Lifestyle of a Fashionista

Five on Friday

April 12, 2024

“I often hear someone say, ‘I’m not a real runner.’ We are all runners, some just run faster than others. I never met a fake runner.” —Bart Yasso (Bart Yasso, the “mayor of running”, is Runner’s World’s Chief Running Officer.)

One: Marathon Monday

I am a runner. I chose the quote this week because sometimes I question my dedication to running. But you can’t be a fake runner, no matter your pace or weekly logged miles.

From Boston.com, What you need to know about the 2024 Boston Marathon

The 128th Boston Marathon will be run on Monday, April 15. Around 20,000 runners will be running. In honor of the men and women who are running on Monday, this week’s topic is marathons: running a marathon, cheering on a marathon, or becoming a volunteer. (I’ve done all three things)

Read more: https://lifestyleofafashionista.com/2024/04/12/marathon-monday/

Two: What to Watch

26.2 to Life is streaming on ESPN+. Read more from CNN. They started running in San Quentin. Now, they’re taking on marathons

Netflix:

Read: April new releases from Tulum and from Vulture.

Good Times (adult animated series), In this edgy, irreverent reimagining of the TV classic, a new generation of the Evans family keeps their heads above water in a Chicago housing project.

Heartbreak High (season 2), Just when Amerie thinks she can finally start the new term in peace, a fresh round of trouble — plus a strange stalker — begins to disrupt her life.

Strange Way of Life (2023 film, western/romance)

Max (HBO):

April 2024 from Vulture

Brandy Hellville & The Cult of Fast Fashion (documentary)

On April 14th:

The Sympathizer (drama series premiere), Near the end of the Vietnam War, a spy who was embedded in the South Vietnam army flees to the United States and takes up residence in a refugee community, where he continues to gather intelligence and report back to the Viet Cong.

Hulu:

New on Hulu: April 2024 from Vulture.

The Greatest Hits (2024 romance/musical), Harriet discovers certain songs can transport her back in time. While she relives the past through romantic memories with her former boyfriend, her time travelling interferes with a burgeoning new love interest in the present.

Disney+:

New on Disney+: April 2024 from Vulture.

On April 14th:

Bluey, season 3, new special premiere “The Sign”

Amazon Prime:

New on Amazon Prime Video: April 2024 from Vulture.

Fallout (drama series premiere), A story set in a post apocalyptic America. From Westworld creators Jonathan Nolan and Lisa Joy, based on the worldwide best-selling retro-futuristic video game franchise.

Peacock:

New on Peacock: April 2024 from Vulture.

Chucky, season 3, part 2 premiere

Apple TV+:

New on Apple TV from Digital Trends

Sugar (drama series, started April 5th), Private detective John Sugar investigates the disappearance of Olivia Siegel, the beloved granddaughter of Hollywood producer Jonathan Siegel. As Sugar tries to determine what happened to Olivia, he unearths Siegel family secrets, old and new.

Franklin (drama series premiere), In December 1776, Benjamin Franklin is world-famous for his electrical experiments, but his passion and power are put to the test when he embarks on a secret mission to France, with the fate of American independence hanging in the balance.

Paramount+:

New On Paramount+

On CBS and Paramount Live: Masters, the 88th Masters at Augusta National Golf Club.

In Theaters:

Civil War (action/war), In a dystopian future America, a team of military-embedded journalists races against time to reach Washington, D.C., before rebel factions descend upon the White House.

The Long Game (drama), In 1955, five young Mexican-American caddies are determined to learn how to play and create their own golf course in the middle of the South Texas desert. Based on a true story.

Sting (horror/zombie), Charlotte is a rebellious 12-year-old girl who finds a tiny spider in her rundown apartment building. She keeps it in a jar, but it soon starts to grow at a monstrous rate and develop an insatiable appetite for blood. As her neighbors begin to disappear, Charlotte and her family find themselves in a desperate fight for their lives against a ravenous arachnid with a taste for human flesh.

Arcadian (horror/action), In the near future on a decimated Earth, Paul and his twin sons find tranquility by day but terror by night when ferocious creatures awaken and consume all living souls in their path. When Paul is nearly killed, the boys come up with a desperate plan for survival, using everything their father taught them to keep him alive.

Three: What to Wear

An armband:

From Runner’s World, The 11 Best Phone Armbands for Carrying Your Device on a Run. I like the soft armband. I found a similar one at a running expo.

Four: What to Try

Rotate your running shoes:

From Active, The Importance of Regularly Changing Your Running Shoes: A Guide for Runners

Five: What to Do

In Boston:

Marathon weekend is a great time to walk around Boston. Walk down Boylston street, and shop at Marathon Sports.

The iconic swan boats are returning to the Public Garden this Saturday at 10 a.m. through September, marking their 147th year on the pond. Tickets are $4.50 (check out the schedule here).

Watch the marathon in person or on television.

Live local coverage on WCVB-TV from 4:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and Live national TV coverage on ESPN2 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. on race day.

From wbur, 5 things to do this weekend, including Boston Marathon activities and ‘Dress Up’ at the MFA

While you’re celebrating, don’t forget to spread the love. One Boston Day is held on April 15 (Marathon Monday proper) to remember the way the city and world rallied together after the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing. The goal is to spread kindness among your fellow Bostonians, and in that spirit, the city is promoting several volunteer events like local park cleanups and make your own marathon sign parties. If you can’t make those, you can still celebrate using this official One Boston acts of kindness checklist. Bside