Run for SherryLike so many runners everywhere, bright and early Bobbi and I got out to honor Sherry, the Montana woman who went missing while out on a morning run.It was a windy, icy morning. 16 degrees with biting single-digit wind chills. I took my hat, gloves and balaclava out of hibernation for the occasion. [Read More]
PureFit Review and Some For You
I was sent a stash of PureFit Nutrition Bars to try.I realized recently that I wasn’t doing my body any favors by not refueling soon enough after a workout.However, there are times when it’s nearly impossible to get to a blender to whip up a protein shake.Cue PureFit Nutrition Bars: 18g protein 40/30/30 carb-fat-protein ratio [Read More]
Does This Toast Your Oats?
After this morning’s spin class (endurance intervals in case you were wondering) I hit up my local Super Tarjay, which you may know by now, is one of my regular haunts. What was unusual, in fact I think it’s the first time ever, is I managed to purchase only one item: a container of organic [Read More]
Spread the Love: Giveaway
It’s snowing and blowing and raw and overcast here today. Valentine’s day is less than a week away. What better time to spread some giveaway love from one of my favorite jewelry designers? Nana Smith is a Wimbledon and Olympic tennis star turned jewelry designer. She crafts beautiful pieces from pure silver, bronze and gemstones. [Read More]
RunEpiphany
Google images I mentioned last week that my running lately….for a long time actually…has been sub-par. That dynamic duo of ‘W’ words that no runner wants to feel: weak and winded came up. As I said in that post, an alternating pattern of running weak then strong led me to suspect I wasn’t recovering adequately. [Read More]
Fitness Fashion Friday
I’m so not into the whole Hollywood scene and, while once upon a time I worked in the fashion industry, these days I am hard pressed to make it to the school bus stop in anything more exotic than a tired pair of yoga pants and a half-zip, bonus if it’s unstained. I heard the [Read More]
Groundhog Day Randoms and Lucy Winner
Google images 1. Even if the hog sees his shadow today and it means six more weeks of winter, I am A-OK with that as it’s been so mild this year, I feel like winter hasn’t even started! Google images 2. On this day last year, Chi-Town had a blizzard. Wow that was fun. But [Read More]
Pensive Today
My dad’s having knee replacement surgery today. In a perfect world, this is a good thing as he has trouble getting around to the point where I don’t even invite him to things where he’d have to climb around bleachers or stadium seats anymore. His health is far from perfect and I suspect surgery and recovery, [Read More]
Shedding Light on Sunglasses and a Winner
Recently I had the opportunity to ask the experts at Sunglasses Shop some burning questions about what they know best: sunglasses. Personally I always wear sunglasses while running and cycling, whether it’s sunny or not. If the temperature isn’t extreme here in Chi-town, rest assured the wind will be. I wear them to shield my eyes [Read More]
Vega Sport Review
I’ve had this awesome pack of goodies from Vega Sport for some time now and have been more than eager to share my thoughts with you. First, how cooler-than-cool is this sample pack? I popped the box top to discover a veritable treasure trove of plant-based sports nutrition. Vega Sport products are divided up into [Read More]
