
Maybe I should have waited to see if I survive Ragnar before offering to run a second relay…??
Nah.
Sarah OUaL
those are some AMAZING picknik skillz.
Too cute!
I hope they pick you!!! (ok, and me, too :) )
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LOVE!!! And I absolutely LOVE the song choice!!!! Seriously hope you get picked!
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hahah LOVE the video. You’ve got some made editing skills!
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i looooooooooove your video
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That was the best! You are too funny. That was so creative. They are totally going to pick you.
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I love the video!
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Love musicless running. Love Nuun. Love the video. You’re a shoe in! Good luck!
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Your video was freakin’ AWESOME! Hope you get picked!
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Love your application! Fingers crossed they pick you!
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Holy crap your video was awesome. It’s be impossible for Nuun not to pick you. And hopefully they’ll pick me too so we can finally meet IRL :)
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I agree and hope they’re reading this :)
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Is it wrong to put in an app to be part of the Nuun HTC team only to spend 30 sweaty, smelly hours with you and Sweaty Em?! Tell me its not. Maybe I’d actual write a post on my blog again…..
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Worth a shot – although I’ll warn you Emily snores and I’ll probably try to sing and dance, both of which I am class F terrible at.
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this video is perfection!! and makes me want a nuun-arita. yum.
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Omg, that is too cool for school! Love that video. They better pick you! Good luck. And I am totally jealous that 22 miles felt great! I wish I could say that about 10 or even 5!!
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Isn’t it great when the long runs kick in and feel awesome and not like torture! Great video.
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I LOVE your htc-video! If they don’t pick you, they probably won’t pick anyone :)
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Haha you’re so nice. Thank you :)
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That was incredibly rad! Loved the video!
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This is my favorite application yet!
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LOVE love! This exudes YOU! WELL DONE!!!
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That NUUN spot is fantastic! I’d give you the spot based on originality alone. :-)
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Loved the video! Good job. I hope you get picked!
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I saw this post http://triciaminnick.com/2012/04/10/you-might-be-a-run-nerd-if/#comment-36612 and I thought of you and sweaty emily
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Incredible. I’d wrap myself up and sleep in it.
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aaahhh I love your video! So cute!
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Awesome application!!! They’d be crazy not to pick you :)
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Can we vote?? Or is it Nuun who does the voting? That video kicks ass!
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Your vote counts in my heart :)
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hahaha
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LOVE it! I hope they choose you. You’re amazing! What song was that? I need it on my playlist!
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Thank you! It’s Zac Brown Band – Let it Go (live version) :)
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Thanks! Just downloaded and it’s ready to go for the OC Half!
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You must pick the most flexible runner out there – SarahOual!!!!
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That video is BOMB. :)
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Sarah, I have never commented before but I think your blog is so honest and fun … not to mention motivating. And your video is sooo cute! Nuun is gonna pick you for sure … Or they are really missing out.
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Thank you, Kendra! And for coming out of hiding and saying hi :)
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Love the vid! They’d be crazy not to pick you after that masterpiece.
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I watched this with the sound off (still in the office) and laughed. Your entry is boss. Hope you’re chosen!
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I thought this was so fun! You have some crazy editing skill, girl! You’ll be selected for sure :)
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You inspired me so much with this post! I’m training for my first full marathon (with my longest run in life having been a half marathon) and I just wonder what will happen past 13.1. I’m excited about the marathon, but so scared that I won’t enjoy my training. But your post inspired me! Training can be fun! Way to go!
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Dude, that must have taken you a long time to make because it’s really good!
You are a shoo-in. No sweat.
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22 miles? ah-mazing!
Awesome video… good luck!!
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OMG, when that pic of “you” running (uh, I mean cursing) up the hill came on followed by the downhill running pic, I busted a gut!!! That was an awesome video!!! If I was on the Nuun panel, I’d pick ya! Good luck!
Side note: what pic editing are you going to use when picnik leaves us? :(
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GOOOOOOD luck! I hope you get picked! I LOVE running with no music – used to hate it, but now I’m a major fan. you might just be coming over to the dark side ;-)
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love, love love the video…so creative
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HTC is the absolute best!! It’s my second favorite day after Saint Patricks Day (yep!). I really hope you get picked, this will be my 5th year and I’d love to see you out there!
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LOVE the video & I hope they pick you for a team!! I’m also going to need to test out a nuun-arita or two this weekend…genius!!
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Very fun! It was like watching a cartoon – with people – like…Who Framed Roger Rabbit! Or… something! anyway I loved it! Best of luck!!
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