[Race Report] Cowtown Half: I bled through my pants so you don’t have to

[vivienita]

@wanderedhome

I guess it wasn’t flexible enough

What? Menstrual cups should have less flex. It forms a seal. Sounds like you had no seal. This helps break down cup firmness.

I'd suggest you try your menstrual cup normally (not running) and make sure you're getting a good seal!

 

[earreedy]

@wanderedhome Inspiring! That's the kind of thing that would just get in my head and mess with me so I'm super impressed that you pushed through and still met your goal!

 

[abienoona]

@wanderedhome This happened to me in my PR marathon and it's still simultaneously the best and worst marathon I've ever run. Solidarity daps.

 

[thomasthadius]

@wanderedhome Can't imagine running more than a mile on the 2nd day of my period let alone how much you ran! Absolutely killing it girl!!!

 

[dawn16]

@wanderedhome That's really close to where live. So

Sucks that you bled through but you're a badass for continuing on.

Edit- I've had decent luck pretreating straight detergent then washing with oxiclean.

 

[dawn16]

Hydrogen peroxide, gets blood out of fabric like a champ!

 

[wanderedhome]

@dawn16 Not sure what my husband did to them but when I woke up this morning they were clean. Thanks, husband

 

[stefby]

@wanderedhome Holy crap, that is one AWESOME husband. One badass deserves another

 

[dawn16]

@wanderedhome Lol nice!

 

[jna843]

@wanderedhome I finished my period the day before my first half, and I have never been more thankful to the period gods. I also said I would never do another half and now I’m planning a full for 2021

Never say never! Congrats!

 

[ohyoupokedme]

@wanderedhome Did anyone notice it? Were you wearing black pants?

 

[wanderedhome]

@ohyoupokedme Royal blue

 

[lingling1983]

@wanderedhome I love your mile nine recap.

I'm still standing is on my running playlist. It's such a good song to run to. Great job!

 

[acer621]

@wanderedhome Well done, you're amazing!

 

[konsacz]

@wanderedhome

There are nine. I counted them so you don’t have to. (Fuck mile nine)

Lmao, great job and great post! The fact that your challenge was topped with another challenge makes this an even bigger accomplishment. Just know that half of the world would understand that. Way to persevere!

 

[jennifert31]

@wanderedhome Omg you're amazing.
Two things. What colour were your pants?
And. Thinx period panties are SO WORTH IT.
Also. I pee'd my pants on my second half around mile 10.

 

[simonw94]

@jennifert31 I came here to suggest Thinx! They’re the best last line of defense you never knew you needed.

 

[wanderedhome]

@jennifert31 Royal blue - with pockets!

 

[angela1963]

@wanderedhome I have the full length ones in burgundy. The pockets are amazing.

 

[rickyparker]

@wanderedhome Oh no those are really nice! Could you get the blood out? I'd hate to ruin such a nice pair of leggings