Woohoo! I finished a 90-minute run today! Yayyyy!
Ok, I can’t say I felt totally awesome during all of it, but I kept trucking along and finished with a smile on my face. And, hey, that’s the important part, right? Plus, it’s always fun to accomplish a ānewāĀ running goal. Well, technically, I’ve run these distances many times in the past, but not since October 2013 when I was pregnant, so it’s all new-ish to me again!
Before I headed out to run, I snacked on banana with some almond butter and finished my iced coffee from breakfast. I needed a little something in my stomach before I hit the pavement. Running on an empty stomach = no bueno.
While getting ready to run, I broke out my stash of GU from my marathon training days more than 3 years ago. I hadn’t taken GU on my long runs until now, but I figured I might as well for a 90-minute one. I mean, if I didn’t need it, I didn’t have to eat it, ya know? Better safe than sorry!
In my Spibelt: GU, Chapstick, headphones, and gloves, which, weren’t actually inside my Spibelt, but I brought them along just in case I needed them. (I drove to Southfield to do my run, so I stashed a few things in my car while I ran.)
It was 42 degrees and sunny, so I didn’t wear my gloves. I alsoĀ left my water bottle in the car just in case I needed a water-stop duringĀ my run.
My run went fairly well. Although, right from the beginning, I could tell it was going to be a rough one. I just didn’t have a ton of energy and my legs felt so heavy. I ended up struggling through the first few miles and then around 40 minutes decided to take my packet ofĀ GU. It actually helped, and I felt pretty good for the rest of the run. Not super speedy, but definitely better than I had felt at the beginning!
After my run, I was cold and hungry, so I warmed up in the car. My hands were so stiff,Ā I wasn’t sure if I could drive right away. (I should have worn my gloves!) Once I was good and warm, IĀ headed to Whole Foods to grab lunch. I pretty much housed my salad when I got home. I really wanted to take a hot shower because I was so cold, but I knew I needed to refuel my muscles ASAP, so I chowed down. (Btw, my hot shower was amazing after I finished eating!)
On my run today, I wore a running headband from the folks at Janji, a running apparel company that provides clean water around the world. Each purchase of their apparel provides anywhere between 3 months to 3 years worth of clean water to a person in need. How amazing is that?
I really love the headband that they sent me. It’s funky, right? And reversible, so it has a cool design on the inside too! It acted as headband, keeping my hair off my face, as well as an ear-warmer, which was especially important on my chilly (and holy windy) run today.
I thought you guys might also dig Janji’s gear and what they are all about, so we’re offering one lucky CNC reader a $50 gift certificate to buy whatever they’d like from the Janji website!
To enter: Click over to Janji, check out their running gear, and a leave a comment on one piece that you really love and would likely buy if you win the gift certificate. I’ll randomly pick a winner on Monday. Good luck!
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That headband definitely!
I love the printed leggings!
That headband is adorable! But so are the running tights. Hmm
I like the women’s running tights–the pattern down the leg is cute and the pocket on the back is so functional!
I would get the logo long sleeve yellow shirt!
I love the WOMEN’S HAND DRAWN PRINT RUNNING HEADBAND that you’re wearing in this pic — I’ve been getting super into headbands for working out lately and would love to try this one!
I love the Women’s Interior Print 1/4 Zip Pullover Running Jacket!
I like the running hats or the headband for sure!
they’ve got some cute running tights š
I like the WOMEN’S LOGO RUN FOR ANOTHER LONG-SLEEVE RUNNING SHIRT
Lovin’ the leggings with the funky print!! š
I’d love to put it towards the 1/4 zip jacket!
Love the headband!
Love the 1/4 zip pullover! I can never have enough of these!
Love the running shirts with Kenya and Peru! Reminds you of the great cause your money is going towards š Although it would be a hard choice! Such great gear!
I would love to buy one of their cute running hats! I live in a cold state and need warm clothes.
Oh that headband looks AMAZING! I Would love one. I get wind in my ears when I run (no matter the weather), so I always wear headbands – and that looks good for the cool weather š
I would buy this 1/4 zip jacket.http://runjanji.com/collections/womens/products/womens-2014-pullover-running-jacket. I love that this company gives water to people in need.
I would love some new fun headbands or leggings- theirs are so cute and I mainly have all black! Boring:)
I like the printed tights.
I love the printed tights, how fun!
i love the prints on the headband and leggings
Janji apparel is the best! I have the haiti shorts and I have my eye on the rwanda ones… and the thick headband in your post!
leggings
I love the funky printed running tights.
Would love a pair of running tights!
I would love the printed running tights because it seems I’ve stretched out my running tights and pants during my postpartum period and now that I’m getting back to pre-baby weight, I need a new pair that don’t fall down while running, badly!
I love your headband!!I would go with that for sure!
Way to rock the long run! The headband is super cute and looks so soft and warm!
Oooo, I like those printed running tights! Plus I need more of those like whoa. I only have a couple of pairs, and I am bad about doing laundry.
I am in desperate need of some new running tops. I think I would go with that quarter zip one. Cute stuff!
I love the one you have on!
i would definitely get the women’s printed running tights to spice up my winter running apparel!