Anonymous asked:
Runners World "What To Wear" seems to not exist anymore, do you have any method of deciding what to wear for the weather?

I realized that link went down around November, the forums suggest that they might be bringing back a new version. There are a couple iphone apps that will figure it out for you, but I use this set up from Runners’ World:

30 degrees: 2 tops, 1 bottom. Long-sleeve base layer and a vest keep your core warm. Tights (or shorts, for polar bears).
10 to 20 degrees: 2 tops, 2 bottoms. A jacket over your base layer, and wind pants over the tights.
0 to 10 degrees: 3 tops, 2 bottoms. Two tops (fleece for the cold-prone) and a jacket. Windbrief for the fellas.
Minus 10 to 0 degrees: 3 tops, 2 bottoms, extra pair of mittens, 1 scarf wrapped around mouth or a balaclava.
Minus 20 degrees: 3 tops, 3 bottoms, 2 extra pairs of mittens, 1 balaclava, sunglasses. Or, says Arribas, “Stay inside”

Today was 13 degrees, with windchill it was 0. I went with the 0-10 degree range and wore a beanie (should have doubled up or worn ear warmers), tech gloves, shoes and knee-high thick socks on my extremities; a sports bra, tank top, “hyperwarm” fleece and my wind-resistant cycling jacket on top; nike pro shorties and thick athletic tights on my legs.

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I wish I had worn a scarf or bandana around my neck for my cheeks/chin, my face is raw after 7 miles in ~1:05. I found those guidelines worked well for me though.


Anonymous asked:
What kind of girls do you like as far as looks/personality go?

Looks don’t matter, it’s entirely personality. They must like animals. Being independent, respectful, and relaxed is clutch. An interest in science and technology is helpful. I don’t care much if they’re into fitness or sports, but they must be into going on adventures.

Not much criteria there, but it comes with a caveat. You don’t have to do the things I do, or want to do them with me, but you must respect and appreciate my interests. 


Anonymous asked:
where do you live? all the pictures you post of where you go running is so beautiful!

Thanks! The pictures are from the Pioneer Valley in Western MA. I only live here during the academic year for college.


Anonymous asked:
You are super cute... Where is that jacket from?

Thank you :) it’s a Nike Element Thermal Hoodie, the link goes to the updated version of it; I bought my blue/teal one (and a pink version too) last winter.


Anonymous asked:
If you don't mind me asking, what's the definition of a femme bisexual?

I identify as “femme” regarding my gender presentation. I am a female who likes to present myself very femininely, as opposed to dressing more “masculine of center” which is generally called butch. Butch/femme identities are most traditionally seen in lesbian couplings where one member takes a more masculine role/style of dress and the other a more hyper-feminized style. Everyone’s identity is personal and special to them, so this won’t be true of everyone who identifies a certain way. Here’s a wikipedia article that might be more helpful.

Bisexual to me means I am attracted to both (or all) genders, although I am generally swayed more towards women. The difference in attraction to certain genders can be quantified by the Kinsey scale which applies numbers to how hetero- or homosexual you identify. Identities and terminology are fluid and ever-changing so I may not be totally up to date, but this is how I identify, so I hope I explained it well enough.


I added a link to my sidebar about my tattoos. I get asked on a daily basis what they are and what they mean. I will now be ignoring asks about them because there is a capitalized link that would answer that question. I hope it’s easy enough to find.

It also really creeps me out when people come over, squat next to my leg (usually when I’m wearing a skirt, wtf) and STARE or even touch me/squish my leg non-consensually  trying to look at my thigh tattoo. Please don’t ever do that to somebody. I understand my tattoo may be on display which makes you want to look at/read it, but I am also a human being who would like to be respected and not touched by strangers.

Anonymous asked:
Do people ever confuse you for a man?


Anonymous asked:
Is your family accepting of your sexuality?

Yes, my parents are very supportive of most things I do. My uncle is gay, so my mother has been pro-gay rights for a very long time. My father just wants me to be happy, I’m such a daddy’s girl so it’s not that surprising that he’s okay with it. They, like most of my friends, knew I wasn’t straight before I did and simply told me that they loved me, and always would, when I eventually told them.

My grandparents don’t know and I am not interested in telling them. They’re very elderly and it never really comes up in conversation. My uncle’s partner is not invited to any family events, so it’s implied that they’re not very accepting of that kind of behavior. However, I’m 100% sure that my sexuality does not play into their opinion of me, so it’s not something I’m ever going to bring up. It’s my choice to not disclose this information to them, and since it isn’t harming my identity or the way they view me, I’m totally okay with “being in the closet” in that situation. I’m out about my identity nearly everywhere else :)

(*I identify as a 4 or 5 on the Kinsey scale. I’ve had a pretty equal run of male and female partners.)


Anonymous asked:
So what'd you get on the MCAT?!?!

You know, if you asked me in person, I would tell you. But for some reason I am reluctant to post my score on the internet in this setting. I just received it, and it still feels like a very personal part of me that I don’t feel like sharing on a public blog. :) I did ridiculously well on the writing section, and evenly on the other three parts, if that satisfies you.

Is it TMI Tuesday?


Anonymous asked:
How do I start running? Anything special, or just slip on a good pair of shoes and get out? I want to be a runner, but I don't enjoy it a lot. (I guess it's a love/hate relationship)

Yeah, you have the right idea. A lot of people get really hyped up about picking the right pair of shoes, but your footwear doesn’t really matter until you start running longer or more often. When I first started I was put into a pair of corrective stability shoes by my local running store, turns out I didn’t need all the bells and whistles or stability features at all. Just pick a relatively new pair of shoes that don’t give you blisters or knee pain and get out there. Go slow and walk often if you need to, that’s really all there is.

The thing about running is that it sucks really hard for beginners. I used to passionately hate running, but now it’s pretty much all I talk about. The first few weeks or months will be very ugly, and the real work of running is bearing through that phase until it becomes enjoyable. To help this, make a few initial goals (running a full mile, running three days a week, etc.) and stick to them the best you can. Once you start achieving, it’s addictive. I didn’t start a real training plan until I reached my first goal of running a full 30 minutes, so don’t feel pressured to start a specific plan. Couch to 5k can be very beneficial for people who like schedules and plainly set goals, but isn’t necessary for everyone trying to start out.