Whether you’re grillin’, chillin’ or both, I hope everyone will get out and have fun today as we salute our troops and remember their sacrifice. Just a few things from here as I make my way through the long weekend:Something FunnyThing 2, age 4, overheard telling my sister:Thing 2: “My teacher had a baby in her [Read More]
Who Will Rock n Roll in Chicago?
I hope everyone is having a wonderful and safe memorial Day weekend! Now onto what you’re really here for. According to random.org: The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll Training Package is: Carly at Tri-ing My Hardest The Winner of the Sof Sole Rock n Roll 1/2 Marathon Entry is Courtney at Run [Read More]
Try It Out Thursday
This week’s feature: Thorlo’s Experia Merino Wool/Silk Socks Experia Coolmax Thin Cushion Socks have been my BFFs for some time now. I won’t lie: When Tracy at Thorlo told me she was sending a Merino Wool/Silk version I was a bit um wigged out concerned. Would the natural fibers treat my finicky feet right? Here’s what [Read More]
Honoring Alex: Power of 10 Giveaway
Some of you may remember back in January when I announced I was running The Chicago Marathon on behalf of the Lupus Foundation in honor of my neighbor, Alex, who was diagnosed with Lupus as a young girl and had a really rough go of it this past year. Seeing her, out of school and [Read More]
Sof Sole Rock n Roll Giveaway!
A couple of weeks ago I reviewed the Coolmax Trainer Socks and Airr Insoles from Sof Sole and gave them both the coveted 10 toes up. This week I am back with an awesome giveaway, sponsored by the wonderful people at You have not one but two chances to win: Prize #11/2 Marathon Package: Win an [Read More]
Three Things Thursday
1. This would have been another Try It Out Thursday if the product I’m in the process of reviewing wasn’t launched behind the washing machine by Thing 2 in her attempt to ‘help’ me. Gotta give her credit for trying. Now it may be years before the review comes, who knows when I’ll venture behind [Read More]
Try-It-Out Thursday
This week’s product review features Cheribundi Cherry JuiceAfter I’ve raced or done a long run, besides flopping down on the couch in exhaustion, I like to heavy-up on the antioxidants to fight off those nasty free radicals that swirl around the system.Just hours into my marathon recovery, what do I find on my doorstep? A [Read More]
Crazy Windy Test Run
The last day of April–already?I’ve got gear to test and miles to run! The folks at Sof Sole contacted me to tryout some socks and insoles. Now, I admit I may be a bit of a sock snob since my feet can be um..ornery if not treated just right. Plus they’re still pretty ripped up, [Read More]
Win Some Chia Seeds!
Last month I espoused the health benefits of Chia seeds and shared a recipe for Whole Grain Chia Pancakes. Since then, Chia seeds have become a daily staple of my diet. I put them in protein shakes, eat them in Greek yogurt with fruit, sprinkle them over salads, bake them into muffins, cookies, you name it. [Read More]
Happy St. Patty’s Day Giveaway!
You all probably know by now that I like me a good running skirt now and again…and again. I’ve lusted after the cheetah from Runningskirts for eons. But when I saw that they are donating the proceeds from their orange (Chelsea) skirt to Chelsea’s Light Foundation I knew I had to get one. Plus those of [Read More]
