Rhonda here, hijacking Cindy's blog. If you live in Houston, you know that there is one Sunday in January where the whole town goes a little crazy over running. Yes, folks, this Sunday, January 30th, the Houston Marathon will be happening! At Cindy Crofford Photography, we feel as though we have a vested interest in the marathon this year due to our photo session and profile on "marathon mama" Jennifer Alpard. Jennifer represents a huge number of Memorial area moms who will be taking part in the race on Sunday. The running boom continues to grow in rapid numbers, especially among moms. As a runner myself, who will also be running Houston this Sunday, I think that in these busy times, we have realized that running is just about the quickest way around to stay fit.
When we had our Girl's Nite/ free Facebook profile night at the studio, groups of women were discussing training for one race or another. Over wine they would ask each other, "When's the next run?" Who's running and what time?" Running truly has become a culture in and of itself. Designers such as Stella McCartney have rushed to design running gear for women. Nike has built its very own marathon around women, and you can bet there is plenty of Nike women's gear for sale at that particular race in San Francisco. Favorite gear includes Nike capri running pants, and the ever present track shorts. Lululemon is also a favorite brand of running attire among women, with shorts that make any girl look good coming AND going.
It is true, the clothing and shoe companies, the gadget companies, etc. are all trying to capitalize upon the women's running boom, but the truth is, to run, all you really need is a good pair of shoes. In fact, when I first started running, I had to make a fast exit out of my houseful of three young children or else I would not get the run in, so I would simply slip on my running shoes and run through the dark in a pair of khaki shorts -- no kidding! Yes, I was THAT lady. But as I got better at running, and wanted to show off more and run in the actual daylight (much safer by the way!) I took the attire up a notch and bought running shorts and singlets. For whatever reason, those new clothes made me run faster...
That said, running is not only a great, fast way to get into shape, but you can also look pretty boss (as my sixteen year old likes to say) while doing it, given the right running gear. So, to recap, running is fast fitness, it is fashion, and did I mention the friends? Some of my best friends I have made by running. There is my uber fast friend Casey who always encourages me to just run one more mile...fast. My friend Jennifer who makes the fun of fundraising while running contagious, and my friends Kristie, Christine, and Nancy, with whom you can share things while running that you would otherwise never share! What gets said on the run STAYS on the run! And how can I forget to mention my dear friends Marion, and Amy, who have gotten me back onto the road after injuries, and burn out. I love all you running girls! Good luck to us all as we take to the streets this Sunday!
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