FitBit Affiliate

FitBit Affiliate

I promised exciting news… and here is some of it! As some of you know, when I first started my weight loss journey in 2010 I purchased a Fitbit Classic. That little tool that attached to my bra or pocket, to me, was a game changer. It tracked my steps and activity level. It would(…)

My Fabulous Weekend Part 2

My Fabulous Weekend Part 2

After the Komen event Saturday afternoon my husband and I grabbed a bite to eat, changed out of sweaty clothes and headed to Santa Ana, CA so that I could run the OC Half Marathon on Sunday. Yes, I am crazy… We got in around dinner time, got settled, ordered room service and I headed(…)

My Fabulous Weekend Part 1

My Fabulous Weekend Part 1

Okay… now that it’s almost the next weekend, here is part 1 of my wrap-up: My weekend was so fun-filled I need two blog posts to discuss it!! So, here is Saturday, well, technically many months of planning and a week of serious busy… but, all for what occurred Friday night into Saturday afternoon! This(…)

My Three Best Friends

My Three Best Friends

This post is not about running or physical health, it’s about three people that for a majority of my life have been there. This is my small token of appreciation for all their awesomeness and love: I am truly a lucky woman. I have not one, but three best friends. I have several other very(…)

My First Liebster Award!

My First Liebster Award!

My apologies for this being a week after being nominated, it has been a difficult week for many…. Tempie from The Texas Peach nominated me for my first Liebster Award! Thank you Tempie!! The Liebster Award is an “award” that bloggers give to up and coming bloggers or to someone they think deserves recognition for(…)

Hollywood Half Marathon Race Recap

Hollywood Half Marathon Race Recap

I have been excited for this race for months! Running in Hollywood, road trip and a weekend away. I was looking at options for some sightseeing and getting more excited. I was even more ready after being sick for my March half marathon, looking forward to some redemption.  Then, on April 1st, that all changed.(…)

Running Happy Hair Bands Review

Running Happy Hair Bands Review

A fellow Girls Gone Sporty Ambassador and a friend started the company Running Happy. These are bands that keep your hair out of your eyes during workouts and running. There are a lot of bands out there these days and in many patterns and designs. There are a few things that set Running Happy bands(…)

Six Tunnels Half Marathon Race Recap

Six Tunnels Half Marathon Race Recap

Well… this may be one of the shortest race recaps I ever do. This was my second time running the Six Tunnels course, and my third for this year’s goal of 13. I was excited all week going in to this. The week leading up to it, my husband got sick. I was busy with(…)

I’m Running Another Half Marathon?!

I’m Running Another Half Marathon?!

This coming weekend is my third half marathon of 2013, my fifth in 5 months. When I first typed that line, I sat back and thought… ‘crazy’ and then realized, in so many ways, that word fits. See, if you would have told me even a year ago, when I was preparing for this race(…)

My Favorite Things for Running

My Favorite Things for Running

As a runner and blogger I am often asked about what my favorite things are when it comes to running. As any runner knows, you find something you love… and you stick with it. And when it comes to clothing and shoes, performance and comfort in what you have on are key elements to a(…)