Hi!
Up until my one semester of college cross-country, I never had issues most runners experience. Namely - chaffing, injuries, extreme soreness cramped muscles, etc. This all changed. I bought my first pair of true running shorts. I fell in love and, as they say, "the rest is history."
Fast forward to my post-graduate school years, I purchased some mail order running shorts. It turns out that I am good with sizing for my upper body (mostly), but am bad with choosing the appropriate shorts.
In the past two years, I was desperate and purchased a few things from local non-athletic stores and athletic stores. Fast forward to working on your house in hot condition with no air conditioning and suddenly the quality appears. Since my move in late June, I have donated lots of old cotton running shirts, which I was not wearing, and I have begun to slowly sort through running tops and outfits that I work.
This past Saturday, I did 7 miles outside and my muscles felt horrible the entire time. In fact, some of the muscles were still tight and cramping today. Why? I was not wearing appropriate layers. As someone with type 2 (less severe) Raynaud's, I am more sensitive than most to extreme temperatures. Given a choice, I will pick cold over heat any day. Fall is my favorite. My first pair of winter base layers - beyond those for daily wear - were ordered to go along with a jacket (2 years old) and an Under Armour upper layer - old but good.
While I am not a big shopper, I have learned the importance of purchasing fewer but more top quality items. If I ever mention anything on this blog, the review will be honest and candid.
Happy Monday, all!
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