Sweaty Hugs and Sweaty Pictures

I love hugs.  I love giving them.  I love receiving them.  As a teacher I think this is a positive thing because I am bombarded with students daily who want to give me hugs.  Hugs are an aspect of my job that I will never get tired of.

I love hugging my husband.  Nothing makes me feel more secure than being in his arms. There is one time that I won't even let him touch me though.  That time is... after a race or long run.  I sweat..... A LOT, and the idea of having him touch or hug me while I am all sweaty just bothers me.  I know he loves me unconditionally (sweat and all) but for some reason I cannot get over this.  The second I get home from running I am hopping in the shower.

But somehow one of the traditions we (race friends) have is to take pre and post race pictures. During these pictures we are shoulder to shoulder and have our arms around each other. You would think that hugging fellow sweaty running buddies would be an issue for me but no... I love it!  I love our picture time at races.  13.1 mile run and sweat just dripping off your body.. perfect time for a picture!! Maybe I am still on my "runner's high" and it hasn't sunk in how disgusting I look on the outside.  Whatever it is, I love it. After a race it is fun walking around to see what running friends you can find.  You always greet them with a sweaty hug.  It's normal and completely acceptable!

Looking back at my pictures I noticed that I have quite a few "sweaty" post race pictures. Here are some of my favorites.  I have saved a few of my absolute favorites to share for my next blog and you will hear why...!