jes, yes, those are gaiters. Lightweight, cute, and they keep the rocks and dirt out of my shoes (I wear my shoes very loose, which means that without gaiters I get a lot of crud in my shoes). I have 3 pairs, all different colors. I get them from www.dirtygirlgaiters.com. The gal that makes them is an accomplished ultra runner.

Crankin, the skirt is an Atalanta running skirt (yes, it is spelled Atalanta, not Atlanta). Susan should sell these! The skirt comes with either compression shorts (which is the one I have) or "bum huggers". It is hands down the most comfortable running skirt I've ever tried on. I wrote a complete review here. The sizing is nice...based on real measurements and not standard sizes. The skirt I have (the "Commitment" skirt) has two pockets that do not interfere with my waist pack or running pack.

Did an easy 8 mi run today. I kind of backed off of Crossfit the last two weeks before the 50k and have been back at it this week...and it is kicking my a$$. I think the Crossfit this week (3 days) has worked me more than the 50k did! Spindizzy knows what "Fight Gone Bad" is. I could barely lift my arms after that this morning.

Going camping/running this weekend so I'll see y'all next week!