<p>Don’t worry, NIKE will bounce back. The order for my eyeglass frames probably went on the books today. :)</p>
<p>Apropos of Nike, at the very real risk of TMI, I experienced an unpleasant new aspect of these training shorts</p>
<p>[Nike</a> Store. Nike Slim Fit Women’s Training Shorts](<a href=“http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-437225]Nike”>http://store.nike.com/us/en_us/?l=shop,pdp,ctr-inline/cid-1/pid-437225)</p>
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Now I know interesteddad is no fan of the sit ups, but my problem with the ab mat sit ups today, although involving the “lower back” , were of a different nature than what Boyle is concerned about.
Between the horizontal seam in the back of those shorts and the many situps on the rubber flooring, I managed to chafe the first layer of epidermis off of my, um, lower back.</p>
<p>Not a fan of that wide-belt look.</p>
<p>Wow. A workout that really did bust your butt! For realz! :)</p>
<p>I don’t think an ol’ (formerly) fat guy like me could do justice to shorts like that. I would say those shorts are like running. You can’t wear them to get in shape; you have to be in shape to wear them!</p>
<p>I see the youngsters at the gym wearing these shorts. They look great. I’d love to be able to wear those shorts but, unfortunately, all my spider veins would show.</p>
<p>I should take this over to the “Women Over 50 Losing Their Looks” thread.</p>
<p>I ran 8 miles along the Hudson River path in NYC from Battery Park this morning. Not ONE runner nodded or waved in response to my greetings. I know I’ve been in the south a long time, but I didn’t expect 100% rejection! I guess there are just so many people that they get tired of even looking at each other! It was an interesting run, though. I had to start at 5:30am but it was very light and there were people out. I had nice views of the river and over to New Jersey (which looks nice from a distance). Lots of urban “sights”- people commuting on those little wheeled bikes that fold up, all sorts of shoes and attire… Now off to legal seminar</p>
<p>I should go for a morning run in Boston this summer along the Charles. I’ve never done that as I’ve never lived in Boston proper but I could stay overnight with my son for that. Your posts remind me of the run reviews in Runners World though they have pictures too.</p>
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<p>It’s so interesting how geography/culture plays a role in this. When I was running in parts of Europe, no one ever greeted one another, the best you would get was the occasional reluctant head nod-- and more frequently, harassment or stupid comments from non-runners. I was so relieved to find a friendly group at the starting line of the half marathon in a European capital city, but they seemed to be the exception.</p>
<p>VH – I can do the shorts, but there is no way I am doing the bare midriff/just the running bra look= no shirt look. (Okay, if it is super hot and I am running somewhere where I can be GUARANTEED that I will not encounter a single person I know).</p>
<p>I am not a fan of shorts in which people can tell what brand of underwear you are wearing…or not.</p>
<p>And I would not wear only a sports bra in public, though I know young women do. Color me old.</p>
<p>BC, my favorite times to run along the Charles are early and late. Early, before the fog has lifted, the river is mysterious. The section from the Longfellow to the Hatch can feel magical. The other really great time is in the evening, particularly across the Mass Ave bridge and along the Memorial Drive side. The view is spectacular.</p>
<p>I’m more likely to just run along the Boston banks - I’m not great with heights and sometimes get queasy on bridges. I have walked between Cambridge and Boston before but I avoid looking over the sides.</p>
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<p>Try the East River path. I ran it tue/wed this week while I was in NYC and I had a 25% “nod/wave” factor!</p>
<p>1:15 tennis practice - low 80s, sunny and moderately windy. These courts are pretty slow compared to the courts at my club. It gives you more time to prepare which is good for improving footwork and technique. It was a decent workout and no injuries.</p>
<p>5K hilly walk/jog for me. Spectacular weather, here. I tried a little variation on my route and ended up on a cul de sac along a ridgeline with very nice new homes and views out over a valley for a couple of miles. Nice!</p>
<p>I also tried MOWC recommendation and slowed it way down, running between 5 and 6 mph instead of 6 to 7 mph. That resulting in much longer jogging intervals, which was a nice change of pace. One interval was up a steep hill the entire way.</p>
<p>Oh, I wore a retina-scorching neon yellow NIKE running shirt.</p>
<p>I think I set a new record last night. I walked 15 kilometers RT (that would be about 9 miles) in 3 inch heels. Public transportation is highly overrated. :)</p>
<p>Today’s walk was only 6 miles total.</p>
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<p>That hurts every bone, ligament, tendon, and muscle in my body just thinking about it. I believe I would have to get a pair of those minimalist running shoes, fold 'em up, and carry them in a purse or backpack for the commute!</p>
<p>^^^^ I had to do that in 1982, when I worked on Wall Street and wore the heels that all women wore back then (along with the floppy bow tie). The power below 14th Street went out. When the power goes out, the subway stops. So, first I had to climb down 27 flights (no elevator, either – duh) and then I had to walk north until I got to the point where the power was on.</p>
<p>I believe it was shortly after that that I began keeping a pair of old sneakers in my desk.</p>
<p>Good job, iDad!</p>
<p>BB- I would have died. I can’t walk 4 steps in 3 inch heels. Do you have blisters?</p>
<p>Ohiopublic- I think from the Ritz the west river path is easier to access. Tomorrow I have a shorter run anyway. I’m exhausted. Long day and we had a river dinner cruise tonight.</p>
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<p>That part sounds like fun – after a half day. On the bright side, no 3 inch heels involved. ;)</p>