I don’t always run in a skirt.
Yes, I pose for race photos. I can’t help myself.
Sometimes I run in shorts.
See? These shorts are great!
Or capris….
These pants aren't bad…
But I like skirts the most.
This just works best for me!
It doesn’t mean I’m not serious about my running. I try to train hard and smart, but the reality is I’m not the most athletic person. I’m never going to be the fastest runner. I'm ok with that. I’m just grateful to be healthy enough to run and love what I'm doing.
Neither of my parents are runners, but they did teach me some valuable lessons that I try to carry over to my miles-- and maybe this helps explain the skirts. My Mom always taught me that you should leave the house looking put together. My Dad taught me to look at the positive side of life and to smile. I feel like my running skirts look put together and make me feel positive about my running! Dad will be happy to know the skirts even make me smile… most of the time. Sometimes at the end of a ten mile run, nothing can make me smile. Except maybe these guys…
Where have you been Mom?
Don't worry. I've been keeping the
Gator Snuggie warm for you
Aw Mom, Why do you go and run when you can
lay your head on a pillow here like me?
For those of you who have never owned one or are worried about a “wardrobe malfunction”-- they actually have shorts underneath them. No fears! So run in what makes you feel the best. Whether it’s pants or a skirt! Didn’t our mother’s fight for that right anyway?
The glitter headbands though-- they actually make me faster. Really, I’m serious… check my garmin!
My 27:22 5K on my Garmin watch and my super fast headband 🙂
james cannon says
Belated congratulations on running the marathon. Also thanks for all the recent posts on your training. You have made many of us in Western North Carolina proud.
Harold Hall says
Julie did you know you can upload your training workouts to Garmin Connect with your Garmin Fore Runner and share your progress on facebook! Another running tip. Listen to your footsteps as you run. Try to run softly and it will help cut down on running injuries. Harold Hall runner since 1978.
JulieWunder says
Hi Harold! I really appreciate all the tips! Keep them coming. I'll take any advice I can get.
I've been meaning to plug my Garmin into my computer for years and never got around to it. Maybe now that I have this blog, I'll have to figure that out.
Thank you so much for reading.
Julie
Donnie Clouse says
We are all behind you Julie and we know you will have fun and keep on running. I am unable to walk anymore because I have been in a power chair for 8 yrs. now but I did go white water rafting for the first time this year. I want to go zip lining and sky diving next.
JulieWunder says
Now you are an inspiration!!!! Congratulations for finding ways to stay positive and do what you've always dreamed of. Thank you so much for reading.
Rachelle Sorensen-Cox says
You are funny! I am looking forward to more entries. Keep up the great work.
JulieWunder says
I try! 🙂 Thank you for reading 🙂 Hopefully between now and October we can raise some money for those girls!!!