Freakin' freezing vs. earning it

I picked up my race packet for the 5K tomorrow. The t-shirt is cool - black, long-sleeved, nice bright yellow, red and green logo (¡Viva Mexico!) with red logos down the left arm.

The weather today was partly sunny, but a bit on the cool side. I was in short-sleeves and light pants, not even a jacket.

I went to see a movie (The Notorious Bettie Page with Gretchen Mol - rowr. More comments on my main site) and when I came out, it was pouring rain! I was so cold waiting for the bus.

Then I remembered my race shirt. But... I shouldn't wear it before the race. Should I? I had an ethical dilemma. I wouldn't wear a shirt for a race I haven't run, on the goofy theory that I have to earn the t-shirt. But I fully intend to run tomorrow... I simply haven't yet.

But it was cold and raining right now.

In the end, being freakin' freezing won out.