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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 43182 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2017-03-15 23:36:18 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-03-16 07:36:18 [post_content] => Running costumes are a must, especially when you are running any (or all of) San Francisco Giants Races. Looking for costumes for running ideas that you can actually run in? Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own running costume guide.

San Francisco Giants Running Costume

San Francisco Giants Running Costume Essentials:

• * {one} Black Sparkle Headsweats Visor
• * {one} Orange Tank Top
• * {one} pair of Midnight Sparkle Sleeves 
• * {one} Midnight Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt * {one} pair of Silver Wing Shoe Shwings

  San Francisco Giants Running Costume Accessories

  * {one} pair of orange/and or black running shoes * {one} pair of orange/and or black compression socks * your lucky baseball mitt

  San Francisco Giants Running Costume

  San Francisco Giants Running Costume Essentials:

  • * {one} Orange Sparkle Headsweats Visor
  • * {one} Black Tank Top
  • * {one} pair of Midnight Sparkle Sleeves 
  • * {one} Orange Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt * {one} pair of Silver Wing Shoe Shwings

    San Francisco Giants Running Costume Accessories

    * {one} pair of orange/and or black running shoes * {one} pair of orange/and or black compression socks * your lucky baseball mitt

  • Assembling any of these running costumes is pretty self-explanatory… but once you’re dressed, voilà! A quick & easy San Francisco Giants inspired running costumes DIY style.

  • Get NEARLY everything you need for the 'San Francisco Giants' Running Costume here.
  Have fun creating your own costumes for running! For even more easy running costumes, check out our entire running costume guide.

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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 42435 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2017-03-08 15:54:51 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-03-08 23:54:51 [post_content] => Running costumes are a must, especially when you are running a runDisney Star Wars Half Marathon. Looking for costumes for running ideas that you can actually run in? Luckily, we have plenty ideas for running costumes. Consider this your very own running costume guide.

'Light Side Master' Running Costume

'Light Side Master' Running Costume Essentials:

• * {one} Lime Green Sparkle Headsweats Visor (we embellished the visor with ears)
• * {one} tan tank top, or make (or buy) Yoda inspired shirt
• * {one} pair of Neon Lime Sparkle Sleeves 
• * {one} Lime Sparkle Athletic Running Skirt * {one} pair of Silver Wing Shoe Shwings

  'Light Side Master' Running Costume

  Assembling the 'Light Side Master' running costume is pretty self-explanatory. But, if you want to make it even more realistic, or if you want to add a little umph! to your costume for running, think about including one or more of the following running costume accessories...

  'Light Side Master' Running Costume Accessories

  * {one} pair of lime green running shoes * {one} pair of lime green compression socks Get NEARLY everything you need for the 'Light Side Master' Running Costume here.

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Looking for some tunes to get you pumped for your run? Never fear, Sparkle Athletic is here and we’ve got you covered!

Next up is a running playlist from Linzie, aka @sharpendurance on social media.

"Strong Ladies That Move" Running Playlist by @sharpendurance

Hey Team Sparkle also known as Team Awesome! I know there are lots of people that may need a hand in building the right playlist for the right moment. If you are anything like me, music drives you. It is truly part of who I am at my core. When Sparkle asked me to lend a hand a curate a playlist for the blog, I couldn't resist. They gave me full control (which is always dangerous you never know what the heck I will do) to create something that keeps people motivated and moving. The first thing that came to mind was strong women in entertainment. Women that work hard and inspire other women to do the same. This is how the "Strong Ladies That Move" playlist was born. I tried to build the playlist in such a way that it started easy, progressed into a faster pace, and relaxed back into a nice groove as you celebrate your accomplishment. It's an hour of pure fun and high energy and I hope you enjoy it. If you don't listen to music while you run, that's totally cool. This playlist is great for the car, walking the dog, making dinner, doing Sudoku, whatever floats your boat! ‘Independent Women, Pt. I’ by Destiny's Child ‘What About Us’ by Brandy ‘Can't Hold Us Down’ by Christina Aguilera ‘If’ by Janet Jackson‘Lose Control’ by Missy Elliott, Fatma ‘Circus’ by Britney Spears 'Gimmie Dat' by Ciara ‘What About Your Friends’ by TLC ‘Fantasy’ by Mariah Carey, O.D.B. ‘Focus’ by Ariana Grande 'Lady Marmalade' by Christina Aguilera, Lil Kim, Mya, Pink 'Play' by Jennifer Lopez 'All Hands on Deck' by Tinashe 'Freakum Dress' by Beyonce 'Part Of Me' by Katy Perry We may be a little bias, but we think the song choices Linzie made will help kick your running playlist up a notch. No matter your distance or speed, these songs are just the tunes to get your feet moving as you head out the door. We all know how music can effect our moods and even our workouts. As runners we often turn to music for motivation and, at times, to take our mind off of the miles. Having the perfect song at the right moment, whether it be when you are conquering a long run or tackling a fast interval on the treadmill, can be the difference between ending your run on a high note or simply finishing flat. The #teamsparkle community is such an amazing resource that we want to hear from YOU to find out what you are listening to, what is helping you to rock your runs and what is a must on every runner’s playlist. The best songs have the ability to keep us going mile after mile and we want to be a resource for one another so that we can run longer, run faster, but also run happy. Some songs may be old, some songs may be new, some songs may be trendy, some songs may be underground, but as long as the beats are pumping and inspiring us to put one foot in front of the other, then it is music to our ears! If you’d like to be featured on an upcoming Sparkle Athletic “Running Playlist” post, please email us at runningplaylist@sparkleathletic.com. We’d love to hear what songs made your cut and which ones we should add to our ever-growing playlist. **Please remember to use caution when listening to music while running, especially if you are pounding the pavement outdoors. A few suggestions would be to run with one earbud out or to do your best to keep the volume low enough so you can clearly hear your surroundings. It may be hard, especially when you want to rock out to your favorite track, but safety first!** [post_title] => "Strong Ladies That Move" Running Playlist - @sharpendurance [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => open [post_password] => [post_name] => strong-ladies-that-move-running-playlist-sharpendurance [to_ping] => [pinged] => https://sparkleathletic.com/team-sparkle/ [post_modified] => 2017-02-22 11:45:01 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-22 19:45:01 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sparkleathletic.com/?p=41568 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )

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WP_Post Object ( [ID] => 33291 [post_author] => 1 [post_date] => 2017-02-02 12:24:42 [post_date_gmt] => 2017-02-02 20:24:42 [post_content] => There are so many amazing places to run that we want to help spread the word about some of your favorites. Maybe you will be visiting a new area and looking for a great running trail or in search of your next racecation. Whatever the case, we hope to highlight a few of the best places we have found to lace up our running sneakers and head out for a few miles! First up to share her favorite place to run is Carlee, aka @CarleeMcDot. She loves running along the Pacific Ocean in Oceanside, CA (and from her recount of the area, we can totally see why). The laid back vibes, beach town feel, flat elevation and serene views make for a perfect place to get in a run.

Favorite Run: The Strand in Oceanside, CA

Runner: @CarleeMcDot Location: Oceanside: The Strand Address: 750 S The Strand, Oceanside, CA 92054

Fun Fact:

At 1,942 feet, the historical Oceanside Pier is one of the longest wooden piers on the West Coast. 

Distance:

You can make this run anywhere from a short jog to a 8 mile route without having to do much doubling back or weaving. I normally start at the south end of the Strand (at Wisconsin Street), will run northbound along the Pacific Ocean, up onto the Pier, back onto the Strand, towards the Harbor, around the west side of the Harbor and then around the east side before heading back towards Wisconsin Street on the Strand.

Difficulty:

There is very little elevation gain or loss along the Strand (unless you run up onto the Pier), so I would consider this an easy route with plenty of drinking fountains along the way (in the summer there is even a snack bar and shaved ice stand, along with food carts near the Pier).

Why You Love It:

Not only are the views amazing (I mean, it is hard to beat the Pacific Ocean, no matter the time of year), there is a large bike/ pedestrian lane along the beach. There are no stop lights along the route and the vibe is very 'beach town chill'. I try and run by the beach at least twice a week. The sea breezes, stunning scenery and relaxed vibe are a must when you are overwhelmed with the hustle and bustle of life.

Parking:

Since I normally start the route at the south end of the Strand, I park along Pacific Street as close to Wisconsin Street as possible (watch for the Street Sweeping hours on Mondays). There is normally plenty of parking and there are stairways along Pacific Street down to the Strand if you have to park a little further away. Parking near the Pier is also an option, but most of the lots now have a fee.

Favorite Place To Eat Post-Run:

One of my favorite places to eat after a workout is at Swami's Cafe which is right up the street from the Pier. I love their Pitaya Bowls and also appreciate that they offer vegetarian options for a lot of their sandwiches (mock bacon, chicken, turkey, etc). A big thanks to Carlee for sharing about her favorite runs with us. We hope that this series turns into a list of super cool runs across the country and even internationally - that way if you are ever in the area you know of a recommended route from a fellow #teamsparkle member. If you’d like to be featured on an upcoming Sparkle Athletic “Favorite Runs” post, please email us at favoriteruns@sparkleathletic.com. [post_title] => Favorite Run - Oceanside, CA: The Strand [post_excerpt] => [post_status] => publish [comment_status] => open [ping_status] => closed [post_password] => [post_name] => favorite-run-oceanside [to_ping] => [pinged] => [post_modified] => 2017-02-02 12:25:28 [post_modified_gmt] => 2017-02-02 20:25:28 [post_content_filtered] => [post_parent] => 0 [guid] => https://sparkleathletic.com/?post_type=blogs&p=33291 [menu_order] => 0 [post_type] => post [post_mime_type] => [comment_count] => 0 [filter] => raw )