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My Awesome Wednesday

My Awesome Wednesday

Wednesday started out as a normal day, actually, a little early so I could pick up my coworker down from Reno for a day of research interviews to be followed by a Komen Race meeting. Then, I checked my email which started the great day. I received an email from Laura at Girls Gone Sporty(…)

I’m Still Alive

February started off with a bang for me, I traveled to Huntington Beach, CA with a friend for the Surf City Half Marathon, had a wonderful weekend and a great race. The week following that was spent catching up at work for the most part. Mid-week, I received some upsetting news, and my whole week(…)

Vitacost Review

Vitacost Review

Vitacost recently sent me some goodies to try out! I was super excited to get my package!! In case you haven’t heard of Vitacost… here is a little info about them: they are an online site that sells vitamins, supplements, health and beauty items, organic foods, gluten-free foods, baby items, etc. A great source for(…)

Surf City Half Marathon Race Review

Surf City Half Marathon Race Review

Where to begin with this event?! December and January were not my strongest half marathons… cold temps, tough courses, muddled mind. I was frustrated with times around 2:35. I knew I was stronger than that. I went in to Surf City wanting a better time, a better race, a better mindset. I had a lot(…)

January Foodie Pen Pals

January Foodie Pen Pals

In January I signed up for Foodie Pen Pals for my first time. The basics: you sign up, you get a pen pal to send food to and one to receive food from. Your spending limit is $15 and they ask that you send them something specific to your area, or something fun and interesting(…)

Pretty Muddy Women’s Mud Run

Pretty Muddy Women’s Mud Run

Now you all know my love of Mud Run Events. Last year I completed the Devil Dash and Warrior Dash and look forward to completing several this year as well. There is nothing like fun and fitness combined! To hang out with friends conquering obstacles and a few fears while playing in mud… is an(…)

The Sweet Feeling of a Mental Victory

The Sweet Feeling of a Mental Victory

As you saw from Saturday’s post, I tried a new workout Saturday with two friends. You also know that I am not the biggest lover of strength training. I am making an effort to incorporate it into my routine because of the benefits, but it is always a struggle for me. Well, Saturday, it was(…)

Trying New Things

Trying New Things

Today was a day of adventures, and it’s only 1:00 pm. Recently my friend Kristina joined the gym Kristin and I go to. With that, we got a free group training session. We finally coordinated all our schedules and at 10:00, we had our session. It’s no secret I am not big on weight lifting.(…)

Energy Bits Review

Energy Bits Review

In December I was given the opportunity to try and review Energy Bits. As a runner, I am always interested in learning more about fueling sources, especially all natural ones! The concept of these little tablets intrigued me… Spirulina Algae. No additives? No caffeine? And these little things will give me energy? Definitely worth exploring!(…)

We Have a Winner!

We have a winner of the yogiclothing.com cargo pocket pants!!! CONGRATULATIONS to Angela Hotz!! Please email me so I can get your prize to you!!