Happy Friday! I know the post is a little late today, but Kevin and I were out last night, meaning no time to prep it up and edit/upload my pictures. More deets on last night will come tomorrow. For now, I want to review a few new-to-me things.
First up – I finally own a running skirt, and I am soooooo happy with my purchase. It’s the Abby Run Skort by Asics. I had a successful three-mile Thursday in it, and I’m pleased. The shorts rode up about half an inch or an inch, but then it stayed put. Works for me!
I need to start taking pic BEFORE running.
I’ve only run in my new shoes once so far, but I really liked them. Gotta’ love that cushy new feel of new kicks. I can’t say that I love the color, but that’s no biggie. Dad taught me years ago that you can’t by running shoes for looks.
Dad looked out for me when I first started running. He bought me good shoes (not the cute ones I wanted). Then once those got old, he did a ton of research and analyzed where they had worn the most so that he could make a recommendation for my next pair. (Sadly, those weren’t cute either.) I later had to do PT for runner’s knee, and the therapist recommended the exact shoe my dad had picked out for me. Thanks pops!
Lastly – I’m enjoying my protein oats now before I get to work. They’re raspberry vanilla. Whenever I eat raspberries I also think of my dad for no other reason than he likes them.
Now you’re practically best friends with the guy, right?
- Got weekend plans?
November 2, 2012 at 7:57 am
Yeah… I was a little sad the first time I was fitted for shoes and they gave me some seriously ugly ones. Felt like I was walking on air, but I wanted something fun… like pink. lol. Oh well – they helped me kick butt for a few races… worth it.
Happy weekend!
November 2, 2012 at 8:57 am
But… but… I kind of like the green(yellow?)! It’s fun and happy! In any case, I think shoes nowadays are looking a lot better than they did way back when. I remember buying shoes in my early teens and everything was like… white, black, or silver. I’m glad someone finally decided to add a little bit more fun into workout gear.
November 2, 2012 at 9:21 am
Cute. I would like to invest in a running skirt one day..
November 2, 2012 at 9:43 am
Love the skirt, and love that it’s named the Abby!
I also like to choose shoes based on appearance, which doesn’t often work out too well!
November 2, 2012 at 10:32 am
The last time I needed new shoes the model I wanted was the ugly color every. I luck out every other year:)
I can’t find a running skirt that looks good on me, but I definitely love the Asics one.
Weekend – I wish I could say resting but football, friends, etc. Living it up!
November 2, 2012 at 11:36 am
Awwww… this make me miss my dad. Have a great weekend!
November 2, 2012 at 11:45 am
I always, always have the issue of cute shoes vs. functional. I have learned the hard way that the functional shoes should win out! I’m running a 5K this weekend with some friends – super excited! Enjoy yours!
November 2, 2012 at 12:04 pm
I totally need to get fitted for new shoes now that I’m running so much. I used to not need to buy a new pair but once a year, since most of my exercise was elliptical-based and not too stressful on the shoes, but I can TOTALLY feel that I’ve already worn my shoes down…
November 5, 2012 at 7:20 am
For the first time last year, I bought one pair of run/walk only shoes and one pair of cross trainers. Loved it!
November 2, 2012 at 7:28 pm
You look adorable! I’ve never owned a running skirt. Not sure if I’d like it!
November 2, 2012 at 7:51 pm
I don’t do the running skirt thing
November 5, 2012 at 7:19 am
Ha! I suppose not. I bet you don’t do the tennis skirt thing either when on the court.
November 3, 2012 at 6:43 am
Glad you like your running skirt! I love mine. They’re so comfortable. And, yes, I had to learn the importance of function over fashion, too. But it’s sooooo worth it.