I swear I’ve run on the treadmill the past two weeks more than I ran on the treadmill in ALL of 2012. Is it spring yet? I’m pretty tolerant of the cold because I prefer to run outside, but snow/ice and below freezing temps is just too miz. I’ve found that my threshold is about 34*F. Any colder than that and I find myself cursing every step.
I sure miss singing while I run.
When I’m on the treadmill I sometimes forget that people are around me and start to sing out loud. Aaaaand then people look at me like I’m trying to talk to them and it gets way awkward. So I have to silently mouth the words. As if that’s not more awkward…
Running indoors means I can’t re-wear my running clothes. Err…I can’t re-wear them 3 times…only 2…?
I don’t sweat as much when I run outside AND there’s nobody around so I can stink all I want. On the treadmill, I sweat like a hog!
[Side note: It was a glorious 60+ degrees on Wednesday and I ran 11 miles outside! Not even 30 MPH winds could stop me. I sang the WHOLE damn time.]
Anyway, I’ve been using No Sweat Activewear Detergent to wash my workout clothes and seriously…SERIOUSLY…it is the best smelling detergent I have ever sniffed/used. So good I want to drink it. Not really, but you know.
It does a fabulous job getting out the stink from my clothes. It almost makes doing laundry fun. Okay, not really. Never.
I like that it’s an all-natural laundry detergent (it’s certified environmentally friendly!). So many on the market are loaded with all kinds of crazy chemicals. The natural ones typically don’t work as well getting the stink out of my clothes, but this one gets the job done.
I’ve also been using the Matt Spray to clean and freshen my yoga mat. Smells so good.
Friday Giveaway: No Sweat
This week’s giveaway is for 2 No Sweat 4oz. sport washes and To-Go pack of 2 No Sweat mat sprays in the Sweet Freesia and Citrus Rush scents.
To Enter:
- Leave a comment on this post sharing whatever you want. Weekend plans? Favorite Superbowl snacks?
- Share this post on Twitter (or retweet my post tweet). You must leave a separate comment saying you did, so I can count the entry.
- Like No Sweat Laundry on Facebook and make a comment on their wall.
I will choose a winner at random on 2/8/13.
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The winner of the Love Grown Foods Hot Oats Giveaway is comment #84.
Congrats, Talya! Please email me your mailing address and choice of granola flavor.
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I’ve also been embracing the “dreadmill” lately. Here’s hoping the groundhog predicts an early spring!
Oooh, good giveaway! I’ve been looking for good mat spray… been going to a lot of hot yoga lately!
My weekend plans include packing for a vacation, yoga, work and a Superbowl party!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
That photo showing the laundry of runners is so true. My bathroom is always lined with my running clothes!! I usually wash them off the in the shower then hang them to dry since washing them in the machine seems to wear them out too quickly.
You inspired me to run my first half marathon ! This weekend I’m running 9 miles
I hear ya! I get so little encouragement from myself to run on the treadmil…ugh. I can barely make it 3 miles! Therefore, I’ve been doing lots and lots of yoga (officially a teacher! woop!)
Have a great weekend!
Congrats on getting certified!
We’re just down the beltway from you in MD and this weather is killllling our half marathon training since we run with our 5 month old son. There’s no way we’re taking him out in snow and ice and 20 degree freeze. Blech. Give me the 60′s for good!
Haha I’m totally with you about not being able to rewear clothes as much on the treadmill!
I tweeted!
Favorite Superbowl snack: Chips and salsa/guacamole! Yum!!
I’m looking forward to warmer temps too!! I do so much better in sun and warm!
Great giveaway! I recently joined a hot yoga studio. It’s amazing, but boy do I need this detergent now more than ever.
My plans this weekend are to study, study, study. Oh, the life of a medical student.
As a newish runner, I kind of appreciate the fact that the treadmill will keep me at a steady pace! Otherwise I feel like my pace varies pretty wildly.
ah yes. workout stank is delightful
I’m going to the Caps/Flyers hockey game tonight. I’m pumped!
I’m making bagel dogs for my boyfriend’s party for the superbowl! Wish me luck! haha
great giveaway- I should really clean my mat, huh?!
Haha I hear ya on the treadmill. My threshold is actually much lower…when I moved to PA it became more like 10 degrees. But its crazy windy here most of the time so that plays a role as well. Hope you have some fun treadmill workouts to keep you company!
I can not wait for the weekend…superbowl weekend and nothing planned prior to Sunday!!! That means rest and relaxation all weekend
I’m having some friends over on Sunday.
I like the treadmill only for speed workouts. Otherwise, I really enjoy being outside. My perfect running weather is somewhere in the 50-60 degree range!
I have to work all weekend ;(
I feel you! I’ve been wanting to transition to outdoor running but the cold weather this year has been way too much. Here’s hoping spring comes early!
And I tweeted! @dianakjolly
I plan on hitting the treadmill on Saturday and Sunday- I’m training for a 1/2 marathon. I’ll also try to get to the hot yoga studio.
I retweeted! I’m @bendygurl on Twitter
Favorite superbowl snack: chips and guac!
No plans!!! Woo!!! except for running of course lol
I retweeted!
Wings are ALWAYS my favorite guilty pleasure snack
GREAT find!! I need this detergent for my sweaty clothes!
I’m totally guilty of rewearing running tights in the winter time… I figure that it’s so cold in Minnesota that I can’t be sweating that much, right? I’ve used a different brand of sport detergent and I’m interested to compare how they work!
I retweeted your tweet @anneunpaused.
These sound awesome! I find myself always switching around to different detergents.
Chips with salsa and guacamole!
going to ikea on saturday and thrifting
I retweeted!
I have been looking for a good detergent, now that I am addicted to hot yoga! This would be perfect for my sweaty clothes, yoga mat, and yogi toe
10 mile long run tomorrow and brisket & Hawaiian roll sliders for Superbowl!
I’m doing homework and going to a Superbowl party on Sunday. And I’m bringing buffalo chicken dip!
my plans for the weekend are to study and work out! ahhh, the life of a college student.
This is my first time reading your blog. Excited to read on. These products sound awesome!
Oh my goodness, I NEED this! I need it for 1 because my yoga mats all need cleaning…I’m not good about doing that and while I don’t OFTEN sweat during my at home yoga sessions, sometimes I do and they have a bit of a stank regardless. 2 – I swear some moisture wicking fabrics like to HOLD smells…please let me win.
Would love to win this!!
weekend plans is to kick this flu to the curb by Sunday just in time to watch the superbowl at my favorite bar in san francisco!
Fav Super Bowl snack is buffalo wings and anything cheesy!!
I have big plans – moving to NYC!
Will you do some more posts on your yoga experiences? I’m starting to get into it and would love to learn more about what you’ve been up to!
I am going to a XC ski race this weekend in mpls. Can’t wait!
Cannot wait to catch up on sleep this weekend!
Oh man… I need that… I just threw away a sports bra that was probably 7 year old. It smelled all the time, even fresh out of the washer…
I am learning how to cross country ski this weekend! I haven’t run outside since Thanksgiving : ( Thank you, Wisconsin!
I am planning on having dinner with friends and relaxing this weekend!
Retweeted..:) oh and I def re-wear stuff too. Way more environmentally friendly, and I run alone most of the time.. plus you’re moving when you run, so you’d have to smell realllly bad for anyone to notice
I guess like you said, gym runners have to be more on top of their potential stink.
I’d love to try the mat spray! Sadly I’ve only ever cleaned my mat once which is probably definitely not enough. I also hate washing my work out clothes and re wear them a lot! I figure the less they get washed the longer they’ll last and the less water/detergent gets used so its kind of a good thing.
Love to work out but don’t love the stink!!! Please help me ease the odours in my active gear. Plans to get out into the back country this weekend.
i definitely could use this!
i’ve never cleaned my yoga mat….eek?
Your running inspires me!
tweeted!
Weekend plans?
I’m working tomorrow at my part time job (bookstore) and meeting Tosca Reno there!
Weekend plans are an 11mi long run, a birthday party and chilling with interviewees for my school! Oh right, and a TON of studying ergh.
I accidentally bought unscented laundry detergent so this would be a nice change
i’m helping to throw my sister’s baby shower tomorrow!
I’m working this weekend…but hopefully still watching the superbowl!
We are running the ColorMeRad run this a.m. We could use the laundry detergent.
i’m going to make some delicious superbowl snacks and watch the game with a few people i love
i am off to hot yoga in FIVE minutes!! and i have had enough of the snow, too!
thanks for the giveaway!! between running + hot yoga, i would love to try these two products!
stay warm!
my favorite is some good buffalo chicken dip!
Watch the superbowl!
I love homemade jalepeño poppers for a game day snack!
I was at Trader Joe’s yesterday, and at the sample table, they were serving barbecue pulled pork mixed with queso on corn chips as a sort-of gourmet game-day nacho. It was totes delicious and I will definitely be making it for the bowl!
I NEED the yoga mat spray!
My weekend plans are rest and relaxation from this week’s testing…ah, the life of a student.
My yoga mat is so dirty I could use some cleaner for it!
Chips and salsa with a lot of BEER!!
I prefer running outside so much more too. Inside gets so boring!! And I really want to try that detergent. I haven’t found anything I am completely happy with for workout clothes! Why didn’t I know they made a spray for yoga mats? Maybe because I am just trying to “like” yoga and have only been a few times. But that spray is a great idea!
I retweeted. And thanks for that option, half the time my links don’t work…
I’ve never heard of this stuff, but I definitely will have to check it out!!
I retweeted also!
I am having the worst case of potluck indecision and need to just buck up and decide what I’m going to make for the Superbowl party. This is not a major decision, but I can’t seem to get there.
Haha I rewear my workout clothes too. No shame!
I would love to win the detergent!!!! My workout clothes never seem like they get fully clean and smelly fresh even with repeated washes. I just sweat too much!!! LOL
Also, I did retweet your Tweet about the giveaway! @aniellie
Great giveaway! I could definitely use some detergent like that! I’m like you, I sweat a lot more inside while running than when I’m outside! I’ll cross my fingers for springtime weather for you soon!
Happy Running!
I would love to try the mat spray!
I don’t mind cold temps or even the snow, it’s just the ice. And given I live in Co these things happen. : ) Warmer weather is always something to look forward to!
that detergent looks awesome!
Making Gumbo in honor of New Orleans hosting the superbowl. Not really into football, but definitely into the snacks.
I would love to try the detergent!
hahaha that laundry photo is so true. i feel like the only reason I ever actually have to do laundery is because i cannot, in good conscience, wear my dirty gym clothes one more time.
vegan nachos is all i will be consuming for the superbowl. so many nachos
I ran 9 miles yesterday, and I hope to get in a few miles and a yoga class today. I love having lots of time on the weekends to workout and play
I retweeted your post tweet!
Homework and guacamole!!!
My weekend plans include laundry and just relaxing!
I’ve been looking for a mat cleaner! I usually use lemon juice and water.
I’ve failed at running this entire past month…the cold and I clearly aren’t friends
I can’t wait for spring!
Ohhh just what I have been looking for for both my mat and clothes after bikram!
Glad to know I’m not the only one to re-wear workout clothes; I’d need an arsenal otherwise with how (in)frequently I do my laundry!
Tweeted: https://twitter.com/anylit/status/298304895960899584
I love the idea of the yoga mat spray. Thanks for the giveaway!
I worked and volunteered all weekend! Hahaha, and then watched the Superbowl.
i just tweeted!
I worked a bit, visited friends, and swam!
This is a great giveaway! I just got a new yoga mat and it smells horrid, it’s been so bad that I haven’t been wanting to do yoga! Perfect solution!
I just retweeted your tweet @jessicaraylee (:
I just liked and made a comment on their wall!
I hopped on the treadmill for the first time in a loooong time just last week. It’s been better than expected so far. I just couldn’t face running outside in single degree temps! Also, we caught up on life this weekend…laundry, etc.
My guest bathroom is entirely reserved for the “hanging/airing out” of workout gear. Glad to see I’m not the only one who does this!
Had a great weekend with SuperBowl ad spending time with friends!
Desperately NEED a mat spray!
I too have been back on the treadmill recently :/ Once Boston hit 10 degrees I basically was like “F this noise”… but I MISS running outside!
I am always looking for detergent that has a scent that stays! Can’t wait to try this!
My favorite superbowl snacks are chips, guacamole and salsa! Yum!
The Super Bowl was played on National Carrot Cake Day, so I indulged in a slice of the good stuff. Best Super Bowl snack ever
I cannot stand musty workout clothes!
I’m soooooo done with winter, too! I’m in Ohio & always say I’m moving somewhere warmer
I sweat so much on the treadmill that I bring a change of clothes if I’m doing more than 6 miles. Not out of embarrassment, but it is NOT comfortable running w/swamp butt and a wet- see thru tank.
Just what I need, my yoga mat is in desperate need of some de-stinking!
This would be great for my work out clothes!
Dude, I need some of that detergent. My bf needs it more though.
Thanks for holding the giveaway. My weekend plans are staying in and hiding from this blizzard that’s approaching Boston!
I totally agree about running outside! I love it so much more then on the TM! Hoping to get the detergent because my workout clothes could up a good smelling pick-me-up!
I retweeted about the giveaway!