The post was inspired by an editorial I read in Women’s Adventure. The writer describes how her gear editor loves her Patagonia pants so much that she continues to wear and haul around even though there is a big hole in them. These pants have been “doctored” together with duct tape. She has long since given up washing them for obvious reasons.
This got me thinking…what piece of fitness gear, clothing, equipment, do I covet so much that I’d be willing to wear them/use them even though they have obviously seen better days?
I have one pair of Prana capri’s that have been washed so many times that they are soft as a baby’s butt. They are too big now and the crotch seem sags almost to my knees, but I still wear them! They are like sweats to me. Can’t give up your best pair of sweats, right?
Cycling shoes, I covet! They are expensive, but, unless your feet grow (after pregnancy mine grew one whole size) they will last forever. Fit perfectly and be like the best thing you want on your feet when cycling through your hood. Bought in Italy, Sidi’s Rock!
Vegan Knit Boots: Love. Not as supportive as an Ugg boot, but, 1/3 the cost, so I love. And since fall is finally here in Southern California (temps in the 60’s) I can wear them all day! I’m sure I will wear these till they fall off!
Yoga Mat. I had an old cheap mat from Target that was really dirty, stinky..but I loved it because when I used it, I was excited that I would be getting do to yoga, not necessarily the mat. I have a new one now that I adore. ( see next post)
What is your favorite piece of workout gear? Do you covet any one thing so much that you’d wear if they were falling off your body?
8 responses so far ↓
1 Tracy Benham // Nov 10, 2008 at 11:56 pm
I just read that article in Women’s Adventure (One of my Fav. mags!) yesterday and was thinking the same thing.
Articles for me: favorite running shorts that are so faded from 500 washings. (Ran my first marathon years ago in them.) An old ski sweater that has holes in it , but I still take it on every trip.
I’ll take an piece of fitness gear that has a memory connected to them over one that is brand new, almost every time!
PS: As always, I love your posts ( & I am only a Mom to horses).
2 runlikeagirl // Nov 11, 2008 at 1:18 am
My Pearl Izumi compression shorts for running. I have SUCH a hard time finding shorts. My body shape is such that regular running shorts couldn’t possibly be less flattering, so all I wear is compression shorts. It’s completely impossible to find any I like – they have to have a 5 inch or longer inseam, good enough grippers so that they don’t ride up, etc. Pearl Izumi has been the only brand that’s made shorts I’m happy with.
My Garmin 405 – indispensable!
Balega socks.
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3 MizFit // Nov 11, 2008 at 1:32 pm
my nike trail running short…and my dirty red skirt
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4 Lance // Nov 11, 2008 at 2:46 pm
Two things:
Clothing: old yellow t-shirt
Equipment: my squat rack (how did I get by without it?)
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5 Elizabeth M. // Nov 11, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I’d love to hear about those vegan knit boots. My daughter is vegan. I need gift ideas!
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6 Mark // Nov 12, 2008 at 12:03 am
My skirt! J/K… A beat up old hat!
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7 Every Gym's Nightmare // Nov 12, 2008 at 3:41 pm
BOSU!! I want a bosu soooo bad, but i wont spend 100 bucks on one. no thank you.
Kelly Turner
http://www.groundedfitness.com
8 Kara from MamaSweat // Nov 13, 2008 at 4:53 am
My tri bike is now 11 years old. I can’t bear the thought of replacing it (and because I don’t ride/race enough to justify it), we’ve been through so many miles together… I have that issue of Women’s Adventure and haven’t checked out that article. I’m on it! But I should insert shameless self-promotion here: have my own byline in that issue–the Whole Health article on arthritis:-)
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