Monday, October 4, 2010

Self portrait project

For three weeks in September, I captured whatever I was wearing to run/walk that day. Some looks are better than others. I took 19 photos over a period of roughly 3 weeks. My photo skills didn't get much better over time, but at least I know how to use the self-timer feature on my camera now. The dogs make an appearance in every photo! How funny is that?!? I'm posting just a sampling here.

Some skirts are good for running, some are only good for walking. This is one that I have deemed a walking skirt.

Generic black on black. See a lot of that at races. Nothing wrong with it, but not a good combo if your cheering squad is trying to find you in a crowd. I learned that as a spectator. Of course, nobody is trying to pick me out in a crowd most mornings, so I wear it too.

Here is one of my favorites. I need to keep this in mind for an upcoming half-marathon. It's comfy and the lime green should make it easy to be spotted.

This next photo is from my recent 5K day. They gave us flags at the finish line and I was still carrying mine around when I got home.

Including this last one because it features one of my pairs of Moeben sleeves. These are a size small, which is too tight. So I took out the elastic. Then they were too loose. Then I added custom elastic back in. Now they are just right!

The complete collection is posted on FB, friend me over there if you want to see it. Although I warn you in advance, it's not all that exciting. Just a bunch of photos of me wearing different athletic clothing.

16 comments:

  1. I always look like a dork in any running pic. You look mahvalous.

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  2. Too funny! If I documented what I wore, then you'd know how often I clash and how often I wear dirty clothes. ;o)

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  3. Fun idea! Thanks for sharing.

    I love that the dogs are in every pic!

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  4. Haha I enjoyed the fashion show! I need a close up on those sleeves...I'd love to have some cool ones as mine are boring yet functional black.

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  5. Nice sporty looks! I tend to wear running tights and a dry wick tank, tee, or long sleeved tee for almost every run. I can't wear shorts or skirts because I get chafing.

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  6. You look great in all those photos! Thanks for sharing!!

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  7. The last outfit is my FAVORITE!! Love all the pictures..

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  8. You know, this thinking about how you dress is a good idea for running. I was lucking in my last race (and also first race) that I wore a white shirt will mostly everyone had on the blood red race shirt - so I was a little easier to spot.

    But this definitely is a good idea for the ease of your own personal spectators!

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  9. CUTE running clothes! And I have a running top almost exactly like the first picture :-)

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  10. I'm glad to now I'm not the only one taking pics of what I wear each race. We should all finish strong and fashionable! hahaha!

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  11. Cute pups. Gorgeous lady! Love the outfits.

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  12. The dogs were probably wondering why you were moving back and forth from the camera. I liked that they joined you. I often clash when out running. Although my Cwx running tights always generate comments.

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  13. So fun! I am impressed by the altered sleeves... I really need to learn how to sew!!

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  14. ha what a fun project! that might help me see which of my outfits are really horrific and should be tossed

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  15. Cute!
    You're right about the lime green. It's always good to wear a color like that in a race to be spotted.

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