Step 1: Take a week off from running so that you’re ready to go, go, gadget legs
Step 2: Make a kickass playlist with some new beats mixed with oldie but goodie tunes
I think it is impossible for me to run without listening to Sweet Nothing at least twice.
Step 3: Leave the Garmin at home
Bare arm
I love Garmy but running naked every now and then is magical.
Step 4: Run in your favorite spot when the temperature is juuuusssttt right
Seriously, how could you have a bad run here?
Step 5: Wear the most mismatched outfit possible
Hot pink Nikes, Garnet & Gold FSU shorts, green & orange Turkey Trot tee.
I wish I could tell you that my legs will eventually tan once summer rolls around but that would be a lie #Irishproblems
Ok, so Step 5 won’t do anything except make people wonder if you are legally blind. And most runners will probably disagree about ever doing Step 1. But I do what I want and this run was fantastic. I am guilty of getting caught up in my numbers and bashing myself for crumby times so it was refreshing to run without the arm candy judging me. Also the weather was perfect at 56 degrees and sunny. Happy legs, happy Karen.
What do you do to get back in the running habit after a break?
What were your favorite cartoons as a kid?
I was a HUGE fan of Jem, Inspector Gadget and Doug.
Mary
/ March 7, 2013My new favourite thing is running without looking at my Garmin and getting happily surprised at the end of my runs! I’m too much of a geek to run without it completely but I can just about resist the urge to sneak a peek on runs now!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013I have no self control so if the watch is on, ill check it constantly lol
Her Happy Balance
/ March 7, 2013Love number 5
and the scenery on your run looks very peaceful. Gotta love running past bodies of water, running on the beach next to the ocean is my favorite.
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013It really is calming to run by water.
pickyrunner
/ March 7, 2013I never run with a garmin but I agree with every single one of these. Wearing a fun outfit totally helps!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013I get sooooo excited to run when I get a new fun piece of running gear.
katielookingforward
/ March 7, 2013I am all about doug!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Doug was the best!
Jade
/ March 7, 2013I just love your ring, wearing that when you’ve been engaged for less than 8 weeks is probably another step.
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Yep, running with bling is def better than running without it
Nicole (@KidlessKronicle)
/ March 7, 2013Chilly Willy. No questions asked.
The Kidless Kronicles
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Ha I forgot about him!
Alex @ therunwithin
/ March 7, 2013couldn’t agree more, those are awesome steps. plus the weather looks like it was totally on your side
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013The weather was really great!
blonde hair blue eyed runner
/ March 7, 2013These are great tips, that looks like a beautiful run! Glad your back at it=)
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Thanks, it’s good to be back!
olivetorun
/ March 7, 2013I completely agree. Some of the BEST runs are GPS free!
Great tips!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013It’s so nice to just enjoy it and not focus on speed/distance.
Laura
/ March 7, 2013I was always a HUGE Jem fan myself!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013I dressed as her for halloween a few years ago and everyone thought I was Britney Spears. I was super disappointed that no one got it!
Rachel @ Undercover Diva: A Sitcom
/ March 7, 2013My first few runs this week after I took a week off from the half were done without music and without my running app. Today, I returned to my “normal” running routine and it was AMAZING to be back into my routine and to be back in my groove.
My favorite cartoons were Doug and Hey Arnold!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Isn’t it great getting back into the routine?! I was a big Hey Arnold fan too!
Running In Heels
/ March 7, 2013I wish I could run outside!! I miss it soooo much! I’ve had enough of Wisconsin winters.
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013We are definitely spoiled in Florida!
arrienne
/ March 7, 2013I do love running without my Garmin sometimes so there is absolutely no pressure and I can just tell myself that I’m going super fast without a watch to disagree with me;) Your ring is gorgeous!!
Runner Girl Eats
/ March 7, 2013Thanks! Sometimes its nice to just go by how the run feels and not worry about how slow I am actually going