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After flying back home late Monday night, I took the past 2 days off and barely left the house like the social hermit that I am.
After a trip and race, I’m realizing that I need to take a little time alone to chill and decompress. <-Do I sound like a total loony saying words like “decompress”? yup, totally do.
But I woke up today ready to run. Unfortunately Mother Nature wet her pants on SoCal today. What the heck?! I’m so blaming Jerry Brown.
So I went to the gym which wasn’t that bad considering I had a new toy…
I’m going to be running the Nike Womens Marathon in San Francisco this weekend with fitfluential and yurbuds so they sent me a pink pair to try out.
I don’t run with music all that often; I try to “save” it for the last 7-8 miles of a marathon race, but I always watch the news on the treadmill so I tried these out this morning.
The key to getting yurbuds to stay in your ear is putting them in and then twisting them slightly.
The turquoise is really cute:
Anyone else running NWM this weekend?
Anyone want to meet up Saturday or Sunday night – dinner, drinks, cupcakes, sourdough bread and Ghiradelli?
I didn’t realize it until I left the gym that I was using my Nike Womens Marathon race bag (from 2010 I think), love the recyclable grocery bag-style goody bags.
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Woo Hoo NWM this weekend. Have a great race! It is a great time
I’m running NWM this weekend!! I’ve heard iffy things about this race (organization, staffing, running out of supplies), but it was a gift entry from the boyfriend so I can’t say no. I used to live in SF but now live in DC, I’m a bit worried that the lack of hills in my current location is going to bite me in the ass…
I’ll have to try them, my ears are small and the ipod ones are very uncomfortable. Have fun at the marathon, wish I could meet up with you.
Have a great NWM race!
I usually only run shorter distances but I don’t like running with music either. It just bothers me.
I’m running this weekend! It’s my first full.
So glad you posted about these earbuds. I’ve been looking for the perfect pair without any luck. I’m going to order them ASAP!
I’m so jealous you’re running the NWM!! My friend/sorority sister is running it this weekend as well, and I saw Janae from HRG is running the half!
I was just in SF last weekend..coolest city ever! Good luck with all the hills, you are all brave souls!!! You’ll do great, I just know it!!
You don’t sound like a loony saying words like “decompress”, you sound like a loony saying words like….I’m running another marathon this weekend….and by loony, I mean you are a bad ass! Have fun!
ahahahahahha
The NWM was by far one of my fav marathons EVER but I’ve only done 8 compared to your 800 so I’m not sure that’s saying much. Nike knows how to do it right, and I’m not just talking about the Tiffany necklace at the end. Go, SR, go! Meant to ask – what gym do you go to? Don’t worry, I live all the way up in the PNW so I’m not stalking!
8 marathons is still a heck of a lot! i go to 24hour fitness, lots of locations and a good deal on membership due to husbands job.
Ah, 24hr fitness. I miss that place! We had one a block away in West Seattle but now that we’re on Bainbridge Island, it’s slim pickins for cheap-o’s like us.
I live in SF and am doing NWM half with Team In Training. Weather looks good for sunday but hope you are doing a sweat check at the starting line because if its sunny in Union Sq, it WILL be cold and foggy at the beach (or vice versa). Kara Goucher, Allison Felix, and two other famous runners will be here on Saturday at the expo, fyi.
Yeah for NWM! I’m running this weekend as well but just the half. Have fun!
Have fun in SF!!
I’ll be there with one of my best friends and our husbands! The BFF and I will be representing the coastal bend of Texas with our half marathon run/walk/run (and hope for it to more run.) I am more than excited about our trip; we’ve never been to SF!
I love running in the rain!
running NWM this weekend with a great group of gals! we are heading to napa the following day for some R&R (and wine). can’t wait!!
Yay! I’m going to be in SF for NWM too. I would love to meet up! I dont leave until Monday so Sunday post race …
Good luck on your next race.
I love that you are such runner/racer and still have drinks, cupcakes, bread….. A big part of why I work so hard is to enjoy treats when I want to without the guilt!!
I’m running the half & it’s my second
! A bunch of FFAs are getting dinner on Saturday night. I’m definitely going to try and get something at Ghiradelli post race. Boudin is my favorite place for carbs, whenever I visit I go there!
I am running the Half at NWM this weekend!!! Super excited plus it will be the first race for my husband to see me finish! ( usually he has the munchkins to watch but we are leaving them behind for this trip!)
Did the buds actually stay in? I’ve been looking for a good pair recently.
I personally had a bad experience with yurbuds. The silicone piece that fits in your ear does stay in place, but the headphones themselves will pop out! In addition, you have to be really careful when you take them off since it you loose the silicone earpiece they are basically worthless. Also found that they were less durable than pretty much any headphones on the market, mine croaked after about two months of training….totally not worth the $30 price tag!
Thanks for this! I’m always on the look out for a good set of headphones and I was curious about these. I was hesitant to try them because of the average reviews on Amazon and I’m glad I didn’t pull the trigger. :-/ I guess I’ll keep on searching.
I want to meet up with you for a bread bowl!!! I’m running the full. It’s my fifth, but my first after declaring sub4 or die. I’m extremely nervous!! I have those headphones, they do stay put which is cool. But mine broke after a few months, so I removed the plastic things and put them on my reliable apple headphones, works the same.
I love running with music! Hope the next race is a blast!
I am running the Nike half this weekend! You were a huge inspiration during the training for my first full marathon (April 2012) and I can’t believe we will be running the same race ..kinda … You are going much further and faster than me.
I’ll look for you. Good luck!!
Hey Lady,
I too am running the full, hopefully just a wee bit slower than you, but who knows how my ankles will feel. If you’re around Friday night, lululemon is having a preparty. Saturday morning a local running store just a bit south is having a (Mizuno-sponsored) fun run (www.armyourfeet.com). Hope you have a good race.
Saw you computer on twitter – so cute and you are going to LOVE having a MAC. Promise.
My favorite is the Surf City grocery bag I have, great idea.
Just read this morning Janae HRG is running the half you can see her and her cute little spiky haired baby. Have fun.
I used to have those a couple years ago and the packaging looked so much different. I actually really liked mine, but I lost one. End of Story.
I don’t feel bad about one day of rain in SoCal. Come back to Chicago and feel the questionable weather.
I’ll be there! I got the turquoise. I need to test them out. I’m up for meeting somewhere!
I love yurbuds!! I’ve been using them for like 3 years. They are comfortable and don’t hurt my ears at all (unlike the numerous other ones I tried). I have the original blue ones.
I wish I could say I was running it this year. I totally PR’ed on that course two years ago! despite the porta potty stop and rain, I felt great.
And YES that bag is from 2010. I still use mine all the time too!
If I was still in the Bay Area I would meet up with you in the city (I lived there for two years so I know my way around).
Good luck Sunday!! I’m from the Bay Area and a bunch of my friends are running NWH. I can’t wait to hear how it goes.
I’ll be there!!! This’ll be my first full marathon! (I know, seriously, my first 26.2 is in San Francisco. I worry about myself sometimes…) I don’t live too far away, so I’m driving up to the Expo tomorrow (Friday) and then again the morning of the race. I really hope it doesn’t rain! Eeek!
I’m running NWM too! It is my first full and I’m super nervous! I would definitely be interested in drinks with THE SkinnyRunner! I hope I run into you there! Good luck!
Ill be there running my first full!!! But in no way running as fast as you do:p
I’m running the NWM half, so I will be there this weekend too! Seems like a fun event — I’m looking forward to it.
Cupcakes and cocktails, count me in. Where we meeting?
I really am thinking about Yurbuds just so I can tell my husband to get them for me…he really needs gift ideas, poor babe. Plus it would help with the I-just-sweat-my-earbud-out syndrome I have every summer.
Another marathon?!! You go girl! Those earbuds looks so cook… I might invest in some!!
Love Yurbuds! I’ve had the original blue ones for several years and they are super comfortable compared to every other earbuds I’ve tried. Good luck at NWM!
Tried out the yurbuds at an expo in Baltimore today! Hope you do a review!!! Did not buy them but how crazy is it to see you showing them on your blog today! Please let me know what you think!
I’m running the half for my 31st BDay. Ran long beach full last year for my 30th. Can’t wait!!!
I have that same bag from Nike Women’s. It was my first full. I use the word “decompress”. I guess I’m looney too.
OMG!!! I am running the Nike half this weekend and was excited about it but now that I know you will be there I am SUPER EXCITED!!! Good luck! Hope to spot you on the course!
ha I’m following you from Chicago to San Fran. I’m running the NWM half this weekend. hope the Tiffany’s is saweet this year! terrified of the hills- this Chicago- flat-land-only- girl is not prepared for those mountains. maybe I’ll see ya again- good luck at this one too!
Mmmmmm. Ghiraddeli. Decompression at its finest.
Running the half with Team in Training to prepare for Marine Corp at the end of the month! If I would see you & Kara Goucher it may be the best weekend of my running life! Good luck; hopefully I’ll see you speeding by me!!!
I’m running the half! I’ll definitely keep my eyes peeled for you, SR!
What a coincidence! We have a Nike run over here too (https://www.werunkl10k.com/) although this is a mixed event. Will not be doing it though – am re-building my mileage and speed after a minor injury.
Woo hoo NWM! I live in SF and I’m running the half this weekend too- would love to meet up at some point!
Have a good run! I’m absolutely obsessed with my yurbuds…one of the best fitness purchases I’ve ever made.
Yeahhh I’m running the NWM half Sun. Kinda bummed because i’m battling shin and calf pain. So I decided to go buy compression socks Mon. They are helping a bit. What advice do you have? I will look for you Sun. I am running for team Safeway : )
ice a lot and rest and compress.
I am not racing, but I would love to meet up! It’s not a super fast crowd, so hope you got in the Elite section…
I will be there running the half. Looking forward to crossing this one off my bucket list, and getting that necklace! Good luck to everyone who’s racing this weekend.
I’m looking for a new set of headphones. Every pair slip out of my ears because I have abnormally sweaty ears with abnormally small music listening holes.
Hi SR! I love in SF and am running the NW(half)M this weekend. I’d love to meet up Saturday or Sunday!! It’s funny – I like all of the things you mentioned – food, cupcakes, drinks, food – all of it =)
Ermmm…i LIVE in SF….
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