I come from a background of playing sports, but always in pretty conservative circles where my shorts had to go to the top of my knees.
Now I'm on a tight budget and just don't always see the need to buy clothes that I'm going to get super stinky and gross while sweating up a storm. so I've slowing been trying to update my athletic wardrobe for my running endeavors.
Just last week while on vacation I ran across some "running shorts" in Old Navy that were on sale.
(these exact ones actually)
(these exact ones actually) I've been keeping my eye out for a new pair for a while - but brands like Nike and Addidas and New balance tend to be pricy and again - I'm just going to get them stinky and sweating so why spend $20 or more. Well Old Navy had them a little cheaper and they looked fine, so I bought 2 pairs.
OH MY WORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! the best thing i could've done. Now I can't wait to go running just b/c I get to wear my shorts. I had them on one evening and I told Richard "I think I'm going to wear these every day, ALL day!!!!!! I will never go running in "regular" shorts again! Seriously- it makes all the difference. They are light weight, cool and "wik away stuff" (don't you like how I know so much about them. hahaha) they don't ride up in between my thighs b/c lets face it, by no no matter how much weight I lose, my shorts are probably always going to do that.(does anyone else have that problem?) I'm telling you - I LOVE THEM!!!!!!!
This weekend i will be running in a 5K race with my twin!!! for her local YMCA program that she joined.
It's her first race ever!!!! I cannot wait to do this with her and encourage her along. I've dreamed of the day that I could do this with one of my sisters. I'm so proud of her for getting in shape - and having the courage to do this!!!!! I'll keep you posted with how it goes! :)
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Jessica that is so super cute. I am the same way with my running garb. Yes, I need to at least match and not be showing people things that shake up and down and side to side...but i totally sweat like a man, so why spend tons of money of fancy sports gear. I love those shorts. Great choice. And...yes I understand the 'riding up the middle' thing.
You're going to run SO FAST with these new shorts! It cracked me up reading this post about the shorts. BUT I was really excited to read about the big race this Monday. I can't wait to hear how it goes! I'm proud of BOTH of you and I just wish I was there to cheer you on. I will be cheering for you both from Ecuador!
Lol I know what ya mean about finding good shorts!!! The past few pairs I've gotten have been boys shorts for like $10 from TJ Maxx... I love them!!! lol and YES i know what you mean about them riding up!!! worse thing ever!!! I'm soooo excited to come cheer you both on at the race Monday! You both will do great!!
haha- love this post! I totally need to get a pair because I feel the same way right now about starting to run again. that is - not really wanting to spend money on something I just work out it. But the wicking away and not riding up the thighs-girl you convinced me :) Hope your 5k goes great!
Favorite part of this post: "I told Richard- 'I'm going to wear these all day very day!'" Because I know that really happened. :)
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