Yesterday was the legendary Cooper River Bridge 10k in Charleston, South Carolina!  One of our favorite ellasportsters donned the Park Tee in Jet Black and the New Power Capris:

Despite the 3 hour wait at the start line, Ally was able to set a personal best!  Congratulations Ally O.!!

With almost 43,000 runners, the Cooper River Bridge run is one of the largest 10k’s in the US.  The first one was back in 1978 with about 700 runners.  The run across the 2.71-mile bridge is an awe-inspiring experience with magnificent 360 views and it’s quite a demand on your legs with a 4% slope!

What was your experience this year at the Cooper River Bridge Run?

Laney from @lanes0220 and runningonveggies.com was a running skirt virgin until she tried the ellasport workout skirt!  She says “I literally LOVED running in this skirt…”

In Laney’s words…

Here’s a confession for you. In the height of NYC and DC summers  I am a frequent visitor of the baby product aisle, purchasing Desitin like a baby who can’t get rid of a diaper rash. When the temperatures hit high 90s with a humidity of nearly 100% I do not leave the house without some sort of chafe proofing mechanism.

So while everyone I know has tried running skirts I stayed far far away. I hardly run in shorts with their breezy little openings, I am a year-round crop or full pant runner.

That is I was a crop or full pant runner. After commenting on FitChickintheCity‘s blog, Pam from ellasport contacted me and asked if I wanted to test their run skirt. I adore ellasport. Their tights are probably some of the most comfortable running pants I own, so yes I thought if I am going to try any skirt it should be this one.

Laney in her first running skirt!

Of course, it is 40 degrees or less in DC right now so even if I am using the 25 degree rule, I am NOT running outside in a skirt. On my trip to San Diego though, I broke out the skirt.

I was prepared for the skirt to be a little long on me, but I actually really loved the length. The compression shorts attached were really comfortable too. In my first few strides the shorts started riding up a little bit and I had to stop to pull them down. It happened again, but I just chalked it up to them needing to be in the right place.

I literally LOVED running in this skirt–to the point where I am now thinking in investing in a few others. I will want to test these out when it gets a little warmer, but right now 60 degree weather and the skirt are my new favorite system.

A whole bunch of years ago, I was skiing with my snowboarding friends and was challenged by my guy friends to a contest on one of the jumps.  Not sure if I won or lost but I ended up with a torn up shoulder!  Dr. Jordan Metzl got me back on the volleyball court within a few months.

I’m a science dork and I ask a gazillion questions when I go to the doctor.  Yeah, I’m sure they love me! Honesty, nothing makes me happier than when doctors get out the sketch pad and start drawing and labeling to show me what’s going on and how it can be fixed.  Dr. Metzl did just that!

The point of my post is to share the news about his new book: The Athletes Book of Home Remedies: 1,001 doctor-approved health fixes and injury-prevention secrets for a leaner, fitter, more athletic body!

You can pre-order it on Amazon.com, which I already did.

Here is more about Dr. Metzl and this book:

Jordan Metzl, MD is a nationally recognized sports medicine physician at Hospital for Special Surgery, in New York City. His practice treats more than 20,000 patients and he is regularly voted among New York ’s top sports medicine doctors by New York magazine. He lectures and teaches all over the world and has appeared on the Today show and Good Morning America.  He is also an amazing Triathlete and Marathoner!

This comprehensive guidebook for fitness buffs and sports enthusiasts empowers readers to self diagnose and self-treat chronic and acute aches and pains—from shin splints and sprains to athlete’s foot—and provides medically sound advice on preventing injuries.

When you get hurt, you have fears. You have questions. Ice or heat? Should I see a doctor? Will I need surgery? This book answers those questions and allays those fears. Dr. Jordan Metzl, one of the nation’s leading sports medicine physicians, breaks down all the information into easy-to-follow strategies for effective self-treatment—while letting you know in no uncertain terms when you should go see your own doctor, pronto.

The Hampton’s Marathon and Half-Marathon is today!!  Just wanted to give a shout out to my fellow Wgirls member, Rachel Koch, who just finished her first Half-Marathon today in 2 hours flat.  AWESOME job Rachel!!!

Ever wonder if you are training in the right workout clothes?  Well that was Jo Anne’s issue and she partnered up with Bianca Jade of MizzFit to find workout clothes that worked for her Marathon and Triathlon training.  Jo Anne was looking for “cute workout clothes that were also performance based.”  And they chose ellasport!  Yes, we are thrilled .  Thanks MizzFit!

Check out this video to see the Style Up 2 Shape Up!  Also in the video is New York fitness expert and FlyWheel Sports instructor, Holly Rilinger!  She gives Bianca and Jo Anne a butt-kicking workout as they test their ellasport workout clothes.  AND Holly is one of the final trainers in the running for the next Biggest Loser!!  We’re keeping our fingers crossed for you Holly!

Ours do and they’re 20% off through Sunday April 3rd!  Wearing a fitted capri or pant is more slimming than baggy pants, which may seem counter intuitive, but it’s true.  The key is in the fabric.  It must be thick/dense enough while still offering enough stretch so that imperfections are concealed and your hips, butt, and thighs are “smoothed out.”   The fabric used to make our running/workout capris is a blend of nylon, Lycra®, and Tactel®, which gives them a smooth feel against your skin.

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The position and location of seams also help to provide a slimming look of your hips and thighs.  The picture above shows the side shaping seams on the New Power Capris.

Run and workout hands free!  The back pocket is made of Coolmax® mesh, which helps this particularly sweaty spot breathe.  You can even fit an iPhone in the pocket!  Cash, keys, and cards fit well too .

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The ellasport running/workout capris are 20% now through Sunday, April 3rd!  Treat yourself to a new pair of slimming, sexy workout capris!

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