Jogging in Jeans

After reading about a guy who runs in jeans I had to check out the blog about Jogging In Jeans. It turns out that many people use treadmills and running paths in jeans. I have never seen this phenomenon in person, but will have to keep an eye out for it.

One of the common refrains in the running community is "Cotton Kills" Because of it's sponge-like ability to absorb sweat, it will get too heavy during a long run and can lead to chafing. This is really important for socks, but I would think it would be bad on jeans, too.

I am not suggesting that everyone go out and spend thousands of dollars on high-tech running gear, but you may want to avoid denim.

Slim Goodbody

As I was reading about the million muscles (only a slight exaggeration) that are part of every shoulder movement, Slim Goodbody's suit was suggested as a learning aid. If you are 40 years or younger, you probably remember seeing him on PBS as a child.

I don't think his suit would get into enough detail for me, but reading about him has been fascinating. He's been Slim Goodbody for 37 years. In an interview he said that his fundamental message is "Your body is full of wonders. That makes you wonderful. Respect and love yourself. You are a miracle." His chief desire is to help children build self-confidence and develop self-respect. Such a great goal. Reminds me of Mr. Rogers.

Run motivation

If you want more great run motivation posters, check out I <3 to Run. They inspire me daily.

Master Runners

This sounds like people who have mastered the art of running. You may think that all Olympians would be classified this way, but most of them are too young. Master Runners are runners over the age of 40. I guess this is supposed to sound better than Old Runners or Slow Runners.

I just started running two summers ago at the age of 35, so I don't want to be a Master Runner in a few years. I still feel like a total newbie and no where near MASTER. I am trying to get better every day and want to still be running years from now.

According to National Masters News, the only magazine for Master Runners, I already am a Master Runner. They set the line at age 30.

I feel very old now. I will go out for a run to feel better about myself. And to feel younger than the 100 year old in the photo.

Bras

I've talked about the importance of a sports bra in the past. Unfortunately, many stores only carry larger cup sizes with larger band sizes and smaller cup sizes with smaller bands. This does not help the small-framed runner with big boobs. (aka me) Or the large-framed runner with smaller boobs. It is an issue I have with images of runners everywhere. The women portrayed as runners are tall, thin and small busted. Every week I run with women of ALL sizes. Some of them are fast and some are slow, but they're all runners and all need a good bra.

I have routinely encountered waif-like helpers at the running store who suggest that you can go up a band size and down a cup size and that will work just fine. Their idea may work a little bit, especially if you're small busted, but it's not the best idea out there for the rest of us. It will usually lead to quad boob, chafing and too much bounce.

You should get a bra that is your exact size, not a close approximation of it. This is true for all bras, but so much more important for sports bras. If you don't know your correct size, keep trying them on until you figure out the correct band size and the correct cup size. (I would suggest using the sizing guides available online, but they're all outdated and inaccurate. Except this one.) The store you're at may not actually carry one that fits, but if the 34D fits around your rib cage, but you're spilling out of the cup, you can safely determine that you're a 34DD or 34DDD, depending on how undersized the D-cup was. For more specific trouble-shooting on bra size, watch the video. It will change your life. :)

I was trying to look online to find bra options and was hitting bad search results and dead ends everywhere. I was really getting frustrated when I found Bare Necessities. It's like heaven. Unlike other stores that had one bra that might fit, they had 30 that should fit. And those are just the sports bras. They even have cute ones in my size. I have never seen a cute sports bra in my size before. They carry sizes like 28DD, 40AA and 42A. If you've had a hard time finding your size because it's not a 36C, I'm sure you'll marvel at their selection, too. I will be ordering a bra or two this afternoon and will fill you in on them when they arrive.

Jonah Hill

He's been in movies for only 7 years, but has been in 42 films. He's currently nominated for an Oscar for his work in "Moneyball" If you've seen him lately, you may have noticed his dramatic weight loss. It's easy to see the difference in these two pictures. It wasn't some magic pill, or Brad Pitt; it was good nutrition. He recently spoke with ABC about his health and weight. (at the 4:47 mark) It's worth a watch.

The Onion

I think the onion is taken for granted and unfairly maligned. Scott Conant of TV Network's "Chopped" will whine for hours if there is a raw onion anywhere near his food. People will avoid onions because of "onion breath." Onions are never the featured player in a recipe, unless it's French onion soup.

I love onions. I always have. When I was a kid, my dad would make onion sandwiches. Bread, butter, onion, salt, pepper and maybe some sharp cheddar cheese and German mustard. I still eat them, but only when I'm alone. We also used to eat green garden onions as a snack vegetable, just like a carrot or celery.

I think it's time that we appreciate all the onion has to offer. One cup of onion has 2 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber and only 64 calories. That's about 10% of your daily fiber needs. Adding a cup of chopped onions to a recipe is a simple way to increase healthfulness of that dish. Onions are really low on the glycemic index and fight inflammation. They're a good source of Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese, and Vitamin C. They may also help prevent neck and head cancers. Red onions may improve cholesterol.

Onions are also fairly inexpensive and store easily and for longer than most vegetables. This makes them a great way for poor people to get nutrition without breaking the bank. If they're not already a staple in your kitchen and diet, I suggest you add them. If you don't want to believe me, check out this guy's endorsement of the onion.