Athleta Wavelength Skort Product Review

 Last spring, when the seasons changed, I bought my first running skirt. I love it. It's so freeing. And I decided I only race in a skirt. And it is HOT in NOLA in the summer. I like to wear as little clothing as possible.  Well, it's not hot right now. But I am racing.

I wanted a new skirt for this race season. I decided to treat myself to the Wavelength Skort from Athleta I've been eying.

What Athleta says: Your favorite board short is now a skort. This semi-fitted skort has breathable, wicking performance fabric construction that makes it perfect for running, beach volleyball, or just chilling on the strand. Pull-on design features elastic waist with internal drawstring for a secure fit, a PowerMesh inner short with gusset, a rear zip pocket, and a reflective logo.


What I Think: I love it. I've taken this baby out on an 12miler without issue with running tights underneath. There was no riding up or bunching. It'll be great in the summer too. The under shorts are made of a light weight, perforated material. I'm impressed with the construction of this skort. Sometimes the light weight material can be poorly made. The drawstring is a fabulous idea. I have an extreme hourglass figure. I often have to go up a size to accommodated legs & booty but then the waist is too big. When you run in a skirt where the waist is too big, it feels like the people behind you can see hiney crack. Also, I like the length of this skirt. I don't feel I need to cover it up to go run around town before or after a run.  The only negative thing I have to say about it is the undershorts are a little tight. But again, it's more likely my thighs and not the shorts.  I definitely recommend this skort.

I have tried a few other brands of skirts/skorts that I like. But because I was(am) loosing weight, I didn't have the best fit. I didn't review them hear because I didn't want to say anything negative that may not be the skorts fault.  Now that I'm no longer between sizes I'm going to replace them and review them as the spring and summer wear on.

Zensha Compression Sleeves & Give Away

Thank you Zensha for making the compression leg sleeve. They are the best.

Since I bought my compression running sleeves a few weeks ago, I have worn them more days then not. I wear them after long runs, after short runs, and around the house when I am cold. My tired calves sigh a sigh of relief every time I put them on.
The leg sleeves come in lots of lovely colors. Unfortunately, the store I bought mine at only had black in men's sizes. (My calves are man sized) Black is fine but I would have preferred red or pink.

 These are not my legs ☺

I also have the matching arm sleeves. Zensha has lots of great products I'm told. I'm looking forward to trying more products like the running skirt.

Today I'm wishing they made compression thigh sleeves. After running 4.6mi last night then getting up early to run a few this morning, my thighs hurts a bit too. Plus, I may try to squeeze in a few more miles tonight.  I guess an epsom salt bath might have to do.


A Couple of Give Aways y'all might be interested in:

• Tricia enduranceisntonlyphysical Nathans Trail Mix hydration belt
• Zoe runzoerun Michael Kors Gorgeous Weekender Bag

Running in the Cold

I've been meaning to blog since Friday. But my whole family has been sick. I mean really sick, for days.  Anyway...


Compression Tights Review 

Since I don't work Friday's, I usually do my long runs after I bring the girls to school. Well, all last week the weather man kept predicting snow on Friday. Snow! In New Orleans! In a previous post I mentioned how I like to wear as little as possible when I run. Because of that I didn't have any cold weather running gear and I was starting to get a little worried. Thursday, I drug a sick kid to the sporting goods store and bought compression tights, running gloves, and a headband/ear-cover.  I tried on every brand of tights the store had. I settled on the Reebok Cold Compression Tights.  

They felt the most comfortable and supportive in the store. The waistband is wide and doesn't cut in and the elastic around the ankles wasn't too tight. You can't really know how they're going to feel until you run in them.  The tights have a  little pocket in the back. I found it a little too small. But my fuel of choice is bigger than a pack of GU, which would fit nicely.  Plus, I wear a medium in these tights, which is nice. Believe me, I am not a medium.



Friday morning,  I got dressed in my tights and headed out for my run.  The tights were great. I forgot I was wearing them, which is ideal. The headband was a little tight and smooshed the earbuds into my ears. Granted, I have a big ole noggin. But if you have a suggestion for a more comfortable  headband, I'd appreciate the heads up.