No run group today, it was deemed a "run-on-your-own" day which is fine by me. I was out the door at roughly 8:20 for an easy-pace 10K run. I opted to wear a hydration belt instead of carry my hand-held and that worked out well for me. Other than the final six tenths of a mile or so (which was uphill and in the sun - double yuck), I felt terrific. I'm so happy that my knee is cooperating again!
What's worse is that my strategy for what to wear to a race is typically "whatever is clean." This has resulted in some less than stellar race photos.
So I've decided to start a self portrait project whereby I snap a photo (using the self timer on my new camera) in whatever outfit I wear to walk the dogs, do yoga, run, bike, or whatever athletic endeavor strikes my fancy for the rest of the month.
Why am I doing this? Well, by the end of the next few weeks I hope to accomplish the art of self-photography plus be able to pick out a few of my best looks to target as race-wear for the future. It's a win-win!
I actually started this project a few days ago and it's turning out to be kinda' fun. I'll probably post all the photos to FB and a sampling to my blog at the end. You'll just have to wait to see what I come up with!
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* In my defense, I'm typically in the office 4 days per week, whereas I run/walk/exercise 7 days a week (sometimes twice in one day). It makes perfect sense to me that my athletic wardrobe would exceed my work wardrobe. Ha!
** Seriously, have you seen the preview of what's coming from runningskirts.com? Oh.my.gosh.too.cute. I'm all over that chocofleur skirt when it becomes available!
I definitely have more running gear than work gear!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of the photo project... but would that mean I actually have to see how I look before heading out for each run?
come on! you know why you are taking pictures of yourself - because you're narcissistic!
ReplyDeleteGood luck with the daily running photo shoot! Great idea...I usually do that at least once a week. It is fun to look back and see what works and what doesn't:)
ReplyDeleteLike you, I have far more choices on what to wear when training than 'living'. Love the portrait idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm totally addicted to running gear...and since I've only been running for a year, I have lots of catching up to do. That's my justification and I'm sticking to it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for coming by my blog.
I try to take pics of myself and it never works or comes out well haha. I too subscribe to the wear what's clean theory. Thanks for the knee brace advice, btw!
ReplyDeleteI've been running so many years that I have cupboards full of running gear I got at races over the years. The only thing I have to buy is shoes. Here in South Africa we have to run races in our club colors so we don't have to worry what to wear on race day.
ReplyDeleteI love athletic clothes!
ReplyDeleteHeh... I also have better running wardrobe options than I do for work. :) I'm glad to know that the joy is back in your running. Cool idea for the self portraits! I look forward to seeing what you come up with.
ReplyDeleteThose photos should be fun! I have noticed that I will only buy work clothes on sale--they seriously have to be drastically reduced--but when it comes to running, I have no problem dropping $40 plus for a nice top
ReplyDeleteI have three pairs of running shorts and lotsa shirts. You know us men. We can throw on just any old thing and look good ;-)
ReplyDeleteCool running/style project you have going on there.
ReplyDeleteI love running clothes. Now I still like a good buy, but I somehow seemed to be more willing to spend a little bit more on running clothes than actual work clothes.
My theory is that you should buy something new to wear for each race ...
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