Running Attire (skirts) for the Big and Beautiful!

As a fluffy individual I find it very difficult to find running attire that not only fits but does not accentuate my ass-ets!  I have come to accept how I look (for the time being) and I understand that typically “fat” people don’t run, luckily me and a number of my fluffy friends aren’t fat!

When I first started running distance I ordered a Skirt Sports skirt, I tried skirt after skirt and well, they didn’t fit me right.  So I gave up on them.  Then I went to Running Skirts, I LOVE the fact their capris come with drawstrings.  I was actually able to keep them in place!  Sadly, I had an unpleasant experience with them ONCE and have not brought myself to forgive them.  Wait, I can’t say that.  I do go to their site from time to time to see if they have anything that blows me away and makes me forgive them.  A few years ago, my dear friend Lynne introduced me to Sparkle Skirts, she gave me the NeonLuv as a thank you gift.  The first time I wore it to the gym I was a little hesitant that I would actually stay put.  With no drawstring I was sure it would bounce down and from past experience I was sure the legs would ride up.  Much to my extreme happiness everything stayed exactly where it was supposed to.  I went on to buy a number more and I have been happy with each and every purchase!  

 Recently, I have wanted something a little different.  I was over the moon to find out that Skirt Sports has realized that there is an untapped market in the larger size women but there are certain things we really appreciate, drawstrings are always a good thing! I got some (skirtless) capris and they came with drawstrings!!!!!!  Then I was in a mood and ordered a Vixen Capri Skirt and a Heartbreaker Skirt.  I can’t tell you how much I LOVE the vixen capri skirt!  It fits well, it has a drawstring, it is COMFY!!!!! I can wear it where ever I am going on my errands, it is wonderful!  The heartbreaker skirt broke my heart.  It is to low cut for someone with a

gut. 

There is a VERY strong market for both male and female running gear that has not been fully tapped.  If I actually had any interest in fashion design I would definitely  try to get into the fitness apparel market. 

Do not let what you can not do; interfere with what you can do.

–John Wooden

Who am I?

With everything going on lately, I have seemed to have misplaced my identity.  I made it to the pool for a short swim yesterday and almost ended up in tears.  I partially contribute this to the fact I really do not like this time of year, long story, and I ALWAYS ended up on an emotional roller coaster ride.  

While I was at the gym I started chewing on my planned race year next year and I am already making changes to it.  I want to keep running as a major part of my life, but I think I might take next year off in a little different direction.  I am registered for a half in February, March and May and a full in May (the weekend before the half).  I want to explore different fitness styles, I LOVE Zumba and kickboxing, I am sure there are other things I would truly enjoy.  I would like to make yet another attempt at Harvest Moon, but this year I will not register for it until I know without a shadow of a doubt I will make it!  I want to get in more hiking (the 14ers are calling my name!).  I want to spend time to find me again.  I know I am in here somewhere, but I am just not sure at this moment. 

Do not let what you can not do; interfere with what you can do.

–John Wooden

Final Stretch

As I have mentioned before this year has been a challenging one.  I would not wish this year upon my worst enemy, but on the same token it has taught me a lot.  I could never have imagined in a million years I could be this strong.  I definitely could not have done made it without my family which I have learned is a lot bigger than I had ever thought.  Some of my ‘family’ I have never met and I may never have the pleasure of meeting, but I can say I will always have a special place in my heart for them. 

Certain aspects of this year will drag into next but we will get through it.  As a motivation for myself (trying to keep me from climbing under my bed and hiding) I have enjoyed planning my race schedule for next year.  I am emotionally prepared for things to change, but I have a plan!  For whatever reason I have decided that I should run a half marathon every month I also want to run 1000 miles.  Fortunately I am stubborn enough that I will do it even if I have to crawl a few miles!

This week should be ok once I make it past Wednesday! 

Monday	Rest (might do my 5 miles from today)	2 appts Class
Tuesday	4 miles (might also hit up the Zumba class!!!!)	Appt
Wednesday	cross/2 miles	Meeting 2 appt
Thursday	4 miles
Friday	Rest
Saturday	Rest
Sunday	5k

Do not let what you can not do; interfere with what you can do.

–John Wooden