San Francisco, Salt Water, and Sweaty Bands... what a week!

So, a lot has happened since the Bolder Boulder and my last post. I'm continuing to make my cards to sell for the American Cancer Society and training, of course. I've done a few long runs, the longest so far is at 8 miles, so I'm feeling confident that I'm in a better place this year than last year.

The biggest news is that I am now living in Berkeley, California for the summer since John got a summer internship here. This would explain my lack of blogging since I've spent the last week with friends who are visiting, packing up, flying, unpacking, and dealing with our (let's just say) less than desirable living conditions (we'll chalk it up to "a story to tell the kids someday").

I went for my first run in Cali yesterday and it was AMAZINGGGG. I ran 5 1/2 miles, but thought it was only about 3... it is crazy what moving from 5,000 ft. altitude to sea level can do for ya. Now the trick is adjusting back to the mountains in August... eeeek! I also have a lovely sunburn to show thanks to the silly fogginess and cloudiness in the Bay Area. Yeah, Berkeley and San Francisco aren't known for their sunshine (miss you, Boulder)... but it is nice to be near water again =-)

So that was my training update, now for my Tip (running product) of the Day. I am trying to include one of these in each running post I write... so here goes:

TIP (product) OF THE DAY: So for all the girls out there, when I am working out, I have the biggest issue with keeping my hair out of my face. I can't wear the cool headbands that go all they way around your head because apparently I have a funny shaped head and they slide off every time I move. I'm also sick of the hard headbands because I keep breaking them. WHAT IS A GIRL TO DO?!?

At the Bolder Boulder Expo, I found the "Sweaty Bands" tent. It was very colorful and shiny, so of course I couldn't say no ;-) . Now, they swore "OMG... They don't slip", so I tried one on and despite the (sort of) steep price bought one. I have been using it now for two weeks since I wanted to make sure they really do their job before I tell you all to rush out and buy some. They are amazing! I want like 800 more! These headbands don't slip, but they also don't pull on your hair. They are so cute too, that you can even wear them when you aren't working out! Love them!

So here's the info: The company is from Ohio, but they have a website where you can buy all of their products. They offer sweaty bands in a thinner and thicker model. They are between $15-$18. Sweaty Bands boasts "turning perspiration into a fashion sensation", and they absolutely do. They offer so many cute patterns as well as sports themed ones, and even a Leukemia/Lymphoma society headband. I think all you girls who work out should check these out immediately: http://www.sweatybands.com/

PS- if you do not use this link, and instead choose to google, please google "Sweaty Band" haha... do not accidentally google "Sweaty Girl" like I did... ooops!!

Well folks, that's it for today. I'm off on a two week road trip of Northern California and the Pacific Northwest, sooo training is on the backburner for a bit. I will hopefully get some pictures up. Please comment to let me know what you think of the blog! Thank you for all your support!

SAN FRANCISCO TRIVIA (to test if you're reading to the bottom haha): There are more ____ registered in the city of San Francisco than children.