Sweet new gear!

I am PSYCHED about training!  This is a rare statement for me at this time of year.  Usually I am SOOO over the summer heat, long mileage weeks training for the Rock 'n' Roll Virginia Beach Half Marathon and the last minute hecticness of August trying to fit in all of the things I wanted to do this summer and gear up for a busy RnR weekend! But I changed things up a bit this year, putting family first and even managing to add triathlon to my race repertoire.  My other problem during summer training is that I am usually uncomfortable.  No not because my muscles are sore or tired or the sweat is stinging me in the eyes as it rolls down my face, but because my clothes don't fit or move right.   Let's be honest ladies you can't tackle 10 miles in shorts that ride, and a shirt that sticks.  I've always put a lot of attention into my running shoes.  But, and I am almost ashamed to say it, I chose workout clothes from companies I was familiar with and that were cute.  That's it.  I didn't read reviews, didn't "give it a workout" , none of those things.  And I often paid the price.  But I finally decided that I need to stop wasting time and money and do my research.  I research shoes, I wear test the heck out of purses, bags and organizing solutions from Thirty-One before I recommend them.  I  agonized over a bike for triathlon training for months.  So why not the same for my workout clothes?  And guess what?!! It paid off!  I found a company, a small, new, woman founded, company that makes workout clothes that WORK!  It's called Swirlgear.

Took my Yellow Cap Sleeve out on a 15 mile bike ride.

The line is cute - they had me with the yellow.  And the items stand out.  But those aren't event the best thing about their products.  When I put them on I forget about them.  No really, I don't even give my clothes a second thought.  There is no seam out of place, my arms aren't squeezed by too tight sleeves, my back isn't exposed to the elements because the hem is too short.  I can move.  So I'm hooked; and even better I get to share it with you.  Click on the link below to shop the store and use code 947 at checkout to get FREE GROUND SHIPPING- no minimum purchase necessary!  Also I'll be hosting a trunk show in late September, early October where you can check out and try on the fall line as well as make purchases.    I love boutique style in-home shopping!

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