The temptations facing a runner shouldn't be underestimated 🙄🤣

[Irishprincess]

My husband was in the shop next door and, rather than sitting in the car, I thought I’d take a browse through TK Maxx to have a look at their gardening stuff. I’ve picked up some quirky pieces in the past and I love checking what they have.

They didn’t have anything that took my fancy and so naturally I headed to the sports section 😂

In my head I heard, “I don’t need any more running gear. I don’t need any more running gear…” I mean, I didn’t even look at the recent Sweaty Betty sale for goodness sake! Surely that proves that I absolutely do not need any more running gear!

But then my beady eyes spied these shorts just screaming at me from the rows of dark colours. “Look at me! Look at me! You know you want to” I saw my hand head over to the rail. The next thing I knew my eyes were checking the size (mine!) and tag. Oh dear, recommended retail price £50, TK Maxx price £12. Felt really good quality. Adidas. I repeated the mantra, “I don’t need any more running gear….” My hand lingered. I put them back on the rail. I walked away.

“That’s a great price for those shorts. They look a really great shape and I love the colour. I can’t walk away from that reduction, can I? I mean I could do with another pair of shorts. I could try them on. I mean, they might not be comfy or they might not fit. Let’s try them on at least.”

So, I tried them on.

I now have another pair of shorts 👍🏃‍♀️😍🤗

(Oh and I bought a top to go with them 🤣)

[AlMorr Half Marathon]

You'll look great wearing them on your next 🏃🏾 run✔️✔️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to AlMorr]

I’ve yet to test them Al although I did a little jiggle in the changing room 😂

[cheekychipmunks Half Marathon]

Think how much you’d have regretted not snapping those beauties up IP. The regret would have gnawed away at your very soul for days and weeks. 🥺

See? You were thinking of your wellbeing, and saved yourself the inevitable disappointment and regret. Running is healthy. 😇

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to cheekychipmunks]

🤣 I love the way your mind works Munks ❤️

[Beachcomber66 Administrator Half Marathon]

and…we have to think of safety! Make sure people can see you coming 🙂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Beachcomber66]

Haha of course! I knew you’d understand here 😊

[dijep 10 Miles]

Brilliant 😂😂You definitely can't pass on a bargain like that, and such a wonderful colours ☺️

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to dijep]

I just couldn’t walk away could I? 🤩

[SueAppleRun 10 Miles]

They were definitely there for you to bring home 😁 real beauties and a great bargain

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to SueAppleRun]

Made just for me 🤣

[LottieMW]

…heads off to TKMaxx….

😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to LottieMW]

😂😂

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon]

Oh those are super, I want them!

Now we need to see the top!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

I’ll take a photo ….

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Curlygurly2]

It looks like a colour clash but in real life it works 😊

Top and shorts

[Curlygurly2 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

No clash, I think that's super xx

[Oldfloss Administrator]

LOVE it!!! Go Maj xxxx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Oldfloss]

What’s that quote about the only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it? 🤣 xxx

[Oldfloss Administrator in reply to Irishprincess]

I think that may be my favourite quotation ever!! Xxx

[Bluebirdrunner]

A Princess needs ALL OF THE SHORTS! 😉🥰

A great bargain and so snazzy, they look speedy too!

xxx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Bluebirdrunner]

I knew you’d understand! xxx

[Cowladyrunning Marathon]

🤣🤣🤣

[Cowladyrunning Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I love them! Such a bargain too!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Cowladyrunning]

I couldn’t walk away 😊

[Elfe5]

Fabulous shorts. Glow as you go! 😄

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Elfe5]

Love it! Well, I know that I glow on my face so I may as well match all over 🤣

[Elfe5 in reply to Irishprincess]

🤣🤣

[Shake-and-run Half Marathon]

wonderful colours!! Well done you in snaffling a bargain.

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Shake-and-run]

I love a bargain!

[Teresa1632 Marathon]

Sure it was all accidental, your hand caught against them, and you accidentally found yourself in the checkout queue. What's a girl to do 😁.They take up no room at all in the drawer, and the runner mantra of "whatever I have, +1 more" has been fulfilled.

They'll be the best pair you've ever had. Enjoy!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Teresa1632]

Haha, yes of course. They just kept pestering me to buy them 😂

[Tessie66]

Lmao you sound like my daughter can't go in a shop without buying something especially shoe's and trainers 😂

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Tessie66]

It had to be done 🙂

[Hedgehogs123 Metric Marathon]

they are gorgeous be rude not to!!😁😁

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Hedgehogs123]

😂😂

[Week7 Half Marathon]

A sound financial decision . Look how much money you saved- £38 to spend now-obviously you can add the saving on the top which I assume was also discounted in TKMaxx. Keep going like this and you can justify many mire running bargains 🙃

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to Week7]

Haha 🤣 I love your reasoning.

[aliboo70 Half Marathon]

Haha love a bit of TK Maxx! And love running shorts too! You definitely needed and deserved these! Too good a bargain to be left behind! 🥰xxx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

I have picked some nice bits in there in the past but really, I didn't any more running kit! xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

I don't either but found these bargains yesterday! Love shorts!!! Xxx

Vinted blue shorts!

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to aliboo70]

Ooooh! Love them! Great bargain too! xxx

[aliboo70 Half Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Hope they fit!!!! 🤣Xxx

[GTFC Marathon]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Absolutely superb!! You've got to nab bargains like this whenever you can ✅

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to GTFC]

It was too good a bargain to walk away from. But I tried 😂

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon]

Just gorgeous ... and they were crying out for a new top too 😍 You're so worth it xxx

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

That’s what I keep telling myself every time I buy something new 🤣

How are you today?

[linda9389 Administrator Marathon in reply to Irishprincess]

Tomorrow will be better!!! Not even considering a run 😪

[Irishprincess Administrator Half Marathon in reply to linda9389]

☹️ ❤️x

[misswobble Marathon]

Oh Lordy them’s the bees knees 😍. How could you resist 😁. Proper sass 🔥🐆🏃‍♀️