Hola! How’s it going?
I randomly enjoyed some port last night as dessert. This is from TJ’s and goes amazing with a piece of dark chocolate. It might be too sweet for some peeps, but this right up my alley and reminds me of my fave port from Paso Robles. Love.
This morning I ran 10 miles. Because Ten Mile Tuesday sounds fun. I might make it a thing in my world.
Quick Tip Tuesday
How to Save Your Seats from Getting SWEATY after a Run
I am a very sweaty bear. Like, I sweat a lalala lot. This isn’t a problem because only God can judge me now and I don’t think that plays a part in getting into Heaven.
But, when I drive to a run location I don’t want to get back in my car and wet my seats with sweat. Gross.
I usually have a towel in my car at all times. (Living 10 miles from the ocean you never know when you want to take a dip!) But I took everything out of my car before my China trip and forgot until I came back to my car after my 16 miler this weekend (in 72 degree weather, I was drenched).
After an activity that can make you sweat, such as a workout or a long drive, you may want to protect your car seats from sweat. There are several different seat covers and mats available for cars. These covers can be made from a variety of materials, including breathable fabrics, leather, and vinyl. The seat covers for cars can protect your seats from sweat, dirt, and debris. They can also help to keep your car cool in hot weather. Seat covers are relatively inexpensive and easy to install. If you are looking for a way to protect your car seats and keep your car looking its best, seat covers are a great option. Additionally, adding windbreak fabric may protect your car in any weather condition.
Luckily, I had a space blanket from a previous race tucked in the back of my seat! These fold down super flat so they don’t take a lot of room and can help you out of a jam. You can also get custom car seat covers to serve my active life style. Bonus: People in earthquake areas – you don’t get warning before the ‘big one’ and this may come in handy one day.
Discovering a tucked-away space blanket in the car proved to be a real game-changer after a grueling workout. It’s incredible how such a seemingly insignificant item can be a lifesaver in unexpected situations. Its compact design makes it a practical addition to any car’s emergency supplies. Alongside space blankets, personalized car seat covers designed for an active lifestyle can make a significant difference. And let’s not forget the added benefit for those residing in earthquake-prone areas – being prepared for unexpected emergencies is key, after all.
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The lemon law offers protection by allowing you to seek remedies if your vehicle consistently fails to meet quality and performance standards. This can be particularly reassuring if you find yourself dealing with frequent repairs or persistent issues. Having legal recourse ensures that you’re not left in a difficult situation, stuck with a car that doesn’t meet your expectations.
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Quick Tip: Keep your metallic blanket after a race. Wipe it down if it’s sweaty and fold it flat. Then, stick it under your car seat or somewhere that’s out of the way, but handy.
Question: How do you prevent sweaty seats after a workout?
Check this out. The idea was to keep the car seat dry when picking up my daughter from soccer practice and keep the sweat and stink out of my car!
Towels didn’t work. I wanted something that was as easy as slipping on/off a towel, protected my seat from sweat and odor, was washable and comfortable to sit on.
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Great idea with the space blanket! I’ve been using an inexpensive product called the flippin car seat cover sold by a local company near me that I sit in after I run/workout and flip it over the seat when i’m wearing my nice clothes. Check it out http://sunswellinc.com/about-1/
I hate sweating in my seats too. I live right by the beach. I usually jump in my car and run on the boardwalk. I tried the towel thing but eventually the towel smells horrible and I dont feel like washing it all the time. It ends up drying out in the car but when I sit in it again I’m reminded of how nasty it is.
I just got this cool seat cover the other week from buycleanride.com. I LOVE it. I do not worry about sand or sweat. So much better then my smelly towel.
I always save my space blankets because they make me feel cool (hah nerd alert). But sometimes I’ll bring a change of clothes and sometimes I just hop on in, I know it’s gross
I always keep an old towel & wash cloth in my car. I sit on the towel (butt & back area) & then I often use the wash cloth to put between me & the seat belt so that it doesn’t get sweaty either.
Dumb question…what’s a space blanket used for? Does it keep you warm? I’ve seen these at races, but not sure I understand their purpose.
Is it weird that I always want to keep space blankets because they kind of make me feel like a bad ass?
hahah love that tip! I usually keep an old towel in my trunk for these occasions!
I lay a towel over the seat and I remove my tee/vest and change into a larger/old tee. My sis just wears a bathrobe over (LOL!).
Ha! I use the diaper changing pad from my diaper bag. My kids are too old for it. But it’s so handy to use for this exact purpose.
What a great idea!!! I usually just let it marinade.
I have about 10 terry cloth towels in the car at all times and that is because my dog travels with me everywhere. He doesn’t shed but he does step in mud! So there is usually an extra and if not i take one of his and flip it over =)
I also always carry baby wipes and an entire roll of paper towels with me in the car too.
You should make Ten Mile Tuesday a thing…I do Treadmill Tuesday and it always motivates me to get my Tuesday run in AND I can do some speed work. Double score!
That is great advice! I don’t really need to drive to a place to run or workout but I will keep this in mind if I need too!
We always have a towel or extra shirt in the car that I put down before my husband and I sit in the car if we are really sweaty. He is usually worse than me – so I always have something handy!
Errr, I just have a really strong air freshener in my car. 🙂 I also try to take enough time after the workout to stop dripping too badly, and I mostly run from my house.
Thanks, that’s a great tip! We must be sweat sisters, because I sweat an embarrassing amount too!
so smart! I used to have leather seats so I wasn’t so worried about it, but now I have cloth and I can just picture the sweat absorbing in… ewww!
I keep some towels in my trunk, but I go home to shower ASAP. After having a baby, I learned that a) pee happens and b) mastitis is no joke, so I have to clean and dry off fast. Do you wash your hair every day? Mine’s very thick and it gets super greasy and stinky, I’d imagine. What’s your take? Also, do you ever go to the beach? You never mention it!
I don’t wash my hair every day. I actually don’t go the beach that often and that’s one of my new goals this year – go more often for running or walking (not to lay out or get wet because I just get burnt!).
Laying out reminds me of bacon in a frying pan.
I usually have a towel in my car also, but I love the space blanket idea.
I also bring at least a dry top to change into after a long run or race.
Now I feel bad.. I really need to take a towel to leave in my car. 🙂
I always bring a change of clothes to races. I cannot stand sitting around in wet, sweaty clothing and I can’t even imagine getting in the car in them!
I change immediately, wash my face with one of those disposable wipe things and I am good to go.
I take a change of clothes to races too, I was talking about random long runs where I park somewhere in a neighborhood and go home after.
I usually bring a change of clothes if I drive somewhere for a run. But most of my destination runs involve state parks or something where there’s a bathroom to change. That way, I can stop on the way home for something to eat or drink and I’m not soaking wet. I’m a very sweaty runner, so I like to get out of my wet clothes immediately. It just feels way more comfortable to me.
I always got a gym bag and a towel in my car. No ocean here though – you would rather find an ice scraper or snow brush to get white stuff off the windows. I like the idea with the race blanket for the car – we get blizzards every once in a while and that would add an layer of protection.
I live 13 miles from the beach, so I always have a towel in my car. Plus my son plays water polo and swims competitively–more towels than I care to admit going around our house…
I also have some cute seat covers (just the bottom part of the seat) that my daughter sewed for us to use in summer. Those leather seats get hot and sticky on bare legs. I can always find one of those in the back of the car; it’s a minivan so in essence we could probably live off all the junk collected in there over the course of a year! We have enough jackets for an of track stars, and Starbucks napkins for days……. 🙂
^^^ an ARMY of track stars!