Tag Archives: body image
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
Filed under body confidence, body image, core, motivation, running, tips
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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Childhood Obesity and Getting Active: The answer is not in blaming pollution
Oh, Runner’s World you’ve done it again. I got a really good laugh when I read their online headline screaming, ‘Is Pollution Making Us Fat?’ Seriously, could it have nothing to do with inhaling mass quantities of McDonald’s and constituting … Continue reading
Filed under body image, family, food, nutrition, tips, Uncategorized
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
Filed under body confidence, body image, friends, motivation, running, running friends
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!