WOW! Cool weather is here...

Yowsers, it was cold out this morning.  I know, those of you on the East Coast have been feeling this cold for awhile now, but remember us Cali-folks are a touch spoiled out here.  This morning was the first really cold morning this year - or at least the first one requiring the full courage and determination ensemble. 

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Ironically enough, we're holding a special this weekend on fall running apparel -- save 20% on courage and determination skirts 'til Sunday by entering PUMPKIN in the promo code box on checkout. 

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Cheers
and Happy Fall Running!

BEES 3 My head 0, My arm 0

ok...  so the bees have definitely waged war on me this year - with 3 stings on the trail and one other random bee that came in the house with my laundry off the clothesline (v. random). 

I just got stung in the head, AGAIN!  (Second time in a week... OUCH!)

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Anyhow, I'm not quite sure what I've done to tick them off, but I hope you are faring better this fall (bee) season.  

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Feel free to share any advice for avoiding the stings.. I have heard of carrying a dryer sheet... any other clever ideas?

Bees 1. Tattersol(s) 0.

I should have known better.  It is bee season in PV, but here I am running - and without my hair pulled back.  So of course I get a bee in my bonnet (hair) and it stings me.  OUCH! HOLY MF"R OUCH OUCH OUCH CHIT!!!!  Then of course b/c my hair is long, and I'm all sweaty, he gets stuck in there and my running buddy has to dig in and pull him out (with a leaf!).

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Anyhow.  It was an exciting morning.

And my head hurts like...

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But the true moral of the story - it is bee season, so if you have long hair - pull it back or put a cap on.  At least you might not get stung in the head!

Run Zola, Run!

We all remember the "story" of Zola Budd.  Or at least parts of it. 
One of my most poignant childhood memories is during the summer of 1984, running barefoot through the front lawn, pictures of Zola Budd dancing through my mind.  Wanting to be Zola.  I can't now say how I felt about that fateful incident between she and Mary Decker, but what I remember is that I wanted to run free.  And barefoot seemed the best way to accomplish that. 
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And so I thought Zola was cool.  It didn't hurt that I also liked the way her name rolled off my tongue.  Zo-la.
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Reading the latest Runner's World article  on her life, has brought knots to my stomach, to think this was the "real story", the one grown ups of the time wanted to believe.  
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But what is truly refreshing, lies at the heart of why Zola runs, why any of us run.  To be free.  With shoes, or without.  Running reminds me of my childhood, of escaping expectations, or the call to clean your room. 
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The smell of fresh cut grass in the summer, or the cool crisp fall air on new fall day, not unlike today.  A gentle breeze as your legs stretch and stride, sweat dripping down your neck.  The quiet calm as your mind settles into the rhythmic breathing deep in your chest. 
This is freedom, and I am at peace. 
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Why do you run?

we've got determination....

(including 2 secret colors) 
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order away

the great debate

join us on facebook for the great debate on what keeps the shorts in place...  we'd love to hear your comments. 

new shipping rates

hey gals.
I apologize for having to raise the shipping rates...  but the post office has raised them 3 times since we've had it set at $6.95.  That said, the end of FREE SHIPPING month seemed the right time to update it. 
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I think you'll agree we're still one of the lowest shipping rates around.

Running the City by the Bay

Hey gals.
Come visit us at the San Francisco Marathon expo this weekend (Friday and Saturday).
See the new colors or pick up your very own RunSFM branded running skirt (at the RunSFM merchandise tent). 
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Also, our friends from Inspired Endurance will be there with their lovely running jewelry.  You can get their popular runner girl charm, a sterling silver charm bracelet, runner belly rings, bracelets, necklaces... cute stuff!
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I look forward to seeing you there!

They're HERE!!!

OMG Ladies, the new commitment skirts are here and we've got some super cute ones!!!  I never thought I'd be a turquoise gal, but... 
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Also, don't forget we're now on FB so you can subscribe to our fan page for quick updates. 
Feel free to leave a story or post a pic on our FB page as well.
Happy Friday!

woohoo! new commitment skirts have shipped

hey gals!
great news.  the latest batch of commitment skirts have shipped and will be here on Friday. 
we should have lots of size IV and Vs (and other sizes too!)
the colors you should expect to see include:
black
black/iris
black/red
black/turquoise
pink
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and some new ones that we will have at expos
all turquoise
navy/red
navy/pink
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thanks for your patience!