I’m going to let you in on a little secret. The secret to the best running outfit ever. No, it’s not a matchy-matchy Nike outfit of the newest color theme, it’s not the hottest compression tights (though they are great,) it’s not a new hat or gloves or neck warmer. It’s what my Dad and I have named MOINKA (Moy-n-ka)

Moinka: To wear shorts and a long sleeved top for any outdoor activity. Beneficial and enjoyable to both men and women.  (Running, hiking, BBQ-ing, etc…)

Moinka is a term that my Dad and I came up with when we were working out in the yard one early Fall day and we both realized how much we love wearing shorts and a long sleeved top–so from that moment on we named it and for the past ten years have continued to call it MOINKA… help me start a revolution. MOINKA, it’s a silly word that only has meaning once you start using it in the context of my definition. So start, not only wearing it, but saying it. Lets make this word known and see if we can be like Rachel Ray and EVOO and get it in the dictionary!

Moinka

Example of Moinka

Back to running:

When the weather in late summer starts to get chillier in the evening this  is when Moinka season really kicks off. Today I’m writing about Moinka Running. My FAVORITE kind of running. The weather is brisk, the leaves have begun to turn to firery oranges and angry reds, there are crunchy leaves to stomp on on the sidewalk, the air smells clean with a hint of apples… it’s Autumn and it’s beautiful.
I debated this morning pulling out my tights and wearing a light, long sleeved top. But before I changed from my pj’s to my running gear I stepped outside and knew instantly that it was the perfect morning for Moinka.

Some MOINKA Benefits:
~You get to show off that summer tan just a little bit longer.
~You still get to wear your long sleeves that you miss from last winter
~Temperature control is a snap…
-Long sleeves
-Short sleeves with arm warmers/gloves
-Short sleeves UNDER long sleeves with the option to take off said long sleeves.
-Long sleeves with vest (if it’s really getting chilly, you must keep your core warm!)
~Smaller loads of laundry for just a bit longer.

So with all of this said about MOINKA I’m asking you to give it a try, tell me what you think, spread the word and USE the word!… I know you’ll love it.