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Change of a Dress…essentials for fall/winter running

by Monica on November 3, 2009

Brrr…a little chilly in the am on the run. Now that I am back out there I had to retrieve the fall running clothes out of the basement. I have several fabric weights that I ”run my way” into as the days progress and the air gets colder. In the depths of the winter, having warm layers can make all the difference for an enjoyable run (especially on the most frigid days). Runners are forced to consider how to dress as the weather changes…

It can help to check the temperature ahead of time on weather.com and adjust accordingly. But like the weather man, I am not always on target and have learned to layer. If you have time, you can check out Runner’s World “What to Wear” tool that suggests the appropriate running attire after you enter the weather conditions. I tried this using a 30 degree cool/sunny day and they still suggested shorts! (Perhaps their gauge is set for manly men–I would have been in tights…but maybe real men… ) Over time (I am always on the lookout at TJ Maxx and Marshalls–they have great bargains on these things), I have built the following base running closet that helps keep me well dressed…

Monica’s Fall/Winter Running Closet: (shoes and running bras are a given)

lightweight running tights for fall (comfort is key–lightweight so you are not too hot on the run)

my fast light weight running tights (I know this ridiculous, but I have tights that make me feel fast that I wear on my tempo/track days–they are very fitted)

thermal running tights for the cold/snow days of winter (I have a fabulous pair of Pearl Izumi thermal tights that are so warm in any weather)

lightweight dri-fit running tops for fall

warm soft long sleeve dri-fit outerwear for winter (my favorite is one my LDF Jane gave me from Sugoi–it is so soft with a hood with a hole in the back for my pony-tail)

running vest for fall (I love this on the cold but not so cold days–keeps you warm but not too hot–perfect on a fall day coupled with a knitted hat and light gloves)

light rain jacket (for wet days)

winter all weather running jacket (I have an Adidas Supernova Jacket that was so great last winter–I love that thing)

knitted hats: more than one as they can take some time to dry ( I like a men’s hat so it goes over my ears–some of the women’s ones are too short)

light weight dri-fit gloves for fall

warm frost-resistant gloves for winter (I wear mine over my dri-fit gloves on the really cold days)
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What’s in your running bag? 10 essential items for taking your run on the road

by Monica on June 10, 2009

Now that I have started training again I had to locate my running bag and examine it’s contents. I threw out the old Power Bar wrappers, collected the sticky pennies from the bottom and washed my favorite “after a run soft sweatshirt”. Running bag? Yes, I think every runner needs one while training (it does not have to be fancy… mine like this was purchased at Marshalls at a recession friendly price). [Now this is not to be confused with the plastic disposable bag I would bring on marathon race day with the contents of only what is needed for that day -- more on that in a later post].

A running bag is for training runs when we travel (often only a few towns over) and especially for the long runs we start and finish in the city. It should hold your essentials for taking it on the road. At home, it sits in the cubby next to my running shoes and acts as the central location for all things running. You will be with me on this the first time you are searching around at 4:30 am looking for that Glide.

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From Run(ning)way to Realway- Getting Kara Goucher’s Boston Marathon Look

by Monica on April 30, 2009

kararunning Watching Kara Goucher run the Boston Marathon was inspiring. She is a gift to women’s running and she looked oh so fabulous fitted in her fushia and black running attire. Fashion trends and running do not always go together so it is fantastic that she is spicing up the race circuit with her beauty and style.