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Stuff I Love and a Giveaway

March 6, 2015

1. Before we delve into things I’m loving now, let me just say I’m especially loving that there might just be an end in sight to this polar madness we’ve endured for way too long! 50’s next week? Yes please!

Elli Quark

2. Beautiful breakfast. I’m all about coffee first thing in the morning. I know it’s wrong, but sometimes breakfast doesn’t happen until way later. When I received a test case of Elli Quark deliciousness, breakfast became a highlight of my day. What’s Elli Quark? It’s actually spoonable cheese. But it looks and acts like yogurt, except it’s denser, creamier and without the sour bite. It comes in a whole mess of really fun flavors we all love. Even my finicky kids. Salted Caramel anyone?

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Even the plain is simply delicious. Elli Quark has no added sugars or artificial sweeteners and it packs 15% more protein than Greek Yogurt with only 6 net carbs.

Tasc

3. Tasc Bamboo Apparel. When the Caveman went to Asia in January, he wanted to pack light yet avoid doing laundry as much as possible. He bought a bunch of bamboo shirts that served him really well i.e: they don’t get stanky. Benevolent soul that he is (even though he eats ALL my nut butter) he got me this long sleeve. In a word? LOVE. It’s soft, comfy, breathes and yes doesn’t stink. And if that weren’t enough? Thumbholes too!

lilly trotters

4. Lily Trotter Compression Socks. You know I love me some compression and with my training schedule you’ll find me rocking compression socks most days. Holy cuteness this pair from Lily Trotters was like a breath of fresh spring air when it showed up on my doorstep. Could the dots be any cuter? I think not. The socks are super well made and have a luxurious feel you’ll want to wear every day. Lily Trotters are brand new, in fact not even available yet so I am extra grateful to get a sneak peek.

Viewsport Tank

5. Viewsport Tank. This is one of those pieces I reach for again and again. This high-quality tank fits perfectly, wicks away sweat and is super comfy whether I’m running, strength training or doing yoga.

Viewsport Sweaty

But the real fun starts when you  get your sweat on. The sweat-activated fabric reveals a motivational message when you get all steamed up. Mine says Better Stronger Faster and there are more to choose from.

Note: I received some of the products mentioned free of charge for review purposes. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own.

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Comments

  1. misszippy1 says

    March 6, 2015 at 6:33 am

    I want to try that cheese! Sounds amazing. And I’d love try a bamboo top, too, just out of curiosity.

    Yes to the 50s! I am counting down the days…let the melting begin!

  2. Stacey says

    March 6, 2015 at 7:02 am

    Sweat more, bitch less, A motto I should live by!

  3. Wendy@Taking the Long Way Home says

    March 6, 2015 at 7:07 am

    So so so excited about warmer temps!!

  4. Natalie says

    March 6, 2015 at 7:08 am

    Faster, better, stronger is my favorite out of all of them. It’s what I am trying to become. It’s motivating! 🙂

  5. Annmarie says

    March 6, 2015 at 7:15 am

    Love the “Strength is Beautiful” tank. I also have that Tasc top and love it too! Super comfy 🙂

  6. Lisa @ Running Out Of Wine says

    March 6, 2015 at 7:24 am

    I love that these shirts reveal a message when you sweat!
    Oh please let it warm up next week! This snow and ice needs to melt!

  7. EB @ Running on E says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:18 am

    don’t quit!

  8. Wendy Aldridge says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:19 am

    Cute tank! And I sweat a lot when I run so it wouldn’t take long for the message to appear!

  9. Sharon says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:28 am

    That cheese sounds good. I’ll have to look out for it. Also, love the Faster, better, stronger tank! So cool that when you sweat there is a message!

  10. Keri says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:30 am

    faster better stronger in blue!

  11. Kovas - Midwest Multisport Life says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:46 am

    I met up with the Tasc folks at the OR Show, very cool stuff

  12. Renata says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:05 am

    The Work Hard in Blue is lovely!

  13. Carla says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:12 am

    The cheese is sounds interesting. I had no idea about the bamboo shirts.

    I like Work Hard for the shirt.

  14. Haley says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:24 am

    Glad you guys are starting to get some warmer weather. Hopefully it stays.

  15. Abby @ BackAtSquareZero says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:29 am

    I love the Elli Quark, just wish it was not so much $$$$

  16. Jill says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:33 am

    A tshirt that shows a secret message when sweaty?! I love it! I checked out their site and I love all their tanks. Snarky sayings are my thing! I like the Burpees Don’t alike You Either! Haha that’s prob true

  17. HoHo Runs says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:36 am

    My sister gave me one of these tanks with a hidden message…not sure it’s the same brand. The message on my is “Run With Heart” but the last few letters sometime don’t come through all the way. So it literally looks like “Run With Head”. I’m not kidding. HA HA. I would like ANY message other than that.

  18. Judith says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:39 am

    I love the Burpees don’t like you either tank!

  19. Susie @ SuzLyfe says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:40 am

    A) I want to try quark, darn it.
    B) Work hard!

  20. Farrah says

    March 6, 2015 at 9:48 am

    I seriously cannot wait til it warms up again. I need to move to Hawai’i.

    In other news, I like “Strength Is Beautiful!” :]

  21. Elle says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:03 am

    You look so HAWT these days. Oh yeah, the giveaway… I love SWEAT MORE BITCH LESS… and I like all the those things too… wish I could try some!

  22. Sam @ PancakeWarriors says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:03 am

    Loving the bamboo shirt – I need one like now! That just sounds like everything wonderful in the world! I need to try Eli Quark – salted caramel yes please!! Oh this tank is just adorable! I love feeling good in the gym! Don’t hurt that it’s super cute!

  23. Emily @ Out and About says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:04 am

    I love the “Strength is Beautiful” motto!

  24. Michelle @ Running with Attitude says

    March 6, 2015 at 10:56 am

    Ooo I’m liking the idea of that bamboo top! And Hallelujah for warmer temps – if it would just hit the 40s I think I’ll barely be able to contain myself!

  25. Rachelle Q says

    March 6, 2015 at 11:13 am

    So glad your weather is going to improve! I have been seeing all the posts and pics on instagram and feeling so sorry for everyone over there:( I am enjoying sun here in WA:) Although it’s in the 30’s in the morning it usually gets into the 50’s by afternoon:) I will definitely take it!

  26. lacey@fairytalesandfitness says

    March 6, 2015 at 12:58 pm

    Cute tank top and socks! I recently just saw the same pair of socks on another blog. I need to try his brand out. I have never heard of that cheese. I like that it has more protein which will be more filling.

  27. Darlene says

    March 6, 2015 at 2:05 pm

    better stronger faster would be perfect.

    I need to try Eli Quark!!!!

  28. Kim says

    March 6, 2015 at 2:33 pm

    I love the Faster, Better, Stronger but I also like the one that says Bitch Less!!!

  29. Sarah L says

    March 6, 2015 at 3:21 pm

    I like the “Do It” tank.

  30. Courtney @ Eat Pray Run DC says

    March 6, 2015 at 3:28 pm

    sincerely hoping for better weather!

  31. Georgia says

    March 6, 2015 at 4:46 pm

    Work Hard for me!

  32. Diane @runninrocker says

    March 6, 2015 at 4:58 pm

    Awesome cartwheel I just saw on your FB page! As far as our weather, yes, it’s supposed to be in the 80s I think just like today! Have a great weekend!

  33. Amy @ Mama Running for God says

    March 6, 2015 at 5:23 pm

    For me it has to be “Better, Stronger, Faster” because that’s one of my favorite songs on my playlist when I run (Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger by Daft Punk)
    Love that tank!!

  34. Coco says

    March 6, 2015 at 8:20 pm

    Nice socks! 😉 I’ve heard of quark but haven’t tried it yet.

  35. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

    March 7, 2015 at 9:40 am

    I love the faster, better, stronger top – don’t we all want to be those things?

  36. Jordan D. says

    March 7, 2015 at 4:11 pm

    I love them all! I’d probably go with the “Eat clean train dirty” or “Burpees don’t like you either”

  37. Tina G says

    March 7, 2015 at 10:43 pm

    oooh love the BEAST MODE!!! awesome

  38. Tessa says

    March 8, 2015 at 3:18 am

    I love the faster, better, stronger tank!

  39. Mary Beth Jackson says

    March 8, 2015 at 5:27 am

    I love the tank! How cool is that- good pic of you too!

  40. Christy @My Dirt Road Anthem says

    March 8, 2015 at 6:26 am

    I the the Beast Mode and Strong (her) tanks

  41. Char says

    March 8, 2015 at 7:15 pm

    Great singlet. I love the hidden surprise.

  42. Holly E says

    March 8, 2015 at 7:46 pm

    I love the Strong Her.

  43. Ruth C says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:06 am

    Faster Better Stronger

  44. Ken C says

    March 9, 2015 at 7:35 am

    Beast Mode

  45. Tina@GottaRunNow says

    March 9, 2015 at 5:58 pm

    I like the saying you chose. I need to keep a look out for Elli Quark – never heard of that before!

  46. Kristen M says

    March 10, 2015 at 6:15 pm

    I’ve had my eye on the red faster, stronger, better tank. It’s my favorite on the site.

  47. kathy dalton says

    March 11, 2015 at 10:55 am

    Faster, better, stronger and don’t quit are my faves

  48. allyson tice says

    March 11, 2015 at 9:55 pm

    i am loving the warmer weather we have been having! its been 40!! so nice to get out and walk!

  49. Leah Shumack says

    March 11, 2015 at 11:21 pm

    Strength is Beautiful is my favorite shirt saying!

  50. Megan Swinney says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:24 am

    Strength is beautiful!

  51. amy tolley says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:06 am

    i love the strength is beautiful one thanks for this chance

  52. megan Tilley says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:11 am

    I think the strength is beautiful is a wonderful message!

  53. Marija says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:04 am

    “Strength is Beautiful” is my favorite.

  54. Wehaf says

    March 12, 2015 at 9:49 am

    I like the Strong(Her) tank!

  55. TallulahJane says

    March 12, 2015 at 10:33 am

    Very cool shirts…I really like Weakness is a Choice….

  56. Pam H. says

    March 12, 2015 at 1:44 pm

    My favorite is “Do It.”

  57. Marnie G (Derrick Todd) says

    March 12, 2015 at 3:48 pm

    I really like the “Don’t Quit / Do It” tank! These are great!

  58. Liz N says

    March 12, 2015 at 4:02 pm

    I like the “Don’t Quit/Do It” shirt – although the “Burpees Don’t Like You Either” hit home too!

  59. Jennifer Shelton says

    March 12, 2015 at 5:07 pm

    Strength is Beautiful 🙂

  60. liz l says

    March 12, 2015 at 6:52 pm

    Work Hard

  61. Birdiebee says

    March 12, 2015 at 8:58 pm

    I love the FASTER, BETTER, STRONGER tank.

  62. Ken C says

    March 17, 2015 at 6:51 pm

    Who won the viewsport? They are awesome shirts

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marciashealthyslice I'm a working mom who, as part of a mid-life challenge, decided to run a marathon for kicks. I didn't plan on it becoming a hobby, but it did. I qualified for Boston at my second marathon and finished the 6 World Marathon Majors in London in 2019. Set no small goals. You never know what you're capable of until you try!
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