I can’t let March slip by without sharing some of the things I’ve been enjoying lately. Sadly, I am not enjoying any pie, although there’s a little Pi Day lightning round giveaway going on here. Be Real Shoes. These environmentally friendly barefoot shoes are made right here in the U.S. of A. The super thin “Dermi-Sole [Read More]
Pear Sports Coaching
I’m pretty good about getting the runs on my half marathon training plan done. But when it comes to filling in with strength and cross training, I tend to plan inadequately, fall in a rut, and often end up doing the same set of exercises Every. Damn. Time. Recently I had the opportunity to check [Read More]
Move Nourish Believe with Lorna Jane
Who set goals for the new year? Who’s still on track? Wherever you are on your journey, Lorna Jane and Fit Approach have a challenge you won’t want to miss. Move Nourish Believe is 3 full weeks of daily motivating goodness on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram designed to keep you on track to reaching your [Read More]
Nintendo Wii U Review
It’s been pretty much a madhouse around here. Thing 1 has friends sleeping over almost every weekend, we had a brood over for Thanksgiving weekend with more to come. Just in time for the onslaught I had the opportunity to take Nintendo Wii U and activity trackers for a test drive. Timing is everything. We [Read More]
Runfessions
1. I feel like I should have my running blogger club card revoked because I don’t have a Starbucks red cup pic to share with you or splash on Instagram. I’ll go on the assumption you’ve all seen them. Now I love me some holiday cheer and gosh the sound of those holiday bevvies at [Read More]
WIAW: Grain Brain Edition
I dove into the Grain Brain Challenge on Sunday with the prescribed 24-hr. fast. Just plenty of water for me. Here’s how the first day of Grain Brain eats went: Because my fast started and ended midday, my first official meal was lunch: Homemade 3-bean turkey chili leftover from our Halloween party. Mid afternoon was tough. [Read More]
Marathon Recovery Tips
Now that it’s peak racing season, I’ve been getting my share of emails asking about recovery. I’m sharing some of my best marathon recovery tips. Note: These work well after any long run or hard workout: Marathon Recovery Tips 1. As soon as you cross the finish line, replenish and rehydrate. Take in some carbs, salt, [Read More]
Trainerly Personal Training Review
Recently I was invited to try a Trainerly online personal training session. Personal training? Yes please! Wait, I don’t need to go anywhere? The trainer comes to the comfort of my own home virtually? I had to let this process. I can watch the trainer via my computer screen, like a workout video….but the trainer can [Read More]
Energy Bits Review
Energy Bits Review Recently I was sent this cute little tin of Energy Bits: Tiny green algae bits, grown organically in fresh water tanks. In case you didn’t know, algae is a superfood. According to Energy Bits, when algae is taken in the morning, throughout the day when you are tired, or before a workout, [Read More]
Koss FitSeries Review
Last week I had a ton of fun attending the unveiling of Koss’ new headphones for women, designed by Olympic swimmer, Dara Torres. They worked great in the spin class that day. Since then I’ve been busy putting them through their paces. Would they really stay in during a run?? The FitSeries features two models: [Read More]
