About SR
Why SkinnyRunner?
Because I’m not particularly skinny and I’m not a serious runner… it’d be more accurate to call me an AverageJogger, but that just didn’t have the same ring to it.
I chose the name “skinnyrunner” just for fun. Remember, we all want to be healthy and look our best, but being healthy doesn’t always correlate with being skinny.
I started reading a lot of health, fitness, beauty blogs (you’re right, I don’t have much of a life) and decided to start my own as a way to keep myself accountable with my workouts and somewhat healthy living, but mostly because let’s be honest, I want to talk about myself.
I’ve always written down my workouts in a notebook so now I’m taking the big jump to the world wide web and the world of blogging… probably one of the last people in the universe to do so. At this rate, it’ll only take me another 7 years before I join Facebook and Twitter.
{Edited to add: I finally joined twitter. and Facebook. and Instagram. Your life is now complete.}
I also tried to hold out with the ’ol discman, but it seemed the more I ran, the more I became a DJ. There were so many pauses, repeats and skips that I just knew I was creating new remixes that had never been thought of by the likes of Deadmau5 and Skrillex.
I finally broke down when I was getting more calls to DJ than Samantha Ronson and bought an ipod. The forefront of technology, that’s where I reside.
So being that I’ve never blogged before and just learned to write in cursive and complete sentences, I’m not really sure what incarnations this blog will take.
This might pass as a quasi-healthy living blog but that’s about it. My sad attempts at food blogging are more reminiscent of David Hasselhoff’s cheeseburger on the floor consumption than anything else. And trust me, I’m boring enough without bringing my boring food into it.
Also, SR is not an online journal or diary of my life; it’s simply the inconsequential small parts of my life that I choose to portray online. So although you might only see running and celebrity gossip posts, I promise I sorta have somewhat of a life outside of that. on a good day.
I like to run. alot. And race. alot. So if you aren’t into running or excessive pictures of me, this might not be your bag, baby. And that’s ok too. Here’s my running story for those of you who care. (ahem, Mom)
Other than that, who knows what will happen on here? I really just want to keep myself accountable by posting my workouts and whatever else mismatched thoughts and musings come to mind. If nothing else, for my husband’s sake so he doesn’t have to hear me constantly rattle on about muffin top, bloating, or fat pants. Romantic things, for sure.
The main players in this real life comedy:
SkinnyRunner = Me, Moi, It’s all about me, right?
Playing a minor role, Marni = the 4lb yorkie leader of the universe
A note: SR is not exactly me; it’s an excessive characterization of me. It’s a blonder, wittier, skinnier, funnier, saracastic-er, more entertaining version of me. So if you ever meet me IRL and find that I’m incredibly dull and vapid, please note that you’ve been duly warned.
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normal jogger! haha – love it!
I love your attitude. Right up my alley! I look forward to reading!
Recently found your site and I love it. First let me say you are gorgeous and the pictures of you are very inspiring. I know you aren’t in to healthy eating and I fully understand and you do an amazing amount of running which I do not. I would love to run but haven’t accomplished that goal as of yet. My question for you is, how many calories do you think you eat in a typical day? I would love to be as small as you. I’ve recently lost 70 pounds, need to lose 15 more and keep all of it off for a life time.
Warning: stalker message will follow:
I’ve been following your site for a few weeks now and I LOVE it. Great job for all your runs…I’m TRYING to exercise now so reading your blog motivates me!
I just found your site and laughed out loud on at least three occasions. I think that might be a record for me while reading someone’s About Me page.
Awesome blog!
Love your blog! Maybe by reading it I’ll be more inspired to workout. I haven’t hit the gym in like two months. = (
Finally someone I can relate too.
Enjoyed reading your Blog.
Just found your blog and laughed out loud quite a few times reading it hahaha… loove your attitude & cant wait to read more
Thanks for the motivation, inspiration and daily chuckle! Keep up the great work!
Hi! Just found your blog and its super cute! I’m adding you to my google reader, ’cause I can’t wait to read more!
love your blog!! look forward to reading more– it’s adorable!
xoxo
shelley
http://findinghappinessandhealth.wordpress.com
You are a hoot. I only think about running (but eating is not a problem!) Keep it up. If you want to get freaked out about future motherhood you can check out my blog!
Amy
http://emptymarblejarmom.wordpress.com
Just found your blog! I love your ‘about me’ section. I totally relate to the obsessive food journaling you did in college lol. I look forward to reading more!
Julie
Just found your blog…so fun!! You crack me up when you say you aren’t skinny…you so are! Keep up the good work!
Just found your blog…Love it! you crack me up!
You are absolutely hilarious. I can’t remember how exactly I just came across your blog, but I’m glad I did!
love it. if you are a normal jogger,I am the curvaceous jogger.
I’ll be back.
I am a 3 day reader and a TWICE replyer…stalker more like. I just found your blog….(wait this might be my third reply…) I just have to tell you – YOU CRACK ME UP!
And I also run just started last year after my third was born. And I am not young…..34. But you made me realize my goal is to run a half…..I usually only do 5k’s.
Also I was reading and laughing and my hubs was like what are you laughing at blog stalker and then I showed him you on the job and he’s impressed- he LOVES to fish….
ahahah! i love it~! Just found your blog and its very entertaining=) Keep on rockin!
I came across your site a few months ago when I googled “skinny + runner”. I love your blog! VERY entertaining! I admit I’ve been following your updates since then. You inspire me to keep up with my fitness. Thank you!
I found your blog a couple of months ago and love reading your posts! Hilarious! I as well lived in OC for my entire life in fact lived in Newport beach and also went to Mariners!
Shot in the dark question, but wanted to ask if you knew of any places in NYC that are like Mariners? I just loved the music!! Thank you!
Haaha! So true about the oatmeal. LOL- I posted the first and only meal that I have ever cooked!
I have just spent hours reading your blog {thanks to someone else’s blog that I cannot remember the name of right now, because it its so past my bed time}… you are hilarious! You talk about everything I love from, running, fitness, celebrities (ok I don’t LOVE them… just sayin’), love it!
Thanks for sharing your humor and your life… now I must go to bed!
I just found your blog and I must say I love it!
I think you should update your ‘About Me’ because you are definitely skinny and 100% runner =]
~ Hillary @ Nutrition Nut on the Run
Your blog is freaking hilarious. I just found it and I’m so happy because I now have loads of material to keep me occupied reading for the next million hours. haha.
AWESOME work with all the runs, especially the marathon.
I better get back to reading….
-Michelle
luv this blog!!
You are cute!! I just found your blog and have hardly been able to stop reading it. My husband is soooo annoyed with me:). Anyway, I wanted to email you but can’t find your email address. I have a couple questions for you as I think we might know mutual people. I saw you were from Lynden. Did you graduate from there? A couple of my best friends from college are from there and moved back there after college. I love love love that town and would move there in a second if my husband’s job had to be based here in Walla Walla. Anyway, could you shoot me an email and I can explain more. Keep blogging you are my daily reading material to motivate me to go on my run after working all day!
LOVE this! Found your blog from IntheSkinny and knew I’d love it right off the bat. We have some similarities for sure, balance, moderation, fun, yadda, yadda, yadda
Hi,
after seeing this blog I feel very enthusiast I want to be like you!!you are so healty just seeing your face!
I stopped to do sport about two years ago, and now I will start again, doing running. for ten years I was swimmer,and at the same time I did fitness (aerobic,gag, etc), but it’s another thing. now I’m like a principiant.please, can you tell me a simple workout for 2-3 times for week? I just want to know time of run, kilometers, bpm, and the best time in the day for run, and the best food for that days (I’m little overweight -58 kilos x 155cm high)
thanks a lot,
sara from Italy.
Girl I love your blog. You seem to have such a fun attitude. I’m going to be running the Chicago 2010 Marathon so I will definitely be reading your blog for more tips and advice!
you crack me up!! so glad I came across your blog! xoxo
Awesome blog for every type of jogger enthusiast! Great job. I have a question about your fishing background though.
I love, love, love your blog!!! It would be great to receive new posts via email.
OMG I’m obsessed with your blog already. I’m a normal jogger as well and I’m a college student who tried to journal my food intake “and all it did was make me obsessive and overeat”.
I can’t wait to read more of your blog!
I don’t know what you are talking about girl, you ARE skinny and absolutely gorgeous. I love how you discuss healthy ways to stay in shape, keep it up!
i’ve been creepily lurking around your blog now for quite some time. you’re hilarious and i envy your shweet west coast life. are you running boston this year? if so, i’ll be the dead person you step over as you speedily zoom to copley square!
im running boston 2011. is it ok if i run over you then? yeah right, ill be the one beating down a grandma for her wheelchair…
You’re hilarious and I love your blog. NormalJogger ha ha
I ran across your blog by mistake believe it or not. I started reading it and really enjoy it. I am a former “normal jogger” who lost her way. Thanks to your blog I have found my way again. I forgot how addictive it is. I just wanted to say thanks for the motivation!
Hey,
Loving the blog, definiately a favourite read. Just wondered a couple of things…a) do you have twitter? b) I am trying to tweak my life so it is healthier and lose the excess weight I’m walking around with. Getting there with the food but struggling the exercise. I really want to exercise, just seem to be struggling to turn my daydreams of long, enjoyable runs into a reality. So I wondered if you have post or can do a post about how you became a normaljogger rather than a normal-couchpotato…
Amy x
Hey. Ive been reading your blog for awhile now. But JUST read this section. Weird. Anyway, I think you are gorgeous and hilariously funny! I love your blog and you have completely inspired me. Im always saying I want to run too. Soooo…Im getting off my fat butt and making some life changes. Been going at it for almost 4 weeks now! This week I am starting the couch to 5k program…hopefully at some point I can run a marathon. So any adive…I need me some running shoes…and some running clothes for those a little less SKINNYrunner!
You must change your info girl…you ARE 100% a runner and 100% skinny!
Hello
I ran across your blog on my quest for motivation (to continue pursuing my own running gig). I definitely feel inspired.. and you look awesome by the way. Keep on trekking.
Haha, you’re funny!! And you totally are skinny, I don’t know what you’re talking about. Glad I found your blog
second that
I love running, sarcasm, laughing out loud, and blogs so it’s a good thing I found your blog! Can’t wait to read more.
Love your blog! I’m not sure how I came upon it, but you are hilarious! Love hearing about your approach to running and life in general. Can’t wait to read more.
I am SO glad I found your blog! I am a fitness/running addict and regularly read several fitness-oriented blogs. So many, however, are super corny and make me want to slam my laptop shut/dramatically roll my eyes (both ineffective ways to communicate disappointment) rather than scroll through the entire post. But I LOVE what you have to say + your semi-sarcastic delivery, and I will from this day forward relentlessly stalk your blog.
Just stumbled on your blog and looking at your pictures, you are skinny!!! I hope you realize it, though it didn’t seem like it from what I read.
I just found your blog through Meghann and I love it! I will be laughing along with you. BTW I’m totally jealous of your speed without trying.
I just found your site too. Very cute! Love “normal jogger” but your mileage seems like you’re definitely a true runner!
Hi there! I’ve been reading your website for a while but figured I would identify myself. I would have to agree with the above comments that you’re so not a normal jogger! You’re definitely skinny and running marathons in the times you do puts you in the runner category in my book. I don’t know what I’m going to do all summer long when you’re gone!
By the way, I appreciate that you don’t do too many food posts. I really don’t care to see tons of pictures of people’s food.
You are cute!! I just found your blog and have hardly been able to stop reading it. My husband is soooo annoyed with me:). Anyway, I wanted to email you but can’t find your email address. I have a couple questions for you as I think we might know mutual people. I saw you were from Lynden. Did you graduate from there? A couple of my best friends from college are from there and moved back there after college. I love love love that town and would move there in a second if my husband’s job had to be based here in Walla Walla. Anyway, could you shoot me an email and I can explain more. Keep blogging you are my daily reading material to motivate me to go on my run after working all day!
+1
Just found your blog – I LOVE it!
I will be reading! How long have you been blogging?
Julia
http://www.britbride.com
Ahhh! I just found your blog today! I love it! You’re so hilarious — can’t wait to read more!
Just stubled across your blog and love it. I love all the pictures and you seem so honest and amusing. Motivational too. Can’t wait to keep reading your journey, as it seems so simular to my own.
hey! i just discovered your blog and already laughing my butt off
(and you crazy, girl! you ARE skinny!)
Hahah love your blog it’s so funny! I love how you’re so honest and outright.
You’re a total stunner and I’m lookin’ forward for more!
okay the picture of you at your bachelotette party is amazing, and put a much needed smile on my face during this dull work morning! you are so cute girl!
I found your blog thru PB Fingers! She’s right its freaking hilarious!
Hi! I love your blog! I don’t think I have ever posted anything, but I was wondering if I could ask you about what you eat before and after a run?
I am training for a half marathon and really have no idea about how to fuel for a run!
Thanks so much!!!
Just found your blog! Love love love it! Just started running and this is great. Can’t imagine me ever running 183 miles in a month. Oh and I have two Yorkies. Kali aka “baby psycho”, and Chaz Michael Michaels, or “Big Daddy.” Will def be back
your blog = hilarity! thanks so much for being cool. blog on.
I used to avoid your blog because your title made me think you were a running nutjob but now that I’ve read a little, I see you’re a normal nutjob. Like me. I would never post about my eating or exercising habits because that would make ME obsessed beyond belief (omg I didn’t run enough today or my meal wasn’t healthy enough or did I forget to post that candy bar I ate- imagine the panic this would cause) though you may find the occasional post on my blog that involves food or exercise. I thought I was going to like you until I just saw you in a picture with Uggs. I might have to keep you at arm’s length for a while as you will find on my blog, I have some serious Ugg issues. Not the PETA kind, the I’m a teacher and can’t stand to see them on teenagers kind.
um… thanks? that was the most awkward comment ive received in awhile. still confused about it…
Looking forward to following your blog! I appreciate your sense of humor and you’ve inspired me to keep a log of my own runs. Maybe that will take me from “normal jogger” to “skinny runner” faster. Peace!
I found your blog and enjoy your sense of humor. I recently started a running (blog) journal to help me stay motivated to run a marathon. I did not start running until five years ago and have completed 4 half marathons. Now is my time to take on the Big One! My goal is to run a marathon before I turn 60 and that gives me 13 months! I will use your blog as an added inspiration. Keep up the good work!
nice blog!
love it!
I just found your website an LOVE IT!!
Your site is fantastic, have you mentioned anywhere how many half/ full marathons you have run? I am starting to think you run for a living.. I am so envious.
Please keep up the great posts, they are very motivating.
look under the “fun run” tab and you’ll see all my runs. thanks for the compliment!
Hey!
I recently discovered your blog and think you are hilarious and so inspiring! I’m starting to train for my first half marathon and your race reviews are helpful to read.
And of course your celebricizing always makes me laugh, thanks!
Look forward to reading more of your blog! I have started running too so hope I can pick up some tips!
Love your sense of humor…its great to meet another sarcastic person like myself!
Looking forward to meeting you IRL this Saturday…and I am 100% that you are not dull or vapid.
haha I love your blog so far. This page made me laugh.
Hi SR!
Just discovered your blog last week and am absolutely LOVING it! Got a funny question for you…have you ever been stuck out on a long run when you have to go #2?!
And, would love to see some of the music you keep on your i-pod
)
Have a GREAT weekend!
-Lindsay
Hahaha, I really love this! You are too funny and anything about running and marathons keeps me entertained!:)
such a great blog! thanks so much for running the LA Cancer Challenge – how was it for you? Look forward to reading more here about your travels
Hi! You look fabulous! I just discovered your blog from another website. As a fellow runner, I love your blog but am equally glad to see you don’t post pictures of “oatmeal and peanut butter”. I ran a few half marathons, but perhaps reading your blog will give me some motivation to finally complete a full marathon
What the hell! I love your blog and happily check out your ramblings and sarcasm every day, but seriously? This is your “About Me”:
“I’m not particularly skinny and I’m not particularly a runner but I’d like to be both maybe one day”.
Either your attempt to be self-deprecating failed miserably, you’re really reaching for compliments, or you’re delusional.
Not a runner? How about owning your accomplishments? How about taking credit for what an amazing (and yes, elite!) athlete you are?
And don’t even get me started on “not particularly skinny”. Go ahead and indulge yourself in the body hang-ups all of us struggle with every day, but for God’s sake, don’t blatantly bash yourself in a manner that’s just not true.
The reason I love this blog is because you’re not average, and you don’t publish what everyone else publishes. Try not to fall into their traps too.
Uh…. thank you for that. I love you too, Megs.
Everything is subjective. If you want to compare me to the national average of obesity, yeah I guess I’m skinny. But that’s not my barometer of health. I’m at a normal, healthy weight, not skinny. But since we’re fast becoming a nation of fatties, then I might be “skinny” to some.
I don’t think I’m delusional (yet) and I’m not fishing for compliments (I have a mom already), and I’m NOT an elite athlete. I wish I was. Again, maybe if your comparison is people without legs who can’t run, then I might seem like one, but back to reality, I’m not.
I guess it’s all subjective, whatever you want to compare to is fine, whatever floats your boat and gets you through your day. But don’t get all geeked up because I dont think I’m skinny or an elite athlete. I think, no, scratch that. I KNOW I’m healthy and normal and athletic. and thats good enough for me.
run on,
sr
Ha, okay, so it’s very possible I was briefly enraged and sounded a little like I have anger issues, but honestly, my frustration is directed more at society than you directly (a cop-out, but true!). Women (including myself, though I may be disowned after today), don’t know how to take credit for their accomplishments. We never feel good enough and feel the need to add qualifiers to any statement that resembles “I’m awesome!”.
I guess it’s kind of frustrating to see a thin, accomplished athlete like you fail to own it. You have a point when you say it’s totally subjective, but what hope is there for the rest of us sidelined-by-injuries runners if eight marathons aren’t the standard to live up to?
Sidenote: “I KNOW I’m healthy and normal and athletic. and thats good enough for me.” should definitely be the new heading to your “About Me”. It might save some of us from spouting our inane frustrations on the blogosphere.
Just saying…I totally agree with you SR… Meg: and is she supposed to be skinny? Skinny is not always that beautiful so maybe she thinks NOT being skinny is beautiful.At least I think so…so therefore she is NOT fishing for compliments. And she does not look skinny she looks healthy!
Your blog reminds me of the candidness and humor in the “Shop-a-holic” series by Sophie Kinsella. Have you ever considered writing a book?…a run-a-holic series?! Ha-ha I’d read it
I love catching up on your posts on my days off, thanks for your humor and for being an inspiring runner!
Happy trails, looking forward to following SR more…(just found you in the past few weeks!)
Heart~
Emma C/O The Hearty Heart @ http://theheartyheart.wordpress.com
I just wanted to say that you have inspired me so much. Im 16 years old and i began running the past couple of weeks. I ran in my first 5k last saturday-28 minutes!! Tonight i pulled off 6 miles in 55 minutes. THANK YOU so much I truly admire you! (and read your blog everyday lol)
I randomly came across your blog a few months ago and love your humor, reviews of races and of course, Marnie!! I started running in March just finished my first marathon and am hooked! Keep up the great work, I look forward to reading all about it!
I just came across your blog! I love it! I started my blog for the same reason
By the way, I LOVE The supermodel pose during the run 
You’re gorgeous girl!
I have been reading your blog for awhile and had a question…do you count the miles you log on the elipitcal toward your 2000 mile goal? I was thinking of making a mileage goal for myself next year and was curious. I think that your ability to be so dedicated to running is remarkable.
i only count miles run. not miles on elliptical, biking or walking the dog. but i do count the couple miles i run with my dog; they’re very slow (for me) but i still figure im running and its only 2 miles at a time.
Girl…you just ran a 3:22 marathon…you are not a normal jogger! Congrats!
Hi SR, I absolutely love your blog. I have been reading it for a few months and this is my first comment! I wanted to ask about your Garmin 405- I read your review of it a while back (vs Nike + ipod, which is what I’ve used up until now). I am asking for a Garmin for Christmas and I’m torn between the 305 and 405. I would definitely get the 405 except I’ve read a lot of bad reviews that say that people have had problems with the touch screen, especially if they are sweaty or wet. The 305 has buttons, which eliminates that problem. Have you had any problems? What do you think??
Thanks!
theres been a couple times (like las vegas marathon) where it takes a couple mins to start, like the bezel doesnt respond very well but ive never had enough problems with it to recommend anything other than the 405. its pretty sweet.
Thank you, that helps! I was hoping you would say good things about the 405 because its way cooler looking than the 305. Can’t wait to get it!
hi- are you on Facebook?
no, im not cool enough to be.
Hi SR,
Just wanted to write a quick note..I get a kick out of reading your blog…(I’m a new reader) you have a great sense of humor and you are very entertaining.. You seem to be a very genuine and real gal…which is completely refreshing these days.. I love that you fish yet can be a girly girl..I do both as well fish/girly girl (being from the Oregon coast) …..Thank’s for blogging aka sharing your life.. I think your pretty great…
Just love your website. I recently did a great gear review of winter running gear, not that you need it southern california!
check out my blog!
Wow, I really, really SO loved your blog and found it entertaining and refreshing and whimsical until recently when there have been so many eating disordered women with blogs spotlighted. The Sarah Palin blog sealed the deal (not just for me!). Wish you the best of luck but I have to unsubscribe for my own sanity.
i understand. i have the right to put whatever I WANT on the blog. And you have the right not to read it.
But please don’t group me with “so many eating disordered women with blogs” because then you’d simply be incorrect.
Amazing blog, I stumbled across it through Katie’s blog! I totally love your the term Normal Jogger
I found your blog through PB Fingers as well! Its aweseome! I love how you speak the words straight through my mouth!
and I like why you called it Skinny” runner! Heck, it caught my attention
It says your dogs name is “Marnie” in this post but when you have written about her before you say “Marni.” How do you spell her name? I am just asking because I spell my name Marni and I hate it when people put an “e” on the end. I was just asking for your dog’s sake…perhaps she doesn’t like it either.
its with an i – marni. guess im just a goober and misspelled it… better go fix that now before she gets mad and bites me!
Yeah! Your dog shares my exact name! Is it weird that I am honored? Btw: my sister got me super hooked on your blog. You, all your peeps and of course the adorable Marni (I’m talking about your dog of course…I don’t find myself adorable) are amazing! Happy new year and I am excited to hear about all your new runs and adventures!
Hi, Sarah. I’m your second cousin Bob Starr’s wife. We just got married in November. Dick and Tami told me about your blog so I stopped by to check it out. I just started running this past fall. I’ll enjoy following your blog. My goal is to run at least a half marathon this year, but I’d hope for a full. I love running and can’t believe I didn’t do it sooner. Bob says hello.
hey jeanette, welcome to the circus! thats awesome about starting running; keep it up and you can rock a full marathon! congrats to you and bob too.
Your blog is the bombdiggitybomb. I get so excited whenever I get a notification in my email
You’re so funny!
SK!
great friend introduced me to your madness (and I mean that in an awesome and jealous way) and I am in LUV!
makes me laugh. running my 15th marathon this sunday- and indoor in MN on a 200 meter track- should be interesting!
HI
Love your website. Skinny….yes you are! Runner….girl you rock. Those times are awesome. I was wondering what a typical day is for you for eating? What do you rely on to “fuel” you.
Love to hear from you
Betsy
Great blog girl! Love it! Will be following. I’ve got a lot of running goals for the year and am so happy I found your blog.
Hey Sarah, congrats on building such an enthusiastic following! I was wondering if you’d be interested in chatting about collaborating on fitness stories on each others’ blogs. We’re http://www.earndit.com/blog and we have a Tier-4 Equinox personal trainer on our team. Let me know.
Andres
dremoran[at]earndit.com
I Love your blog!
Keep going!
BTW, nice legs…. runner legs! xD
Alexander
from Panama Rep.
Hi! Just found your blog and I love it. As soon as I read “NormalRunner” I was hooked!
Can’t wait to read more.
I just found your blog and when I usually start reading the about section, I start to doze off or think about what color I want to paint my nails but I actually read every single word. And let me tell you, you wrote a lot! You are as hilarious as I like to think I am…(even though I’m not) I am not a runner by any stretch of the imagination but I will read your blog anyways because you make me LOL.
Hi there SR,
so I’ve been reading your Blog for a while now, NICE! I’m a runner myself, although I’m not as quick as you are! Unfortunately, I live in Holland, so I don’t have the most convenient weather situation here (dark when you come home, winter is a bad time for training).
ANYWAY… I enjoy reading you’re posts and look at you’re pictures AND that is how i discovered that GREAT gray ‘layered’ Nike running skirt… MY GOD, it’s fab! Is this only available in the USA, or could I possibly buy it somewhere else (webshop?)? I love you’re running outfits anyway, VERY NICE
Hi from Holland! Jess
Hiya SR,
I’ve been reading your blog for awhile and am loving it…hooray for both of us!
I’ve just started my first blog (the premise is that I’m going to *attempt* to run 2011km in 2011 and am going to blog my progress)
In my “Good stuff” section, I’ve added some of my fave links and blogs. Just wanted to give you a heads up (and get the ok?) that I’ve linked to SR.
If you aren’t cool with that, no problemo…I’ll remove it asap. Here’s the page…http://funnerrunner.wordpress.com/good-stuff/
I’m new to this and might be lacking in blogger etiquette, so just lemme know.
Thanks a bunch – and thanks for the inspiration!
hi SR! =)
i’m a beginner runner and your blog inspires me to be a consistent & dedicated runner. i enjoy reading your posts!
i’m just wondering what’s your height and weight, if you don’t mind. any eating/food tips would you like to share?
thanks,
mary
im a hair under 5’7″ and weigh around 130.
eat less and move more, thats about the only tip i have.
your blog makes my work days far more enjoyable
a few questions:
what gear do you run with? (besides the obvious clothes & shoes)
do you have a “running buddy” for races? or do you only do the hans solo thing?
do you have a target “miles per week” that you try to reach?
what are you favorite go-to’s for nutrients during a half/full?
sorry for all the questions in a comment area & thanks in advance for responding!
Hi!
Thanks for creating great buzz for Yurbuds!
Love your enthusiasm! You inspire us.
Nancy
Director of Sales
Yurbuds
Saint Louis
bought some of the Yurbuds this week at Houston Marathon expo. Really like them so far.They do not bother your earhole (haha) so that is a big plus!!
hey SR! a while ago you reviewed a bunch of gear including compression sleeves for your legs. i can’t find it! can you repost or email it to me pretty please?! thanks
try this one: http://skinnyrunner.com/2010/11/16/you-askedi-answered-all-stars-compression/
or this one: http://skinnyrunner.com/2010/11/12/you-askedi-answered-all-stars-running-gear/
Great site! You should tweet it you don’t already. Very motivational.
Dear skinny runner,
I think I love your blog. Finally a blog with some running and humor…LOVE IT!
I have done a few halfs and I’m thinking of taking on a marathon this August. Any words of advise. I’m really nervous about it all!
do it! sign up for it!!
Love this and your outlook!!
Stumbled across your blog… can’t wait to read your entries! I’ve been trying time and time again to keep up with my running… which doesn’t usually happen. Maybe yours will motivate me! Haha.
also stumbled across your blog…you are hysterical and completely inspiring!! my hubs is a runner and i try.
you are stunning!!!! i have total leg envy!! aside from running, i’d love to know your preferred leg w/o. do you lift weights???
I just came across your blog. I am loving this About me section. It is for sure one of the most entertaining ones that I have read. Can’t wait to read more!!
OMG— I can’t stop reading your blog…you are hilarious!!! and you are definitely a skinny runner–id kill for your legs!!! keep up the awesome job on your races, and if you ever need a running partner (you probably wouldn’t get one from the internet, totally creepy
) let me know
Hi SR! I have been enjoying your blog since last fall and have gotten a few of my friends on the SR bandwagon as well
) I live in Overland Park, KS but am traveling to Orange County next week for work and was hoping you could recommend a good route for me to run! I am staying in Santa Ana if that helps at all. Let me know what you think! Anything from 6-12 miles would be awesome. I just want to be sure to run in a safe spot…no creepy creepies or mountain lions 
) THANKS!-Lindsay
hmm i dont know santa ana very well at all since its aways from me, but id say go run around disneyland that area, its gotta be pretty entertaining. also, if you make it west to the beach, go run huntington or newport or long beach. theres GREAT flat bike trails right on the beach. amazing place to run.
hi SR! do you do ab exercises? if so, what is your routine? because you’ve got killer abs!!!
Hi,
I have a question about your site. Would you mind emailing me back @ jessicac@gymsource.net?
Thanks,
Jessica Costello
Hey-
I came across your blog and I love it!
Im currently training for my first marathon—I joined Team in Training to raise money for cancer!!
I have run a couple half marathons, but never the full—Anyways, I think (based on your blogs)–you live in SD area?? My boyfriend lives down there and Im always there–looking for a running buddy—So if you’re ever in the area and wanna run–Let me know!! I’d be glad to join ya!
unfortunately, im in the oc, an hour north of san diego
I just want to say that I love your blog and it inspires me to blog more and run more. I’ve been stalking it for weeks now. Happy Running!
I love your white shirt “blouse” hate that word but I don’t know how to describe it….I am looking to buy only wardrobe staples and I can’t stop thinking about that shirt…(I am weird….I know) where did you get it? if you don’t mind sharing? thank you:)
Sarah- love you. always have. most down to earth blogger ever. ‘cept that crazy running thing you do all the time. though, it does allow me to live vicariously through you…so jog on lady friend. well, no so much friend..but I’m sure you can guess what I mean.
Damn, don’t drink beer and read blogs.
anyways this comment was written with the intention of being deleted. juuust wanted to let you know that you spelled ‘alot’ like such, and it’s actually two words [a lot]. I’m a linguist and don’t give a rats ass about this stuff, BUT some people might and I thought I’d give you a totally unwarranted heads up that you’ll probably roll your eyes at and curse me…
but I can take it…remember, I’ve been drinkin’…it eases the pain…
…wonder how many ellipses…ellipsi(?) I can use…
…
i annoy myself
Oh… I love ellipses… ellipsi(?)
Where do you get your running skirts from? They are so cute!
I love your blog and would love it if you would follow mine!!!
I’m no longer able to be a regular runner and so now Im a rebounder runner. If you’re confused, I’ll explain but you must promise not to laugh! My knees are currently recovering from impact related injury from running on regular ground surfaces so now I run on a mini trampoline. Yep, I wish that wasn’t my only option but it is for now. By the way SR – you’re hot!
ha ha!! normal jogger. i consider myself a runner now just because i can run a few miles without cursing and saying that i will die from a stomach cramp. i consider myself “skinny” now just because i am normal, and everyone else is bigger, and so they call me skinny.
i am get normal, quit cows.
Sarah -
i love your blog! you are such an inspiration! i am 22, and have run 2 half-marathons so far, but i want to run a full sometime this year. when did you start trying out Gu and those type of energy products and what effects do they have on you and your performance? i’ve never used them before (since the most i’ve ever run is 13.1 miles). when would you recommend testing them out? and what’s your favorite brand?
definitely as you start doing long runs, id say anything over 10 miles is a good place to start. take one every hour or even every 5-6 miles. i really like pretty much any gel, GU, Hammer gels, Clif gels, but you just gotta test a few different ones out and see what works for your stomache. a lot of people dont like gels at all – its a texture issue. so you might want to try something chewy, like shot bloks, chomps, sport beans, etc.
You ever tried that 5 hour energy stuff? I had been wondering about that..
i did once while we were out fishing… i couldn’t really tell any sort of difference.
im so glad i just found yoU! u are too funny and i cnt wait to read on!
Just wanted to drop a quick thank you for your amazing blog. I’m sure you hear this all the time, but you’ve truly inspired me to get back into running. I recently signed up for my first half-marathon and will be running in July. Thanks, SR!
My very large corporate employer wants to thank you for significantly contributing to my lack of productivity the past week since I found your blog.
I have followed various “healthy living” blogs over the years, but your is a very refreshing break from the daily oatmeal photo. Plus, I adore seeing the swaying palm trees and ocean views as you run in sunny OC. SO JEALOUS as I am in Ontario (Canada) and we just received another 6 inches of snow yesterday:( major boohoo.
Thanks for brightening my day!!
I just found your blog & I LOVE it. You are hilarious! I’m def going to be wasting A LOT of time looking around.
Sarah-
When-o-when will you be selling more shirts?!?!
xoxo
Sarah-
when-o-when will you be selling more shirts?!?!
xoxo
Hi SR,
Been following you as well as other health/run bloggers. I noticed your post about running in anahiem. Where did you run!? I’ve been training and am having a hard time running, while not inhaling exhaust the entire time, haha, and trying to stay safe, maze only does so much lol. I’d love to know the route you took. Thanks so much!
Ivy
it was the imperial hwy/90 exit off hte 91. we met at keno’s restaurant and theres a flat paved bike trail right behind the restaurant.
thank you so much! I live in that area and will be trying that soon, do you happen to know the mileage?
we did 6.5 out and back only going one way so id imagine you could probably throw down 20 easily
Love the bio!!!
Just came across your site by way of CNC and I love it! Great bio
WOW. JUST WOW! You are truly an inspiration and make me want to push myself harder. I lost 100 lbs and have recently found a passion for running. I can only hope that I will someday be a marathoner like you.
-Adrian
SR-have been following your blog for awhile, and I absolutley love it. I also love your tan and fantastic running clothes. I live in Montana, and its snowing buckets. An inspiration to see you running on bare ground:)And to hope that my pasty white legs will see the sun soon!
SR- LOVE the blog. You may be my personality twin! Am totally amazed about your running-a-half-marathon-with-2-training-runs-and-still-finished-in-great-time story. Seriously?! So jealous! Teach me your ways!
I run- have done 2 halfs within the past 6 mos- First was flat and did it in 2:03– second one was miserably hot, windy, and ridiculously hilly- and I thought I might die- and I finished in a pitiful half-walked 2:27:00 
When you started out- how did you improve your speed??? Thanks girl! Keep up this amazing blog! LOVE IT
I started reading your blog a few weeks ago and now I am addicted! I love the daily updates about your runs and especially love all of the great photos. You help keep me motivated. I started running after I had twins. When I am running my three miles every other day and I feel like I can’t do it, I think of your blog!!
I’ve been reading your blog for a few weeks now and I just wanted to tell you that it’s my absolute favorite! I just started running recently (well really run/walking but whatev) and blogging at http://jerrellrenee.wordpress.com. Hoping my blog can be as fun and fabulous as yours one day!
Hey SR, saw this on the CIM FB page – sounds like something that might be up your alley – 2 fulls in one day.
More from the CIM booth at the Big Sur Expo!
Here’s an eye-opener: the 2011 Las Vegas Marathon starts at 4 pm the same day as the CIM, and there are a bunch of folks who are running the CIM, then hopping a plane and running Las Vegas! One group is coming together from all over the country to do this as a fund raiser. We hope to use our FB page as a way to help you network. Amazing!
Love your blog!
Hey! You have some crazy sculpted legs! I am very jealous and was wondering if this is mainly due to running or if you do any kind of leg routine? Thanks!
just running. i need to strength train (#1432 time ive said that) but i havent started yet…
I hear ya. I make every excuse the strength train. Just got the Champion Empire workout shirt in shell pink today… I think it’s my new favorit shirt. Thanks!
Yeah, definitely supposed to say “not to strength train”.
You had me at, “vapid”. I really haven’t been using that word enough lately.
Nice to meet you.
Hey! Just wanted to say HI and that I love your blog…your explanation of the whole SkinnyRunner name cracked me up, but seriously you look amazing!
As a fellow runnerchick I may be a bit partial, but running is the best thing ever…haha. And we got great gams to boot! I also laughed when I read that you are a horrible cook, because I’m not kidding when I tell people I have boiled water for pasta a few times and I’m about maxed out. It’s embarrassing really, but I LOVE to eat and love food, so I guess I’ll just have to rely on others to supply it. It’s a really good thing I like to run! 
Anyways, keep up the blogging, looking forward to more and best of luck in your running ventures. It is amazing what a great motivator writing down what you do/plan to do is when it comes to staying accountable. Great stuff and take care!
Cait
Hey! I couldn’t find your email address but I wanted to put FitFluential.com on your radar because I think you would be a good fit. Check out http://fitfluential.com for more info on who we are or feel free to email me if you have any questions!
just stumbled on your blog… ADORE it! can’t wait to read it all
“Seeing daily pictures of oatmeal and peanut butter. no thanks.” – HA! This made me laugh! I’m so over the daily a.m. photos of oatmeal concoction #4,192. Vom.
Thanks for being real and honest and not being yet another Rainbow Bright blogger.
Hi there,
I love your blog and would love to advertise running sunglasses on it.
Let me know if this interests you.
Kind Regards,
Jess
You are gorgeous!
I agree with the name – unfortunately “skinny” would attract readers I guess. But it almost deterred me – I don’t need any more body issues! But you seem fun, light-hearted here (love the photos) – and I like your honesty – “to write about myself” – lol
And I still don’t get Twitter. At all.
I wasn’t real sure where to leave a comment that might catch a reply – so, I’ll leave it here and hope for the best!
I am new to running. Like only on week three of 5K101 (my third attempt to get going); I got good sneakers (those HELP! as my first two attempts at a C25K plan over the last 18 months BOMBED because of my discount sneakers at Academy. I figured only real runners needed good sneakers. Boy, was I wrong!)
My questions come from these two issues: my bottoms BOTHER me; I’ve spent a small fortune at WalMart and Academy trying to get comfortable with bottoms (under and outer). What are your favorites? And, why?
And, sunglasses. I live in South Texas; it’s bright, hot, humid and windy more than most of the time. The ones I’ve worn for the last year or so whenever I am out and about drive me insane when I run (they’re a pair of oversized Marc Jacobs received as a Christmas gift); a cheap ‘snugger’ fitting pair I grabbed on a whim at Target aren’t any better. It’s hard to know if they’re going to wear well when I am out even if they seem to wear well in the store. I am open to suggestions here, too.
I need to get comfy and see this through. I have a soon-to-be third grader that wants momma to run with her! She’s ran 4 or 5 5Ks since February of this year – thanks to a great PE coach, amazing set of teachers (her math and language teachers) and one really cool librarian for starting a run club at her elementary school. I’ve got to get movin’!
for bottoms, i like nike tempo shorts. they have built in underwear, they’re comfortable, not too tight, not too loose, have a small pocket and come in a million different colors.
for sunglasses, i have native running glasses – they dont fog up or slip off my face. chanels, they are not. they look like sports sunglasses but they do the job well. http://www.nativeyewear.com/style/view/7
good luck!
HI SR!!!
My sister in law just turned me on to your blog and I have to say, it is amazing! It really helps get me through the day! Last night I was reading through your older posts and it inspired me to go for a run after my 40 minute elliptical work out, but then it started thundering and lightning so I kept reading.
Anywho… I just have to ask, you don’t talk about work ever, is this your full time job? To be a blogger? If so I’m super jealous! How did you luck and get to do this for a living?
haha, i wish. i make very little (meaning im in the hole!) money on blogging. i commercial fish in alaska in the summers so that is my income. plus i steal my husbands paychecks…
Umm Can I just say this literally made me laugh out loud – and I don’t even know you. Love reading your blog. I’m new to blogging and it’s just become a hobby of mine. I like reading other peoples blogs than posting on my own – I’m not much of an entertainer. Keep it up
Great blog! Glad I found you!
Girl…I must say you and your blog are absolutely fabulous!! Thank you so much for the inspiration and good laughs!! I have spent the past hour literally stalking your website and will now continue to come back each day, checking out your new adventures!! I can thank my girl, who has been a marathoner for many years now…for introducing SR to my life!! I ran my first 1/2 (R&R Vegas) in Dec 2010 and have done 2 more since (PRing each time). Holla!! LOL.. I’m hooked on running for life and will continue to seek encouragement as each mile time decreases!! Hugs
SR I love your blog! As I was reading your About page I got to the giant blue cookie picture and I instantly recognized it! Is that in Lynden, WA?! Because I lived there my whole life
And it’s always amazing whenever someone has been to Lynden (let alone knows where it is!)
yeah i went to high school there and my parents still sorta live there sometimes.
So fun! I went to Lynden Christian
Just wanted to say I absolutely love your blog. You crack me up!
Tooooo funny! Love. It.
Love this. Absolutely love it. I think I’d love the “real you” regardless. Super cool.
I just found your blog and love it already! Your writing is so entertaining. I’ll be back for sure!!!
Girl-i found your website on accident and thanks for making me laugh!! Your dry, witty humor is incredibly stimulating!!! Don’t we all have a alter-ego with legs than don’t stop, hair that doesn’t know the meaning of split ends, and enough cultural, spiritual, and financial wealth to feed the world…….TWICE.
This isn’t about me but here’s a 5 second bleb about moi. 30 year old neuro trauma RN in level 1 trauma hosp who’s been involved in the ultra community for 10 yrs. 80 miles in arizona desert the past nov? Yep. Been there. Did that. Now training for 52 mile run in bighorn mountains this june? Yep. Been there-twice-and round three is in 5 months and counting.
Now-like you……my italian gets the best of me-tiramisu? Flan? Mom’s homemade cookies. Hell-30 miles at roughly 100 cal/mile?? Its ooooook
Love the independent woman you rock!! (In nonlesbian kinda way)
Keep da posts coming!!!!
Trixie
(Name change to protect the innocent)
hehe you seem like such a fun gal! You’re gorgeous lady, and I like how you like moderation, including moderation. I try to live by that in many aspects of life. And whoa! I really did think that pink buggy was his car
Wow. Where have you been all my life? I love nothing more than to hear other people talk about themselves more than I talk about myself. I just hope I never run across you IRL
I’ll definitely be creeping on your blog quite a bit to catch up on all I’ve missed these past couple of years and to see what’s coming up. Ciao!
Your blog is totally making me laugh, thank you!!
Just came across your blog from other people mentioning it! I have already giggled out loud a bunch of times. Love it!
Love this…thanks for sharing your life
I loved reading about you; when you described yourself as as a “normal runner” not a “skinny runner” I immediately looked at your super super slender legs and thought ‘ yeah I wish my legs looked that ‘normal” Hello ? You look awesome. Gives me inspiration to keep it up. Have been a runner for 25 years ; recently had surgery for a torn meniscus in my left knee. Could have said ah the hell with it…I am 52 years old let me age and forget about all this exercise like almost everyone else I know. But my conscience and incredibly tight clothes got the better of me and I have been struggling to get my strength back. It’s working Thank God! I had a great surgeon in NYC and my recovery has been wonderful . Running felt as though I had cement boots on for the first 10 days or so but slowly my thighs and gluteus are being ‘awakened’ and are contributing to the uptake of power required to kick into gear and not leave it to my weakened knees.
thanks again
Alex
I found your blog a few months ago and I wanted to let you know that I am now training for my FIRST marathon! Your ability is both inspirational and motivational! Love reading about your current antics!
I started reading your blog about 2 weeks ago, I must say its “AWESOME”! Yes, I am in love with your sense of humor, not so dull personality and random posts on celebrity highlights on your blogs! I have been interested in “trying” to start a not so typical blog, although I really dont know what a typical blog would consist of… hmmm.. well anyhow you have inspired my inner goddess to come out and start a blog of my own!
Hi! I’ve just found your blog from The Hungry Runner Girl and love it! Love your style, sarcasm and anyone who quotes Baby Got Back is awesome in my book. I’ve just started my own running blog recently and have a long way to go… Here it is if you have a chance check it out http://campoontherun.wordpress.com/
Look forward to keeping up with the celebrity goss (and the running events of course!) K
You can definitely see your skills within the work you write.
The arena hopes for more passionate writers like you who are not
afraid to say how they believe. All the time follow your heart.
By far the best about-me page I’ve read. How have I not been here before?
Love your blog! That’s why I’ve nominated you for the Bouquet of Three Award. Congrats. http://thescarredrunner.com/2013/05/20/bouquet-of-three-award/
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