I enjoy a good movie as much as anyone, but for me to sit still for two straight hours requires three things: bad weather, a long run finished, and the possibility that Russell Crowe might appear on the screen. Otherwise, count me out. But I snapped to attention last week upon hearing the news that Angelina Jolie had removed her breasts. Or rather, surgeons did, at her request, to dramatically more » Read more
Victoria’s Secret Makes Running Clothes, for Realz! VSX Sport Review
What do you get when you combine 2 spicy runners, $2.50 glasses of wine, and a trip to VSX Sport, the new athletic apparel store from Victoria’s Secret? The answer? A movie montage a la Christina Applegate and Cameron Diaz in The Sweetest Thing. The Salties had been tossing around the idea of a review of the new line of sport apparel at America’s most popular lingerie outfitter, Victoria’s Secret. more » Read more
My Eyes are Up Here: 5 Style Tips for Running Shirtless
I’m in love with Clove’s Salty Running Challenge! Leaving my shirt behind when I go for a run is a real struggle, but the more I practice the more I just stop caring what others think of my tummy and start feeling great about showing off the amazing athletic machine that is my body. Now Salty already posted about running shirtless, but I wanted to point out that when we more » Read more
Love Your Body for What it Does: Clove’s Salty Challenge!
I’ve always hated my stomach. Hate is such a terrible word, and I try to use it sparingly. But it was a good hook, and something I think many women can relate to. My family traditionally carries weight in the stomach, and though I run 100 miles a week faithfully and do core work every day, my stomach will probably never be what I want it to be. The saddest more » Read more
Running Fashion Police: Going Shirtless!
In honor of the first day of summer, Mint gave us some great tips for staying cool. I’m here to continue that conversation by telling you to take off your clothes! That’s right ladies, we’re going shirtless! But first a little mood music: Related PostsFive Ways to Welcome Summer Running Fashion Police: Running Tops for Every Temperature Hawt! A Runner’s Guide to Surviving Summer Heat Say Something or Just Keep more » Read more
Second Base: A Runner’s Guide to Bouncing Boobs
I have something on my chest that I’d like to discuss, something very close to my heart. Two somethings, in fact. What I’m going to talk about today is a factor that weighs heavily on some of us but is a light topic for others. I’m sure you’ve been sore on the subject and wanted to keep it locked up, but maybe you’ll feel better if you just…let it all more » Read more
Ginger With a J: Walk a mile in my sports bra
If you follow the sport of running, you might notice the trend of the faster you get, the more naked you become. Whether it has to do with aerodynamics or just feeling more free, inevitably, the shirt is going to come off. For me, weight was always just a number. I’ve never been one to care about what’s on the scale. If I was in shorts and a t-shirt, I admired my calves more » Read more