The Year of the Run Blogger #Exposed

It's Exposed Movement Week and if you read any other fitness related blogs, you've probably heard of this movement already. It's about exposing your body (not like that, you pervert!) and recognizing it for what it has accomplished. Basically you post a photo of yourself, up close, in a bikini and celebrate your body. 

In theory I love this idea. Break down the barriers of self hatred, improve self esteem, and applaud the amazing things your body has done.

In reality, there is no reason for there to be a picture of me in a bikini floating around on the internet. It's not that I have body image issues, because I really don't. I wear spandex, tank tops, and white pants, but not all at the same time. It's not because I am not proud of the legs that have carried me through 13 half marathons and 1 full marathon that I've completed, because I am-I talk about them all the time.

I just don't need a bikini photo popping up if my current or future employer googles me, or if an old boyfriend needs a target for dart practice, or for some reason I'm on the news and that's the stock photo they pick (you know how unfortunate some of those pictures are). 

More power to the ladies that are embracing Exposed Movement Week! You all are an inspiration to me and others and deserve tons of recognition for what you are doing!

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