Good Things About Today.
1. Two hours later and both boys are still napping. HOLLER!
2. Completed a 6.5 mile run today in just under 62 minutes.
3. Friday--and a nice long weekend ahead with full Olympic Coverage.
4. A BIG GIANT ENORMOUS thank you to all of you who read and comment. I have a blast writing this and I'm extremely grateful to any and all of you who take the time to read!
I have to talk about the sports bra today. We all know what it is--but for those who'd like my definition here you go: it's the cinch wrap that holds everything in place while working out, and it's a must.
Many of you are wondering where this could be going, and I'll tell you--women with cleavage (any at all) should not wear a "supportive" tank top from Old Navy to the gym and run (or walk quickly, or use the elliptical). Whoops, let's be clear here, I mean the tank with the pathetic shelf bra sewn in that doesn't support anything--News Flash--it is made to be worn under tops, not as a top with no other visible means of support. Furthermore, if it is less than clean (I hesitated on saying actually dirty) and threadbare--please, at the very least, throw on a t-shirt. Why? Because, for heaven's sake, you can see through it--you know, like at a wet t-shirt contest, only, hello, it's not wet.
Perhaps I'm being overly critical (a correct accusation sometimes), but really? And we aren't talking about a small chested woman here. Seriously, it is inappropriate, bordering on indecent---do I say something (clearly not, that was rhetorical)? Should someone who is employed by the YMCA say something? And did I fail to mention that the temperature in the Y is on the chilly side......?
Here's another one--full makeup and perfume (or cologne which was the case today at 8 am) are not required or requested during a workout. In fact, if your 'scent' permeates further than 12 inches beyond you--yes, you are wearing too much. Additionally,if you happen to be standing near a fan, please kindly remove yourself lest the entire row of people on the treadmills fall victim. In case you were wondering, persistent coughing and/or sneezing is a hint that you are are indeed guilty of a few extra spritzes.
I've added these gym tips today because I know so many of you want to make the commitment to run this summer. Proper attire and scent level are important to a good run. Go forth and jog!
Becky
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BECKY!!!!! OMG! I HATE PERFUME AT THE GYM! You are trying to control your breathing and inhaling someones toxic, over applied perfume. It's on my top five pet peeve list. I'd much rather smell B.O.! And I'm with ya in the appropriate support at the gym. I don't wanna see that. It's kinda scary. Maybe it's because If never a lot of "support". That's just a nice way of saying I am lacking in the cleavage department :) Giant, flopping boobs are distracting and not very flattering. Batten 'em down ladies. They make plenty of sports bras in all shapes, colors, and sizes. It's worth the investment.
ReplyDeleteI look so forward to having time to read your blog!
P.S. I'm taking a running clinic next week. I'm excited about this new challenge of the "publc run" this Summer. Keep in mind that until now my motto was, " I'm not running unless a big, scary monster is chasing me!"