Shape Ups are Shipping Out

Last year I kept hearing about these shoes that could help to firm and tone my butt. As much as I knew it was probably not true, I was very curious about these shoes and really started to want a pair.

 

If I’m walking around, I might as well be firming, no?

 

Slowly but surely I collected coupons for DSW, and then one day I went in and bought a pair of these Shapeups.

I knew they looked funny, but I tried to just tell myself:

"These look cute"

"No one can tell you are wearing butt firming shoes"

"No Jamie, you don’t look like a Spice Girl when you wear those shoes.

But yeah. The truth is, that although they are comfortable and my legs did feel a little workout the one day I wore them, I just can’t honestly say I will continue to wear them.

 

Also, this commercial gave me a complex.

 

So alas, I am selling these bad boys on e-bay today. Because I am really tired of my husband asking if I’m ever going to wear those $100 toning sneakers.

No, okay? No I am NOT going to ever wear them.

 

Hopefully they will find a home soon.

 

Have you ever bought something you thought you would use and then totally didn’t?

Are you an ebay’er?

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Out and About

Hi everyone!

Sorry for my strange blogging schedule today, it’s just been a weird day!

I headed out around 1:30pm for a much needed run.

 

It was really cold, but it always amazes me how quickly I warm up.

I completed 4 miles in 38 minutes.

Mile 1- 9:32/mi

Mile 2-9:38/mi

Mile 3- 9:39/mi

Mile 4- 9:10/mi

 

After my run I headed over to a running store in a nearby town (SO I THOUGHT).. where I had purchased a Groupon yesterday.

 

My Nike Pegasus 27′s are BEAT and my heels are starting to hurt, so I’ve been meaning to get new sneaks.

When this Groupon arrived, it was great timing! I wanted to purchase my next pair of shoes at a good store where someone could fit me.

Too bad it took A MILLION YEARS to get to this store!

 

I’m not having good luck in the traffic department lately, am I?

 

After working with Carl @ the North Wales Running Company, I ended up falling in love with a new show.

The Brooks Ravenna!

They felt really good, and although I loved my Nike’s I think these will wear better and be better for my feet.

 

So all done, right? NO. The only size they had was a 10.5 which was too small. Although I could tell I liked the fit, I need more toe room. Carl had to order me an 11 and 11.5 to try on. So I will be traveling far and wide again to use this Groupon.

 

FYI- I wear a 9/9.5 in regular shoes and will be running in an 11 or 11.5. So if you’re buying running shoes without help, make sure you get them BIG enough or you will be sorry!

So I finally got on my way and was SO hungry that I knew I couldn’t make it home without food.

 

I had to pick up a toy for my race entry fee tomorrow, so I stopped at CVS for double duty.

 

Treat for me ( I guess?)

Treat for a little tyke

When I walked in the door I whipped up something more substantial.

Quesadilla Pizza

2 tortillas, meatless meatballs, string cheese and Joe’s homemade tomato sauce + a few min in the microwave= SANITY RESTORED.

 

Now I’m off to clean up and get read to meet a few friends for dinner. I won’t be out too late since I think I might attempt the 8 mile course in the race tomorrow!

 

(Side note: It feels weird to join a race last minute and not really care about a PR or timing or anything too serious. I’m mostly nervous about not knowing anyone else that is running!I just hope I’m not the slowest since I don’t know this course at all)

 

What running shoes do you wear? How much bigger are they?
Do you eat protein bars? -I used to and haven’t in forever. This one was pretty gross.

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