14 April 2009, originally uploaded by academichic.
Sources:
- Pink cowl neck, grey jersey dress, tan cardi, and pink pumps all remixed.
- Silver skinny belt – Banana Republic
Endnotes:
This week we’re focusing on what we like about our bodies, and one thing I have always liked about my body is my legs. I have always loved wearing skirts and dresses and have thought that my nice thin ankles and shapely legs were worth showing off.
But once I started running, I started seeing my legs in a whole new light; not only do I find them aesthetically pleasing, but now I appreciate them for their athletic power and performance ability. These puppies carried me for 21 straight miles just over a week ago as A. and I approached the end of our marathon training. This Sunday, I will ask that they carry me for 26.2 miles in an ongoing treck across city streets and park trails just so I can say they did. Running has made me appreciate my body for its performance, stamina, and amazing edurance of pain. I now see my legs for not just their beauty (oh yes! they’re hot!) but also their incredible function. S.
Right ON, lady! I so admire you for running … I am a major wimp when it comes to running. Unless I’m being chased by wolves or pirates, NO DEAL.
Good luck on the marathon! I’ll hope for good weather for you.
Good luck! Ran my first in January – amazing what a body can do!
I appreciate the distinction between liking one’s legs for their looks and their function. I have horrid legs for a variety of medical reasons. But I am grateful that they work. For a while I could only stand for 15 min. at a time, and that quite painfully. Now I can walk my dog around the lake, go shopping for as long as I like, and just joy in the ‘normal’ functions of legs. Even if they are always clad in pants:)
Good Luck. But don’t forget about the 0.2. I did. I thought 26 miles was it and the 0.2 was the longest part of the race!
I’m so impressed with your marathon training – good luck on Sunday! You have great legs, by the way!
Good luck on Sunday I so admire you.
Thank you, ladies! I’m definitely nervous about Sunday, but with A. by my side, I know we’ll get each other across that finish line no matter what!
@Jane – I won’t forget that last bit!! I feel like everything past 20 will feel like another marathon in itself!
I’ll be thinking of you on Sunday — an impressive achievement, for sure! I ran a couple of half-marathons a few years ago, but I know there’s a huge difference between those and a marathon. Good luck!
I so LOVE your style! The outfit rocks. Good luck with your marathon this weekend.
Wow, good for you! Good luck on the marathon. I ran my first 10K last summer and started to dig my legs much the way you do. :)
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