I LIVE in my running capris in the Fall and Spring. They are the perfect thing to wear when it is too cold for shorts and too warm for tights - low 40s to 60s. I do feel bad that men don't have this option. Well, they do have the option, but they shouldn't. ;) I saw a guy with them on this morning and it just looks weird. I won't judge you too harshly if you wear them but you may want to reconsider...especially if you are a single guy looking for hot babes. Haha.
2. I love the first of the month.
No, not the Bone Thugs-N-Harmony song. (I only know that because they are from Cleveland. Ahh. The1990s were fun.) It feels good to start fresh and new. I don't normally run on Thursdays but I felt like I needed to start this month out on the right foot. The air was crisp and the company was positive and refreshing. I couldn't have asked for a better start!
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| View after my run this morning. This never gets old. |
I am ready to commit. I have been dealing with my right leg issues for the past 2+ months and it has been a really tough road for me. I am a better, happier, more beautiful and positive person when I am running consistently. Having that taken away from me was really hard. I am finally able to run 30 miles per week without breaking down. That feels good. This month, I will gradually increase my mileage so that I am running 40-45 miles per week, building a strong fitness base so that I can start back at the track with tempos and intervals in December - making a smooth transition into Shamrock Marathon training. It's time and I am ready!
I am very tempted to sign up for some race at Shamrock, but no 2013 race decisions are being made until after November 10! :)
ReplyDeleteIn total agreement. "Manpris" should not be worn. Ever.
ReplyDeleteOh My! When I ran that 10k, some guy was wearing the women's purple pair of CWX capris. (I just double checked they are only available in womens). He was really small, so I thought maybe the mens weren't compression enough for him. Either way, I wanted to tell him, "no-no".
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YAY! ShamROCK!
I have to admit, I've never understood capris. But maybe that's also because I wear compression socks in winter, so capris are pretty pointless.
ReplyDeleteThat must have been a sight.. a man in capri's!
ReplyDeleteI love your Iwo Jima picture, saw it the other day on FB.. beautiful.
I BQ'ed at Shamrock this year, I am especially fond of this one.
Have a great weekend!
Men shouldn't wear those super short shorts with the slit up the side either, in my humble opinion.
ReplyDeleteI love Shamrock! Have you ran it? It's a fantastic race! You'll have so much fun.
Should we do a post about running ultras and what a man looks like when his shorts chafe? ;-)
ReplyDeleteI actually just learned the term "manpri" this weekend from a fellow runner who just broke his out for the season. I'll add that to "chicked" and be on the lookout for new terms even though I've been at this for 25 years!
Manpris...enough said. Yay for Shamrock Marathon! I got my PR there so it has a special place in my heart, although I wish they could turn down the wind a bit. ;) Hope to be able to meet up with you in March!
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