I hope you all had a relaxing and enjoyable long weekend! This week we’re running free on the Tuesdays on the Run Linkup so all running topics are fair game. I’m taking this free week to tell you about some new-to-me gear. Blame it on the heat, my burgeoning meno-pot (if you don’t know what I’m [Read More]
Marathons are Like Weddings
It’s that time of the month to get some whining done. I’m linking up with Holly and Wendy and doing just that. Since I’m tapering, there’s no shortage of complaints here. Running a marathon is like getting married. You plan for months. You have a special outfit (or three). You’re committed to your training. Just [Read More]
How to Train Kids for a 5k
I’ll be running the Eggshell Shuffle again this spring. Last year Thing 1 and her friends ran with me. This year Thing 2 expressed an interest as well. I am one happy mama. Many have asked me how to get kids interested in running. The answer is, very carefully. Here are tips to help you [Read More]
MeStrength Review
I’ve been a strength training machine these past several weeks. When MESTRENGTH offered to send me their drink powders to try out, who was I to refuse? How is MESTRENGTH different? It’s an electrolyte drink with zero carbs, sugars or calories. There are no artificial flavors or sweeteners and it’s vegan and gluten free. What’s [Read More]
Finding #BetterBalance with Phenoh 7.4
One of the most important aspects of endurance sports is hydration. Replacing the fluid and electrolytes we lose from exertion is key. If you remember, I kind of blew it at NYCM last month because I had no idea the extreme wind would be so dehydrating until it was too late. When I was given [Read More]
SOS Rehydrate Review
I am a late comer to this whole electrolyte thing. For years I ran my longer runs with water and a fuel drink like Gatorade or Accelerade. But I struggled in the heat, especially in those late miles. One particularly hot RnR Chi Half, I took a salt packet mid-race. And oh what a difference [Read More]
Zipfizz Review and Giveaway
Recently the peeps at Zipfizz sent me some of their energy drink to try. It came in cute, colorful tubes and the bottle and I made an instant love connection. Just pop the tube, add the powder to 16-20 oz of water, shake it up and you’re good to go. 5 Great flavors: Grape, Orange [Read More]