I love fashion. I really do. So much so, that I was voted “Best Dressed” my senior year of high school and in my sorority (yes, we had fashion contests). I love everything about it – the way a fabulous pair of jeans and sexy high heels can make me feel, and pairing unlikely items together to construct an envious/totally cool outfit. Bottom line, I like feeling cool, trendy, fashionable.
All of that changed about 2 months ago. Right around the time I started training for my marathon…
First it started with a sharp pair around my ankle. I tried to ignore it but it wouldn’t go away. My doctor told me it was from wearing heels (que: the knife to my heart). He suggested that I walk to work in flats – but that I could change into heels once I was in the office. Fair enough. It took some getting used to – I only have 2-3 pairs of “work” pants that I can wear with flats. But then, a few weeks in, I started wearing jeans with flats; at first I only wore jeans on Friday but then it slowly morphed into Thursday/ Friday, and before I knew it, I was wearing jeans whenever I felt like it. And sometimes, hold your breath, I’ve worn workout clothes to work. Part of me feels bad, like I should “dress up” a little more for work (I work in a casual environment, unless we have clients in the office, in which case I would totally dress up) but, the marathon-trainer in me says “Eff it, I’m training for a marathon and my whole body hurts, all the time”. The funny thing is, no one in the office understands how I feel. So, I’ve occasionally gotten the “Oh, I didn’t know it was ‘workout clothes’ day – wish I would have gotten the memo”, to which I reply, “Yea, I ran 23 miles this weekend – what about you?” I’m usually too tired to do my hair or wear lots of make-up, which clearly doesn’t help my cause.
I am, however, biting at the bit to wear wedges and heels again. I have a closet full of fabulous dresses and jeans and tanks waiting to be worn. And I keep promising BJ that I’ll be pretty again on May 2 (sorry hubs, marathon training has me looking like a hot-mess).
Countdown is on – only 11 more days and then I’ll be pretty (and fashionable) again. I can’t wait!
Far from hideous. I got the joke. When I am in full marathon training mode – my wife is the first to take swipes at my clothing and well – hygene as well. Meaning after 18 miler or more – TOOO tired to shower. Body slam on the bed for 45-50 minutes of sleep and then if I am lucky (or my wife) I might change my shirt and shorts. Now that is hideous! 🙂
I hear you! When your training, sometimes you learn to…. we will call it prioritize. I am a very thorough house keeper and when I was training for my first half by the end of the 8 weeks I was slacking. Now my house was still very clean, but in my standards it was not up to par… Sometimes for sanity sake we have to give a little!
oh my gosh, I am SO with you!!! I am a makeup artist so I LOVE to be dressed up and wear lots of makeup….BUT this marathon training has me in pony tails and barely mascara every day…..it actually has been a nice change and for the first time in my Life I actually think I look "OKAY" without all my makeup on! lol..who knew!;)
I think you're gorgeous without make up and I love your hair 'not done'!
Well, I still think you look better than me on most days. And I don't have a marathon to use as an excuse. 🙂
Haha I so feel ya on this one! When I strained myc alf my doc said I "had to avoid flats for a while" and I was so happy I almost cried lol!
you look fabulous!
But I totally know what you mean….
I stopped doing my nails…cause everytime I changed a flat on mybike if would chip off anyway. I stopped wearing heels to save my legs…hair is always just in a bun… Im gonna get sweaty in a workout anyway…I've done the workout clothes to work too! lol
I've so been there! I still think you are pretty even without the makeup. May 2nd you shall be a marathon runner + a hottie. 😉
oh my gosh we are like twins!! I was voted best dressed in high school too! My sorority didn't do that, I'll just pretend I got it haha.
I totally started wearing jeans and flats more to work too because of running. But I am hoping to get back to dresses and more cute outfits again since the sun is coming out!
Yikes! Your day without makeup, a cotton t-shirt and not done hair is better than most of my done up days. I really need to find my style. I think it's somewhere in the back of my closet with all my clothes that used to fit. 🙂