Truth be told, I enjoy my winter running. It’s cool, ok cold here in Northern Illinois. But so peaceful and beautiful when a layer of snow insulates me from the rest of the world. The snow sparkles when the sun hits it just the right way. Yeah, maybe it gets uncomfy when the wind is [Read More]
Weightloss Wednesday: The Beginning
One of my 2016 goals is to drop 10 lbs. No time like the present to get cracking on that, right? Now that the glittery confetti of New Years has settled, let’s get down to business. While I did not deprive myself through December and the holidays (hello daily ice cream on Marco Island) I didn’t [Read More]
Running “Chores” I Actually Enjoy
As I pack my elvis costume and round up the traveling circus to head to Las Vegas for a spectacular Rock n Roll Remix Weekend, it occurred to me that some things other runners might think of as necessary evils, I actually enjoy: Foam rolling. I was “scared straight” by an ITB injury early on in [Read More]
5 Ways to Rock Your Treadmill Workouts
It’s gorgeous here, but these glory days of Indian Summer will be in the rear view mirror and things will be, shall we say, more seasonal very soon. Read dig out the fleece socks and crank up the heat. Living in the Midwest, I’m used to harsh winters but the polar vortices we’ve experienced the [Read More]
Thinking Out Loud: Loving/Not Loving
If only my pose of the dancer looked half that good. (source) Loving: I finally FINALLY got the black & white striped capris from Athleta I’ve been obsessed with. If you recall, I ordered them eons ago but got the black/grey striped ones in error….which I love and kept (of course I did) but could [Read More]
5 Benefits of Heart Rate Training
Let’s talk about heart rate training. This is something I knew about but never really bothered with. I ran by feel. I also often went out way too fast in races and struggled miserably in heat. This summer has been different. Why? Because I’ve been wearing a heart rate monitor. I have my triathlon coach [Read More]
Stay Healthy, Train Healthy with Zarbee’s Naturals
Special thanks to Zarbee’s and Target for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. We’re barely 3 weeks into the new school year here. The 4th grade lice alert has already arrived home and today Thing 2 is coughing with a runny nose. Oh the petri dish that is school. [Read More]
Wahoo Fitness TICKR X Review
To celebrate National Running Day, I’m giving away a running and fitness gadget that I’m super loving right now: The Wahoo Fitness TICKR X. I told you about the Wahoo Fitness TICKR X before and how cool it is. It’s a heart rate monitor and so much more. Wear the strap up, around your rib [Read More]
Runner/Cyclist Safety and a Giveaway
The other day I was out riding my bike along the shoulder of a not-very-busy road when an SUV passed me. Maybe 100 ft. beyond me though, that SUV drifted over onto the shoulder, over the 3 ft of gravel and finally into the grass before finally veering back onto the road. Distracted driver? On [Read More]
Eating Smart is Easy with Orange Chef Countertop
This post is sponsored by Sweatpink on behalf of Orange Chef. All thoughts and opinions, as always, are my own. Post contains affiliate links. Truth be told, I love to cook, but I’m not the best meal planner that ever lived. Too many times I’m caught ravenous after a workout and haven’t given any thought [Read More]
