Headgear for 'proper' athletes fundraising drive

21/07/2015: Please read the update on headbands!

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There is a surprising amount of discussion in the running community about what makes a 'proper' runner. Is it about speed? Or frequency of training? Is running your primary sport? Do you have to love running to be a runner? 

After much pondering, I think I have the answer for you: It's all about the headgear.

This is based on a very scientific study with N=1 (me). I tend to sweat when I run, in a rather un-ladylike fashion, so to protect my eyes and keep my head cool at the same time, I've recently started wearing a headband. 

At first, I was worried that this was a bit too '80s cardio bunny' for East London, but rather than attracting smirks from the local hipster population, something amazing happened: Fellow runners started giving me "The Nod"! I've been trying to elicit this for some time, occasionally managing to get "The Smile", but this is new. I'm not running any faster, my form isn't any better - the only thing that is different is my headgear.

So: If you would also like to be a 'proper' runner, or whatever your exercise drug of choice may be, here is your chance! I got some fabulous lycra fabrics and am making headbands and scrunchies to raise money for the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund.

This is the headband:

 

Keep that hair in check!

 Instant coolness!

 If you prefer a scrunchie, here it is!

Inspired by the fabulous Julia Buckley of www.extremeinferno.com, there is now also a 'buff' option. I'm tempted to call it "Buff like Buckley", but you really need to do her programme to get anywhere near that fit! Lining fabric available in black, turquoise and cerise.

I have four six different styles on offer:

• Rosie blue
• Oh so many dots
• Rather British
• Superhero kapow (pink*, red, blue)
• Orange is the new orange
• In a galaxy far, far away

 *this looks red in the picture, but is actually a lovely bright pink

Here's how it works:

• If you'd like a headband or scrunchie, please send me an e-mail with desired style (eva00unterwegs@gmail.com). 
• Once I've confirmed availability, please make a donation of at least 7 GBP at http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/evavlm. Slow poke shipping included.
• The buff uses a lot more fabric, so I have to ask for a minimum donation of 25 GBP if you'd like this as your "thank you".
• One size fits most, but do let me know if your head is abnormally sized ;-)
• Not in the EU but want one? E-mail me!

Thank you all for your support, it means so much to me and the Ron Pickering Memorial Fund!