Recently I was invited to try out Profoot Custom Molding Insoles. According to Profoot: Vita-foam instantly molds to your foot like custom orthotics Weighs only 2 oz. to help prevent fatigue Helps relieve tired, achy feet Reduces friction to eliminate that burning feeling ( I get it at about mile 22 of every marathon). Friction also [Read More]
Vega One Love
The kind peeps at Vega sent me more goodies to try. I was so impressed with the Vega Sport Products, I was more than eager to give Vega One all-in-one nutritional shake mix a try. As you know, I’ve been making a concerted effort to start my post-run recovery fueling sooner after finishing my runs. [Read More]
Trop50 Red Orange Review and Giveaway
My family and I have long been fans of Trop50. What’s not to love about the goodness of fruit juice with 50% less sugar and calories and no artificial sweeteners? You get a full day’s supply of vitamin C in just one 8-ounce, 50-calorie glass. The Caveman and the kids guzzle it. I add it to [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]
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]
Lucy Leggings, Pants and a Giveaway Oh My!
I’ve said it here before: I love Lucy. Lucy and I go way back. I’ve got a whole zip code in my closet devoted to Lucy stuff, ok maybe I exaggerate but YKWIM. So when the peeps at Lucy asked me to review a pair of their leggings, I was more than willing. I was [Read More]
Who Needs Some Sunglasses? Giveaway
We all know that protecting our eyes from the sun’s rays is especially important when we’re out running, riding or doing any number of other sports or activities. In addition to UVA/UVB protection, I wear sunglasses to protect my eyes from bugs, wind, debris and, now that we’re in the dead of winter, the super-cold [Read More]
The Courage to Start
There’s a woman I see on one of my running routes lately, almost every time I’m out there. If her cotton sweatpants and hoodie with fleece jacket don’t out her as a newbie runner, her bulky knit hat and mittens certainly do. We wave and smile and I offer her encouragement. As far as I [Read More]
Aspaeris Pivot Shorts Review/Giveaway
Because I tend to be a smidge injury prone, RICE (rest, ice, COMPRESSION, elevation) is pretty much a daily ritual for me. When the opportunity arose to try Aspaeris Pivot Shorts, I was all over it. I was a tad leery when they arrived, because they looked tiny. Would they really stretch enough to accommodate the [Read More]
Gosh Where Do I Start?
I’ve been MIA for 10 days, in the throes of vacations and hurricanes and holidays oh my! In order to not bore you silly, I’m thinking vacation details and virtual races will be covered in another post. Let’s get to the pressing stuff: Secret Santa! Thanks to the blogger gift exchange, so graciously hostessed by [Read More]
