I may have a slight addiction

An addiction to running gear. And bad reality television, but let's tackle one problem at a time.
These
I know, I know I just got other shoes but I like to have a few in rotation. And for the record I  LOVE these. That is right capital letter love. It is serious.


and this 


are the newest additions to my workout/ running collection of awesome gear that I can just not live without.


So this is me only in addition to races add gear.

Exciting news!!!! I broke my own I am not going to run until the 4th of July half' rule and went for a run this morning and it went great. Now I did a tiny run on the treadmill on Tuesday and I felt fine. So today I headed outside for a three miler that turned into a five miler when I discovered a new running trail. I can not believe I did not know it was there. There is this dirt road entrance that I have run by probably a million times and never went down it but today I did and it is a nature area with a trail through a beautiful forest. All of the sudden I was running through the early morning fog in the sunrise with a herd of deer hanging out and birds flying around. It was like I fell through a closet door into Narnia or something. Amazing. It was a great run and I can't wait to run through more of that area. 

Had any surprising runs lately?

Comments

  1. kilaxJune 28, 2013 at 5:34 AM

    BOSU!!!! Ahh, those things are tough and so much fun! I am excited to hear what you do with it :)

    And how exciting that you discovered a new trail! I loved reading how you felt as you found it :)

    I was surprised by my run yesterday am - just that I could go a little faster pace for me, lol!

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    1. BeanJune 29, 2013 at 3:40 AM

      I am always surprised when I go faster too- and excited! My plan for the BOSU is to do ab work and balance work. That thing is tough. I have absolutely no balance.

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  2. Beth @ Running with the SunriseJune 28, 2013 at 6:56 AM

    Love the Ravennas in that color. The Ravennas really make me wish I needed a stability shoe. :) Enjoy your new trail! Exploring new running routes is one of the best parts of being a runner.

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    1. BeanJune 29, 2013 at 3:40 AM

      I really think the Ravennas are my new favorites.

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  3. UnknownJune 28, 2013 at 7:28 AM

    I was like, 3...5..She is going to end up doing an impromptu half!
    Glad you had nice run!
    Happy Friday!

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    1. BeanJune 29, 2013 at 3:41 AM

      I am trying to be good and build back up slowly but it is hard.

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  4. Mindy BobeJune 28, 2013 at 8:51 AM

    Yeah I'm addicted to running gear too. Oh well! Lol! Glad you had a great run and found a new trail! Fun!

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    1. BeanJune 29, 2013 at 3:41 AM

      Thanks- at least we are spending our money on health related items right...:)

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  5. Colorado GalJune 29, 2013 at 3:18 PM

    Ugh, my run this morning was surprisingly awful :) SO much tougher than expected, but glad yours went swimmingly!

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  6. Jac @ Running in the Bike LaneJune 29, 2013 at 5:18 PM

    Surprising runs lately? Uh..maybe the 5K I ran Wednesday. Didn't expect I'd go as fast as I did. I am super jealous of your lush scenery!

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  7. Yo Momma RunsJune 30, 2013 at 11:24 AM

    My running partner just got the same shoes. And for embarrassing confessions, I'd like to now admit that there are more than two shows on MTV that I can't stop watching.

    And that trail discovery is one of the things I love about getting to know a place. Also, it's why I hate moving. You have to rediscover all of the secret places.

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