November 2012
1 post
I am an adidas Gazelle
Date: November 29, 2012 Time: 3:08 pm Weather: Overcast/58 degrees F Location: Salt Lake City, UT
What I Wore: adidas
Why: It is no secret I love adidas. With a plethora of posts detailing the brand, my loyalty can be traced to my first pieces of technical running apparel: an orange and navy tank-top and short ensemble circa 2001 (if only I had a picture)!
Truly a blessing...
September 2012
2 posts
Wool: The Original Moisture-Wicker
Date: September 18, 2012 Time: 4:30 pm Weather: Sunny/79 degrees F Location: Sugar House Park/Salt Lake City, UT
What I Wore: Sports Bra: Ibex Balance Sports Bra Top: Ibex Echo Sport Tee Bottom: Nike Road Race 2” Short
Why: Between starting three new jobs and acclimating to Salt Lake City, the theme of this month has been adjusting to change.
With this, I have even begun...
The Engagement
Date: August 6, 2012 Time: 5:30 pm Weather: Sunny/72 degrees Location: Yellowstone National Park
What I Wore: Jacket: Brooks LSD Jacket III
Why: From packing up and moving across the country, to beginning three new jobs, it has been a whirlwind of a month. While my running has been anything but ideal, the past few weeks have been quite an adventure.
Most exciting of all, on...
July 2012
1 post
Three Minutes
Date: July 18, 2012 Time: 7:00 am Weather: Sunny/79 degrees F Location: Rail Trail/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: New Balance NBx Prism Short Sleeve Bottom: New Balance NBx Minimus Split Short Watch: Garmin Forerunner 210
Why: I love summer running but with daily temperatures rising to at least 98 degrees F for fourteen of the last twenty-one days, I am starting to long for brisk...
June 2012
1 post
On The Move
Date: June 18, 2012 Time: 8:45 am Weather: Sunny/76 degrees F Location: Lake Monroe/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Adidas Fave Run Tee Bottom: Nike Unlined Woven Running Skirt Watch: Garmin Forerunner 210 Why: The past few months have been a whirlwind, but I am happy to share I have officially earned an MS in Kinesiology. With this in mind, the next few weeks hold very exciting...
May 2012
1 post
Special Edition: Drake Relays
Date: April 27-28, 2012 Time: 7:30 am - 9:00 pm Weather: Windy/Overcast/43 degrees F Location: Drake University/Des Moines, IA
What I Wore: Top(s): Under Armour Cold Gear; Asics official-issued polo; Asics Drake Relays 100th Anniversary long sleeve; Brooks ID Elite Jacket; Columbia rain jacket; Asics official-issued jacket Bottom(s): Asics long tights; Aberombie and Fitch khakis; Rain...
April 2012
1 post
Racing into Fitness
Date: April 23, 2012 Time: 7:30 am Weather: Sunny/36 degrees F Location: B-Line Trail
What I Wore: Top: Saucony Transition Sport Top Bottom: Saucony Ignite Tight Capri
Why: Graduation is two weeks away and I am delighted to share I have most of my major projects and papers complete. Rather than spending the next two weeks stressing over final exams, I will surprisingly wrap up my...
March 2012
1 post
Suddenly Summer
Date: March 24, 2012 Time: 8:45 am Weather: Sunny/74 degrees F Location: Spartanburg, SC
What I Wore: Top: Saucony Axion Printed Short Sleeve Shorts: Saucony P.E. Printed Short
Why: Where has the time gone? Between school, work, applying for full-time jobs and traveling to Chicago, San Diego, and South Carolina, February and March have quickly disappeared.
Contributing to the quick...
February 2012
1 post
Warming Up
Date: February 7, 2012 Time: 11:30 am Weather: Sunny/40 degrees F Location: Bryan Park/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Asics Favorite Long Sleeve (Drake Relays Edition) Bottom: Asics Myles II Run Pant (circa 2008) Why: With temperatures lingering in the forties and fifties, it feels as though spring is already here. While winter will surely return, the crisp air and sunshine have been...
January 2012
2 posts
Creative Indoor Running
Date: January 19, 2012 Time: 10:30 am Weather: Overcast/29 degrees F Location: Around Downtown/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Zoot Performance MICROlite Long Sleeve Bottom: Zoot Performance Thermo Tight Gloves: Mizuno Breath Thremo Glove (circa 2006)
Why: With our only snowfall melting immediately, I have few complaints about this winter. Despite this, I have still been successful at...
Winter Proof Spandex
Date: January 3, 2012 Time: 10:00 am Weather: Sunny/18 degrees F Location: Bryan Park/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Sugoi Midzero Zip Bottom: Sugoi SubZero Tight Gloves: Mizuno Breath Thremo Glove (circa 2006) Headband: Generic Fleece Headband
Why: Happy New Year! With snow flurries and ice earlier in the week, winter weather has finally arrived in Bloomington, IN, at least...
December 2011
4 posts
2011 In Review
As I reflect on 2011, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for running and apparel through this blog. Although I still have growing to do as an athlete and writer, I am so blessed by the encouragement I have received through this endeavor. Thank you for taking this journey with me; here are some highlights from 2011:
Statistics 55 total...
The Joy of Returning Home
Date: December 23, 2011 Time: 10:30 am Weather: Sunny/26 degrees F Location: Grassy Lake Forest Preserve/Barrington, IL
What I Wore: Top: Mizuno Breath Thermo Mock Turtleneck Bottom: Mizuno Breath Thermo Pant Gloves: Mizuno Breath Thremo Glove (circa 2006) Headband (not featured): Generic Fleece Headband
Why: I will never grow tired of returning home. While I love being at my...
Welcome to Winter?
Date: December 20, 2011 Time: 7:45 am Weather: Cloudy/43 degrees F Location: DePauw University Nature Park/Greencastle, IN What I Wore: Top: Nike Element Half-Zip Bottom: Nike Low-Rise Printed Capri
Why: Now that fall semester is officially done, I am back to logging longer runs, pursuing training goals, and embracing the delayed onset of winter weather.
Despite chilly mornings, the...
Too Busy Not to Run
Date: December 8, 2011 Time: 12:30 pm Weather: Sunny/37 degrees F Location: Lake Griffy/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Jacket: Saucony Ethereal Jacket Top: Nike Pro Fitted Shirt Bottom: Nike Filament Capri
Why: No matter how much I enjoy being a student I will always have a strong dislike for the end of the semester. While there is the thrill of moving forward and wrapping...
November 2011
6 posts
Race Report: Long Grove Turkey Trot
Date: November 24, 2011 Time: 9:00 am Weather: Cloudy/41 degrees F Event: Long Grove Turkey Trot 5k
What I Wore: Top: Brooks Nightlife Equilibrium Long Sleeve Bottom: New Balance Men’s 8” Fitted Short Shoe: Brooks T5 Racer (Updated Brooks Model: T7 Racer)
Race Description: Yesterday marked the completion of my first Turkey Trot! My dad, sister and I ran the Long Grove 5k, and although the...
Creating New Traditions
Date: November 20, 2011 Time: 3:00 pm Weather: Drizzly/53 degrees F Location: Indiana University Campus/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Saucony Optimal Sport Top Bottom: Saucony Ignite Tight Capri
Why: My family does not have a lot of holiday traditions. We have our routines and quirks, but we are definitely flexible when it comes to making each holiday season memorable.
While I...
What You Wore (On Race Day) - Part 2
With this weekend marking some of the last major marathons of the fall, it is the perfect time to share the remaining three What You Wore (On Race Day) contest winning submissions.
Supplementing Abby, Adam and Christy’s entries from last week, today’s guests each provide a unique perspective on race day apparel. Detailing races in three different states, enjoy each entry as you...
What You Wore (On Race Day) - Part 1
I always love the excitement of the fall racing season, especially when it comes to cheering on friends and family at their various half and full marathons!
As a running “style” blogger one of my favorite aspects of attending races is observing what outfits make the cut for race day. Whether an outfit is stylish or goofy, functional or mismatched, most people put some consideration...
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Gear Guide: Dressing for Cold Weather
In order to supplement last week’s guide to cold weather accessories, below is a detailed approach to dressing for winter weather!
While every person varies in what is comfortable for running in the winter, my approach is to wear the least amount of clothing possible to avoid the bulk of too many layers. To do so, I have several key investment pieces that provide sufficient warmth...
My Cold Weather Running Wheel
Date: November 1, 2011 Time: 10:30 am Weather: Sunny/41 degrees F Location: Rail Trail/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Saucony ViZiPRO DryLete Bottom: Sugoi 42K Short Why: As winter inches a little bit closer each week, I am beginning to face my annual battle: can my love for running overcome my dislike for cold and darkness?
In order to ensure my running prevails, I have opted to...
October 2011
7 posts
1 tag
Gear Guide: Cold Weather Accessories
With the weather getting cooler it is the perfect time to evaluate cold weather accessories!
When it comes to running in cold weather, every person is different in what temperature they can tolerate before needing to add extra protection. As mentioned previously, the body tends to feel 15-20 degrees warmer when running so it is important to feel slightly chilled when you first step outside....
The Intimacy of Running
Date: October 25, 2011 Time: 8:00 am Weather: Sunny/41 degrees F Location: Indiana University Campus/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Zoot Performance MICROlite+ Long Sleeve Bottom: Adidas Adizero Split Short
Why: My closest friends are runners. Perhaps I am embodying the stereotype that runners tend to be somewhat cliquish, but it seems as though the people with whom I most readily...
The Art of Layering a Long Sleeve Top
Date: October 19, 2011 Time: 9:15 am Weather: Cloudy/drizzly/44 degrees F Location: Cascades Park/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Nike Miler Long Sleeve Bottom: Nike 2” Road Race Short
Why: After a gorgeous weekend, the past couple of days have been miserable and rainy (quite fitting for a week filled with midterm paper writing). Luckily a trip to Florida this weekend will brighten...
Brightening up the Trails
Date: October 14, 2011 Time: 2:30 pm Weather: Sunny/Windy/61 degrees, F Location: Griffy Lake Trails/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Brooks Nightlife Equilibrium Long Sleeve Bottom: Brooks Infiniti Short II
Why: There are lots of things to love about fall in Bloomington, IN but my favorite is experiencing the changing leaves while trail running. With a hilly landscape and...
It Takes A Team
Date: October 8, 2011 Time: 12:00 pm Weather: Sunny/75 degrees F Location: LaVern Gibson Championship Cross Country Course/Terre Haute, IN
What I Wore: Top: Pearl Izumi DePauw University Cross Country Uniform Bottom: Nike 2” Running Boy Short
Why: This past Saturday I put on my college singlet and raced alongside DePauw University cross country alumni during a collegiate 6k...
There is Something About Adidas
Date: October 6, 2011 Time: 10:45 am Weather: Sunny/76 degrees F Location: Indiana University Campus/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Adidas Supernova Short Sleeve Top Bottom: Adidas Supernova Skort Why: Last week I was trying out new fall apparel and this week it is back to shorts and sports bras! Not that I am complaining about the summer weather, but it certainly makes planning runs...
What You Wore (On Race Day) Contest
Fall racing season is underway and I am eager to see your race day apparel!
From arm warmers and running skirts to high school jerseys and old shorts, every runner has apparel they turn to when it comes time to race. Whether your fall calendar includes your first marathon or an array of local 5ks, I want to know what apparel is making the cut for race day.
As my most basic contest yet, four...
September 2011
10 posts
Embracing Change
Date: September 30, 2011 Time: 10:00 am Weather: Overcast/56 degrees F Location: Downtown/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: New Balance Icefil Short Sleeve Bottom: New Balance 2-in-1 Short
Why: I have never been a fan of change. Ask anyone who knows me and they will probably agree adapting to change is not my strongest point; I love having a routine.
When it comes to training this...
The First Long Sleeve Run of Fall
Date: September 26, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Weather: Sunny/51 degrees F Location: B-Line Trail/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: LX Scoop Long Sleeve Bottom: Saucony Cha Cha LX Tight Short Why: This morning I awoke with excitement to find not only sunshine after a dreary weekend, but weather conducive to running in fall apparel!
While I love warm weather, there is something exciting about...
Behind the Scenes...
I am a running style blogger. While few often know the meaning of such a statement, I love being able to claim this role alongside my identifiers as graduate student and running store employee. As a commitment and exciting adventure, blogging plays an integral role in my daily life. Whether it is having a post develop with ease or watching my “best idea” fail to translate into...
Gear Guide: The Suitcase of a Runner
Over the next couple months I have the privilege of traveling to Florida, New Orleans, Las Vegas, and Oregon. While each trip varies in length and purpose, one of the first things that crosses my mind as I prepare for travel is: will I get to run?
As someone who loves to travel, I am accustomed to being away from home; however, this enjoyment is not free from anxiety regarding how I will...
The Ease of Matching Outfits
Date: September 15, 2011 Time: 7:45 am Weather: Sunny/54 degrees F Location: B-Line Trail/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Nike Fast Pace Running Shirt (Nike Outlet 2011) Bottom: Original-Style Nike Tempo Short (Nike Outlet 2011) Sunglasses: Oakley Minute 2.0
Why: With the fall semester underway, I am beginning to feel the pressure of balancing school, work, blogging, and my...
Race Report: Bloomingfoods 5k Breakaway
Most race reports detail long, training-intensive events, but since Saturday’s race was my first 5k since 2008, I find it fitting to provide a recap! I do not yet have any race photographs, but as soon as I obtain some I will add them to this post (below are pictures from a previous post).
Date: September 10, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Weather: Cloudy/60 degrees F Event: Bloomingfoods 5k...
A Race Day Routine
Date: September 9, 2011 Time: 10:00 am Weather: Overcast and rainy/61 degrees F Location: Indiana University Campus/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Adidas Response 3-Stripes 3/4 Tights Bottom: Adidas Supernova Short Sleeve Tee
Why: This Saturday, for the first time since October 19, 2008, I am racing a road 5k. I have never been one to get nervous about road races but with the Red Eye...
A Bright Approach to Running
Date: September 6, 2011 Time: 7:00 am Weather: Sunny/51 degrees F Location: B-Line Trail/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Nike Pro Victory Compression Sports Bra Bottom: Nike Tech Women’s Capris (Nike Outlet 2011) Headband: Nike Sweatband (Nike Outlet 2011) Why: An interesting phenomenon occurs when you are both injured and on a graduate school schedule: you sleep until 9 am...
Summer 2011 in Review
Happy Labor Day! Although we hopefully have a few more weeks of warm summer weather to enjoy, Labor Day has a way of signifying the “end” of the season. With this in mind, now is the perfect time to recap my first What I Wore (On My Run) summer.
It is hard to fathom it has already been three months since I debuted What I Wore (On My Run). Since my first post on June 5th I have...
The Little Things
Date: September 1, 2011 Time: 7:30 am Weather: Sunny/68 degrees F Location: Prospect Hill Neighborhood/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Sugoi Verve S/L Bottom: Sugoi 42K Short Calf Sleeves: Zensah Compression Leg Sleeve
Why: Long before my bizarre hip injury, I was a regular runner with regular runner issues. Now, after a summer of finally building up some consistent mileage, I am...
August 2011
8 posts
My Starburst Running Costume
Date: August 29, 2011 Time: 8:15 am Weather: Sunny/64 degrees F Location: Rail Trail/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Nike Pro-Core Fitted T-Shirt Bottom: B-Skinz Sun Spots Short
Why: It is impossible to not smile about this outfit. The other day while doing strides along a stretch of road near my house, I heard my neighbors (who oddly are always sitting on their porch at the exact...
What Johanna Wore (On Her Run)
The beauty of hosting a guest blogger contest is not only does it provide an alternative perspective on running style, it allows me to take a few days off from creating posts. With a new semester of graduate school beginning on Monday, I have been enjoying a few days away from blog writing to make sure I am organized and ready to take on my fall course load!
With this in mind, I am very excited...
What Lauren Wore (On Her Run)
A couple weeks ago I shared contest details for the opportunity to appear as a guest blogger. I intended to select one male and female winner but due to the lack of male submissions, I opted to choose two outstanding female entries instead!
Today I am excited to share a winning entry by my good friend and DePauw teammate, Lauren. Currently residing in San Antonio, Texas, Lauren works for Run...
Cross Country Season is Upon Us
Date: August 18, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Weather: Overcast/74 degrees F Location: B-Line Trail/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Brooks EZ Racer Back Bottom: Sugoi 42K Short Shoes: Brooks T5 Racer (Updated Brooks Model: T7 Racer) Why: My dad always says the memories you make as a high school and college athlete are memories that stick with you forever; he is right.
This time of year stirs...
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What I Wore: Men's Edition
One of things I love about this blog is learning about the people who read it. Whether it is through the Runner’s World Loop, interactions on Facebook, or saying hi at Indiana Running Company; I really enjoy “meeting” those who have taken an interest in my posts. What intrigues and flatters me most is finding I have actually developed a sizable male audience!
As a...
A Love/Hate Relationship
Date: August 11, 2011 Time: 8:45 am Weather: Sunny/60 degrees F Location: Clear Creek Trail/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Mizuno Rider Running Tee (2009) Short: Mizuno Meridian Short (2009) Why: It was 60 degrees this morning! It was such a pleasant surprise to have cool weather that rather than traversing one of my shaded summer routes, I headed to the sunny Clear Creek Trail.
While...
Finally, a Run in the Rain
Date: August 7, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Weather: Rain/76 degrees F Location: Little Italy/Chicago, IL
What I Wore: Top: New Balance ICEFIL Shirt Bottom: New Balance Men’s 8” Fitted Short Hat: Asics Everyday Run Cap (Drake Relays Official issued) Socks: Swiftwick Performance: THE ZERO
Why: With the constant and intense heat of the summer, I have eagerly been awaiting the...
Creating a Deceptively Large Wardrobe
Date: August 2, 2011 Time: 8:15 am Weather: Sunny/71% humidity/77 degrees F Location: Rail Trail/Bloomington, IN What I Wore: Top: Nike Fast Pace Running Shirt Bottom: Nike Pacer Running Short Watch: Timex Ironman Women’s 30 Lap
Why: I will be the first to admit: I own a lot of running clothes. Yesterday I organized my shorts drawer and realized, while it would not be pretty, I could...
July 2011
9 posts
Want to be a Running "Style" Blogger?
Now is your chance to be featured on What I Wore (On My Run)!
Earlier this summer I hosted the first ever What I Wore (On My Run) guest blogger contest! After evaluating some great entries, Wendy and Stephanie were selected as winners and had their thoughtful and well-written blog posts featured in early July. If you missed the first contest, now is the perfect chance to piece together your...
Pretty Fast? No, Pretty and Fast
Date: July 28, 2011 Time: 8:30 am Weather: Overcast/61% Humidity/81 degrees F Location: Lower Cascades Park/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Top: Adidas Fave Run Tee Bottom: B-Skinz “All in One” Skort Why: When the August issue of Runner’s World magazine hit the stands, the cover image (a woman in a plaid running skirt) and feature article on “Fastinistas”...
Race Report: Red Eye Relay
Although this deviates from a typical post, I am excited to share my first What I Wore (On My Run) race report! As my first road race in nearly three years, Red Eye Relay was certainly an interesting choice for a debut. While previously discussed, the race is a one-hundred mile relay (a fifty mile loop run twice) divided into twenty-one legs and run by a maximum of seven runners. My team of seven...
Improve Your Running... With Socks?
Date: July 21, 2011 Time: 5:45 am Weather: Pre-sunrise/81% humidity/78 degrees Location: Indiana University Campus/Bloomington, IN
What I Wore: Socks: Swiftwick Performance: THE ZERO
Why: While I did in fact wear more than my Swiftwick socks on this morning’s pre-dawn run, my outfit was far from noteworthy; in fact it was just plain ugly. In addition to my severe dislike for heat, I...
