Into the Woods

Hi, y’all! Running is one of my all time favorite things to do, especially when I can run in a beautiful setting. Luckily, I live in an area that has a wide variety of landscapes where I can choose to take a jog next to a lake, in a neighborhood, alongside a field or through the woods. Running through the woods is my favorite place to run- it always feels very enchanting and peaceful.

My love of running means I go through running shoes somewhat quickly. I must admit that I do hang on to my shoes for longer that I should because I become attached and when I finally do get a new pair I end up buying the same shoes I already had. My most recent running shoe purchase has been no different.

I have been buying Under Armour running shoes for years now and I have yet to be disappointed. I bought these a few days ago because they are the most recent version of the same shoe I currently had and loved- you can find them here. I have found them to be very comfortable so far and they are even lighter weight than my previous pair- so far so good! I also like the simplicity of this style- the black and white pairs well with a variety of running clothes and the pops of hot pink match perfectly with my favorite running jacket!

My running jacket is from the Calvin Klein Performance line and I absolutely love it! If the weather is cold enough for a jacket I always grab this one when running – it is filled with down which makes it incredibly warm but not bulky, the sleeves are thick and fitted which helps trap body heat, and the shape is very flattering. Extra details that make this jacket even better are the thumbholes in the sleeves which add warmth and prevent the sleeves from riding up, outside zipper pockets on the front and lower back, and an inside pocket that is great for holding your phone. I bought mine a couple of years ago but you can find a similar one here.

My favorite cold weather running leggings are from Under Armour as well. The ColdGear collection has served me very well for years and are the only leggings I grab when the weather is cold. They fit great, are very comfortable and the inside has a brushed texture which makes them very warm. I’m wearing their ColdGear Authentic legging in these pictures – my pair is a few years old but you can find them here.

I also frequently wear Under Armour’s ColdGear Compression Mock long sleeve shirt under my running jacket. It’s warm, not bulky and does not ride up when I run because it is fitted. I have quite a few of these and will definitely buy more! You can find it here.