Every BODY can run.... I recently saw this running "stat" picture and it had 3 body types running "big, littler, littlest" I can't tell you how much hate I have for this but I'll try! Subliminally telling you "if you run you will look like this and be 'perfect' and happy and wear skimpy little clothes..." 😡 please tell me what is wrong with the first and second picture?! Why should women want to run to achieve this, why can't we love the way we look and enjoy running for the love of running ?! I'm happily running in my sports bra and I look NOTHING like the last picture. I see it saying "big girls cover up, as you lose weight lose clothes?!" I mean seriously! Support women in ALL body shapes and ALL size! I'm proof big girls can run, and CAN have confidence doing it. Suck it Nike. I love listening to Kelly Roberts podcast Run, Selfie, Repeat, what I love is her honesty, openness and truth! Like her I have strong feelings (as you can see) about running and body shaming and straight up bullshit. I hate that these companies continue to try and paint the perfect picture of an athlete or runner.... bi+ch please! Why couldn't the first girl be running in the same clothes as the last? Why do I have to change?! Would I like to lose weight, yes.... however I don't solely to lose weight, I run because I love it. I love the freeing feeling I get whether it is a good run or a not so good run. So ladies remember love who you are, wherever you are in your journey. Find other women who are also there for you and won't tear you down, but build you up! I think this also is coming from a personal comment I got this weekend. I don't really want to get too deep into it, but it hurt and it stuck in my head for too long. I felt myself sinking and second guessing myself, I felt my old self trying to sneak in the crack and defeat me. I had an amazing run that day but my brain was not on the same wave length. I was in and out of tears at points and my head was spinning with evil remarks. I wanted my head to clear out but all it did was mush up. My journey started because of my father in laws sudden too soon passing.... don't tell me "Some times friends and family times out do work outs 😘 relax and enjoy life as you don't know what tomorrow will bring!" I commented really nicely back but what I wanted to say was "bi+ch please we lost Ken at 61, I'm not burying my husband that young!" I'm sure hormones have something to do with it, scratch that I know hormones had a lot to do with it lol, but honestly don't try to rain on my parade. Regardless I put it all in the past and I'm gonna keep doing me. So tell me what have you overcome, a silly ad that rubbed you the wrong way? naysayers getting in your way? or your own self thinking?
0 Comments
Hydration-how do you rehydrate after a killer workout, or during a killer workout?! I have tried many things (sports drinks, tablets, powders etc) some are WAY to sugary for me, some are too fizzy for me and some are just right.... haha a little "goldie locks and the 3 bears" for ya! I reached out to Skratch Labs after finding them at a local running shop. Like I said I had tried other tablet type water hydration things and they taste great however they add a little fizz to my water and while running that makes me burp and not the most pleasant, I do like them as a recovery drink though. Anyway back to skratch labs! I was so excited when Skratch Labs agreed to send me their 20 pack of assortment flavors 4 each of lemons + limes, orange, raspberry, pineapple, and matcha green tea + lemons (does contain caffeine). Here is a little info I took from the website for you: This is a sports drink containing simple sugars, electrolytes, and only real fruit for flavor. We originally developed it for professional athletes who were dissatisfied with the sports drinks available to them. To quell their complaints we started tinkering in our kitchen and in the field, making our own drink mix from scratch without any coloring agents, artificial sweeteners, synthetic flavoring agents, or other excess chemicals. The result is light tasting no-nonsense sports drink, that you can drink anytime you're sweating. + non-GMO + gluten free + dairy free + vegan + kosher + delicious All flavors vary between 80-90 calories per packet. What I also love is I can read all the ingredients! I tried all 5 flavors before I decided to write my review.... my order of favorites Lemons + limes, Raspberry, Pineapple, Oranges, matcha green tea + lemons. Lemons + limes is my ALL time favorite it is sooooo refreshing and has such a great taste! The next 3 are pretty much an even tie for second place lol. I have noticed that I like it better when the water is cold/out of the fridge and not room temp. I'm not a fan of the matcha green tea, I don't like green tea to begin with but I went into it with an open mind.... but it's just not for me. Anyway if you are looking for a GREAT hydration mix I HIGHLY suggest Skratch Labs! As you see in the title this is one of "those" posts... the real side of running, but we will get to that in a little bit first a little catch up. Saturday -- My day started amazing when I got up to use the bathroom and saw a beautiful sunrise. I mean how can you have a bad day when you get to see that?! Here I am with the kids after we climbed the big tower and an adorable picture of my husband and kiddos. We hiked almost 6 miles and the kids did so amazing the whole time! Sunday- We headed to church and after lunch we decided to head out again! We went to a different park and this one was still a little muddy but we still had fun and were able to bust out 3 miles! Monday -- Spring break is over and the kids are off to school after 10 stay home days YAY! lol this mama was ready to have our routine back. I was able to have a great run even though my legs and heel were a little sore. Then I get this amazing message from a random person on Instagram...... "Hey! Can I just say how much I love your page?! I recently came across it and you've really motivated me to start running again. When I first started my Instagram I only did it to help motivate myself and I found people like you by going through the hashtags and tried to connect with as many as I could. I know this may seem random but I just wanted to say thanks!" This... THIS is why I post on my Facebook and Instagram every day. My journey started because of our sudden loss, but if ONE person can see just one post and know that ANYONE can be a runner or make one change my day is made. Yes I do it for me, but I do it to motivate others too. Tuesday-- speech day, Maycee has speech so that means no running in the morning. I decided to switch it up and do a workout instead since the weather was nice and I knew we could walk to pick up Aryssa from school. The workout felt great and it was nice to use some weights. Wednesday-- My legs and chest were sore from my workout and I stupidly put on a cotton tank top... 2 miles into my run and it felt heavy and in the way- so I did what any sane person would do... I took it off lol. Mile 3 and 4 felt way better ! I even upped the speed to 6mph for a while and I felt strong :) I'm going to put myself out there a bit and share my picture here too. Why?! because yes I was in my basement in a sports bra and no-one can see me, but for me someone with self confidence issues (that are being worked on every day!) it's a big deal. And let me tell you I tagged Kelly Roberts from Run, Selfie, Repeat on my Instagram post and she commented and liked the picture! THAT MADE MY DAY! If you have never checked out Run, Selfie, Repeat I HIGHLY recommend her podcasts! So that brings us to today Thursday-- today is where the title comes from. Some days your body doesn't cooperate BUT it is what you do with those days that make or break you. Let that sink in a bit and I'll tell you about my run. Despite the sore legs Wednesday I had a great run today's run was as equally crappy. My legs were not only sore but SUPER heavy. My muscles were so tight and I couldn't hit a stride. I felt like I was limping/running BUT I didn't quit! I walked some to stretch the muscles and warm them up. When it felt ok I ran, however it didn't last long. My stride just wasn't right and I didn't want to hurt myself so I walked again. Back and forth I went and made it to 3.5 miles. I didn't quit and I didn't give up! That's huge and what I strive to always do.... no matter what I will push through change things up and try again. I look forward to what tomorrow brings because I don't know, it might be another day like today or my legs might finally catch up with my mind and let me reach that runners high that I crave. I think that is what is frustrating with "bad" runs it's the "blue balls" of life I feel haha at least my interpretation of it lol. I will never sugar coat a run, if it is a bad run that's what I'll call it. I celebrate the good and the bad, I celebrate the fact that I still did something, I am still pushing myself to better my health. I will not let a bad run stop me..... in the past that's what would happen. I would shut down and give up because being lazy is way easier than failing. How you choose to over come these obstacles make all the difference. I will not give up, I will not give in. I'll link my Instagram page so if you want you can follow my journey there too :) Happy running! |
Details
Please leave a comment, I would love to chat!
What changed for you that made you decide to run? Archives
March 2018
Categories
All
|