no, not a review of my lack of writing blog posts, hahaha.

i finally bought an insulated running skirt! and it is the best thing ever.

for years i’ve been out running in 40º weather and layering like crazy, but whenever i’d come back, it would take me hours for my bum to warm up. i’d get home from a run, and my thighs, stomach, bum, and trunk in general was splotched red and colder than heck.

i did a little research because i always thought that the fat on your body was supposed to be a good insulator, but it seemed to be doing the complete opposite for me. turns out, there are no veins for circulation in fat! that explains a lot.

i’ve been looking at different ways to layer well, and i found some runner somewhere on the internet talking about running skirts, so i was on the lookout. i could’ve bought a cheapie, but i thought it’d be better to get something that would last.

cue winning some cash at pulltabs one night! we went to sierra (outdoor goods store) afterward, and i found the only smartwool insulated skirt in the place! and it was my size! i got it and have worn it a couple times so far this spring.

i give it 5/5 stars! i wear it over my running pants, and it keeps everything warm. plus it has pockets for my cough drops and phone!

so, if you suffer from cold-bum-itis on your runs or your winter outdoor activities and don’t want to don the snowpants, think about getting an insulated skirt. works wonders!