Letting Go... While I Flow!

I think everyone has had those moments or times in their life when they are absolutely wallowing in some sort of disappointment.

As a kid (ok.... and as an "adult") I found (ok, ok, find) that disappointment comes often and easy when you're a perfectionist. When I'd get an 89 instead of a 93 on a test or mess up an important play in softball, it wasn't something I could just let go of and move on from. The disappointment would fester and boil until it would spill over into some emotional outburst or a month long session of too much internet and books.

For a lot of runners I'm sure that the time spent pounding it out on the pavement or exploring the great unknown is therapy for those moments that call for it. When you're wallowing. There's no expectations in the average runner, right? I mean you're out there doin it. Who else is?! I certainly don't see a lot of other midtwenty females out there. So that place for disappointment is small, and then you just run it out. Well I guess that's how it goes, anyway. Because I really don't get that from running.

Lately I've been struggling to shake off a little slice of a disappointment, but I've recently seemed to find answers in a very sweaty room. A hot yoga room! There's a class that I like to go to on Monday nights called, "Power Yoga Basics" at my new favorite studio Thunderbolt Power Yoga. For one the instructor is great (Becky Cawood, (she's taught me so much in such a short time)), but it's also this cool melting pot of super experienced yogis and total noobs. You come on your mat, totally let go of your inhibitions and all of your daily woes and just be present. Cause if you aren't totally there, then you're totally going to fall out of that pose or give up when your legs are on FIRE. You can't think of how you messed up that stupid form or caught an attitude when you shouldn't have, because it's simply impossible to succeed that way. I am really not that flexible or balanced, but it doesn't matter. I can still be as much of yogi as the owner who practiced by my side today! I'm honestly happier and  I hope that has reflected in my work and with my friends.

So if you're feeling a little stuck, go do some sun salutations or hold a plank for a stupid amount of time. Or maybe just check out a class at my new home 😀. It's in the northern part of buck head where the outback used to be and the first month of classes is only $40!

Product Review: Victoria Secret Sport Bra

Let's be honest. Looking good while working out is a big motivator. I want my butt looking awesome as a run past lines of cars through my neighborhood during the busiest time of the day for traffic. But unfortunately just looking cute is not enough. The many different pieces of activewear I put on has to perform under extreme circumstances. I live in the south and train for races through the hottest part of the year, so not only does it need to wick away sweat but it also can't be too heavy or stick to me too much. I spend lots of money, time and effort looking for the best of gear so when Influenster asked me to participate in their new camping with Victoria Secret Sport, I said "hell yeah!!"

So they sent me a lovely Victoria Secret box (you know the one, with the pink stripes! You can spot it anywhere.) filled with coupons for friends and a pair of the The Knockout Tight (in Marl) and the Incredible Bra (in black).

I was so excited that I immediately took my new sports bra out for a trail run the next day. Plenty of bouncing around on trails, especially since I'm not the most graceful. But the bra? It's great! It has a really nice amount of padding at the shoulders that I've never experienced before. It also really gives great shape without sacrificing function. The back racerback panel has breathable mesh, and even though there is a lot of support and padding to the bra I don't notice. There's also an adjustable back closure to make the fit even more personal.

When I went into the store to shop and use that coupon I was overwhelmed by all of the colors! I had a hard time choosing but ultimately went with the same bra but in a different color an zip front. I also tried on some different sizes to see how they fit me and decided that I should go down a cup size. Of course Victoria Secret is head and tails above the rest of the retail world in customer service so the
sales team was very helpful.

"INCREDIBLE BY VICTORIAS SECRET FRONT-CLOSE SPORT BRA"

The tights are great too (duh). The waist is a little higher than I'd usually chose but they're still very comfortable and flattering. The most important thing for me is that the waistband has a drawstring! How many legging lack that?  Sooooo many. I have a big rear end and a small waist so it's very necessary. I also decided to buy a  pair of The Incredible crops too. I've been wearing them around all day!

"Knockout Leggings" in Marl and "Incredible" (front close) sport bra in Blueberry Twist Marl
  

I'll be taking the front close Incredible for a spin in my power yoga class tonight. Check in at my Instagram page to see how it goes!

Disclaimer: This is a sponsored blog post. Influenster provided me with complimentary Victoria's Secret products to test and review as part of a contest. All opinions are my own.