You know what I am talking about, we have all been there: you are running and your nose starts to drip, or eyes start to water or sweat starts running in your eyes, and you have to either wipe it on your arm, or hand, or your shirt (yuck!).
I seem to have these problems during all of my runs, especially in the summer! I suffer from allergies, and just in general have very watery eyes. Many of my running mates think I cry during all of my runs --> I don't! I just have very watery eyes, and they don't seem to stop! The cold makes them water, the flowers/trees make them water, and just the breeze from running makes them water!! Anybody out there have the same problem!?!
In the Winter and colder months, while the watering eyes are a problem, I usually just wipe my face with my long-sleeve and move on! But in the summer, when I am wearing tanks, it is a little harder, and let's face it, wiping my face on my shirt is just not a cute move!! Also, this summer has been HOT!! I am a "super sweater" and on top of always having my eyes water, I sweat like crazy! So my face it one BIG mess for all of my runs!! Yuck!!
In comes, the Runningluv to save the day! The Runningluv is a sweat towel and tissue in one! Pretty much it is a super absorbent mini-towel attached to a fingerless glove. They come in many cute colors and patterns, and are very comfortable and lightweight to wear. I don't even realize that it is there!
I have had my Runningluv for about 3 weeks now, and I have really enjoyed using it! It has solved my drippy problems and my shirts say clean (or at least free of face sweat and tears!!). The Runningluv washes nice, and retains its shape!
The Runningluv is versatile and can be used for lots of different activities -- biking, running, rollerblading, etc. I have used it biking, with the same success! There are many different ways in which you can wear the Runningluv, but I like to simply wear it around my wrist and wrap the towel around it.
The people at Runninggluv have been nice enough to provide a free Runninggluv for a giveaway! So, if you have some of the same issues I do, or are looking for a new product to try, please sign up to win your very own Runningluv!
First, I want to give a big shot out to all of you who participated in our RunDisney Blog Hop! I hope you enjoyed getting to meet some new bloggers and were able to check out their blogs! I know I found some new blogs to follow and some really inspiring stories!! If you posted your blog, I have gotten to almost all of your blogs and have left a message! Please continue to do the same, and give our RunDisney friends some love. Here is the link to the Blog Hop:
it is open for a few more days, so you can still get in on the fun!!
My training has been going really well for the past two weeks! I did my scheduled 7 mile long run on Saturday, and then ran another 3 miles on Sunday. I felt great! After my long run, I tried out my new 110% Play Harder Juggler Knickers (what a name!!). They are really awesome compression capris that have special pockets in them to hold ice packs! They are wonderful! I did not get sore or tight after my run! I love them so much that I went ahead and ordered the calf compression sleeves too!! Can't wait for them to arrive!
On Monday, I was supposed to meet my BF at the track for a quick track workout. He was running late and I decided to just use the time to run before he got there. Well, I lost track of time and ended up running 5 miles before he arrived (he was REALLY late!!). We did a quick mile workout and called it a night! Again, I felt great! The 5 miles went by so fast, and felt so great! I was so happy with my progress!
Tuesday, I decided to run on the track again, it was a cooler than Monday and I was craving the same feeling of success. I put in 3.5 easy miles, and again felt fantastic! I wanted to push for 5 miles, but I didn't wear socks in my new shoes and had a blister starting. So, I settled with 3.5, although I really felt like I could do much more! Great feeling right?!
So, from Saturday to Tuesday I had put in 18.5 miles of running and about 6 miles walking!
Wednesday was a beautiful day!! 70 degrees! What a relief from the heatwave we had last week! It was sunny and I just had to get out for a run. Having run on the track two days in a row, I decided to take my run out on the trail. This is a new 3.5 mile loop I found, a hidden gem that I never knew was there before. Half of the run is on a gravel road, and the other half loops through the woods around a secluded lake! It is heaven on the joints and the eyes!!
I started out pretty slow, just enjoying the day and the views. At about 1 mile, my stomach started cramping, and I wasn't sure if I should just turn around or run through it. I decided to just walk awhile and see what happened. While my stomach cramped through the rest of the run, I am very glad this was not me....!!!
I was think of this video the entire way!! I was able to pick up the pace once I hit the trail, but I wasn't feeling the groove I was in the last few days! Duh! I needed to rest! My legs were screaming at me to just walk, and give them a break! I ran intervals for awhile, enjoying the beauty of the trail and the peaceful quiet of the area. Towards the end of the run, I pretty much sprinted back to my car, I just wasn't feeling the run, and just wanted it to be over. Even the beauty of my route couldn't make up for the fact that I was having a bad run. I was upset with myself and doing some pretty awful self-talk. I was really down.
But then it hit me! I needed to give myself a break! I needed to take care of myself and I needed to just remember that not every run feels great! I got 3.5 very slow miles in, and that was not bad! Especially after the streak I had been running! This was a lot more than I could do last year after my injury and I should be grateful for every mile I can do, even if I am walking! After my little pity-party and building myself back up, I went home, showered and did some retail therapy!
Punkee Love Headbands are made right in my hometown and they were having a sale at their warehouse! Yes!! I went and got 6 new bands for $50!!! This made my night!!
How do you get over a bad run?? How has your training been going?
Hello! I'm Kristy. Even though I have been running for 2 years, I still consider myself a beginning runner. With lots of false starts during college, I really didn't start running until my early 30's. Running is a constant challenge for me, and is something that has caused me to push myself harder than I ever have before! Come along with me on my journey though life and running!
In comes, the Runningluv to save the day! The Runningluv is a sweat towel and tissue in one! Pretty much it is a super absorbent mini-towel attached to a fingerless glove. They come in many cute colors and patterns, and are very comfortable and lightweight to wear. I don't even realize that it is there! 
