by runsilly | Sep 10, 2015 | Uncategorized
Share Putting together a running costume presents challenges beyond just looking good. It has to FEEL good too, plus hold together over many miles. And the key to feeling good while looking good is to start with good base pieces. For those of us who sew, the challenge...
by runsilly | May 31, 2015 | Uncategorized
Share When I saw the movie Guardians of the Galaxy, I fell in love with Groot. His bark-covered body is the classic “tough exterior with a heart of gold.” Or in his case, bark outside and flowers and sparks inside. I knew I wanted to make a Groot costume,...
by runsilly | Apr 19, 2015 | Uncategorized
I realized the other day that my last several costumes have all involved running in makeup. So I thought I would do a quick post about what I’ve learned along the way. When I talk about running in makeup, I’m talking face and body paint. If you want a...
by runsilly | Oct 28, 2014 | Uncategorized
Share My first thought for costumes when I heard the theme for Portland’s 2014 Run Like Hell was “Under the Sea,” was to do Marlin and Dory from Finding Nemo. But after weeks of looking at examples, I just couldn’t get started. I realized the...
by runsilly | Aug 26, 2014 | Uncategorized
Share When runDisney opened registration for their new Avengers-themed races, my fingers were flying over the keyboard to get registered. Once I managed to snag spots for my husband and I, it was time to pick characters for our costumes. With the whole Marvel Universe...
Hi! I am Sandy, from the running paradise of Portland, Oregon. I have been running races (very slowly) and making costumes for many years. I started this site to bring information and inspiration to others like me, who love any excuse to dress silly.