Hello! How are you doing? It’s day 8 of Pile on the Miles – what are you doing today to run/walk/move? This weekend I took a long walk with a friend to get coffee. That’s my workout of choice on rest days from running.
Taking a walk with a friend is my favorite thing to do to catch up. I feel like it’s easy to talk and the conversation flows. Plus it gets me moving. The dilemma is that I want to do active things while hanging out, but I don’t want to look like I’m in high school gym class in awkward clothes.
Do I dress for a workout – if it’s not a ‘real’ workout?
Do I dress casual? Jeans will kind of be uncomfortable to walk in, plus they don’t go with running shoes.
I want a comfortable and cute outfit for things like this. I opted for a simple ensemble from Danskin Now. I’m working with the company trying their gear that’s “Fit for Everything”.
(in the image above: hoodie / tee / capris)
This weekend I was sporting the Danskin Now baseball tee and capris. I love that the line is super affordable and a mix of running, workout gear and casual outfits. I have tanks, sports bras, tees, hoodies, shorts, capris and pants from the line – it hits all the bases.
We walked through a park to Bagels and Brew, a local place with tons of bagel options. Unfortunately the ‘brew’ is brewed coffee – not beer for anyone who drinks with their breakfast.
But they have something better than beer – UNICORN BAGELS.
Yes, they have unicorn bagels. I’m guessing they are unicorn food, which means unicorns are real. It’s science.
I asked about them, but they are just plain bagels with food coloring. So even though they look magical, I didn’t get one.
I opted for a French Toast bagel. That is where it’s at!
But when I finally get a pet unicorn I’m definitely going back to get some!
It was a nice morning of walking and carbs. This is perfection for a Sunday morning
Vegas didn’t come for coffee and bagels. But I made it up to him later by bugging him a lot. I think he loves it. He repays me by getting fur all over everything.
Pile on the Miles Day 9
Since I’m working with Danskin Now today I want to share the love and today’s POTM winner will get an outfit from their line.
Open to everyone. I’ll send it to you if you’re outside their shipping area. Guys – you can pick something for a lady in your life. Sorry, Danskin Now just sells gear for girls/women right now.
Leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to WIN an outfit from Danskin Now! Closes tomorrow at 9pm PST.
*Use #RERMiles on social media to share your progress!!*
Question: What is your POTM Day 9 check in?
Disclaimer: I am working with Danskin Now to share their gear. Giveaway provided by RER. All opinions are my own.
No running today – just a KILLER barre workout!
Took of running today & hit the gym for some weights & stretching. Back to it tomorrow!
I wish it was warmer to run outside…I don’t do well when it’s cold I need to Move Guess it’s elliptical and yoga
5 miles!
Thankfully, Wednesday was a rest day.
8 miles before work!
21dfx arms and abs before work!
My workout was a 2 mi. run around the neighborhood & then off to yoga class. 🙂
Insomnia means no early workout, which means rest day. 🙁
21 Day Fix – Cardio Fix.
20 minute upper body. I passed on my 3 mile run because of my shin.
Today was a rest day, so nothing for me. I did get some bad news from my chiropractor, though. As my kneecap started hurting the first time I tried running again, no running for at least a couple more weeks. I have to do strengthening exercises because my kneecap shifts. I’m not even supposed to walk for exercise. I need to find something else to do.
4 miles and I’d love a new Danskin outfit!
It was an active rest day for me – no running, but walking with the dog after work!
I made excuses and chose wine over exercise. That won’t happen tomorrow.
I did Body Pump class and 3 miles on the treadmill.
4 miles today!
Unfortunately, it didn’t happen. No excuses.
I took a 2 mile walk this afternoon with a friend for my POTM day 9. The walk really aggravated my plantar though so I may have to switch to some strength training for awhile.
I was able to get in a strength training circuit before work
Fighting a cold, dog walks only today☹️
November 9 – I ran 5.6 miles
No miles today…thanks to the head cold going around my house…
3 miles easy after school! Total is 11 so far for the week (Mon-Wed).
I didn’t make it outside to run before it got too late, but I’m doing a HIIT workout inside!
Missed my Pilates class but I did a long walk with a friend:)
Was slacking the past two days. Hey, it’s been raining. But it just stopped, wohoo, so 5 miles in the books!
OMG I need to find a unicorn bagel for my little niece! That would absolutely make me her favorite person ever.
This morning I ran 6 miles before work. And THANK GOD b/c it was 97 degrees by 10am. With Santa Anas. I can’t do 90s. I can’t even do 80s. Anyway, still working on getting my speed back. This is taking far too long. Half marathon in 4 days… gonna be a hot one!
Day 9 got in a 3 mile walk with a friend!! 1 more run before heading out to Vegas for the Rock N Roll 1/2!! 31.75 of 65 miles completed for challenge!!
Got my 10,000 steps in. Needed a walk after volleyball.
Today was an unplanned rest day. I have a migraine so I’ve been resting and napping and trying to take care of myself so I can return to “normal” tomorrow.
Rest day today. Went out to dinner with the family!
I managed to get in 30 minute walk today.
I’ve seen their ads in the mail…the unicorn bagels really are as pretty as they seem! I went for a 2 mile walk today before yoga!
2×2’s 6x for a nice morning workout. 2 mile afternoon walk
No formal workout today but I walked 3 miles at lunch and volunteered putting produce bags together for the local food bank.
I forgot to check in yesterday – ran/walked 1.6 miles plus did Fitnessista’s November Knockout Workout. Today was a 40 min spin class – I estimate 10 miles. Altogether I’m 18 miles in and have some catching up to do to hit my 50 miles of walking, running or cycling!
I ran three miles! And took a short walk.
Today was another day off for my foot, but hitting the treadmill in the morning. Going to see how this foot does!
Work travel day only 5,000 steps
FRENCH TOAST BAGEL…WHAAAAAAAT?! Yum! I’ll definitely be hunting one of those down in my area.
Omg unicorn bagels!! I want some!! Today I ran 9 miles. Thank goodness tomorrow is a low mileage day.
Four miles today!
I ran 7 miles this morning and was feeling really good and a little cocky because I have had lead legs since the Baltimore marathon a few weeks ago but not today, today felt great until…l. Fell. Tripped and fell. I got skinned up and feel kinda sore but otherwise I am okay thanks for asking. POTM yay!
I did sprints today for the first time since the marathon a month ago. It was hard but good to get some speed into my legs. It was on the treadmill because it was 93 degrees outside (San Diego in November, I guess!).
I ran 5 miles this morning!
Went to a bootcamp at my offices gym! YAY for unicorn bagels and coffee!
Rest day today, I stayed up late watching the election and wasn’t able to wake up in time for a run. Light stretches after work instead
Today was a rest day!!
3 miles while tapering for my half!
I walked a mile on my lunch break and after work I walked in place for 2 more miles. Wasn’t really planning on 2 miles but I needed my steps for the day.
last day of resting after NYC, tomorrow I’ll try to run again.
3 Miles !
7 miles on the treadmill today!
A body barre class
I ran one mile on the treadmill today, walked a half. Then did a 20 minute strength workout. My eye has been so annoying, but making myself workout even when not quite myself.
Made it to the gym today – treadmill and lower bodyweight exercises
I ran 5 miles on my lunch hour today. Very therapeutic and just what I needed. I wish I would have had more time. I miss running long now that marathon training is over.
30 minutes of TurboFire cardio
I love walking dates with friends!
3 evening miles with a good friend!
3 miles today plus strength training for my back and power walking at work.
2 miles plus a circuit workout to get in my HIIT 🙂
Didn’t manage to work out today but planning to double time tomorrow !
Today I had to rest again because I’m getting sick
I finished my second of three runs this week. It felt hard, but I pushed it & felt great when I was done. Today is my 39thbirthday and I kept reminding myself how lucky I am that my body can do this!
2 miles of walking today! Gearing up for a 10 mile race this weekend so tomorrow will be my last run!
I got 23,000 steps in today! I spent a lot of time at the gym this morning to try to sweat out my despair over the election! I spent 35 minutes on the elliptical and walked three miles on the treadmill. The rest of my steps were from school!
Amy
Went to Orangetheory for today’s endurance workout. Before class, a bunch of folks were complaining about how they didn’t care for endurance days…but I secretly like them because running on the treadmill is my jam!
30 minutes on the elliptical today!
3 Miles of speedwork this morning. My love/hate relationship with the treadmill continues!
Ran my mile last night and today! Love the mile a day challenge I gave myself! Makes me get out there regardless of time of day I can make it happen or the weather!
I did 1.5 miles on the rowing machine at lunch and 30 minutes on the elliptical after lunch. Also did upper body weights. I sometimes walk at lunch worth my coworkers but the weather has been uncooperative.
I ran 4.7 miles today right before a meeting!
Getting my steps in with some Zumba tonight!
35 minutes of strength training!
Hump day 3 miles- going to mix things up tomorrow and go to the gym before work (aka early morning) and get more miles going on the treadmill
I incline-walked 1.5 miles!
My coworker and I went on our daily lunchtime walk a bit earlier today…and it was HOT here in Palm Springs. My workout shoes don’t go with my work clothes so I put them on before we take our walk and take them off when I clock back in from lunch. I’m going on the treadmill tonight after work to get some alone time before the family needs me lol.
100 minutes on the elliptical today so business as usual going on.
Ran 1 speed mile and 1 miles with hills.
Made it out for a 2 mile run before the sunset
I am thinking of going for a run again after my long run last weekend. Thinking of it..
30 minute run/walk with some stretching after.
2 miles of repeats on the treadmill today!
Switched up my plan for the week and did 6km today instead of tomorrow. Now I need to do a speed workout tomorrow! 23.6 km for the month (of my 75km goal). Wow!
Ahhh danskin! Brings back memories of childhood dance classes of the 80s! Semi diet victory for day 9. Didn’t pig out. Didn’t eat perfect. Balance is what I’m trying desperately to find. Ordered intuitive eating from Amazon. Can’t wait to read it. I am so over diets.
Knocked out a speedy 3 miles today in between rain & overcast weather … im guessing Mother Nature say the election results too! Lol
POTM check in! I took a walk to hit my daily step goal of 6,500 steps and hope for another walk later!
I did 5.5. Miles on the treadmill today.
Today’s run came to 4.77 miles. Kinda hurt a little.
3 miles in today! And it struck me hard this afternoon that I’m on track for my goal! 28/75!!!
I ❤️ Danskin!
5 anger and despair-fueled miles today. I’m still reeling from last night.
Running 3.5 miles after work today!
Dentist day, equals rest day. This is weird, but you’re weird too, so I’ll say it anyway, I thought of you will I was there and made an effort to be socialable despite my anxiety, but then the dentist asked mid-drill if I read a lot of books and if I’ve read any by a particular author. Just drill silently doctor.
I’m expecting to get my new running shoes in the mail today so I’m hoping for 2 miles tonight!
I ran 9 miles, including 5 mile repeats. It was tough!
Stayed up way too late last night, taught a yoga class this morning and ate all the carbs at a lunch potluck. I need my stretchy pants and a nap!
I’m exhausted from staying up all night watching election coverage (and then from being depressed all morning, cough). I am going to take it easy and do some core-focused yoga tonight, and probably hop on the elliptical for a half hour. Back to it tomorrow!
This morning I ran 6.5 miles in the rain with my pup. It was warm for NY this time of year, so I had to get out and enjoy the warmer weather. It was great!
Ran 1.5 miles. getting over an injury and even though I felt like I could do more, didn’t want to push it!
I’ve been sick the past couple days (booo) but hoping to make it through a low impact cardio workout when I get home from work!
Those are some crazy looking bagels! At work today so no running, but I did a lot of stretching and strength training. I also rode the stationary bike for 30 minutes.
2 miles outdoors for my lunch break! 22 min
I definitely prefer the sea also!! And for my POTM check in, I ran 2.5 today and did a killer butt workout!
3.3-mile walk this morning while getting new tires on the mommy-mobile.
Ran three miles this morning! That’s three more than I ever planned.
Gonna do 3 miles during lunch break!!!
5 mile cloudy run this afternoon
3.25 miles!
Today I did an hour of yoga and 30 min of speed work.
Rest Day
Unicorn bagels are nuts! You would think they would at least have a rainbow sugar dusting…or something?
30 min on treadmill today
I walked the dogs a couple miles and then I did an interval workout on the treadmill for a little over 3 miles. I ended with a little bit of yoga to round everything out =)
I was originally planning on my usual 3mi on the treadmill after the kids are in bed, but I might do more than that to drown out the sadness and anger. Probably binge-watching some Netflix later, too.
3.25 miles. Diddy ab workie and now I’m slurping on spaghetti squash with vegan cheese like a gangsta. I have now checked in
3 miles for me.
My heart is broken today, and I’m taking some time for self care. Going to hit up yoga later, and eat some delicious but healthy foods.
Gotta get it together to fight the good fight, tonight, tomorrow, and every day after that.
I ran 5 miles today!
Athleisure all day everyday is my dream.
Walked four miles and did a few push-ups. Now I’m eating my kids leftover candy while they’re at school. I’ve counted my steps to and from the candy bowl into the those four miles btw.
Today is my one rest day this week! I am getting a massage because I feel tense mostly because of running but a bit because of the state of the world.
I totally need a pet unicorn too! You’ll have to let us know when you find yours.
Feeling a little defeated this morning… it’s a cross training day, so I did 25 min of upper body/abs + 20 min of much needed yoga.
Ran for 30 minutes this morning. It is way too hot for November in SoCal
5 more stroller miles! And some foam rolling during Little’s afternoon tummy time! 🙂
I have a long walk scheduled for later. Trying to finish recuperating so I can start crossfit!!!
Rest day
I did 2.5 miles on the treadmill and 20 min elliptical. That is 1/2 mile more on the treadmill than yesterday. Because although I can run 10 miles outside, I somehow can’t make it to 3 miles on the treadmill! It is all mental! 🙁
Rest day – walking at lunch.
5 miles on the treadmill for me today!
I just hope i can run at some point today! 🙂
I really need to pick up some casual “in between” clothes because I hear you, I have the same problem!
Today I did 2 miles at a quicker pace, progression style. Then I did a NTC total body workout. 🙂
Rest day from running for me today. Foam rolled instead!
LOVE the Danskin gear, btw!
It is supposed to be a rest day to try to help with this stupid Plantar Fasciitis. However 54 degrees in Iowa on November 9th and I think I will get in a walk at lunch & after work.
elliptical and back/biceps lifting workout this morning at the gym!
I forced myself to go to boot camp this morning. We did a good booty workout, ran sprints, I cussed out a friend who was being incredibly obnoxious. The usual.
Hugs americans; seriously who did vote for that man???
Anyway a more positive topic…managed a 6k walk 🙂
Ran 3 miles this morning despite a night of heavy wine drinking and pizza eating to cope with my sadness.
Ran 4 miles….Anyone else running Vegas this weekend?
Ugh, it’s a total rest day over here….woke up with a major migraine, so no workout today 🙁
It’ll take every ounce of strength and will power just to get through the workday!
I woke up with a migraine too 🙁 made it through 75% of the work day before throwing in the towel. Hope you are feeling better!
I am crying, a lot, about what this country has done. I am also running 7.5 miles.
Logging in extra miles above my daily goal to walk off the election stress!
I got in 4.25 miles this morning!
I’d love to try something new from Danskin! I definitely appreciate workout clothes that can double as errand-running clothes 🙂
I tweaked my neck and can’t turn my head to the side, so I am taking some muscle relaxers and going to have a rest day today. Back at it tomorrow though!!!
Early Release for my students, so I’m hoping to get in a nice relaxing run early today (yesterday I worked on improving my pace). The weather is perfect for some day running (60’s).
Favorite day: Weights!
Swim workout this morning for me!
Kickboxing tonight! Got the classes through Groupon 🙂
Taking a rest day today. Normally I would play ultimate frisbee on Wednesday but I have a coaching meeting (I coach a girls team) that I have to go to instead. I had a deep muscle massage last night and it HURT. My shoulders and back hurt now and they didn’t beforehand. So I’m not sure if it worked, I’m a big baby, or my masseuse wasn’t very good.
Today I ran 4! This is my last run before I run my first full marathon in Richmond, VA on Saturday!
Did hot yoga last night. It’s bee like 8 years, so I forgot how awful and awesome I feel at the same time.
Today is my rest day, which means cleaning the house and cooking food for the rest of the week.
Ran for 2 miles on the dreaded treadmill.
5:30 am spin class for one hour! Pouring sweat but thankful I’m able to do it!
Even though I was up late, glued to the tv, I still got up & ran 3 miles this morning. Not gonna lie, it was ROUGH!
Running 4.5 with my run group tonight!
I worked with my personal trainer this morning at 5 AM.
Starting Yoga Boot Camp (Yoga with Adriene) tonight!
Strength workout today!
I am going to head out on a long ride to enjoy the 70 degree temps!
today is gonna have to be a rest day from running b/c I didn’t plan any time in my calendar to squeeze a run in (#fail), but I’m going to try to walk instead of taking the subway later to get some extra steps in.
Today’s workout is incline intervals on the treadmill at lunch & then Body Beast Shoulders tonight.
Four miles today. Tapering for Revel Canyon half this weekend. Really want to try out this clothing line.
I am doing a podcast walk today! Who Killed Alberta Williams here I come!
I was unmotivated to run in the rain this morning, but I am taking a crossfit class this afternoon.
I love when my workout cloths are versatile, because sometimes I’m lazy and they have to do double duty!
Running 3 quick miles while wishing a unicorn bagel was waiting for me at the end
I’m really trying to stick to my PT’s advice to only run every other day (I feel a small twinge in my hip every now and then that I’m hoping doesn’t turn into more!). So since I ran yesterday, I did elliptical and yoga today.
I am going to yoga for the first time in years today. This challenge is pushing me to move!
LONG walk with the doggie watching the sunset. Can’t think of a better way to end the day.
5k race on the books for this evening. I did yoga this morning to try to make sense of this horrifying election.
I am taking a rest day. I pulled a muscle in my back so that sucks. I ran with it yesterday! It feels better, but ugh! Very annoying!
16 miles today.
I’m teaching 2 spin classes today. 1 done, 1 to go!
Walked 3 miles today
Going to do a hilly run on the treadmill over lunch and hope to get an arm workout in!
I remember danskin from my dancing days when I was younger! I love to see that they’ve evolved!
Checking in from yesterday! I ran a little over three miles yesterday. Today is my rest day so I’m going to foam roll and walk my dog if the rain here stops.
Today is a strength workout and a 5k brew run tonight
I ran 4 miles with my running group this morning, felt great and strong! I have a race saturday, trying to decide if I will run tomorrow.
Ironically on day nine I did 9 miles!
Today is a rest day, much needed after being up half the night watching the election results!
I did a cardio/leg workout this morning
Stayed up way past my bedtime last night! Hopefully my quad espresso keeps me awake until my run tonight..
Camp Gladiator as my cross training!
Today will be rest and maybe yoga this afternoon. Forgot to check in yesterday since I had the day off from work but I did a very fast 4.75 miles to help release frustrations.
Today is a rest day for me
My cat repays my love and affection by shedding and puking on everything, lol!
Went for a nice 40 minute walk today. Weather was a little better than yesterday, but still blustery…which made for very dramatic lead piles whipping around…which made me feel like I was in a Disney movie or something
Today will be a rest day from running for me, but I’ll do a little strength after work tonight!
oooo, i am loving today’s giveaway!! fingers crossed!!
today was speedwork for my run – felt awesome! and then core work, really quick.
pretty windy out there and november-y!
I love Danskin’s clothes. I want a unicorn bagel!
25 min solo spin session and back/biceps
I did 4 miles first thing this morning! And might do some strength training tonight after work.
Double cardio day with elliptical then stairmaster at lunch and some leg weights
Today is a 45-minute spin class with a HIIT routine after – gotta keep things interesting!
I did a 3 mile run followed by a 2 mile walk!
Walking the dog, yoga w Adriene then body pump. ☕️
Danskin has improved so much over the years…When I was little (long, long, long time ago) there stuff was icky.
I was up all night last night and ate way to much too late (election stress) and it’s raining so I’m doing some indoor workouts and indoor walking/stair climbing to soothe my soul!
I NEED a rainbow bagel to make me feel better (:
Wednesday is my ‘run in the evening’ day – er, evening – so that is the plan. Probably about 3 miles.
Question re: all running clothes… What do people wash them in to remove any funky smell? It’s not even like I’m all that ripe after I run but my clothes hold the smell. (Maybe I just need new clothes!)
Try adding vinegar. Its helpful when you don’t have a full load and you have to wait. I just add a splash of vinegar to my wash and the smell is gone.
4 miles today 🙂
My BFF just moved in a mile away from me and I can’t wait for Sat morning walks to the coffee shop!
I work in downtown Boston so in my world running shoes go with anything and everything! I meet a friend weekly at lunch for walks and we are in business casual…. Things get a little messy in the summer, lol.
Tonight I am hoping that my new treadmill that got delivered yesterday works so I can take it for a run!