Category Archives: body confidence
Running and Bunhuggers: All part of sensing it’s GO time
Runners, when the bunhuggers come out it’s GO time. People not in the sport of track and field, or non-runners, have asked, “Why in the world would you want to run in those?!” I’ve heard little kids giggle and balk, … Continue reading
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Warning: Runners in mirror are stronger than they appear
Don’t mess with me, I’m a runner. Looks may be a bit deceiving, I’ve had people call me ‘hummingbird arms’ or ‘wishbone’ but I can pack a punch. Runners come in all shapes and sizes, a few of us (okay, … Continue reading
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No One Is ‘Born’ a Runner: Don’t use ‘bad’ genetics as an excuse not to try
So often I’ve heard people lament, “I’m just not a runner.” Like it’s a fact, something you’re born with like red hair or green eyes, and there’s just no point in even trying to put up a fight. Lost cause, … Continue reading
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A Runner Doth Compare: Keeping the comparison game in check
When to cmopeare and when to not. Running is quite the unique sport. Obviously it’s the BEST sport, but it’s different than most because it is highly personal. The end result rests solely on your shoulders…err, legs. So while there … Continue reading
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Tales From the AAAAA: Runner bodies and being just a Handful
I’m a flat runnerchick. Truth be told I’m more than okay with that, and I swear it when I say I’ve never once wished I had a bigger chest. That said, I’m a single runnerchick at the moment and there … Continue reading
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Is What You See Really What You Get? The paradox of your reality versus actuality and being a ‘skinny’ runnerchick
How accurate is your version of yourself compared to what other people see you as? Going further I’m sure what other people would describe you as probably differs even between the person being asked. I’ve got a runner’s build. I’m … Continue reading
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Are You Faster Than a Cow?
Okay, so did that get your attention? And so are you? Nahh, I actually just wanted to post up a design a made for a local training group who took part in the Urban Cow road race. But it got … Continue reading
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A Cheeky Debate – To Bun or Not to Bun…
Do you bun? I’m talking about bunhuggers of course! Okay, so two things got me thinking about his post. First, over on Emma’s blog she had announced that for the first time ever she had worn only a sports bra … Continue reading
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Hello! My name is Cait, I'm a freelance writer and artist who is more than a little obsessed with running. The Arty Runnerchick is dedicated to connecting with other runners and those sweat obsessed through words and art!