Mother’s Day is right around the corner! Have you thought about what to get the special ladies in your life? Or maybe treat yourself too? Here are some of my favorites, with some nice deals and discounts too: Canvas Pop. What mom wouldn’t love a picture of something near and dear to her heart? Canvas Pop [Read More]
Loving/Not Loving and a Giveaway
Loving: Watching the action in our duck nest. Not Loving: Thing 1 was awakened last night by loud quacking. I checked the nest to find four eggs broken and strewn outside the nest. My heart broke. What marauding predator could’ve done this? Makes me wanna set up a night watch. Now there are 8. Loving: [Read More]
SLS3 Compression Giveaway
You know I love me some compression to help my legs recover post long run. When this pair from SLS3 showed up on my doorstep it was like a breath of fresh, spring air. Could I love the color more? Or hello, the butterflies? I think not. Cute colors aside, these socks are just right: [Read More]
Stuff I Love and a Giveaway
1. Before we delve into things I’m loving now, let me just say I’m especially loving that there might just be an end in sight to this polar madness we’ve endured for way too long! 50’s next week? Yes please! 2. Beautiful breakfast. I’m all about coffee first thing in the morning. I know it’s [Read More]
5 Loves and a Giveaway
Off the Grid: The Caveman and I played hooky yesterday. We worked out together then hit up the Chicago Auto Show. I haven’t been in eons and Cavey has never been. What??? It was nice to be child-free for an entire day (it was 35 below zero but schools were open). That makes one date [Read More]
Runners are Way Ahead of the Fashion Police
Flipping through the March issue of Glamour Magazine (I know, don’t ask) this morning I came upon one of my favorite things: Dos and Don’ts. The section on “Don’ts that are now Dos” caught my eye. According to the fashion gods at Glamour, the following are now fashion DOs: High waisted pants The intentionally visible [Read More]
NYCM Race Essentials and a Giveaway
We all know to bring running shoes to a race….and something to wear….maybe the Garmin….or a playlist. But why is it so stressful to pack for a destination race? Honestly I’ve been throwing stuff on a heap all week so I don’t feel like I’m behind the 8-ball. Here are a few of the things [Read More]
Test Lab Thursday
One of the fun parts of blogging (besides interacting with all of you) is trying out new products. Since I’ve got bunch to share, it’s high time for a Test Lab Thursday, don’t you think? First up: Manitoba Hemp Hearts: What on earth is a hemp heart, you ask? It’s what you get when you [Read More]
Summer Training Fun with Asics & Giveaway
Just as I’m ramping up training for the New York City Marathon, the kind peeps at Asics sent me a new shoe to try that’s quickly become a favorite. Allow me to introduce you to the Gel-Electro 33. In a word (ok two) these shoes are light and fast. I love them for speedwork and [Read More]
Loving/Not Loving and a Winner
Loving: That last week’s single parenting stint is over. I loved the quality time with Thing 2 but not getting out to run or bike or to the gym kind of sucked. Not Loving: Keeping these kiddos off the ‘puter. Especially when the weather’s crummy. Loving: New tights I bought with the Dick’s GC I [Read More]
