February Foodie Pen Pal

February Foodie Pen Pal

This month I received a box from Kentucky! I was super excited to see what was sent as we had discussed several different local options there. I was SUPER excited when this heavy box arrived!! Inside held some great treats! A bag of chili to make (I plan to make this this coming weekend): coffee(…)

Dirty Girl Mud Run Event Recap

Dirty Girl Mud Run Event Recap

This past weekend, myself and two friends embarked on the journey of the Dirty Girl Mud Run in Las Vegas, NV. I was very excited to do this one because I LOVE mud runs and obstacle courses. I was contacted by Dirty Girl Mud Run and asked to do some promoting of the event online(…)

Sony MP3 Walkman Review

Sony MP3 Walkman Review

I enjoy listening to music while I run. I do not enjoy wires, etc that come with having music. I was contacted by Race with Meb to try out the Sony Walkman headset. I was intrigued by the concept. A wraparound head piece, that charged to your computer and held 2 GB of music. No(…)

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(…)