My list: Revlon Run/Walk, New Workout Gear, Test Results, Food News, Something Cute

Hi friends, blogosphere frequentors, family members, Facebook community and miscellaneous internet searchers:

Lots of news today. I believe a numbered list would be best.

1. Revlon Run/Walk: FitnessNYC mentioned the NYC Revlon Run/Walk for Women on Saturday, May 2. My friend Missy and I want to create a team — and we want you to join! We can raise a lot more money this way. Please let me know if you’d like to join the team, along with a team name suggestion, and I can set it up!

2. Big workout gear purchases: I went to The Running Company and after a gait analysis revealed that my feet are pronated, I was told I could pick any shoe from the top 2 rows of sneakers, which are the rows best for pronated feet. I selected two pairs to try on. I really wanted to like a pair of grey and hot pink Nike’s because I love pink, but alas, I went with the Asics that felt AMAZING on me. I can’t wait to start running with them!

The salesperson I worked with was extremely knowledgable. I had never been to a running store before and was surprised when he brought over one of those shoe size measurers that I haven’t seen since I was a kid! I forgot they even existed. It brought back some nostalgic memories. Of getting my feet measured.

I was also surprised that they put the shoes on my feet for me using a shoe horn and laced them up for me. What service! I know they just didn’t want me to bend the sneakers and they wanted to ensure they were laced properly, but it was still nice!

The store also does women’s runs a few times a week (all paces) in Central Park and are organizing a women’s half marathon. Perhaps in the warmer temperatures I will join one of the women’s runs and see how I like it! Right now it is way too cold for me to be outside for any extended period of time.

Next I went to Lululemon and got 2 Ta Ta Tamer sports bras. After an unfortunate incident on the elliptical a few weeks ago, I decided it is worth it to get the best, especially after reading the great things Tina at Carrots ‘N’ Cake had to say about it last month.

Tonight I hope to try my new spin shoes in the class with my favorite teacher!

3. Test results: I will find out my SmartPill test results today. I might post more about this when I get them, but I’m not 100% sure since I have no idea what this will reveal and if I want to share. Either way, I am feeling anxious. I was on the subway when the doctor called last night and I really hope he returns my call soon today.

4. Food news: I ordered 12 jars of Pumpkin Butter from the Bauman Family. I went through my jars so quickly that I thought it would be best to stock up. I ordered smaller jars than the ones I get in the store so they will be easier to transport. They also make lots of other fruit butters – check them out!

Tonight I am introducing the boy to Pizza Park where they make whole wheat pizza with low fat cheese. I will have to pick off the cheese and toppings and eat them by themselves, but I am still excited!

5. Something cute: I will leave you all with something really cute! My brother is busy working and his puppy Santana (not a lap dog) is sitting on his lap at his desk (where she clearly doesn’t fit) and looking directly into the camera! You can see how serious my brother is about his work, but he doesn’t seem to mind the puppy plopped in his lap! I am so excited to go to Seattle in a few weeks to play and cuddle with Santana. And with my brother.