%#*@**!!!
I know things change and time marches on, but why can’t there be a few more things you can depend on?
When I bought my first real running clothes, I didn’t know anything about it, other than it needed to wick the moisture away. I found some inexpensive tops at Kohl’s and I bought three of them because the tag said they wicked moisture away. I really liked them. When I was ready to buy a few more of them, I went back and couldn’t find the same ones. I figured it didn’t matter and I bought some different ones. I didn’t like them as well. I’ve bought several different ones over the last couple of years and I haven’t found any that I like better than those original ones.
I bought some fitted running pants from Target the second winter I ran (can you believe I ran the first winter in jeans?!! =:O ). They are comfortable and they keep me warm and I like them waaaaay better than jeans. I went back to get a few more and evidently they don’t make that same kind any more.
Eddie Bauer changed the jeans that I love. Wegman’s got me hooked on their three mushroom soup from the soup bar and then BOOM, it disappeared. After nearly a year, I still don’t like my car as well as I loved the one I had before.
I’m also annoyed because once again, the forecast for the weekend looks less than acceptable for a wimpy runner like me. I don’t like the word “wind” coupled with below freezing temperatures — two days after yet another coating of snow/ice. I’ve ventured outside a couple of days to run in the last couple of weeks and have quickly retreated to the rec center in the face of a cold wind, or a thin SLICK layer of frost on the trail. Not to mention actual precip. For me, running is about exercise – not about being miserable.
I suppose there’s a chance I’ll venture out on Saturday — but not much of one.
I sure hope the new year brings the traditional January thaw.
Happy New Year.
Be Safe.
I can totally relate with companies discontinuing a product after getting me hooked. Or changing the formulation of something, especially after I have recommended it to someone.
My absolute favorite running shirts are by a company called Race Ready.
http://raceready.com/women/4400.html
The marathon I run every year prints their race shirt on this material and I have bought a few on my own. Probably a bit pricier than what you paid for the Target shirts, but thought I’d pass it along in any case!
Happy New Year! Unless it’s blowing really hard tomorrow, I’ll be out there, attempting a slow mile or so. The heel might actually be (mostly) healed!
Turns out I have a hot date with a 2-year-old to bake cookies and go swimming at the rec center. Sounds like a good day to me! Good luck with your heel.