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Woo-hoo!! I got my package from Running Warehouse today!! I ordered two pairs of running capris, hoping at least one would work. I bought a pair at Target last week but ended up taking them back out of fear of chafing (down there) because the seams weren't flat like they are in "real" running gear.

I tried on the two new pairs, one Pearl Izumi and one Moving Comfort, as soon as they came, and I love them both. The PIs are thinner and shorter (so obviously the MCs are thicker and longer), so I might just have to keep them both! I'll try to remember to snap a pic when I wear them running so you can see them in action. I thought about taking a pic when I was trying them on, but they looked a little odd with the shirt I am wearing today, so I figured I could at least show you what they look like on an invisible body:



Moving Comfort Endurance Capri


Pearl Izumi Aurora Splice Knicker
(As a side note: I think "knicker" is a great word!)


I also got a foam roller. It has been on my to-do list since I went to the doctor last week. Better late than never. I'm going to start putting it to good use today!!

In other news, I will be announcing a giveaway on Friday...

Comments

  1. KathyOctober 14, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Knickers!! Haha, I love them, and actually might copy your train of thought in purchasing them. Where did you find them?? The weather here has been between rain and extreme heat...so these may cover both bases!

    How goes the stretching and ice? Happy running!!

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  2. Questionably TexanOctober 14, 2009 at 4:24 PM

    Running Warehouse is my favourite online store! If you're not getting a team discount when you order, let me know and I can send you a "code" to get 15% off.

    Hope you enjoy the new pants. I test-drove mine today and loved them more than I thought I would.

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  3. UnknownOctober 14, 2009 at 4:32 PM

    Very Nice!!
    You will LOVE the foam roller, I was using mine all week and don't know how I did without!!

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  4. Tina @GottaRunNowOctober 14, 2009 at 4:36 PM

    I like Running Warehouse, too! Hope you let us know how you like the foam roller. I still don't have one.

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  5. Mel -Tall Mom on the RunOctober 14, 2009 at 7:34 PM

    Love that you bought the knickers! You are sooo stinkin CUTE!! A giveaway... What? What?

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  6. LisaOctober 14, 2009 at 11:35 PM

    I need to try the foam roller... my calves tend to get tight. Everybody that uses one swears by it, so I guess I'll have to jump on that bandwagon.

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  7. Felice DevineOctober 19, 2009 at 6:38 PM

    The foam roller is great. I hope it works for you!

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