Kregan's running preferences

Good morning!
I am up bright dark and early for a 7.25 mile race through the Colossal Cave park in Tucson, AZ. It's the Hotshot's Run to Remember. I am running this event for charity. Some of the proceeds go to the families of the Hotshots that died in the Yarnell, AZ wildfire earlier this year. I am happy to participate in this run. I am SUPER excited for the route; it's on a mix of paved and rocky terrain!
So right now I am relaxing on my couch, eating oatmeal and drinking my coffee. It's the process every runner must go through; put something inside your body while waiting to have something removed from your body. (You know what I'm talking about.)  While I'm waiting for the show to start [wink] I will post this quick blog.

I came across this questionnaire on another blog and I thought I would fill it out and post MY answers for my readers.... I know there are one or two of you. Just in case you are interested...

1. Who is your running shoe twin? Skinny Runner! She turned me onto the mizuno waveriders. I love them!
2. When do you pause your watch on a run? I have yet to pause my watch while on a run. I do two things: I start it and I stop it. I want ALL the data!
3. What is worse – being called a jogger or hearing someone call a 5K a “marathon”? I HATE the word "jogger". I think it diminishes all the effort and hard work you put into your run. Even if it isn't the fastest run, I will refer to it as a "slow run", NEVER a "jog".
4. What is your preferred running shorts inseam length? I've noticed that I like my running shorts to have a longer inseam. I get less chaffing that way. Yes I am thin, but my thighs still touch. No inner-thigh gap for this runner! (and it's fine with me)
5. Spitting when you run – gross or necessary or neither? I spit sometimes. I started chewing gum and it's helped with dry mouth and I no longer have a bad urge to clear out my mouth.
6. What is more exciting randomly seeing a friend on a run, or hitting a goal pace/workout? I would be excited to see a friend. I like to see my loved ones being active.
7. What has been your worst running injury (something that happened on a run orsomething caused by running)? Nothing yet. I've been REALLY careful about preventing injuries. Hopefully I didn't just jinx myself. [knock on wood]
8. What is your perfect running temp? Anything in the 70s.
9. Do you follow a running plan or make your own? I like to make my own. I blaze my own trail.
10. Preference – treadmill, road, groomed trail, or technical trail? I prefer a road and groomed trail. Technical trails can be fun in moderation because I don't want to roll an ankle. I absolutely hate running on treadmills. I tried to run on one the other day and only made it through a half mile. Treadmills make me unhappy.