Awhile ago, I wrote a series of post about the reasons that people run in jeans. The countdown went something like this:
1. Forgetfulness. As in the person got to the race or the gym and had an “oh crap, I forgot my gear” moment and just made due with what they were wearing.
2. Commitment to a cause. Remember Josher and Denim for a Cure? Where have you been, Josh?
3. Dedication. Think not wanting to break a run streak.
4. Cultural differences. Yeah, not everyone in the world can afford $40 running shorts.
5. Awesomeness.
But there is a reason I forgot: love, friendship, and/or support. Janae’s (aka Hungry Runner Girl) sister ran miles 20.5-26.2 of the Utah Valley Marathon with her IN JEANS AND FLIP FLOPS!
I guess we COULD put this in the Awesomeness category – ’cause, yeah, her sister is awesome. But I like my new “Love, Friendship, and Support” category. How about you?
h/t Judith, So Very Slightly Mad blogger, for being the first to let me know about this!
JoggingJeans 
Tina @ Jog Wild
/ June 16, 2014I saw this and thought of you! This kinda made me tear up a little….
Pandora Viltis
/ June 16, 2014It really is plain awesomeness. 🙂
beckydancer
/ June 16, 2014Yikes! Even the thought of 6 miles in flip flops make my feet hurt. That’s some dedication right there!
Mary Long
/ June 17, 2014This is really awesome! And in flip flops? Imagine the blisters – ouch! THAT is rock star status right there.
Hemarie
/ August 3, 2014Running in flip flops is hard. That’s true love for sure!