The weather was 45 deg, sunny, no wind. Normally, for a run like this, I would likely start with a jacket or long sleeves over a sleeveless or short sleeve shirt. I warm up fairly quickly, shedding the outer layer. This leaves my poor arms to the mercy of the brutal high desert sun.
Not today!
Instead, it was a perfect opportunity to test out the new sleeves courtesy one of Amanda's give-aways. These sleeves are light weight and soft, made from bamboo fibers - perfect for using as sun protection. I declined the top layer and just went with a short sleeve shirt and the sleeves. They provided a little warmth, but still let the cool air through.
A bonus - I got to be all matchy-matchy with the hat I wore today.
The only downside is that the size Small is not quite right for me. It's a tight squeeze on my biceps. I probably would do better with Medium. Having said that, I think Small would work well for many/most runner women; I just don't have a very typical runner's physique. Anyway, I'm hoping after wearing them a few times, the elastic will give a little bit and they will be more comfortable.
Oh, and the run was surprisingly good. I'm sure my splits are not consistent, but I completed 2 miles in 20:34 - right in my tempo window.
Thanks again, Amanda. Moeben sleeves are a great product!! My skin & I thank you. :-)
Sweet sleeves....I sort of want to get some to try them out. Maybe I'll ask for Christmas (although then I'd have to wait until spring to use them)
ReplyDeleteYours are so much more colorful than mine!
ReplyDeleteBtw, I want to do the push up thing with you, what do we do?
Well done on the tempo. I sweat, I need to get some of those sleeves, now that I am getting a paycheck!
ReplyDeleteNice job on the tempo! Cool sleeves too!
ReplyDeleteMCM Mama
You look GREAT! I love Moeben Sleeves..
ReplyDeleteCute sleeves!! I love how the hat matches. I need to get a pair of those. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the run! I'm glad your back is feeling better.
Great looking sleeves! I hope they loosen up a bit for you.
ReplyDeleteNice run, too!
Great job with the run! I have a pair of the Moeben sleeves and love them.
ReplyDeleteYou're the second person today to post about these sleeves... must check out! :) Very cute and congrats!
ReplyDeleteOh how cute, I love matchy-mactchy! I'll have to look into getting a pair, I've only ever thought of using them for when I cycle not for running....well, thanks for teaching me something new today!
ReplyDeleteFor us, matchy-matchy is most important :-)
ReplyDeleteoooh I can't wait till my arm warmers arrive!!!
ReplyDeleteNow I learned something new again! I think I will have to look into those. I am happy to hear that you were back and ready to go!!
ReplyDeleteGood to hear your back up and running!!
ReplyDeleteSo glad you are up and running again! Very cute outfit too!
ReplyDeleteLove the sleeves, so jealous you won. :)
ReplyDeleteStrong, medium sized arms! Good for you.
ReplyDeleteCute, too.
Congrats on your return to running! A tempo run is a hard one to come back to.
ReplyDeleteAll those push ups must help your big biceps, and super strength!
I don't have Moeben arm warmers (what can I say? I get Novara brand clothing 50% off at REI) but I do love the arm warmers I wear for cycling. It's amazing how well those little things can really work. ;)
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your 2 mile run when well! Way to go! Love the sleeves too!
ReplyDeleteCute !
ReplyDeletetoo tight on your biceps yeah? Sounds like the gun show's in town. Glad U had a good run, too
ReplyDeleteNice job on the run!
ReplyDeleteThe sleeves look cute.
I like the sleeves and I'm glad your back was feeling good enough to run!
ReplyDelete"The only downside is that the size Small is not quite right for me. It's a tight squeeze on my biceps."
ReplyDeleteDon't you just hate it when sleeves don't fit over your big guns? ;)
Love them~and you look cute wearing them.
I love the picture!!!! Man all those push ups have made your biceps too big for the sleeves!
ReplyDeleteglad to hear the back is starting to feel better
Hooray for running again!!
ReplyDeleteAnd those sleeves are soooo cute. I'll bet they do stretch a bit with a few washings.
i wore the sleeves in SF for the race, it was perfect! Glad you're running again!
ReplyDeletecute sleeves! you just have big guns, that's why they are a little snug :)
ReplyDeleteYour moeben sleeves look so good! You're making me want to go get a pair!
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