Category: Running Gear


Nov
2011

Random Things

categories: Fun, Running Gear

I had heard great things about the Better Than Naked Shorts by North Face.  I gave in, bought a pair, and wore then for a 3 miles run yesterday.  Oh my goodness!  I did not like them.  I mean, they are comfortable, fit just about right, they dry fast, and don’t stink.  However, they ride up.  I have a problem with my big inner thighs and I was constantly pulling them down.  Not sure if I want to give them another try or send them back?  Any suggestions on shorts that don’t ride up?


I have decided to be a part of the Ragnar Relay Series.  Yep 200 miles from Madison, WI to Chicago, IL.  Have you done one?  How did it go?  Advice?

Random Things

Random Things

I am working on a list of 40 things to do before I turn 40 (November 20, 2012).  Below is what is on my list so far.  I will post list once it is finalized.

  • Skydiving 
  • Rollerskate 
  • Blackhawks game 
  • Scubadiving 
  • Whale watching 
  • Taste 40 different beers/tequilas 
  • Bikram yoga 
  • Ballroom/pole dancing 
  • Relay race 
  • Camp out in front of store to buy “something” (Black Friday) 
  • Pick favorite actor/actress and watch all of their movies (movie marathon) 
  • Slumber party 
  • Drive-in movie 
  • Pottery class 
  • Visit a country/continent that I have not been to 
  • Go to the Grand Canyon 
  • Hike at Yosemite Mountains 
  • Do ultramarathon (50K) 
  • See U2 in concert 
  • Hot air balloon ride 
  • Take a CPR class 
  • Learn sign language 
  • Participate in the Chicago Polar Plunge 
  • Go on a helicopter ride 
  • Travel first class 
  • Visit the Four Corners Arizona, New Mexico, Utah, and Colorado 
  • Learn to play poker 
  • Learn to play pool 
  • Watch every movie that has won an Academy Award Winners for Best Picture 
  • High Tea” at the Plaza Hotel in New York 
  • Get palms read/See a psychic/Get a tarot card reading 
  • Run a marathon in another state 
  • Participate in the Women’s Half Marathon
  • Run 1,000 miles

Aug
2011

New running shoes

categories: Running Gear

I love Asics!  My first pair of running shoes were Asics.  I went to Fleet Feet on the advice of some friends.  I tried on a few pairs and walked away with a pair of Asics Cumulus.  Oh my!  I remember them being very comfortable.   I ran my first marathon in Asics Cumulus but made the mistake (will never happen again) of running with a new pair.  Ugh!!!

Fast forward a few years later and I have also ran in Pulse, Cumulus, Landreth, Kayano (all from Asics), Brooks Adrenaline, and Mizuno (cannot remember which pair).  I have had good and bad times with the shoes.  Overall, throughout the years I have learned that Kayano are the ones for me.  They fit me very well and are comfortable.  Did I mention that I love them?  I started wearing them this week so these should last me well past the Hartford Marathon in October.

What are your favorite running shoes?