Ok I have always been the one runner in the pack with the belief that it doesn’t matter what you are looking like when you go out there: YOu are running, for Heaven’s sake! Running, sweating, grunting, breathing heavy. Who the hell cares how cute your outfit is, right?
That was pre-getting ready to turn 40.
Now that I’m just two years shy of that big 4-0 I’ve kind of hit this wall. Hm, how do I explain it? I’m feeling my age, so to speak.
Not that I feel old. No, I still feel quite young, actually.
More like I understand what 40 represents to many of the younger folk (OLD) and that soon I will be 40 (OLD) even though I feel very young. Others may think otherwise (OLD!)
So I’ve been working out like crazy and trying to look my best and I’m fairly proud of the recent results. I mean, after having two kids, two C sections, that’s fairly tough on the body. And I have to work out a heck of a lot more than I have in the past just to look the way that i do now, but it is working.
So I decided to treat myself to some new, cuter running clothes. I spent a few days shopping various stores and not finding what I wanted. I tried a running shop nearby, a sports store and Mervyns. Nada.
Then, today, just on a lark, I stopped at TJ MAXX.
JACKPOT!
I thought I’d spend $50 on one outfit. I instead purchased two pairs of running shorts, one sports bra, a new one piece for swimming at the gym and a cute top for $74!
I’m so excited about the new running shorts. My old ones are not flattering at all.
Yes, I understand I will never look 25 again (though I’m only 28, right?!) but at least I can FEEL good as I get out there and sweat my ass off!!
I’ll post some pics of them soon!
I love to hear deals that other people get. Plus, like you I have been running to keep my figure (fairly successful) and it is definately a challange.