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Five Ways to Organize All That Oiselle

May 14, 2015 By: Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC42 Comments

Cause you know I’m all about that Oiselle, that Oiselle, that Oiselle, no Lulu… πŸ™‚ No it doesn’t roll off the tongue as easy as “bass” but I am all about that Oiselle and for this week’s Friday Five, I’m sharing five ways I organize all my Oiselle gear. Per usual, I’m linking up with my girls Cynthia and Mar for the #Friday Five. You can read our linkup rules here. Please note that if you don’t play nicely, we will delete your link.

How to Organize all that Oiselle

  1. Take stock. Your first order of business is to assess what you’ve got. What kind of collection are we looking at here? You need to know what you’re dealing with before you can get organized. So get everything together and fold it all. I know. But hey, you wanted to get organized, right?
  2. Figure out where it will go. Do you have enough space in your closet? Do you need a bin or do you need to clear a shelf? In our old house, I had no room and used a small shelf from IKEA to hold my Oiselle gear. It wasn’t ideal but it did the trick. Now (praise the Lord!) we have more space and I can actually fit all my Oiselle on a couple shelves. With room for more! (Luckily my husband doesn’t regularly read this :)). 
  3. Organized piles are your friend. Sort your gear into organized, logical piles. I have piles for shorts, piles for long sleeved shirts, short sleeve and tanks are two piles and then outer gear (sweatshirts, etc.) is another pile. Accessories like hats and arm warmers get their own special section. 
  4. Maintain organization by testing the system out to see if it works for you. Do you have enough room? Does your system make sense (to you)? Basically, just make sure that it works! 
  5. Buy more. Of course you need a reward after all your hard work, right? So…you buy more. At least that’s how I always end my organizing sessions! 

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How do you organize all your run / fitness gear? 


Comments

  1. COrnelia says

    May 14, 2015 at 10:05 pm

    I just made my first Oiselle purchase last week. I bought the flyte and roga shorts. I can’t wait to try more of their stuff:)

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  2. Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! says

    May 14, 2015 at 11:22 pm

    I need these tips!
    Cynthia @ You Signed Up For WHAT?! recently posted…Columbia Half Marathon Race RecapMy Profile

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  3. lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:04 am

    I need to find a system. I have all my shorts in a bin that I root through. Then after I wash them they may go in a drawer so I can’t find it easier next time.

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  4. Juliana @ 4 Well Rules says

    May 15, 2015 at 12:36 am

    I need to find a new system-my workout gear is bursting at the seams. I may buy a shelf or some drawers to sit behind my door to help me get more organized.

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  5. karen - Fit in France says

    May 15, 2015 at 1:01 am

    That is exactly how I organise all my clothes. Even point 5. LOL ! I know I am hooked when I prefer to spend money on a new top or running tights rather than actual everyday clothes…
    karen – Fit in France recently posted…Friday five : keeping my fitness life organizedMy Profile

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  6. Alanna @ Madeleines & Marathons says

    May 15, 2015 at 4:49 am

    I need to find an organized system that works. For now, I know where everything is for the most part and it is neatly put away. The problem is just that I have so much stuff that it’s everywhere! I need to find a way to contain it better. Then of course, #5! lol.

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  7. Melanie says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:13 am

    Those are great suggestions, especially the one about buying more!
    Melanie recently posted…Friday Five: Summertime RunningMy Profile

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  8. Pam and Christine says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:51 am

    Personally I am a Lulu girl, but know plenty of runners who love Oiselle. I like to organize my running stuff and have a special place for everything.
    Pam and Christine recently posted…Friday Five: What’s happening latelyMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 15, 2015 at 12:51 pm

      Nothing against Lulu πŸ™‚ it just worked with my rhyme! I’m so happy to now have space for all my gear!

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  9. Sue @ This Mama Runs for Cupcakes says

    May 15, 2015 at 6:54 am

    Haha, that’s definitely how i fix my organization problem…but more πŸ™‚ Have a great weekend Courtney!

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  10. Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner says

    May 15, 2015 at 7:16 am

    I had mine all rolled up and organized really well then all of the sudden it’s back to a big mess. Time to buy more!
    Deborah @ Confessions of a Mother Runner recently posted…5 Crazy Thoughts Runners Have While RacingMy Profile

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  11. Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:14 am

    Great tips! I love an excuse to buy more stuff πŸ˜‰
    Amy @ Running on Faith and Coffee recently posted…5 Ways to Organize your Running GearMy Profile

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  12. Tara @ Running 'N' Reading says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:42 am

    Courtney, I love this! I’m pretty sure that “figure out where it will all go” is pretty much my criteria for whether I can buy more gear – ha! As long as I have a place to put it, it’s ON! πŸ˜‰ This also prompts me to get rid of old things, which is another great tip. Thanks so much for such a fun link-up topic; I’m hoping to find some revolutionary ideas today – hahaha! Hope you have a great weekend!
    Tara @ Running ‘N’ Reading recently posted…Organize Your Running GearMy Profile

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  13. John @ run. geek. run(disney) says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:51 am

    Haha, I love step 5. Frankly, if you organize everything and make more room, you are now allowed to fill that room.
    John @ run. geek. run(disney) recently posted…PLUS for NuunMy Profile

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  14. Jennifer says

    May 15, 2015 at 8:59 am

    OMG love the…”Cause you know I’m all about that Oiselle, that Oiselle, that Oiselle, no Lulu… ” I love this theme. I am re-organizing my room and my clothes are in a bin right now. Goal is to have everything set up during Memorial Day weekend. I’ll have to share a belated post πŸ™‚
    Jennifer recently posted…2015 RES1CUE Run 8K Race RecapMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 15, 2015 at 12:50 pm

      Can’t wait to read it!!

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  15. Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:17 am

    Haha! Once a year I go through my workout clothes and throw out quite a few. I still end up buying more to replace the stuff I tossed too. Once I move into our new place I hope to finally unpack and get settled in.
    Daisy @ Fit Wanderlust Runner recently posted…My Current Life In A NutshellMy Profile

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  16. Kathryn @ Dancing to Running says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:19 am

    Despite what my husband thinks, you can never have too many clothes! πŸ™‚
    Kathryn @ Dancing to Running recently posted…Friday Five – May 15th – Top Keyword Searches for From Dancing to RunningMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 15, 2015 at 4:47 pm

      amen, girl!!!

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  17. Debbie @ Deb Runs says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:33 am

    I love your final suggestion of treating yourself with more running clothes. That’s the best suggestion I’ve read all morning! πŸ™‚
    Debbie @ Deb Runs recently posted…Of Course I Have A Running DrawerMy Profile

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  18. Chaitali says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:41 am

    Organized piles definitely help! I had piles that were jumbles of various things and I was always struggling to find the right things. Now I have a separate pile for bottoms, tops with long sleeves and tops with no or short sleeves. So much easier!
    Chaitali recently posted…Friday Five – random thingsMy Profile

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  19. Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:43 am

    I love that the reward is buying more! Ah haha, it makes total sense too. : ) My closet tends to get messy once a week, and then i clean it up while my chatting with the hubs as he watches some guy show I am not interested in! But, I am excited to try these tips. WOOT! Happy weekend, Courtney!
    Jessica Joy @The Fit Switch recently posted…How To Simplify and Organize A Fit LifestyleMy Profile

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  20. Molly @alsoranagain says

    May 15, 2015 at 10:18 am

    This is a great system, Courtney, and I envy all that Oiselle! I organize my running apparel by keeping all of my tops in one drawer and the bottoms in the drawer below the tops drawer. That way I can get dressed to run/exercise with very little thought.
    Molly @alsoranagain recently posted…5 Ways to Keep Your (Running) Shiz TogetherMy Profile

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  21. Elizabeth says

    May 15, 2015 at 11:45 am

    I’m getting ready for a huge reorg of my house and these tips apply to so many different collections of stuff. My running gear is just about the only collection I have super organized! Maybe because I use it so much. πŸ˜‰
    Elizabeth recently posted…Friday Five: Organizing My (Running) SummerMy Profile

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  22. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    May 15, 2015 at 7:03 pm

    This post and linkups were perfectly timed for me. Thank you for that. Just last night, my husband and I were talking that I need to organize my running stuff! Lots of great ideas here!
    Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home recently posted…Taking the Long Way Home Book Club Book Review: Tales From Another Mother RunnerMy Profile

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  23. HoHo Runs says

    May 15, 2015 at 7:23 pm

    I can’t stop singing the song. Ha. I do not have one piece of Oiselle, or Lulu either. Can you believe that?
    HoHo Runs recently posted…Don’t Sweat The Small StuffMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 8:14 pm

      I totally can! Before I found oiselle I was wearing a random assortment of running gear πŸ™‚

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  24. Haley says

    May 15, 2015 at 9:12 pm

    I really need to get me some oiselle gear. There’s not a dealer near me, but we’re currently working on that. I messaged my athletic stores to try to get them to bring the collection here. (Score for me)
    I have to be honest, though, if I just stacked my stuff, it would be all over the place. I would never reorganize the piles. lol
    Haley recently posted…Organizing Your Running GearMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 1:59 pm

      Major kudos for working on getting oiselle out by you! That’s awesome!!

      Reply
  25. Emily says

    May 16, 2015 at 12:03 am

    When it comes to my clothing, I’m a little too picky, so my wardrobe is small, but I guess it works ;D, so I usually have all my clothes organized in my dresser by shirts, athletic shorts, and jeans.
    Emily recently posted…The Noob Blogger Learning CurveMy Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 8:13 pm

      Nice. Being picky means you only have things you love πŸ™‚

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  26. Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes says

    May 16, 2015 at 1:02 am

    Number 5 is by far my favorite!!! I organize all of my gear the same exact way, but in a drawer of my dresser. Seems like great minds think alike! πŸ™‚

    Happy Friday!
    Tricia @ A Couple of Dashes recently posted…Friday Favorites – Lake Days, Adventure Runs, Books and More!My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 1:57 pm

      Great minds, indeed πŸ™‚

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  27. Jennifer Lefforge says

    May 16, 2015 at 8:06 am

    Love it. I bought a drawer unit and put it in my closet JUST for my running gear so when I’m up pre-dawn I don’t wake anybody else up rifling through my dresser. I did it about a month ago and it’s working great. And my husband doesn’t read my blog regularly either. Most likely a good thing;).

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      That is awesome! Having dedicated space is really helpful!

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  28. Lindsey says

    May 16, 2015 at 1:00 pm

    Shoot, I’m lucky if it gets folded and into a drawer to begin with. I am guilty of just grabbing it straight out of the basket more times than anyone ever should. Glad you have more space now! And boys are so oblivious when it comes to clothes that he probably won’t even notice you added some πŸ™‚
    Lindsey recently posted…Friday 5: Things I’m Lovin’My Profile

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 16, 2015 at 8:12 pm

      Lol. True about him not noticing πŸ™‚

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  29. Vicoria @ Ice packs and races says

    May 16, 2015 at 9:59 pm

    I love any tips that encourage me to buy more running clothes πŸ˜‰ Especially Oiselle!

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  30. Jennifer says

    May 17, 2015 at 5:52 pm

    You inspired me to organize this weekend, and not only did I separate my off season gear into its own container, I organized and cleaned out my whole closet! I love feeling de-cluttered!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 17, 2015 at 10:38 pm

      That is AWESOME! Love it πŸ™‚

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  31. Aimee says

    May 18, 2015 at 8:36 am

    So what you’re saying is they make it out of the laundry basket? πŸ™‚
    Great organizing tips! I really need to get into my closet and get to work!

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    • Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

      May 18, 2015 at 8:59 am

      Lol. Eventually they do πŸ™‚

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