Runners with dogs know how great it is to run with a canine counterpart. When our dogs were younger, the vet told us that even though they’re not considered a “running breed”, Bichons could be trained to run up to five miles. Well Carlo pretty much doesn’t run unless he’s chasing a squirrel… …but Remy [Read More]
National Running Day Giveaway
What better way to celebrate National Running Day than with a free race? This one looks fun too. The Hit and Run 5k is an exciting obstacle race for ages 10 and up. Obstacles are challenging but not hard. You’ll splash, bounce, flip, flop and catapult yourself to a triumphant finish. Runners are welcome to [Read More]
Discovering Essential Oils and a Giveaway
I’ve dabbled with essential oils for years. Mostly spritzing lavender on pillows to soothe and encourage the sleep process for cranky babies and cavemen. I also picked up some grapefruit oil, simply because I found the scent pleasant and energizing. Recently, while I was amping up mileage for the Flying Pig 3-way, my coach suggested [Read More]
A Kinder, Gentler Giveaway
I have mixed feelings about bathroom scales. I go in spurts where I’ll weigh in everyday for awhile, then ignore the scale entirely. Most of the winter I’ve fallen into the latter category. You’ve probably heard me moaning about how I look in recent race photos. While I think I’ve got plenty of movement in [Read More]
Apera Bag Review and Giveaway
It’s been a tough winter. While I survived, barely, I’m sorry to say my gym bag bit the dust. It was too worn out to go on. The salt stains were the last straw. Truth is I never really loved it anyway. It wasn’t big enough (twss). Especially if I wanted to workout AND swim [Read More]
Five-Year Blogiversary
This blog turned 5 years old last week. Honestly where has the time gone? To celebrate, I’ve got some fun things lined up from companies I’ve loved from the beginning of time. Let’s get the party started with this one. If you’re a MHS Facebook fan, I hope you didn’t miss your chance to win [Read More]
Homemade Dog Biscuits
Thing 2 and I baked up some special holiday dog treats with wheat germ to bring to the shelter. Don’t worry our dogs got some too. They were met with rave reviews. Here’s how you make homemade dog biscuits. Homemade Dog Biscuits 1/3C butter 3/4C hot water 1/2C powdered milk 1/8t salt 1 egg 3C [Read More]
Tips for Staying Fit Over the Holidays
Please welcome my guest, Certified Personal Trainer Judy Kuan from Wello Fitness, here to share some tips and tricks for staying on the fitness wagon during the holidays. During the holidays, life tends to get especially hectic and stressful. It can be hard to care for yourself as you put in extra work hours, plan [Read More]
Runners’ Holiday Gift Guide
A portion of this post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Koss. How did everybody do with Black Friday and Cyber Monday? Still more gifts to buy? You’re in luck because I have a bunch of my favorites sure to please the active people on your list. Don’t forget to treat yourself too! [Read More]
Diet-to-Go Giveaway
Whew! Happy Monday! Was that an epic Thanksgiving weekend or what? Our Thanksgiving leftovers are dwindling….probably a good thing…I may have monopolized the cheesecake a bit. There was also some shopping–not the frantic kind in the wee hours where people trample each other and behave worse than animals. Friday afternoon in the wake of the [Read More]
