No
this isn't me confessing to a heinous crime, this is about doing something I've
wanted to do for a while but was too lazy to do. I've started to run....well, I
say run, but at the moment it's more of a snail paced jog, but I'm getting
there.......slowly.
Now
I know there is an automatic assumption that when someone talks about fitness
it must mean they want to loose weight, but for me it couldn't be further from
the truth. As many other bloggers have said in the past (and in much better
ways than I ever could), you can be fat and fit! I have no intention to loose
weight but my fitness is appalling and I want to be able to do basic active
things in life without collapsing into a heap. My issue has always been
motivation. In the past I have tried and failed to keep myself going in regards
to fitness so I knew I needed a goal I could aim towards with the
knowledge that failure just wasn't an option. I decided that goal was to do the
5k Electric Run. I went onto their main website after donating last year and
it's basically a huge night rave with lots of music, lights, and people in
costumes having the best time. It's a fun run but for serious and noble causes
so I signed myself up!
But
before I get there I need to train and this is my training gear. Now I know
this is slightly unorthodox, but I can't bare jogging bottoms or any other kind
of trouser-type garment, so I decided I was going to wear a dress. Not an
impractical dress, but a dress that would do the best job for exercising in.
This dress is cotton with 3% spandex, it's super soft, absorbent, light and
exactly what I need to feel comfortable while I run. I think that's the most
important thing for me because if I'm too self conscience about how I'm looking
or feeling inside, it would totally detract from the matter at hand.
Dress:
Gifted by Dani
Leggings:
Marks and Spencer
Fleece:
Marks and Spencer
These
amazing leggings are from Marks and Spencer. They're so breathable being 95%
cotton, and with 5% elastane for the thick waistband, I don't feel restricted
at all. The top over the dress is cute because it brings a bit of colour to an
otherwise bland outfit (you know how I feel about all black) and although I'm
not one for slogans, I really like the Electric Avenue statement and think it's
apt for why I am running in the first place. The fleece is also from Marks and Spencer
and I love that it's warm and cosy with zip pockets! I've found zip pockets to
be my saviour as I can carry around my keys and phone with me. Although
I really like this fleece, I'm currently on the the hunt for one with a hood
because I'll definitely want to bundle up a bit more as the weather gets
colder.
Underneath I'm wearing the sports bra of dreams: the Panache sports bra. I'm yet to read a bad
review of this bra and I now know why - it's brilliant! I feel secure without
feeling like I'm in bondage which is perfect when you have a large bosom. The
bra is underwired, the cups are full and give great cover, the straps are wide
to give extra support and there is also a three tier hook so I feel nothing
but held in and free to run like the wind. It's perfect.
Sports
Bra: Panache (via Simply Be)
The
trainers! I was looking for cheap trainers that could also still hold up once I
eventually start to run vigorously, but I didn't want ridiculously expensive
trainers from the usual brands. I instead headed over to Simply Be to see if
they had any other brands I could turn to. Body Star were a brand I had never
heard of, but when I saw these beauties I didn't hesitate in ordering
them, and I think you can guess why. POLKA DOTS! Who knew you could find
fabulous trainers with polka dots?! Again, I was going to get them regardless
but it certainly helped that they had great reviews on the Simply Be website.
I'm not normally one for reading reviews but I felt it was important for this
purpose. These trainers have to last throughout training and for the run itself
so I needed to know they would be reliable and sturdy. They come in wide fit so
are really comfortable and I feel steady on my feet. It just goes to show, you
don't need to spend a months rent for a pair of good trainers!
Trainers:
Body Star (via Simply Be)
I
feel happy bouncing along in this outfit and whoever said you can't have style
while exercising, was a liar.
Back
to the run itself, I'm doing the Electric Run for Breast Cancer Care. It's such
a wonderful cause and I'm in the process of properly setting up my Just Giving
page, for donations. My begging and pleading will officially start next year
but I’ll probably do another post with a fitness update and a link to my page. I
can't wait for May and you can follow my progress predominantly on my Instagram
page, but again, there will be an update or two on the blog too :)
'til
next time.
Love
and hugs,
Isha
xxx
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Looking Fab! I can't wait now! xox
ReplyDeleteThanks my Bow. I can't wait either, it's going to be so much fun! xoxoxo
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