runslikeapenguin replied to your photo “Awkward angle to get my whole outfit in. I love this skirt, but it’s...”
Ahhh, the skirt is SO CUTE! Unfortunate that slips seem like such a bad idea in this hot weather... :(
I do have to wear it with a slip, otherwise you can see straight through it. The skirt is so light and flowy, and my slip so thin that it’s not bad.
I did try to wear my slip over the part of my shirt that was tucked with the first top I tried, and it was so lumpy. It’s sad because the top looked so good with it except for that the shirttail looked like pantylines.
Tagged by a couple people for some fun running questions!
From runslikeapenguin:
1. When and why did you start running?
Both my parents were runners. They pin it around age 12 or 13 when I wanted to run with my dad in some races. Monkey see, monkey do.
I eventually signed up for XC my sophomore year of high school after I kinda flamed out in soccer. Since then it’s mostly been about competition. Although now I appreciate the health benefits and ability it gives me to hang with my active boys.
2. Do you have a “running squad/tribe”? Who are they? Do they live close enough for you to run with?
Tumblr? Definitely the people I “talk” with about running the most. And certainly people I’ll look to meet up with at the big races.
IRL right now, the closest thing is my marathon training group through Chicago Endurance Sports. I only know a few of them and the meeting place isn’t necessarily close to my house.
About 10 years ago, I ran with a corporate team. We competed in the local corporate race circuit and trained together at lunch time on the lakefront path. That was pretty fun, but I only worked there 3 years.
My XC and track teammates from high school would definitely be the ones in my “tribe”. I don’t see them often, but when we do meet up it’s special.
3. What’s your favorite non-running exercise?
Are there other forms of exercise? The only other thing I do right now is crossfit, although I wouldn’t say I love it. I used to ride my bike a lot when I was in high school. I did a few 100 mile rides back then, but it’s harder to find the time and place to ride a lot where I live now.
4. Do you have a running or racing playlist? What’s on it?
I have a general “running” playlist filled with upbeat pop trash spanning several years. Then, I have a more focused and curated version of that list that covers the length of a marathon. I listen to podcasts mostly (Nerdist, Grantland), so those playlists have not seen many additions or changes lately. I never wear headphones or iPod anymore when I race. It gets in the way and I need to focus.
5. What’s your fitness spirit animal, and why?
The gazelle? Too pretentious? Looks graceful running with its long legs but not necessarily fast enough to escape the cheetahs.
6. What’s your favorite race or run?
Daisy Dash 5K on Fathers Day. I’ve run my best adult times there. My kids, wife, and dad have all participated with me over the years. Local course with a great energy and some decent competition from the local high schoolers.
7. If you had a gift card loaded with $$$ to your favorite running store, what would you get?
Shoes, sleeveless tanks, and shorts. I go through all 3 of those a lot and they aren’t cheap.
8. What’s your favorite non-water hydration?
I drink a lot of regular Gatorade (multipacks from Costco) and sometimes Nuun (subscribe and save from Amazon). Glacier cherry Gatorade is my favorite.
9. Who’s your favorite elite runner?
Gotta be Meb. A little younger than me and still kickin’ ass.
10. What is the best running- or fitness-related compliment someone’s paid you?
That I make it look easy. Some of that is a vast amount of experience, but I like to think what they’re really seeing is my joy for running.
From fromthebackofthepack:
1. What race would you love to run?
San Fran Marathon. I love the city and I think it would be so cool to cross the Golden Gate Bridge.
2. Do you have a lucky race outfit or item of clothing?
Since I mostly run marathons lately, I tend to buy a new outfit for those. For the last 3 Bostons, I’ve bought a multipack of Asics Intensity socks at the expo each time and worn one pair in the race.
3. Favorite post-run treat?
I tend to not want to eat much after I run. I often force myself to eat a Clif bar. If we’re talking after a marathon, it’s definitely a cheeseburger and milkshake.
4. What’s your absolute favorite distance to run?
For as much training as I do for marathons, the 5K is still the one I love to race.
5. What do you do with all of your medals?
They’re in the bottom drawer of my bathroom cabinet. I think my wife bought a medal hanger recently, so maybe they’ll go up in my office soon.
6. If a magical genie appeared and said he would give you a million dollars if you could run an entire marathon listening to only one song on repeat – what song would you earn your million with?
I’ve mentioned it before, but it’s got to be “Shake It Off”. #lightningonmyfeet
7. What are your favorite weather conditions to run in?
50 degrees and sunny.
8. Best race sign you’ve ever seen?
Worst Parade Ever.
9. What’s your dream gel/chomp flavor that no one has yet created?
Pina Colada. Does that exist in gel form?
10. What’s your all time best running memory?
Running the last quarter-mile uphill to the finish at the 1992 XC Illinois state championships. I had been the #3 runner most of the year, but I was building momentum to the race of my life. Passed our #1 guy in that stretch to finish 17th overall and all-state. We finished second as a team, so that’s the only black mark on an amazing day.
runslikeapenguin replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
I had friends come with me to my lupus appointments (a l l o f t h e m) for the longest time. they aren't even related to me or emergency contacts or anything!
malloryrunsthis replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
Not weird at all! I think it's weirder that my mom doesn't come with me to my "big" appointments (she can't since she lives across the country).
ariavie replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
I had a parent at each and every one of my cancer followups until I got married. Not weird at all. Sometimes it's really nice to have a second set of ears.
katie-tris replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
My mom comes with me to all of my GI appointments. She always knows what to ask when I forget!
chelsearuns replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
I'm married and still want my mommy to come to all my appointments! Lol
Okay, good to know I’m not the only one! Mainly, I like my dad being there because he’s been a nurse for my whole life and so he knows what to listen for when the doctor is talking and what questions to ask. Ultimately, I still make the decisions about my health but his guidance, opinions, and input have been invaluable.
theartisticengineer replied to your photo “Gastroenterology Appointment - 07/29/2015 Just to summarize my...”
���� always great to get that kind of report. I have UC, thankfully under control.
Average hours of sleep: 9 in bed, I probably sleep about 8.
Last thing I googled: page plus wireless because I need to get a new phone and want to make sure I don't lose my minutes.
Nicknames: Technically, Nikki is a nickname... but I get Nik a lot (but only since I moved to AL), my past nicknames were numerous, but pretty much obsolete now.
Birthday: Aug. 12
Gender: female
Height: 5'6"
Favorite color: sky blue
Happy place: Indian Creek Youth Camp
How many blankets do I sleep under: In the summer, just a sheet, in the winter, a sheet, a fleece blanket, and a coverlet
Favorite food: well, the foods I think about most often are cheesy carby foods and ice cream with chocolate in it
Last movie I saw in theaters: Hobbit: Battle of the Three Armies. We don't go to movies much.
Dream vacation: New Zealand would be amazing, but we really only ever plan to see more of the U.S. Some day.
Dream job: Homeschool teacher. As in, I homeschool my boy(s) + make some money teaching another family's children who would like their kids homeschooled but can't do it themselves.
Dream: Currently these things in this order: sell our house; find a new house with just the right balance of privacy (for Jeremy) and convenience (for me- I want to be able to step out my front door & run); after December (when Jeremy's vacation days double), we get The Call for the 2nd time, and I rush to make Ryland's Big Bro shirt (which he already said he wants)
I have no idea who has and hasn't done this. Wait, I know juniperleaves hasn't since she's just come back.
Thanks! I try to come up with something fun each summer. I did this a year or two ago. It was gratifying when even one of the teachers said, "Oooh! Reading Bingo is back!" And I've already got two blocks done: graphic novel (The Shadow Hero) and set in a high school (Lies We Tell Ourselves).
iron-inside replied to your photoset “Throwback" Thursday- but just 2 months back to my brother-in-law’s...”
I think you look great and that dress is gorg
abitofsilliness replied to your photoset “Throwback" Thursday- but just 2 months back to my brother-in-law’s...”
Everyone in these photos is good looking! INCLUDING you! :D <3
runslikeapenguin replied to your photoset “Throwback" Thursday- but just 2 months back to my brother-in-law’s...”
actually you're beautiful :)
I didn't mean that I'm ugly or anything. I feel that I'm comfortably average most of the time, tipping towards the pretty side when I'm at a healthy weight and fixed up.
The dress is gorgeous. I've been looking for years for a white or ivory dress that fits me and isn't dry clean, and found this one in the spring with my mom. My hair was pretty awesome, too. I successfully did a full crown braid, but didn't get a picture because we were so rushed and then it rained.
runslikeapenguin replied to your photoset “The newest edition of one of my FAVORITE running shoes is updating in...”
I've got fairly wide/high volume feet -- any chance there's a shoe with boost material that would fit me?
Try out the Energy Boost (ESM 2 update)! It stretches! And I'm pretty sure they'll be making the Glide in widths when it updates, its a pretty roomy shoe to start out.
