Do you ever wonder how we survived with out the assortment of Nike dri fit performance wear, technical tshirts or compression gear that have taken over the active wear departments in our favorite stores today?
Last night as I was preparing my work out gear for today's morning run, I knew it would be another chilly morning (to Floridian standards) so I made sure to lay out a long sleeved top and my dri fit capri's. Normally the ensemble would consist of a tank top and shorts so this was a pretty drastic change! I was thankful the entire morning that I could layer on clothes that would keep me warm, comfortable and most importantly, DRY! I'm not going to get in to too much detail, but after running 4 miles and going for a 1-2 mile walk with the pup, this girl definitely got her sweat on! Every day after my workouts, whether it be running, walking or bootcamp class, I'm forever grateful for the benefits of dri fit clothing. I'm not a complete brand snob when it comes to purchasing work out clothes, but I do tend to favor Nike and New Balance. Years ago I made a purchase at Ross (dress for less!) in the active wear department and picked up a wonderfully bright pink Nike long sleeved dri fit tshirt. At the time, I didn't realize how much this top would change my life. Life changing may sound extreme, but this top soon became a staple for my longer run days and a great layering piece to wear underneath a fleece pullover in colder weather. It made me realize that it is possible to complete a long work out and have it appear as though you barely broke a sweat (minus the rosy cheeks and glistening face!) I remember the days where I'd be wearing a long sleeved cotton shirt and it would weigh me down. Not to mention the track pants. Does anyone remember the "tear away pants" that had snap buttons down the side of each leg? Not the most practical for even a mile long run! These clothes were uncomfortable to move in and not form fitting. Luckily those shirts and pants are now either tucked away in the closet or ended up in the charity shop pile. I couldn't be more proud to announce that the performance gear has taken over for the better!
Not only does the dri fit clothing fit comfortably and make you feel like a true athlete, the hidden pockets for your house keys or zippered pouches on the back allow you to store anything small that you wouldn't want to hold on to while working out (bite sized chews, performance gels etc)
Thank you to the awesome athletic companies out there that finally realized we were suffering with our over sized cotton tshirts. Phew! Now all of the runners of the world can choose from functional work out clothes that actually look good on us!
Happy Friday everyone!
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