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5 Tips For The Best Running Date Ever

February 28, 2018

5 Tips For A Running Date | adoubledose.com

Whether you’ve been dating someone for a long time, or just started dating, you always want to look your best, right?! Y’all know we are SUPER into fitness and working out, and of course, both of our boyfriends are, too! Honestly, fitness is such a huge aspect of our lifestyle that it would be impossible to date someone who didn’t love working out as much as we do. Can y’all relate?

And we both love to workout with our boyfriends, especially on the weekends. A running date is great because what’s better than having a fun running partner that will cheer you on? Don’t get us wrong, we love running with each other, but doing it with someone else that you actually want to look cute and athletic for is so much more of a motivation, haha

But whether we’re going to a class, going to the gym to lift weights, or going on a run outside, we definitely don’t want to smell like it afterwards! UGH!

You all may remember we got really into running this past fall and did a 10K. We were so sweaty afterwards. The last thing we’d want to do after sweating like that is cuddle up next to our boyfriends! We were so excited when we found Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Odor Shield Beads because it’s like deodorant for our athleisure – it keeps our workout gear smelling fresh and the motion-activated beads work better the more we move (so cool, right?!), so we can run hard with our boyfriends but not smell like it after.

In case you all are planning a running date, we wanted to share some of our top tips:

#1 – PLAN THE OUTFIT:

Of course, the outfit is crucial! You want to pick something that is cute, but also practical! We both like to run in either cropped leggings or some looser running shorts. When it comes to leggings, we always make sure they are not see-through, and that they are moisture-wicking material, so they don’t show sweat stains! As far as shorts, we go for the pairs that have the built-in underwear, so you’re not exposed when the wind blows, haha.

Having a good pair of running sneakers is also critical. We have run in some cute, but not practical shoes, and it is not a good experience, so make sure you have a comfortable, supportive pair!Especially in the cooler months, we like to layer up. We will usually wear a tank with a light jacket on top.

For accessories, we always run with a fitness watch to track our speed, distance, etc. and some earphones (we love the wireless earphones or the AirPods).

#2- PREP THE OUTFIT

Now that you’ve picked out your gear—it’s time to prep it for the run. We have been using these Downy Fresh Protect beads every time we do laundry, especially before a workout! They are super easy to use: add the detergent to the watching machine, pour a capful of Downy Fresh Protect beads directly into washing machine drum, add the clothes to the washing machine, and start! There’s no need to wait for the rinse cycle. What we love about these beads is that it gives you 24 hours of odor protection, yes please, AND, it works with all running gear—even ones with moisture-wicking materials!

#3- KNOW YOUR ROUTE

Getting lost on a run is literally the worst, so we always make sure to have a game plan of what our route is going to be. Of course, we always bring our phones so we can follow our planned route and track our progress along the way. We also like to pick an easier, short route, as well as a harder, long route, and then decide which route we feel up to when we head out.

#4- TAKE IT SLOW

When we are running independently, we will usually go at a faster pace, but when we are running on a date with our boyfriends, we like to take it slower, so we can chat and have more time to actually bond. It is better to go at a conversational pace for most of the run, and then sometimes you can have a little fun and have an unexpected race or something at the end to have fun;)

#5- END SOMEWHERE FUN

After our workouts or runs, we like to grab a coffee or smoothie close-by. We love being able to cuddle up next to our boyfriends (and grab a snack) and still smell good after a run! And trust us, they will want to still be cuddled up next to you, too!;)

We would love to hear how you put Downy Fresh Protect beads to the test on your next run! Check out how we put them to the test throughout our running date below and get your own here:

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Fashion / Fitness / For the Gym

From Workout To Night Out

January 31, 2018

We partnered with Downy to create this post.

We usually have a packed schedule pretty much every day, and we know that we are not alone in that regard! We usually like to work out at the beginning of our day so that way we get it out of the way, and can carry on with our other tasks like meetings, errands, time with friends, etc. Since our days are so packed, and everything is usually scheduled pretty close together, it doesn’t leave us room to go home, shower, get ready, and change outfits after our morning workouts.Of course, we don’t want to be all smelly and sweaty throughout our entire day, especially if we are seeing friends or having a meeting, so we are so excited that we found Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Odor Shield Beads – it’s like deodorant for your clothes with 24-hour odor protection, and works better the more we move! Detergent alone doesn’t actually protect your clothes from odors all day, like Downy Fresh Protect does.

We put the beads to the test; we dropped a capful directly into the drum at the same time as our detergent (no need to wait for the rinse cycle!) when we washed our clothes before heading to our workout class. We layered our basics (sports bra and leggings) with some sweaters and jackets that we could wear straight from our workout class to shopping and dinner out. We packed some heels to swap out for our sneakers for any easy outfit update, and we also packed some dry shampoo and a foundation compact for touch ups to make sure our makeup and hair look good all day long.We absolutely LOVE using Downy Fresh Protect, and here’s why: we are able to go straight from our workout class to run errands/go shopping, and head to dinner, all without wasting time showering and changing. Did we get sweaty? Oh yeah! But, our clothes didn’t smell like it!

See how we put Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Odor Shield Beads to the test throughout our jam-packed day below and get your own here:

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Fitness / For the Gym / Lifestyle

Our Yoga Essential For Staying Fresh All Day

January 2, 2018

Our Three Yoga Essentials | adoubledose.com

We partnered with Downy to create this post.

Who else loves the feeling after a great workout, whether it is yoga, pilates, running, or the gym, but hates that sweaty, smelly feeling afterwards? We do, and we know we aren’t alone! The alternative is going home to shower and change, etc, and that is at least an hour or two of time wasted. The struggle is real!

We have shared our tips for what we do when it comes to keeping our hair feeling fresh and clean, even after a week of workouts, so we are excited to partner with Downy to share one of our main essentials for yoga to stay feeling fresh.We all know that detergents take the stains out of our clothes, and get them feeling clean, but detergent doesn’t do the most important part: protecting your clothes (especially smelly workout gear) from odors all day! That’s why a recent addition (and now a must-have!) to our yoga essentials is Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Odor Shield Beads –– it’s like deodorant for your clothes with 24-hour odor protection! So, we put the beads to the test; we dropped a capful directly in the drum when we washed our clothes before heading out to yoga. We LOVED the result, and here’s why: we were able to go straight from yoga to grab lunch, without wasting time showering and changing. Yes, we did sweat, but our clothes didn’t smell like it, or hold onto that horrible odor!We love incorporating yoga into our weekly workout routine because it really leaves us feeling refreshed and helps to clear our minds and anxiety. Usually, we will go to a studio by our house, or sometimes, we will go to a park nearby and do our own flow sequence.We have been using Downy’s fabric conditioner for years to keep our day to day clothes soft, but what we especially love about Downy Fresh Protect is that it’s motion-activated so it keeps all of our clothes (even workout and performance gear) smelling fresh all day so we can go from the gym to brunch, errands, and beyond.

We have been using these beads in all of our washes now, and love how easy they are to use! Even if you don’t work out on a consistent basis, we love how they leave our clothes smelling fresh, and actually keep them smelling fresh throughout the day. It’s worth every penny!

See how we put Downy Fresh Protect In-Wash Odor Shield Beads to the test with some of our favorite yoga moves in the video below, and add it to your own yoga routine here:

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