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Review: Icebreaker Mogul Hat
So, before I start in on my review, a little about me and hats…
In short, I hate them. My reasoning is all due to vanity. I don’t think I look good in them. Being a girl with short hair I think they make me look boyish when I wear them. Being a new running, however, who is running through my first winter in Boston I have discovered that I really need a hat for running. Even though this has been a very mild winter so far (knock wood!) mornings in the 20’s require a hat. Period
I was hesitant, given my revulsion for hats, but my vanity pretty much goes out the window while I run. I’d rather be comfortable then cute any day!
Over the New Year holiday my BF and I went to New York City. I wasn’t shopping for a hat at all…but one afternoon in Soho the hat I had been avoiding shopping for pretty much jumped off the shelf at me.
We walked by this store called Icebreaker. They had running mannequins in their window all decked out in running gear and their sign showed all their clothing is made of fine, breathable, Merino wool. Being a knitter, I HAD to check it out.
I ended up getting the Mogul hat. Made of 100% Merino wool it’s super super light weight, breathable, and it fits perfectly. I was afraid it was going to be itchy and hot because it’s wool and there is a lot of sweat involved when I run…. But there’s none of that. I’ve worn it a couple times now and I completely forget I have it on. My head is just warm and comfy.
Here’s to running comfy through a long New England Winter!
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After finishing the Rock n Roll Las Vegas 1/2 marathon. My hands were freeezing in this picture. Final time 2:10:01 (an almost 7 minute PR)
I may not be the fastest.
I may not be the best.
But you will never see me quit.
Taper Week
Here I am, the week before my second half marathon. Today was my first taper run of the week…a measly 3 miles. This Sunday December 4th I’ll be running the Rock n’ Roll Vegas 1/2 marathon down the strip. I almost cannot wait to get on that airplane with my running buddy.
Since I’m an experienced 1/2 marathoner now (this being my second one and all) I feel much more relaxed about this whole thing. Here I am after finishing my first one - the BAA 1/2 marathon in South Boston. It was just about 2 months ago.
Before my first one I was so worried I wouldn’t finish before the cutoff time of 2 and 1/2 hours I was obsessed. For weeks I worried I wouldn’t make it. I wouldn’t get an official time and I was even worried I wouldn’t get a finisher medal if I didn’t make it. I was stress city.
Now I’m much more relaxed. I just want to have fun, run my best race, and enjoy the trip with a good friend. Running down the strip at night will be so spectacular…I’m in awe when I walk down the strip at night so I can only imagine running down it with a crowd of spectators and cheering/clapping/drunk people.
I’m going to go, run, and smile my face off….oh, and probably PR in the process.
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