Embrace yourself pretty or sporty #starontv #halfmarathon

I have a confession. Ready? (Breathe out…) Every time I step into Sports Authority I get frustrated. Every. Single. Time.

I feel so overwhelmed by the amount of colorful attire that I am surrounded by that I don’t know where to start. I go through the store reading brands: Adidas, Under Armour, Reebok, Nike. I feel out of place. I feel very out of place. I notice the people walking by me. Young girls with sporty headbands, soccer shorts and t-shirts, mom’s with athletic body types, men with outstanding physique. Then there’s me. Out of place, me. I walk by a mirror and I can’t help but think that I should not be there. My body is not ready for this kind of store. Where is the “getting started” store?

I have returned outfits three times to still not find something that makes me feel pretty. Yup, I said pretty not to be confused with sporty. Pretty is how I normally feel. I wear red lipstick, heels and dresses. Sporty is something of the unknown world. Even when I’m not dressed up, I still feel some version of pretty. Today, I felt awkward. I do wonder if anyone else thought I shouldn’t be there as well or was that just me?

I can’t remember the last time I wore a t-shirt or shorts…I just want the autumn weather to come. I love a good legging. Black if I’m picky with an over-sized stylish shirt. Do runners run in those kinds of outfits? Wait. I’m a runner….can I run in that style? What is it that makes a person sporty? Why can everyone else look athletic but me? Do I really need to be completely toned to wear such things? sigh…

But then, I remembered that I was on the news today and that makes me smile. Yup, I was on TV again!  Woo hoo. An amazing comfort place for me. Perhaps one day I will embrace my sporty side but for now, I will just embrace being me.