Tuesday OUTTA THE BOX Testdrive.

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This week’s testdrive was twotwoTWO things in one (anyone?).

It was a fabulous opportunity (and my tip of the week as well) to force myself out of my comfort zone in the name of MizFit & try a really cool (literally & figuratively) newtoME product as well.

First the tip.

Nothing earth shattering.

Nary a groundbreaking piece of advice in it yet something of which I know I need reminding and I suspect a few of you may as well.

I think it was Eleanor Roosevelt who said do one thing every day which scares you. And, unless you count letting my Toddler’s arse touch the seat in a nasty gas station bathroom all in the name of potty training, Ive grown far too slack in this department.

Im not certain whether it’s growing older and more self-conscious (ok. it’s not. we’ve all seen that I dont really give a crap care) or the fact that opportunities to stretch myself are ones I need to *seek* I simply havent been doing it lately

Ive grown complacent.

Rarely does the chance to take a leap of faith knock on the door to check & see if we’re ready. More often than not we need to speak up, put ourselves out there, and volunteer to be challenged or afraid.

That’s my challenge for you today. Take the next 24 hours–whenever you read this–and view your life through fresh risk-taking eyes.

What opportunities present themselves where your initial reaction is: AWWW HELL NO!

Perhaps examine if it’s merely fear which is holding you back and try, for today, giving that same question an answer of YES.

We all hate change (not all of us? you dont? you thrive on it? please to hit us up with some tips). It’s uncomfortable and it’s uncomfortable because it forces us to grow.

What small step might you take, over the next 24 hours, which completely wholly & utterly terrifies you in a good way?

Take that group fitness class youve been afraid to even attempt in case you look ‘stupid.’

Send for that application to graduate school so you can at least begin filling it out.

Get a book on SAT preparation and finally start reading & studying for the exam.

Ask that Starbucks employee out. finally. (you know who you are). what’s the worst thing that could happen and, really, how bad is that anyway?

Go running. IN A DRESS.

Yep, People. That’s the Testdrive up in herre.

Fabulous Skirt Sports sent me the Footloose Dress to test and, even though it was completely outside my comfort zone, I ran in it.

outside.

AND I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF IT.

I have to admit that, as I left my house, I was like a teenage at her first dance completely convinced that everyone was staring at me.

(think of your worst, most insecure, most SERIOUSLY, RENAISSANCE MAN IM NOT SURE I CAN DO THIS internal monologue and that’s about where I was. except, to the Ren Man’s chagrin, it was all external)

Then I started running and was even more convinced that everyone was staring at me—-but this time because I was running like Princess Atalanta in my comfy, cool, not clingy dress.

I loved it. It didnt cut into me. It never grew clingy or felt as if it were weighing/dragging me down.

If I had a million dollars I’d buy ya’ll this dress.

Really.*

*guys? Im so trying to get this for the Renaissance Man to testdrive for you—–so far unsuccessfully.

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  2. Oooh, i’ve been eyeing that dress for a while now…must buy!

    change, actually love it. but have no tips. i think for me it just became a part of who i am after moving almost every year since birth, attending 14 different schools and having no choice but to learn to adapt. My challenge is to try to remain constant & consistent with things and not always try something new.

  3. I SO LONG FOR A SPARTAN TESTDRIVE, Andrew.
    That said, methinks they arent as filled with longing as I.

    and Fitarella? I LOVE THIS:

    My challenge is to try to remain constant & consistent with things and not always try something new.

    so insightful and YOUR ASSIGNMENT for doing one thing which scares you! just in your case the ‘feeling the fear’ is STICKING with a task/choice/thing.

    that’s your outside the box challenge.

    sameness.

    Miz.

  5. The man-skirt…hmmm…..I’m not going there yet. As much as that fits your 24-hour challenge.

    But I do accept the challenge – because, well, change is not always easy (for me). No idea where I’m going with this yet, but I’ll just run with it (not the skirt, the idea) and see where it take me.

  6. Certs – with retzin (whatever that is!)

    I, too, like change. Change doesn’t bother me. I have other things to scare the hell out of me. One tip is to change your perspective. Like….well this one is not about change, but it is about one of my “fears”

    “My boss is a psycho control freak from hell. She is hell bent on firing someone. What if it’s me???” *and then the next 9 months are filled with gut-gnawing panic on a daily basis*

    to

    “It must be hard having so many irons in the fire and feeling the need to control every single one. I’d be exhausted and cranky, too. I’m just going to do the best I can to do my job and not put myself in her sights.” And go on my merry way delivering my goodies to grandmothers house w/out worrying about the wolf.”

    I have to do it again every day, but it helps one survive when the wolf is dressed like a principal. *snort*

    That dress is cute. Good looking getting the man-skort on your man. Does one free-ball under such a garment as they do with real kilts??? (I know that one was probably waaaaaaaaaaaay out there for some of your readers…maybe even for you.) Sorry….oh, look at the time. Gotta run!

  7. oh FatDontWrinkle how I HEART yer comments.

    Really good rephrasing.

    So helpful.

    And (sniff) the sad part is I have (had?) Ren Man all ready to GO GO GO SPARTAN (SNL anyone? Will Ferrel?) & the company is……lets say…..too busy.

  8. oh FatDontWrinkle how I HEART yer comments.

    Really good rephrasing.

    So helpful.

    And (sniff) the sad part is I have (had?) Ren Man all ready to GO GO GO SPARTAN (SNL anyone? Will Ferrel?) & the company is……lets say…..too busy.

    As far as the free balling.

    Offended?
    NO.

    Will I now be singing the Tom Petty ditty FREE FALLLLLING in my head with those words?

    Yes.

    All.Day.Long.

    Miz.

  9. I’m singing “Running Queen” to the tune of ABBA’s “Dancing Queen.” You KNOW how I love the dress. I’ve heard others fall over themselves for it too, so I spose I better get on board, walk the talk, run the run.

    Per change, as Queen of the Chaos, I’m so good with it. And I am because of why you said it was good: for growing. I fear the idea of becoming stagnant more than I fear fear.

    I actually did this assignment yesterday when I took all three girls to the state fair for the first time ever. Not a great place for health nuts who shun fried food on a stick. Couldn’t manage all the kiddie rides as the solo parent. Worst of it was the long drive and the 45 minutes to park. Oh, I did fear going to the fair, absolutely. Even with all the hassles (like renting a wagon for $13 bucks and having the 3yo whine like a banshee all day) it was worth it for one reason: watching the live birth of twin lambs. Did we grow a little yesterday? Oh yeah!

  10. DAMN MAMASWEAT I NEED TO BE YOU.

    In all seriousness.

    today? I shall skip the AWWW HELLLL NO’s and think this instead:

    —
    I fear the idea of becoming stagnant more than I fear fear.
    —

    My tuesday mantra if you will.

    thanks.

    Miz., who’d say WHO KNEW but she kinda already did that so many of you fear NOT the change and carpe thingswhichscareya on a daily basis.

  11. ok, this is too weird. A) I HAVE that dress in my closet – the company sent me one, but it’s in hot freaking pink and a bit too big so I never wore it. I wouuld take your dare to run in something that scares me but I can’t run right now. I am, however, thiking about trying sardines, something that scares me (I’m being totally serious here – they’re supposed to be SO good for you). Might not be today, but when I bite off that first sardine head, I will think of you, MizFit.
    B) I have interviewed the founder of Utilikilts for the Chicago Tribune in 2004 and have the whole story on how they came to be, who invented them, etc. The story was called Nice Legs There, Fella (I just Googled it – I don’t actually remember such details) and found this quote:

    …Calvin Brown, 38, has been rockin’ the kilt since 2002 for various reasons, mainly for comfort. “As soon I started wearing them, I truly didn’t understand why women fought to wear pants,” Brown said. Plus, they have gotten him more female attention than a golden retriever puppy. Not only have “numerous, very attractive women come up to me and started talking, just because of the kilt,” but he met his ex-fiance while wearing a red and blue crosshatch number.

    Steven Villegas, co-founder of Seattle-based utilikilts.com, was in town touting his wares at North Halsted Market Days in early August. Since starting his company in 2000, he has sold 40,000 kilts, a number he believes represents a nationwide hunger for sartorial change.

    “Instead of being bossed around by fashion, we’re addressing comfort,” Villegas said. “It’s like wearing a towel but with pockets, and it’s legal.”

    I will totally hook your husband up.

    Sorry for the uberlong post!

  12. That dress is way cute, but yeah, I’d feel really self-conscious in it. Although I would wear it out and about, and look better than I usually do, espec on the weekends!

    In seriousness? I live in fear and outside of my comfort zone every day. This business of attempting to graduate from grad school and join the real world is terrifying me. Thank goodness I have exercise in my life or I might be a crying ball of snot in the corner.

  13. OOOH WG. IM IN FOR THE SARDINES TOO!

    shall we simulcast?!

    (and Ill email you privately. got a thisclosetoSNIPPY response from the company. nice enough that had I posted it theyd have seemed simply busy but I fear they thought I would MOCK! NOT AT ALL. Ren Man is ALL IN TO TRY!!)

    and Gena? you are living. LIVING. & Im impressed.
    neither just ‘being’ nor only BLOGGING ABOUT LIFE (waves hand as she types knowing that she can, at times, fall prey to that!).

    Miz.

  14. 1. I was thinking that by “do something that scares you” you do NOT mean “go ahead, climb all over the reallyhotbutmuchyounger guy at Target” – but then I saw the Starbucks-guy tip, so who knows? However, I suspect DH would not be pleased so I’ll find something a little more socially acceptable. 🙂

    2. I love the dress. I love the skivvies. I love that there’s a pocket for the Sidekick or, in my case, Blackberry. Even the pocket in my workout skort doesn’t fit the Blackberry, but it looks like this one would. I think I know what I’m asking for at Christmas.

    3. Change IS scary. But I’m learning to love it. I think the secret is in realizing that in every change, there is (a) a lesson and (b) an opportunity for growth. If you are all about the Seeking (and I so am) then it becomes much easier to welcome those opportunities without fear. Okay, the fear’s still there…but it gets a little smaller all the time.

    What could I do today that scares me? It would of course be best to do something that would actually help me grow. Like…I don’t know…actually getting off my butt and submitting that manuscript (which is completely done and gathering dust) to a publisher, instead of just thinking about doing so? Ooh. Yeah, that’s scary. I think I’ll do it. No, I know I will. Tonight.

    Thanks for the prod. Really. Cause now, you know, it’s a challenge. 🙂 Can I just say how much I love thee, MizFit? Nope, I can’t, there are no words.

    V.

  15. I am so going to do this! Everyone need a little “spice” in their life, right? *gulp* Maybe I’ll go run in just a sports bra HAHAHAHA OMG that’s a little too daring for me 😛

  16. Well, I’m more the Fitarella type–lots of moves and change and a very short attention span. What’s scary to me is we’ve been living in the same house for almost 2 years now and have no plans to move–after moving every 2 years for years on end. It’s all I can do not to beg the hubby to move us back to Europe or some new place like New Zealand (he mentioned NZ as a possibility once and I’ve dreamed of it ever since).

    Anyway, I think my challenge would be similar to Fitarella’s and I am going to apply it to a couple of my obsessions–buying new workout DVDs and trying new diets. I’m going to stick with the workouts I already have (which is probably in the 100s anyway) and the diet I have currently chosen (Weight Watchers). Eek!

  17. So, do they still make Certs? I don’t think I’ve seen those things in awhile – my favorite flavor was the cinnamon. 😉

    I have an exercise dress, too and I love it – it is so comfortable and having shorts like yours underneath really just makes it seem like you’re wearing a top and shorts, only the dress makes you feel “free.”

    Change I will do just for you, Miz – I need to call some people and ask them to give me money. Yikes, I think I’m going to puke.

  18. WAIT WHAT VALERIE?! it’s finished and gathering dust? that’s just wrong. (please to prepare yourself for an onslaught o’prodding).

    Marcy? you nailed it in the first idea. THATS YOUR ASSIGNMENT. if not today—then soon.

    Lanie? you and Miss. F are so foreign to me. I aspire to be more that way. less a fan of the routine.

    and FF? first, youcandoit youcandoit youcandoit (and next kindagladitsyounotme. running in a dress was stomach churning enough). KEEP US POSTED. no matter the outcome it’s a BIG STEP TO MAKE THE CALL.

    speaking of calling—–my life does.

    Miz.

  19. I gotta run in a DRESS!! Key-rist, you really know how to challenge a guy!

    How about in one of those horrible open backed hospital gowns?

    If you do the gown, I’ll do the dress 🙂

  20. My husband always sings the words Free Ballin’ to Tom Petty’s Free Fallin’! 🙂

    Allright. I am doing two things today. I am taking Kara to the doctor (for a checkup.) What is scary is that I have to take Kent, too. And let’s just say he has a hard time sitting still and I’m nervous the whole appt. will be a disaster.

    The other thing is tonight, we have a play date with Kent’s new preschool class. I will introduce myself to all the mommies. (I’m super shy, so this is a big step.)

    Love the dress!

  21. yadayadayadaThumbTypingyadaBUT:

    Robin? I am your husband. Who knew?
    And you also segued so nicely into part two.

    The fake it till ya make it & the WE NEVER KNOW WHEN SOMEONE ELSE IS IN THE MIDST OF FEELING *THEIR* FEAR!

    You don’t come across at all as shy & I’m confident you won’t tonight at the MommyMeet.

    Other may see you & think: it’s all so easy for Robin.

    Something for us to *all* keep in mind as we go through our day.

    That guy at the gym who is working out (fingerquote) all wrong (unFQ)?
    It may be a huge victory he’s even there and working out in public.
    He may be feeling the fear & doing anyway.

    Food for thought.

    And Dr.J? You should know better by now than to toss down a gauntlet at me.

    If I ever got to the point where I could run a marathon I’d happily do it in ANYTHING.

    Will you shave your legs for their debut?

    Miz.

  22. That dress looks v. cute! I’m wary of anything with a built-in sports bra, though, because I’ve never had good luck in that department. But, I’m willing to try — it has been a while since I’ve gone built-in.

    As for change — it is scary but it does a body good! I had a job for 6.5 years, 5 of them great, 1.5 of them terrible, terrible, terrible. I sat in that job for the 1.5 years, crying, breaking out, being sick to my stomach, all of that. Then, I got to my personal breaking point and just left. The key for me was that I had prepared by saving a good chunk of money so that I would have a safety net. I used it. But, yeah, it was terrifying.

    Now, I’ve been away from that toxic environment for 2 yrs, happily freelancing. The best thing I did was leave that job, even though I didn’t have another.

    I would say big change requires preparation and if you surround yourself with supportive people, that will make it easier.

    All change requires guts!

  24. Really good point about other people possibly being uncomfortable, too. Thanks. I will keep that in mind.

    (I’m not shy online, or once you know me, but those first steps are really hard for me.)

  25. The Bag Lady needs to think of something to do that scares her? Sheesh, damned near everything scares the Bag Lady!

    She needs to climb up on the roof of her sunporch to repair a small leak. That scares the crap outta her. And she isn’t going to do it today while she’s home alone, ’cause what if she fell off?

    Hmmm, need to ponder to find something to do that scares her, but isn’t going to get her killed…..

    And that dress is awfully cute — do they make it in size H? (for humungous)

  26. I love change!!! I get restless if my life stays the same for too long (um, 30 years old moved 24 times). And I too think you look like one foxy runner in that dress. It does look cool and comfy although – and feel free to roll your eyes – it looks like maternity workout wear to me. Why no waist?? All of which is NOT to say that you look preggers. You look fab. And I love the sidekick-in-the-pocket!!

  27. fast thoughts:

    Char? you are totally right. it looked like, not maternity, but not-so-flattering to me when I yanked from bag. after I ran in it I actually forgot Id thought that as I think it is the CUT which made it not be clingynasty (the technical term) in the raging TX heat?

    (and story for later about a car salesman who thought I was pregnant…this was a few weeks ago…I laughed…he was HORRIFIED)

    I think Id have loathed a waist as I ran (and loved when I lifted in it. which I did. hilarity ensued. at least in my head.) and aesthetically loved pre/post workout.

    Miz.

  28. Cool! I was certainly not a risk taker at all until… I quite my job as a corporate lawyer to become an elementary school teacher. Now I embrace the risk. Perhaps my next risk will be running in a dress. 🙂

  29. I love this post (and that dress- how adorable!!!). I am taking a big leap in life right now. My husband and I decided it was time for us to move to the place we’ve always wanted to live (South Carolina) so we applied for jobs and worked our butts off and it looks like in about a month we will be moving! I am sad to leave all of the wonderful friends I’ve made at our current home, but am excited to be settling down where we really want to be! Thank you for this post….I plan to try something daring in the next couple days 🙂

  30. In regards to the change/do something scary: I moved in with my boyfriend after I graduated an Ivy League university (which only took me 3 years, because after the financial aid office told me I couldn’t get any aid, I decided to make my own), despite not having a job lined up after graduation (which, in the Ivy League, is scarier than having a terminal illness).

    I decided not to go to law school and become a personal trainer instead (despite not having any experience).

    And I recently made muffins that made me physically ill after playing with the recipe too much.

    The one question I ask myself before doing anything: Will it make me happier than I am now? If I think it will, I do it.

  31. Hey I love that dress simply for the reason that it does not cling to me. It’s one of those things that you don’t need is something tight on your waist when trying to get AIR. It is very fun to run in!

    As for the scary challenge? Teaching PE in a new school where every class has three age levels in it!

  32. MizFit,
    The LOVE is mutual, baby! thanks for the shoutout on Liz’s blog. She trained me for Mrs. Utah where I was 1st runner up and Liz and I are training for my 1st 1/2 triathalon, i think i have to get one of these dresses to be all princessy in! 🙂 Love love it! Thanks for the cute demo!

    If you want to guest post about how to get a company to gift you products to blog about, i’d love one for Startup Princess, email me!

  33. One thing that I did last winter was to learn to ski again. It was scary sometimes, especially when the man lured me into a black slope. I kept thinking “Wut??????” but I somehow managed to do it, though very slowly.
    I also am trying to learn to cook, which ahs been challenging for me. Exercise wise, the kettlebell has been my new kind of scary challenge, but very rewarding.

    As for the dress… you just wait until my waistline is back. JUST YOU WAIT!!!

  36. I did a scary thing earlier this morning. I’ve been talking to a guy via email for a while… and I gave him my number today! I’m going on a business trip where I won’t have much email, so I figure that would be a good time to see if a) he’ll call and b) if he’s actually interested. Wish me luck.

    The dress is cute… unfortunately for those of us who are a full C cup, I doubt I’d get much support out of it while running 🙁

  37. kiki? You’re spot on.

    In the feeling the fear and giving the number (don’t disappoint, dude. please to not disappoint!) and the fact that if you’re not an a/b cup I think I’d use the dress for spinning/walking/lifting/lounging.

    Miz.

  38. you look smashing dahling miz….i’m sure you were a vision in aquamarine as you floated down the sidewalk on your run!

    mamasweat…you are my hero! very brave of you to brave the fair! you are fabulous sistermama!

    not so great with the change…think i am, but down deep i know i need to work on it! not sure what will present itself to me today?????

    weighting game….i hope you wear the dress! if not, you can unload it on me!:)

    i have had two dads in the past two months ask me about making utilikilts for boys…times they are a changing!

  39. hmmm…well, I have to say I have stepped outside my comfort zone a bit the last couple of years and did things I never thought I would…but you did get me on the graduate school application…I have been considering this and I guess this is a sign to DO IT!

  40. I think I might have to get me one of those just for the skivvies! Nice.

    As for trying something that scares me, I have already vowed to try a few classes now that I actually belong to a gym. I don’t know why it’s so intimidating– it’s not like you can fall off your Spinning bike, right?

  42. Okay – I have to get on board with all this free stuff. It’s just not fair that people send you FREE stuff . . . . .but I do love my Osielle Sports Brad (thankyouverymuch)!

    How can I get my blog noticed enough for people to send me stuff to “review”?!?!?!?

    The dress is super cute – I might have to try one of those.

    I just did something that scares me, I made a doctor’s appointment. . . .how can I say this . . . .to get ready for another “Tornado”.

  43. *gasp* another Tornado? Exciting!

    And yes.

    People TOTALLY send me free stuff——if by totally send you mean I ask beg call email cajole spend *hours* pleading with PR representatives and MOST TIMES buy my own item so they’ll agree to give one away to YOU—–which I do 😉

    I’m so selective about what I recommend or it would be far easier I’m sure.

    But you’ll have that 😉

    Miz.

  45. I think I must have that dress and some skivvies for my next 5k in September! That is sooooooooo cool!! So many of my running tops/tanks RIDE UP over my belly which drives me INSANE. And my shorts? They do not have one single pocket.

    Where’s my CC…I need to make a purchase…

  46. The dress is super cute, though I don’t know that I could ever wear it running, I might wear it to and from the gym. Wow, I would feel like such a girl 🙂

    As to the change thing, you can add me to the list of commenters that moved around a lot and adapted to constantly being in flux, though in my day to day life I tend to be rather umm…scheduled (a nice way to say I am totally OCD and anal retentive!)

    Funny that you brought up facing something you fear as Sunday I had a no strings attached, unsolicited offer to help me out with something and I said yes, which was REALLY HARD. As I don’t like to let anyone help me with anything, EVER.

  48. Now *THAT* is very cute and look look so cute. I would be concerned that if you were running in that outfit, you’d look as though you were running away from some creep that was trying to buy you a drink in the local bar.

    It’s so much easier to look crummy on the outside when you exercise so that no one bugs you. (I mean me.) Have you ever had people stop? I have, and you should see the *hairy eyeball* I give ’em. That’s it! Wear the dress (and skivvies) but wear a *hairy eyeball* along with, and no one will bug you while you’re exercising and looking cute.

  49. My psychologist has told me to challenge myself every day or resign myself to shrivelling up in fear and dying of Alzheimers like my mother.

    Kick. In. The. Pants.

    Change scares me. Risk scares me. Makes me want to run into the house and hide. But now I see a likely outcome that’s scarier than any possible outcome of going out into the world and risking myself.

    Homework now is something a little risky every day: talking to a stranger, asking for something I need, etc. Don’t know what I’m doing today. Tomorrow I’m talking to a temp agency about employeeing me or talking to the trainer manager at the gym about getting hired as a trainee personal trainer.

  51. Love the dress! I am still saving up to get one of the fantastic running skirts. I suspect that if I had the dress it’d probably accompany me to the grocery store as frequently as it did the gym.

    As for stepping outside my comfort zone. I’m going to work on finding windows where normally I stick to my tried and true doors.

  53. I made that one “small” change and now I need the bigger one.

    I would be so worried that the dress and my barbells would clash.

    Spartan? Now you know how much I love a man in a dress

  54. I’m kind of loving the idea of the dress. Wasn’t sure if I did, but I love my running skirts, so . . .
    Only potential drawback: how much would it ride up on someone with um . . . well-developed hips? I could just see myself running around with the dress bunched up around my waist.

    Fear. Sigh. Definitely something I need to work on. I have been getting better–really truly (hello triathlon. although starting spin class may have been scarier). But I will make an extra effort today.

  55. I think your post today was meant for me (especially the part about looking stupid in a group fitness class). I just commented yesterday on Mark Salinas’ blog that I know I should give pilates another try, but I’m SO the worst person in the class (uncoordinated, out of shape). So — back to pilates. Checking my gym website right now to find a class! (Thanks for the prod.)

  56. I like the dress, but since I’d have to a wear a sports bra or two under it, feel that would ruin the cute factor. The skivvies are nice – I could use a pair of those withOUT the dress.

  58. I have seen a ton of running skirts at pre-race expos but never a dress. That thing looks kind of cool but I am not sure that I could really run in it. 🙂

  59. you guys make me laugh (hairy eyeball & I did chuckle at the thought of a floor length dress, FBG. Im waaay too accident prone for that) and THINK.

    so again, APPRECIATE IT.

    the skivvies? ARE sold separately and if the dress isnt your thing (heather? I do NOT see it riding up…too ‘silky’ for lack of a better word. and Shosh? you may be right in the REALLY RUN with regards to distances. Im a 3 mile gurl) Id get a pair of those fo’ shizzle.

    but we all know about my pocket obsession.

    Miz.

  60. I have this whole great way of dealing with change that has been one of the many gifts my autistic son has given me. When I want to be in control and keep things the same, I let go of the control and move toward the change. I learned it from my son who has to feel that something in his life is within his control. The more I give him control, the less control he needs. And, I discovered, the less I need as well! So when change comes up, I embrace the release of control and change.

  61. Hmm…this dress is interesting. They have a local store in my area. I might have to give that a try. It has potential marathon outfit written all over it. I can just see myself now crossing the finish line in a hot little black dress LOL. As far as the challenge, they had open auditions for pole dance instructors recently and I passed it over out of total fear of not being good enough. When the opportunity comes around next time, I owe it to myself to at least try.

  62. I am usually NOT a risk taker. Always fretting and sticking in my comfort zone. But I promise to try and see if I can be a little bit more risky over the next 24hrs.

  63. You are so cute in the dress! I gotta get me a pair of those shorts. I put my phone between my 2 sports bras (yes, the Girls need two for complete support) when I run. It’s not uncomfortable, but makes my chest look all bumpy (and not in a good way).

  64. josha said it the best so far I think. letting go of the control and moving toward the change.

    the moving toward resonated with me. the not kickingthrashingandfighting (which I tend to do).

    and keyalus? Im bummed I wasnt there to nudge yer little arse to audition! you do owe it to yourself to try (and to me to git up in herre and show me how! Ren Man would adore you for it.)

    Donnelouise? you can do it!!! (movie anyone? you can do iiiiit?) and please to report back.

    and Laura? I get the bumpy in a bad way thing as I rock that look all the time when Im sans pockets in clothes. dont love it on me either 🙂

    Miz.

  65. There, I already got my scary challenge out of the way. Instead of taking the usual sedate bike path up Humboldt, I took the death-defying route up Mendocino in morning traffic. OK, it’s not really death-defying, but it feels like it because the bike lane is only about one foot wide and the cars are zipping by inches away.

    Oh, and you know where I was biking to on this trip? To the school district headquarters to pick up the paperwork for a new job–I’m going to be a Schoolyard/Hall monitor at an elementary school. How scary is that?

  66. My mind has been blown. This is like, other galaxy outside of my comfort zone. Maybe someday! I’d love to see the looks on the faces of my ladies running group if I showed up in this – and then maybe I’d fall in love with it, my running would be revolutionized, and next thing you know, it’s London ’12!!

  67. I’ve become complacent, too! I just need to get off my ass and do something that’s not Netflix or running.

    Maybe I should open my blog up to suggestions and then take one every day.

    Watch it get like Fear Factor up in here. 😉

  68. The world is conspiring to dress you better! LOL. It is definitely out of my fashion comfort zone (I worry about VPL in my running skirts).

  69. A lot of things I’m not doing are due to my procrastination problem, and not due to fear.

    I do accept your challenge.

  70. oooh Tammy. You were supposed to say something like:

    I’ll get right on this….soon….tomorrow…after I do a few things….maybe next week?

    😉

    Miz.

  71. I’m totally with you…….going to open those risk-taking eyes. I really get into the comfort-zone inside with the kids all day so this one speaks to me!

    Love the dress! I wear skirts and dresses most of the time so when I get to the point where something like that would look good on me, I’d be on board for sure 🙂

  73. O. M. G.

    Mizfit, you are speaking to ME today.

    But considering that I don’t think I’ve worn a dress of any kind at all in the past 12 months or so, I don’t think that’s the risk I’ll be taking.

    And as for the Utilikilt? I really think Renaissance Man has the right idea in steering clear of that one.

  75. I absolutely DEMAND photos of the Renaissance Man in a skirt.

    As for skirts, I might wear one to run when I start wearing them otherwise. Ever.

  76. Dresses and running? My two favourite things? Combined?

    I fear the pocket will be no use to me though, as my sidekick is the size of my head. Maybe they could bring out Version 2, with a trailer attached? That should hold it…

    Still trying to think of something scary to do…maybe buy a new phone…

    TA x

  77. I am such, such, such a girly girl and LOVE my Nike and Adidas running skirts, therefore would love to run in a dress. lol. This – to me – nothing adventurous.

    Adventurous perhaps would be more along the lines of running in short shorts or something bearing the middriff that I am convinced is absolutely horrendeous, yet dear hubby thinks is oh-so-sexy.

    Adventurous would be updating my blog I neglect too much and sharing it with friends in the flesh, rather than only online friends. (Not to offend my lovely online friends!)

    On that note, I’ve decided. Tonight, I update my blog. Tonight, I write things I’ve been saving up for a while. And Tonight, I forward to 3 good, close, personal friends for criticism!

    Cheers to all.
    H

  79. the dress IS GREAT (I wore it all day) but I have to give an extra shout of SKIVVY LOVE.

    now Im leaning more toward making my SOMETHING WHICH SCARES ME career oriented so Im NOT leaving the house in only them—-but one could (& look pretty hip doing so).

    Miz.

  80. I *try* to do lots of things that scare me… but it’s hard to force myself to! But I know that if you don’t take risks, you may not experience disappointment, but your life will surely be BORING!

  81. Hi there Mizfit!

    Thanks for dropping by my blog- I haven’t seen yours before.. It is great! So many useful tips and great info! You look fantastic- I’d kill for a bod like yours… Keep up the good work!

    Ash

    ps. stop by again some time!!

  82. I’m pretty clueless about athletic/workout clothes. I usual don an old t-shirt and shorts. So after watching this video, I’m thinking, wow, one can look “pretty” while sweating! Pretty cool. I may have to go shopping some time soon and find actual workout clothes.

    You really need to add footage of you running in the dress!

  83. the boy and i are doing a skirtsports sponsored 5k in a week and a half. it’s the most expensive 5k i’ve ever paid for, but i get a skirt and tank top with my fee and the boy gets shorts and a shirt. that’s worth $80 to me.

    i do want to get one of their dresses though. saw one last year and fell in love with it.

    and OMG i need to show brandon that utilikilt. he’s been thinking of getting a kilt anyway …

    as for scary? i’m trying to figure out a job. and life. that’s scary enough.

  84. You really need to add footage of you running in the dress!

    totally thought that after. you need to see me running to believe it.

    Im like an awkward gazelle. or elaine from seinfeld were she to run (remember her dancing? it’s like that—-only run’ier)

    Miz.

  86. *begged* them for a give away.

    first a dress.

    then a tee.

    no dice.

    oh

    wait

    did you want MINE?

    Miz.

  87. When I clicked on the link and saw the dresses I immediately thought of Serena Williams. That so looks like a tennis dress. I’d run in it……if I wore dresses…..or ran. But I’d prolly wear my “the girls ain’t goin’ nowhere in this bra” sports bra underneath it. Although the velcro is beginning to give way so maybe not.

    oh wait – do you think that maybe I’m a bit scared of running???
    Bet your butt I am. so tomorrow at the gym I think I’ll give it a go on the treadmill. I ain’t graceful or co-ordinated but this is something I’m going to try.

  88. So cute and I love the color! I have not seen the new dress in person.

    Oh, and the Toddler toilet, public nasty bathroom thaang: cringe. The germaphobe that I am, I hold them over and risk getting hit by the yellow river.

  90. The dress is WAY cute. It would show off my hot farmer’s tan.

    (ps. ALSO, I’ve put my scale away. As in awayaway. I’m still workin out like a fiend but am AT PEACE with the bod. I think of you every time I DON’T step on the scale…I think you might be the only female human I know who’d appreciate that 🙂

  91. it’s long lost katieo in da house! so glad to see you and that youre happy,fine and Now! Scale! Free!

    Miz.

  93. Mizfit, thank you so much for this post. I am going to go out there and try something new, and that I’ve been too scared to do. On my agenda: homemade bread

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