Mourning runner

One of the great perks of running is that you can do it anywhere, anytime.

But for me, running in the morning is the only way to go. Because if I don't, I have this nagging feeling, I should. And that feeling won't leave me alone, until I've done my run. Because of my mind, I'm a morning runner.

However, my body prefers the evenings. Whenever I happen to run around seven o'clock in the evening, I'm always amazed at how easy it is. And how my pace is much faster! I love my accidental evening runs. But my mind is the boss of my body, so morning runs it is.

I'm a mourning runner, because my body prefers to be an evening runner.

Mourning runner

Christmas music to run to

Christmas songs are perhaps not the first thing that pop into your mind when you think about running music! But there are some out there, that really make you want to move!

My Christmas favourite is Grandma got run over by a reindeer, because it always makes me smile! I especially love the line that says: 'They should never give a license, to a man who drives a sleigh and plays with elves'.

Do you have any recommendations for Christmas songs to run to?!

Hope you enjoy mine! Here it is:

Christmas music to run to

iRun Athletic Wear Skights: product review

The time has come for my final review of iRun Athletic wear. I've reviewed their hoodie, and their shirt, and now it's time for their Skirth/Tights, also known as Skights.

They take some pulling!

Let me start by saying they're quite difficult to put on! They really are tight, and quite long. I really have to pull a while to get them over my feet. And then there's some more pulling to get the crotch where it's supposed to be. They remind me of pantyhose that way. But once you've got them on, they're fine.

Skirt has a lovely length, and is feminine

The skirt has a lovely length, gently hiding any bulges you don't want the world to see. It's kind of wide, which makes it feel really feminine. It also adds some much needed protection against icy winds. During my winter runs, my upper legs are often very cold. Because of this skirt they have some extra protection, which I really appreciate.

But what the ….?!

This skirt/tight has no pockets whatsoever?! Where's a girl supposed to put her money? Or her stuff? I really recommend to the manufacturers to add two pockets on this skight.

One other thing

During Summer I swear by running skirts! I absolutely adore them. But during Winter you'll see me running in bootleg pants most of the time. There's just something about black skights, teamed with big, white running shoes beneath them, that really turns me off. So I tried them with my black Saucony's ProGrid Mirages, and that helped.

All together now!

Wearing the whole iRun Athletic Wear ensemble together, made me feel like CatWoman or a burglar! The outfit inspired a post, featuring me as Catmom!

To sum up

These skights are a bit difficult to put on, but once you've squeezed yourself in, they are very comfortable. The best thing about these skights, is the fact that the skirt protects your upper legs from the cold, and makes you look cute and feminine.

Want more info?

Then visit irunathleticwear.com!

iRun Athletic Wear Skights: product review

Sweat the small stuff

Whenever I have a angst ridden meeting, like a parent teacher conference, I take special care to dress myself in black. That way the big, damp patches beneath my arm pits won't be visible, because I'm a real Sweaty Betty. This does nót please me!

There's something profoundly úncharming about a woman who sweats like a pig, but as I keep telling myself: at least I won't be overheating! Because sweat is the body's natural cooling mechanism, comparable to the way your car radiator works.

Sweating is in fact a good thing! It means your body is accustomed to daily exercise, and knows how to sweat.

So when my kids are driving me mad, and I feel the sweat pearling on my forehead, I whisper a little thank you for keeping me the cool mom I aspire to be.

Do you notice a difference in your sweat capacity, from when you first started exercising?!

Sweat the small stuff