Ahhh....that would make me a fastinista, right? Well...maybe in the US it would, but the Dutch idea of a Fastinista seems to be slightly different.
Recently a fellow runner explained to me what the Dutch idea of a fastinista is. Then another one gave me the exact same criteria. As did the next one, etcetera. It comes down to this:
- woman who likes to look stylish when she runs...and:
- has at least two kids;
- runs 15 miles a week...at most;
- sticks to ladies only races;
- won't race any distance longer than 10K;
- sticks to road running;
- likes her make-up to be perfect throughout the race;
- won't even think of running up and down a mountain.
Okay...I guess I won't have to make you guess about my answer on this one. There was some swearing involved. Alright...a lot of swearing. These guys/girls are obviously morrons. Plus, I don't really care whether or not I qualify as a fastinista under these 'Dutch criteria'. But still...it made me wonder...
Bad.ass.ti.nis.ta woman who likes to look stylish when she runs - preferably up and down a mountain, while kicking ass. Picks trail running over road running any day of the week. Does not mind getting dirty. She does not mind at all.
So..there you have it: I'm a self-proclaimed Badasstinista. Boohaa! And in case you were wondering...this is what a badasstinista looks like. :)
Tutu much? Neaaaaaaahhh...
Dumdadumdum...try not to feel the freezing temps...
Wendy managed to qualify for the NYC Marathon without even trying to do so. Qualified. Yep. :)
Slowpoke!
Janina is a finisher of the Trans Alpine Run, as is Ricarda. Did I mention yet that Ricarda did the Ultra Trail du Mont-Blanc 100+-miler as a warm/up for the Trans Alpine Run? :)
This IronLady is speedy...you'd better believe it. ;)Now if only I could get Ron to work with me on some kick-ass shirts for our 'movement'. ;)
Photo courtesy of Punk Rock Racing
