When you aren't a runner

When you aren't a runner

Just a random post to let you know how much I hate running. Actually, maybe not hate because  lately it's been kind of enjoyable with the cooler weather but in general, my feelings for running are not very positive. And mostly because it's hard.

Over the past few years, as I started taking more fitness classes and then became a certified instructor for different formats, my classes have always been high intensity/high cardio. And I gravitate towards workouts that are the same. I teach back to back classes and recently over the past few months started cross-training at solidcore. So I figured when I joined the solidcore family to run the Rock n Roll DC marathon (or in my case, half), I thought that I was going to be in good enough condition to start training to run long distance... which I haven't done in exactly 10 years. But I couldn't be more wrong.

Running is miserable. Miserably hard. I'm hitting 3-5 miles and then just can't push any further or can't get mentally enthusiastic to try. So I'm wondering if anyone reading this is a runner and would be willing to offer some tips? Maybe even songs to put on a playlist that gets them going? Running groups/clubs... are they worth it? And good tips for when the weather starts getting colder? I'm definitely an outdoor runner and probably will not get on a treadmill during the winter unless I really have to. Feel free to message me on instagram, FB, email, anywhere! And thanks in advance!

And just because it's September, here I am whipping out the denim jacket and boots as if my heart isn't secretly shattering into a million pieces because the days are getting shorter and I could live with summer all year long.

Boots and a Boost

Boots and a Boost

Fall is my favorite time of the year. I've already baked apple bread last night and if you know me at all, my love for honeycrisp apples is so strong, I could live off of them during this season. Transitioning from summer to fall is quite fun because you can start wearing those oversized sweaters and pair it with a skirt, which is exactly what I've done here. Nothing makes me happier than an oversized sweater and a honeycrisp apple.

Just kidding.

Boots. Boots also make my heart sing. For awhile, I didn't know what kind of boots looked good on me and I experimented with just about every style from booties, to ankle, to knee-length. And to be perfectly honest, my preference for boots would change over the years depending on what I was into (style-wise for clothes) and how my body looked at that time... in particular, my legs. The shape of my legs have transformed quite a bit from them being swollen for over a year when I was going through Lyme Disease, from them being a little bit heavier when I was not as physically active, to being a bit leaner now that I am more attentive to my health. All of this has played a part in choosing the right boots that complimented my shape despite what was trending.

These amazing over-the-knee boots are my first pair at this length and I could not love them more. They add a sultry vibe to any outfit, whether it be a dress, skirt, or even on top of jeans. Oh and did I mention that they make your legs look extra long? Personally, I think they would have looked wonderful on all the body transformations I have gone through throughout the years had I only had the confidence to try. So here's to you, whoever you are... in case you're going through body transformations of your own. If there's something you've always wanted to wear but felt insecure about it, now is the time to go for it! Confidence is everything and I have a sneaky feeling that you're going to look absolutely fabulous ;)

Boots: Marc Fisher Praye Over The Knee Stretch Boot