Tuesday, November 3, 2009

She Runs!

Finally trusted my back enough to go for a run this morning. I decided to do a two mile tempo run just for the heck of it.

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. :-)

30 comments:

  1. 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)

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  2. Yours are so much more colorful than mine!

    Btw, I want to do the push up thing with you, what do we do?

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  3. Well done on the tempo. I sweat, I need to get some of those sleeves, now that I am getting a paycheck!

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  4. Nice job on the tempo! Cool sleeves too!

    MCM Mama

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  5. Cute sleeves!! I love how the hat matches. I need to get a pair of those. :D

    Great job on the run! I'm glad your back is feeling better.

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  6. Great looking sleeves! I hope they loosen up a bit for you.

    Nice run, too!

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  7. Great job with the run! I have a pair of the Moeben sleeves and love them.

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  8. You're the second person today to post about these sleeves... must check out! :) Very cute and congrats!

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  9. Oh 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!

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  10. For us, matchy-matchy is most important :-)

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  11. oooh I can't wait till my arm warmers arrive!!!

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  12. Now 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!!

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  13. Good to hear your back up and running!!

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  14. So glad you are up and running again! Very cute outfit too!

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  15. Love the sleeves, so jealous you won. :)

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  16. Strong, medium sized arms! Good for you.
    Cute, too.

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  17. Congrats on your return to running! A tempo run is a hard one to come back to.

    All those push ups must help your big biceps, and super strength!

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  18. 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. ;)

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  19. Glad to hear your 2 mile run when well! Way to go! Love the sleeves too!

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  20. too tight on your biceps yeah? Sounds like the gun show's in town. Glad U had a good run, too

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  21. Nice job on the run!
    The sleeves look cute.

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  22. I like the sleeves and I'm glad your back was feeling good enough to run!

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  23. "The only downside is that the size Small is not quite right for me. It's a tight squeeze on my biceps."

    Don't you just hate it when sleeves don't fit over your big guns? ;)

    Love them~and you look cute wearing them.

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  24. I love the picture!!!! Man all those push ups have made your biceps too big for the sleeves!

    glad to hear the back is starting to feel better

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  25. Hooray for running again!!

    And those sleeves are soooo cute. I'll bet they do stretch a bit with a few washings.

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  26. i wore the sleeves in SF for the race, it was perfect! Glad you're running again!

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  27. cute sleeves! you just have big guns, that's why they are a little snug :)

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  28. Your moeben sleeves look so good! You're making me want to go get a pair!

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