It was beautiful here today. When I headed out for my long SLOW 12 miles today, it was right around 60 degrees and sunny. I went out with a goal of staying really slow and running 12 miles in two hours. I ended up doing it in 1:56:43. I thought it was going to be an easy run, but I chose a really hilly route and ended up with a couple of miles at a 10 minute pace and I was pretty tired by the end. I did manage to do negative splits and pushed out the last three miles at 9:37, 9:27, and 9:00. I really needed this run. I haven’t run more than a 10 mile run since the half in mid-March. I have another half in three weeks, with a 10 mile race this weekend, so this was really my last chance to get in significant distance.
Several bloggers have posted PSAs lately regarding the FiberOne granola bars. Last night I was craving something sweet and that was the only thing I could find. It didn’t seem to bother my stomach and I had no intestinal issues last night. I thought I was out of the woods. I was wrong. I’ll just say that when I weighed myself after my run, I was three pounds lighter than when I got up (and today I didn’t sweat overly much and stayed really hydrated.) Umm, yeah. Those things are dangerous.
And then there’s the story of the white cardigan. Back when we were newly married, I got it into my head that I need a white cardigan (yeah, what can I say, I’m a librarian. We wear cardigans). I even knew exactly what I wanted it to look like. I dragged poor Beer Geek all over trying to find the perfect white cardigan. I never found it. Now whenever I’m looking for something and having difficulty finding what I want, Beer Geek asks me if what I’m looking for is a “white cardigan”.
I think a running skirt that works for me may be a white cardigan. I tried on 7 different skirts today. With the exception of one, they all had inner shorts that had a 3-3.5″ inseam. This hits my thighs at the worst possible spot and is horribly unattractive. The last one had what I think was closer to a 4″ inseam. I liked the way the shorts fit, but the skirt was cut too straight, so it was tight around legs. I couldn’t go up a size because the waist was already loose. On the bright side, none of the skirts I tried were the sportskirts or runningskirt brand.
I did end up buying a pair of shorts to try. I stopped at Lululemon and tried on some of their capris and really liked them. The sales woman said that they offer free hemming, so I was going to have them turned into shorts. Another saleswoman suggested that I try on a pair of their shorts in the “tall” version. Perfect! Longer than typical, but still a good bit above the knee. They are snug enough that I think they’ll stay down, but not as snug as compression shorts. I’ll run in them tomorrow night and report back. ;o)
I also picked up my race packet for the GW Parkway 10 miler while I was at the running store. I really like the tech t-shirt that we got. Too bad I can’t wear it for the race. ;o) It’s a women’s fit, but a bit longer than most. I think it’ll come in handy as most of my tech shirts that are cut for a woman’s body end right about where my fuel belt hits, so they ride up and become uncomfortable while running. Hopefully this one will work better. It’s a good thing I get most of my shirts “free” from races. It leaves me with more money for skirts and shorts. LOL
Great job on the long run! I so have the “white cardigan” issue with so many things 🙂 hope the new shorts work for you. And I am staying far away from those fiber one bars.
I hope your new shorts work out for you! I hate when I can’t find stuff to wear… it can be hard to find stuff made for “real” body shapes.Sounds like a great 12 mile run- hills and all!
I so have the white cardigan issue on so many thing! I have been that way with running shorts. I can’t seem to find ones that fit without chubrub potential.Nice job on the long run and finding some sweet shortsl.
So, the “white cardigan” is kind of like your personal “white whale” huh? Shall we call you Captain Ahab?Nice job on the 12 miler! 60 degrees is my optimum running temp.
Have you checked out Athleta? I think they offer some of their skirts/skorts in a “long” version, and the shorts undernear might be a little longer. I’ve always loved their stuff.
Love the white cardigan thing…ugh, I hate it how all my race tech shirts turn out short and boxy. I knew I should have signed up for the 10 miler. 🙂
O, man, sister, I have to confess I put off reading this post for quite some time because when I saw the words “12 miles” followed by “fiber” I had a pretty good idea where it would be going. And that’s fine. But then I saw “and a white cardigan” and honestly I thought ZOMG!1! She had to use THAT as …?Now I know I was wrong about that last part. So, as a LIBRARIAN, I am relieved! (No pun intended with that there “relieved”.)
Glad to hear about your new shorts, I’ve heard great things about lulemon. Great job on your run and good luck with your 10 miler!
Great job on the long run. Had to smile at your white cardigan analogy. & Fiber 1 bars are the devil! Hope the shorts work out. Sounds like you have a plan. With all your races you need well fitting running clothes!
sorry the skirt hasn’t worked out yet, hope the shorts do!!
The White Cardigan syndrome always seems to happen to me when I am shopping for something specific. If I’m just browsing, I find tons of things but if I need something specific like your white cardigan, I never have any luck.