Sunday, March 27, 2011

Unleash your inner DIVA!!!

Lets talk about fashion!! that is my favorite second topic after running so lets mix all together!

Some weeks ago I started to  buy my spring running gear ...just because you are all sweat doesn't mean you can't look sexy and fun!! 

It is time to leave the winter black gear aside and spice it up a little!!

I am not an expert but I have to say I am pretty good with fashion because I did my shopping just a week before the NYRR YPC Fashion Show and surprisingly I picked similar colors and trends to what Urban Athletics presented for the new season in their runway....and no..I didn't shop at their store at all! Did I mentioned that I was one  of their models ? ;-)  That was a really embarrassing thing!! I have to admit that when I was younger I dreamed about being a model...come on which girl hasn't play to be in a runway ?  It was really fun to do. We didn't practice or try on  the clothes beforehand so I was a little concerned about the sizes and all that because we just told them our sizes and they brought a bag with our names and the clothes inside...we didn't get to pick anything or even try it and you know how sometimes you are S, M or L depending the brand and style.....I guess real models don't have that problem...LOL...they are XS all the time!!  Anyway,  the clothes fixed perfectly and it was so  fun to be model for a little while!!! There were a red carpet, people clap, pictures...LOL...the whole thing!!!  It is weird to feel that a whole room of people is looking at your body :)

Let's go to the real stuff ...what is in for this spring?? color, color and more color!!! no more black girls!!! UNLEASH your colors and look sexy!! Here some of my picks!!

Say good bye to black and white bras!!!! Come one...say YES to the color with ...Pink and Electric Blue....also Green is totally in!! but I haven't gotten it yet :) ...don't forget to match your socks!! These ones are reversible so you can have the plain color or camouflage!! I prefer the camouflage ;-)

Acics singlets....I have this one in several colors and I love them!! they are very light and the fabric has little tinny holes that are great for the summer but don't let you exposed at all!!


If you want to really stand out in your race pictures and be fun...just match your bras and singlet following the table!! All the shorts for this summer are matching the colors in this way!!!

  
And for the days you go to cross training.....Nike Pink Sport Bag!! It is really very feminine..stop wearing those "man" style sport bags!! I think this one it is not from the new collection though...but I love it!

and it is green inside!!! and with a lot of pockets and space!!


Sunday, March 6, 2011

Two months for the first one!

In general I post a training report every two weeks but I am feeling so happy today that couldn't hold myself back from sharing it!!

Last weekend I had a great run but this weekend it was even better!!  Yesterday I did a 18 miller and I felt really strong  and today I did 10 miles at felt even better!!  I think I am slowly getting back into shape.

My only failure is my cross training.....I haven't been doing anything else but running :(  because I have not time!! Last week I worked again 65 hours and basically I stayed in the office until 10 PM everyday except the day of my birthday. I am really tired after working so many hours and getting my runs done have been a challenge itself.  On Saturdays I am also going to the office so I need to get up very early to get my long run done before heading there. It is really tough to wake up at 5:30 run for 3 hours and then go to the office and work all day...I could rather run an Ultra for 10 hours!!! LOL

I need to find the way to start doing something else because I don't want to get injured. When I remember how miserable I felt last year when I wasn't able to run and I thought my running days were over I know I don't want to be there again. I need to make it happen in someway!!

Seriously, I can't wait till busy season is over!! it is taking all my energy and time ...I am done with it already!!!

This week I need to start adding more miles so I will need to go running very early before heading work, hopefully the weather will soon start getting better and running during the morning won't be as helix as it is now!!

Today I bought my trail running shoes!!  North Face Ultra 105 GTX...... How come I am so excited?!?!?!?! hahaha.....can't wait till try them...just in case I need to return them  I will first do a short run in the treadmill to see how I feel them.. :)

That is all for now...I think I will do some stretching and ABS now...let's put the words into action!! I need a stronger upper body!!

DON'T MAKE EXCUSES!!