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Do you treat yourself? Maybe after an especially tough run or race? After achieving a goal? Just because? Our Tuesdays on the Run topic this week is all about Guilty Pleasures. What sorts of things do you like to indulge in?
Truth be told, the only thing that really gives me a shred of guilt is going off on a girls’ racecation weekend. When I have to leave the kids and possibly board the dogs, I definitely feel those pangs of guilt. Of course that doesn’t stop me from going… well maybe it keeps me from going on more than one or two a year.
I don’t feel guilty about any of my other running “pleasures” . Runners work hard. We need rewards. Here are some of the “treats” I like to indulge in.
All the Running Clothes
Tanks, half zips, wind breakers, tights, socks, SHOES, I love it all. I love colors. Heck we need to be hi-viz for safety purposes.
You know I love me some Spandits. My boardie collection is pretty formidable, if I do say so myself. Most recently I treated myself to some Spandits Icelandic tights. All of the fun colors of regular spandits, but with a toasty fleece-lining that is SO appreciated with the brutal winter we’ve been having. Remember SPANDITSLOVE saves you 10% off your first order.
Pampering Items
I do love some post-run recovery pampering. Who doesn’t?
Magnesium Flakes from Now Foods. Dissolve 2 cups of magnesium flakes in a warm/hot tub. Soak for at least 12 minutes to relax and restore tired muscles. Buy it here.
Aveda Rosemary Mint Body Lotion. I save this for use after runs 10 miles or longer. The scent is so fresh and relaxing.
Shampoo Bars. I bought some of these from the Naples Soap Company while I was in Naples. They smell so darn good. I never used a solid shampoo bar before but I’ve gotta say these are really nice. Just lather them up either in your hands or straight on your hair. They’re made with coco butter, lemon juice, essential oils and B vitamin complex and each bar lasts up to 50-75 washes. They’re going to be great for travel too.
Athleisure Goodies
adidas
I couldn’t pass up these shoes from Adidas. I mean how cute are these NMD Prime Knits? When a shoe calls to you, you must heed the call. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it.
What are your running guilty pleasures? How often do you treat yourself?
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I have never heard of shampoo bars! I bet they are mucho convenient for traveling because there’s no fear of leaking bottles. What a great find!
This post includes everything we need for running, athleisure goodies, running clothes, pampering items that shampoo bar is the new one I found here. This is the best blog for runners I guess.
I’ve never heard of shampoo bars! I love taking a warm bath after a hard run or on a rest day. Post-run pampering is one I forgot about when writing my post!
I have never tried the magnesium flakes. I really enjoyed hot baths with Epsom salt and a glass a wine….so relaxing!
I could use those magnesium flakes–I think a little pampering is on tap!
I’ve heard of bath bombs but not shampoo bars – I’ll need to check those out!
I use magnesium lotion to help with my soreness.
Shampoo Bars. I need to give them a try esp when traveling.
When I was putting my cousin’s running box together for her birthday, I ordered her a bath bomb, and I ordered one for me. I enjoyed it when I got home from Vegas.
OOOOH! I have never used Magnesium Flakes – but they are now on my list! I really do love me some bath products…
Damn I wanted those shoes but they were kind of pricey! The soap/shampoo sounds interesting does it come with the conditioner too?
Joining the ranks of people who haven’t heard about shampoo bars, but I am definitely intrigued! 🙂
Whoa shampoo bars? Definitely don’t know what those are. I thought those were edible from the picture – they look almost like mochi! Those shoes are so cute – I want them.
I’ve never heard of those magnesium flakes!! I might even consider taking an actual bath to feel relief on my tired muscles! haha
You know I feel guilty when I go off on a race cation too. My kids are old and they really don’t even need me yet I still feel guilty! I just a pair of those Adidas Boost shoes and love them
After a long run, I like to treat myself with a few hours of doing nothing to make up for it. 🙂
Do they make conditioner bars too? I could totally use both of those for traveling!
I love post-run naps 🙂 That’s pampering right?
I love that Aveda lotion! Okay, I actually love all their products! What a great guilty pleasure! My favorite guilty pleasure after a long run or massive hike is bacon, lol. Thanks for hosting this great link up again this week!
I love that Aveda lotion! Okay, I actually love all their products! What a great guilty pleasure! My favorite guilty pleasure after a long run or a massive hike is bacon, lol. Thanks for hosting this great link up again this week!
I must live under a rock because I’ve never heard of shampoo bars! Do they lather up well? Those magnesium flakes sound wonderful ….I do salt baths regularly but never tried magnesium. It’s now on my list!
Oh, you know I love me some Spandits! too…. and I treat myself to them probably more than I should. I really want another pair of Icelandics, they are so dang cozy… just for wearing, well… as pants!
This is such a great list of pleasures for runners, Marcia! Those shampoo bars seems amazing and I will definitely try to get them as soon as possible!
Oooh, those shoes are totally cute! I may have to look at those. And obviously I’m with you on #alltherunningclothes. Yes, we do have to be visible!
But guilty over a racecation? Maybe if I was the mom of humans I would be but nope, I never feel the least little bit of guilt about having to board the dogs! Of course they go places they love and we spend lots of $$$ on that — so that’s still a limiting factor.