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Stuff I Love and a Giveaway

Love is in the air, with Valentine’s Day upon us and all. So it’s high time to share some stuff I’m digging lately.Stuff I Love

  1. Love Wendy and me1. Laughs with friends. I especially love it when they’re running/blogging friends. Wendy and I get together regularly for lunch and lots of laughs. She gets me.

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2. GG Shorts. I get mail all the time from women asking where to find basic, comfy running/workout shorts that are not “too” short. Ladies these are it. I wore them daily over the holidays when we were in Florida and I forgot my pool skirt/bathing suit cover-up. I slipped on these shorts instead and it was love. They’re super comfy. I started wearing them to the gym. They have convenient pockets for my locker key and stuff, flat seams and no tags (yay!) The 6″ inseam is the right length. Functional, but not frumpy. This is a sneak peak. GG shorts are officially launching in March so stay tuned. 

love speedcross pro

3. Salomon Speedcross Pro Trail Shoes. I can’t even tell you how many pairs of trail shoes I’ve tried with no love match. I was starting to feel like an ugly step sister. At last my prince has arrived. I freaking love the Speedcross Pro from Salomon Sports. Super comfy and they handle snow and rough terrain like nobody’s business. True love.

love beet boost

4. Beet Boost + Tart Cherry. This is a blend of beet juice and cherry juice. Two of my faves. I love beet juice as a pre-workout energizer. Beets contain nitrates which the body converts to nitric oxide. This relaxes your blood vessels and contributes to lower blood pressure. What does this mean to your workout? I definitely feel like I can workout or run harder with less effort when I drink beet juice beforehand. I swear by cherry juice as a recovery tool. It reduces inflammation, resulting in less muscle soreness. I drink it straight up post workout or put some in my recovery smoothies. Beet Boost contains no refined sugars, additives, preservatives or chemicals. Mix it with water and drink or add to your smoothie.

love headsweats collage4. Headsweats.  Chances are good you’ve probably seen me in the Colorado visor I got from my friend Jill aka Thelma. I love the stay-cool terry lining and the elastic band keeps it on my head even in the strongest winds yet it never squeezes too tightly. Another fave is my Tough Chik visor. I didn’t realize it until recently that they’re made by the same company. Headsweats. Now that it’s winter I wear fleece beanies and headbands when I run. Turns out my faves of those are Headsweats too. My favorite winter hat is one I got at the finish line at the Columbus Marathon. Yep, Headsweats. Have you tried this brand? If not you have to. Seriously I love it so much its really all I wear and I didn’t even realize it. This year I’m running on Team Headsweats and I couldn’t be happier. Use TEAMARCIA to save 25% off any full-price items on the Headsweats site.

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5. Yuni Body Balm. Did you know our sense of smell triggers vivid memories from the past? I can still recall my 6th grade teacher’s (Mrs Ho, don’t go there) perfume. I also really love body lotions and personal care products with calming scents. That’s exactly what drew me to Yuni Beauty. All of their products have a clean, spa-like scent I find totally relaxing and peaceful. All Yuni products are plant-based, with no parabens, harmful chemicals or synthetic colors. I love every single Yuni Beauty product I’ve tried but right now in the dead of winter, I reach for Yuni Body Balm daily. My skin drinks it up and it smells wonderful.

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Comments

  2. Mrs. Ho? A wonderful woman I am certain! I think I’d like to try the body conditioner. This winter has been rough on my skin. I always enjoy coffee dates with a local running friend. We talk about our aches and pains!

  11. What a great brand! They have such cute travel and gift sets – such a great way to try a new products! Besides the body balm I’d also love to try their body mist 🙂

  14. Love that you & Wendy have coffee dates. Runners get each other, Chocolaterunsjudy & I run together and that is fun. Haven’t done coffee dates yet.

    ’m interested in both the body balm and the muscle recovery gel.

    Have a great weekend! Stay warm!

  16. Awwww 😉 That pic of you an Wendy is so awesome 😉 I’ve met Wendy, and now you are on my “Friends to Meet Bucket List.” That body balm sounds so divine……

  21. Yes, Darlene & I run together. And we went to the movies once together.

    But she has a gazillion friends & is always on the go, which explains why there’s been no coffee date (other than the fact that I don’t drink coffee).

  22. I have been using beet powder for quite a while now because it helps my digestion & gut even though they market it for energy so this does interest me with the tart cherry too cause cherry helps with recovery.

  24. Laughs with friends are the best!

    I need to look into a pair of trail shoes. We don’t have a lot of actual trails where I live, so they are tough to find in-store.

  33. A good laugh with friends is the best! I think that’s why I’m loving my new running group so much. So much laughter!

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