Stuff I’m Digging Now

Categories: Cherry Juice, Injinji Toe Socks, Spirulina, Stuff I Love, SuperNutrients

1. Spirulina Pacifica and Hawaiian Bioastin Astaxanthin. It’s been 3 weeks now since I started taking these super nutrients. While there are other variables at work here (hello Vitamin D mega dose) I’ve been feeling great–better than I have in a long time. Less fatigue, less soreness after hard workouts, quicker recovery and, knock wood, I think this stuff boosts my immunity as life has been uber stressful with end-of-school-year obligations topped with last weekend’s sizzling hot, sleep deprived relay. I take one Astaxanthin soft gel once a day. I slip a teaspoon of Spirulina powder into my recovery shake and boom, I’m good to go. Cannot tell you how impressed I am with this stuff so far!

*Note: I was compensated for this campaign but I wouldn’t be singing its praises if I didn’t absolutely love it.

 

2-3. Tart Cherries and a Race Pint Glass. In keeping with the whole recovery theme, I’m loving me some tart cherry juice about now. I love cherries drenched in dark chocolate too but let’s focus on juice for now. Filled with free-radical fighting phytochemicals, I chug a little after my run or splash some in my recovery shake. I’ve been lusting for a race pint glass for some time now. This one from Ragnar completes me.

4. Injinji Toe Socks. I was very skeptical about these bad boys as I am the high priestess of nasty foot blisters. I’ve been wearing these with my snug-fitting Mizunos and so far? They’re great. I’ll keep you posted when marathon training sets in.

5. Chasing the Sun. Makes me think of the relay. Great memories. Now that it’s over. Ha!

What are you digging now?

MAYhem Highlights

Categories: Ice Show, ice skating, Ragnar Madison to Chicago, Spirulina, SuperNutrients, Training

Here’s how May shook out:

Miles run: 72

Miles biked: 80

Races: 4: 2 halfs, 2 5k

Hours skated: About a billion I think

School events attended: 7

Biggest challenges: Not forgetting anything and eating well on the go.

Notes: Running mileage this month was the second lowest for the year so far. Maybe due to the races but mostly due to the skating, school events and other obligations that made May especially chaotic.  Plus I’m pretending I’m on a break since marathon training ramps up later this month.

After months of rehearsals, our 3 end-of-season ice shows finally happened over the weekend.

 

 They both ended up 3 for 3 on perfectly skated shows! I am so proud of them and everyone who worked so hard.

 A million thanks to Char for coming through in the clutch and making these duet costumes and sending them all the way from Australia! They were a huge hit and looked stunning on the ice. Some may question the concept of cyber friends. I know for a fact that they are very real and truly wonderful.

June is a nutty month as well. We’re winding down the last few days of school this week then it’s RAGNAR RELAY MADISON TO CHICAGO for me this weekend! I am beyond excited! Have you ever done a relay?

Join me in a Twitter Chat about Super Nutrients tonight at 8pm CST. Simply go to www.tweetchat.com, login and enter #SuperNutrients to be part of the convo. See you there?