Sometimes, I have to cajole, beg, and bribe myself just to motivate myself to put on my sneakers…
But I never regret a workout once it’s over.
5.0 mile training run, done. That much closer to Half Marathon #4.
And for some laughs… Check out these great Adidas ads with the tagline “Runners: Yeah, We’re Differentâ€:
Wanna see more? Here you go! 🙂 Thanks to Jess for passing this along.
February 19, 2011, 4:00 pm
February 19, 2011, 4:13 pm
That first one is hilarious, that woman is giving him some serious stink eye!
February 19, 2011, 4:15 pm
LOL I love them!!
February 19, 2011, 4:18 pm
YES!!! Love those ads!
If it’s taking some extra effort get out the door for a run, I think, “I never regret going for a run, but I might regret not going…” It’s always true. No matter how crappy the run is.
February 19, 2011, 4:22 pm
I told myself that before I went to the gym today. Recently I’ve been feeling down because I can’t run due to an injury. Today marked the first week since July I logged absolutely NO running miles! The week before, I only logged 2! I was feeling upset and down that I was (once again) stuck to the spin bike. However, I told myself to go and I would not regret it! I ended up doing a kick butt interval workout on the spin bike! 😀
February 19, 2011, 8:50 pm
Aww I feel you. Be careful with cross training. Sometimes you need a break break!
February 19, 2011, 4:25 pm
Haha great ads! All so true.
February 19, 2011, 4:30 pm
So true! I love saving all my bibs – in high school, I decorated my room with them as a border around my room.
February 19, 2011, 4:41 pm
I love running ads. I can relate to so many of them.
February 19, 2011, 4:41 pm
These are great. I love how runners have their own little inside jokes.
February 19, 2011, 4:47 pm
Love the bandaids and nipples one. Bandaids N Nipples: good name for a blog. Or not.
February 19, 2011, 4:51 pm
Hi Caitlin,
I am a new’ish’ reader and most definitely a new’ish’ runner. Do you have a post on running basics, things you need to get you started? i.e. what to wear in colder weather (I live in Michigan). Also, any suggestions from yourself or your readers on plus size running tights? Unfortunately, for those of us who want to exercise and *need* to exercise most running tights are awful since they roll down.
Thanks, and I love love love reading your posts ! Even though I am not a vegetarian you are definitely inspiring me to eat healthier.
February 19, 2011, 8:53 pm
Hi Becky!
I dont have any specific running tight recommendations but look for one with a wide band! They stay up so much easier. You could also wear shorts over the tights (they make short tights, too, which are good because then you don’t chafe in between your legs).
Here are some basic running posts: Let me know if you have any other questions.
http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/10/cures-for-sluggish-runs.html
http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/tips-2/tips/for-runners
http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/10/if-the-shoe-fits.html
http://www.healthytippingpoint.com/2010/05/running-in-hot-weather.html
February 19, 2011, 8:53 pm
Also google Couch to 5K plan.
February 19, 2011, 9:37 pm
Plug for SUAR’s favorite site: http://athleta.gap.com/
They have plus sizes up to 2X. Checked out running bottoms and there were 6 items available in 2X. Not bad!
February 19, 2011, 10:09 pm
Thank you both for your wonderful suggestions =)
February 19, 2011, 4:52 pm
I think those of us who are dedicated to working out are considered different! I think the dedication is admirable and I have noticed more often than not, the dedication goes towards other great things too. These were great. Thanks for sharing!
February 19, 2011, 4:53 pm
Oh God. Can I add one?
Runner…yeah, kinda disgusting 😉
I jest! 🙂 (maybe…that nose-blowing one turns my stomach…)
February 19, 2011, 4:53 pm
Love these!!!:)
February 19, 2011, 4:56 pm
Brilliant ads.
February 19, 2011, 4:56 pm
I love the lady’s face next to the snot rocket! Priceless!
February 19, 2011, 5:04 pm
I’m totally confused by the one of the woman in the doctor’s office. Brain apparently is suffering from “weekend syndrome.”
February 19, 2011, 7:54 pm
The doctor put up all of his race bibs on the wall instead of diplomas. It took me a while to get it too.
February 19, 2011, 8:23 pm
LOL thanks 🙂
February 19, 2011, 5:18 pm
I feel the same way too– Sometimes there is a lack of motivation- but when I’m done, I’m always amazed!
February 19, 2011, 5:22 pm
Those pictures are so funny – I loved them all!
February 19, 2011, 5:36 pm
Awesome campaign! Thanks for posting!
February 19, 2011, 5:36 pm
Caitlin, your feet look so tiny! What size do you wear??
February 19, 2011, 8:54 pm
8!
February 19, 2011, 5:39 pm
Ha! So good – those pics. Thanks for the reminder about motivation.
February 19, 2011, 5:45 pm
I love the peeing in the woods one where the one woman is watching out for her friend. I usually run by myself so when I have to pee in the woods I go really far in, lol!
This post was the motivation I needed to go get in a quick twilight 3 or 4 milers. I know I won’t regret doing it, and 3 0 4 miles is more than 0 miles! 🙂
February 19, 2011, 5:48 pm
love it!! I agree, I have to motivate myself to do it but once it’s done I feel AWESOME!
February 19, 2011, 5:52 pm
I was vegetarian for years and years and decided one of my 2011 resolutions was to get rid of ALL food rules. This included “no meat”. It has helped a lot with any lingering pre-occupation with eating or food and I feel better.
I try to only buy organic/free range stuff.And I’ll probably go back to eating veggie again in the near future for ethical reasons.
That said – I have discovered that my body feels a lot better with more protein than the “government recommended” amount. Every body is different and some people get satiated with more fat, more protein, more carbs, more ice cream…
I don’t think we should discount that some people need more of one thing than others.
February 19, 2011, 5:53 pm
Sorry, this comment is regarding your last “where do you get your protein” post 🙂
February 19, 2011, 8:54 pm
Yea I’m not discounting it at all – it’s definitely important!
February 19, 2011, 6:08 pm
What great advertising!
February 19, 2011, 6:24 pm
Ha! Awesome ad campaign.
February 19, 2011, 6:31 pm
Haha! Those ads are great. I think one of my favorites is when people can’t believe you choose to run when its pouring down rain. I got a few funny looks from people hustling under their umbrellas trying to stay dry.
February 19, 2011, 6:40 pm
Caitlin!! These posters are FANTASTIC!!!!! I am super impressed with Adidas for capturing random running moments so well AND super impressed with myself that I actually relate to ALL of these :). Also, guess who’ll probably be in your city this summer! THIS GAL! Boom! I think we should run together 🙂 Happy Weekend! xo
February 19, 2011, 8:55 pm
YES!!! I’m so excited. Email me when its firmed up!
February 19, 2011, 6:43 pm
Those ads are so funny! 😆
February 19, 2011, 6:47 pm
NO snot rocket! oh no
February 19, 2011, 6:50 pm
I love those running ads! The more I run the more often I have awesome runs…..
February 19, 2011, 7:10 pm
Love these, score for the snot rocket!
February 19, 2011, 7:10 pm
I LOVE those running ads! I have done the naked change in the parking garage after the philly marathon (hopefully no one saw) LOL
February 19, 2011, 7:19 pm
Those running ads are awesome and made me LOL so hard!!
February 19, 2011, 7:27 pm
LOL love these! Thanks for posting them, Caitlin 🙂
February 19, 2011, 7:43 pm
One of my favorite running ads of all time/ amazing motivator for getting out the door was I think a new balance ad that went something like this “If you left for your run when you first started thinking about it you would be running right now” my roomies and I had it on our fridge in university!
February 20, 2011, 12:10 pm
Oh so true.
February 19, 2011, 7:49 pm
hahaha love the lil posters! I’ve totally done that behind the tree thing, too. Seeing it in poster form makes it seem not so strange. 😛
February 19, 2011, 8:57 pm
those posters are great. i love funny running ads 🙂
February 19, 2011, 9:05 pm
We are different. I think you have to be a little bit crazy to run, maybe that’s why it appeals to me.
February 19, 2011, 10:00 pm
Totally agree with the first statement! So hard to get myself motivated sometimes, but I never regret it afterward.
As for the ads…love it! I see a few of those are in Boston, and they take me back: I used to run in the Supernova for at least 3 years of high school.
February 20, 2011, 2:22 am
I love those ads. Hilarious! 🙂
February 20, 2011, 9:40 am
I couldnt agree more! Sometimes it’s such a mental battle to lace up the ol sneakers but I never regret a workout. Actually, truth be told, those workouts are the ones that end up being THE BEST ones!!
Loving the runners ads. Thanks for sharing.
February 20, 2011, 10:04 am
Love all of those. 🙂 I think both adidas and nike have both always had a lot of good ad campaigns.
February 20, 2011, 10:21 am
Best. Ads. Ever.
Adidas creative department deserves an award. LOL!
February 20, 2011, 5:42 pm
Snot rocket: GROSS.
Love the retro ads though!
February 20, 2011, 9:30 pm
Can anyone please tell me why he had to tape his nipple? Is it because of friction? Ha…. as you can prob tell, I’m not a runner 😛
February 20, 2011, 10:06 pm
yup it makes your nipples chafe
February 22, 2011, 9:32 pm
Ahhhhh what a funny post! I love this, thanks for sharing 🙂
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I love the second one — how hilarious!!!
I totally agree with you — when I skip a run or workout I get kind of upset with myself, but I never feel that way after a workout.