Google images I mentioned last week that my running lately….for a long time actually…has been sub-par. That dynamic duo of ‘W’ words that no runner wants to feel: weak and winded came up. As I said in that post, an alternating pattern of running weak then strong led me to suspect I wasn’t recovering adequately. [Read More]
Fitness Fashion Friday
I’m so not into the whole Hollywood scene and, while once upon a time I worked in the fashion industry, these days I am hard pressed to make it to the school bus stop in anything more exotic than a tired pair of yoga pants and a half-zip, bonus if it’s unstained. I heard the [Read More]
Groundhog Day Randoms and Lucy Winner
Google images 1. Even if the hog sees his shadow today and it means six more weeks of winter, I am A-OK with that as it’s been so mild this year, I feel like winter hasn’t even started! Google images 2. On this day last year, Chi-Town had a blizzard. Wow that was fun. But [Read More]
Pensive Today
My dad’s having knee replacement surgery today. In a perfect world, this is a good thing as he has trouble getting around to the point where I don’t even invite him to things where he’d have to climb around bleachers or stadium seats anymore. His health is far from perfect and I suspect surgery and recovery, [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]
Vega Sport Review
I’ve had this awesome pack of goodies from Vega Sport for some time now and have been more than eager to share my thoughts with you. First, how cooler-than-cool is this sample pack? I popped the box top to discover a veritable treasure trove of plant-based sports nutrition. Vega Sport products are divided up into [Read More]
Winner and Weekend Highlights
Thanks for hanging around all weekend for the marathon of Trop50 spa giveaways! I wish I had a gift card for all of you who entered repeatedly, alas I do not. Here are the three random winners:KarenBobbiCorrina BeanaPlease email me if you haven’t already and I’ll get you hooked up.Thanks to Trop50 for sponsoring!Remember there [Read More]
3 x a Charm: Final Trop50 Spa Giveaway
GIVEAWAY CLOSED Congrats to our first two winners!BobbiCorrina BeanaPlease email me and I’ll get you hooked up. There’s one more chance to win!Trop50 is running a cool Facebook promotion right now. Share your motivation and receive a $1 off coupon Trop50 for yourself and $0.50 off coupons for up to 50 of your friends. You can also [Read More]
Trop50 Spa Giveaway #2 and a Winner
First congrats to Corrina Beana! You won the first of 3 spa gift cards. Please email me and I’ll get you hooked up. But wait, there are still 2 more chances to win! If you missed it: Trop50 is running a cool Facebook promotion right now. Share your motivation and receive a $1 off coupon Trop50 for [Read More]
Tropicana Spa/Wellness Giveaway
My family and I have been drinking Trop50, I think since its inception. I buy the one with added calcium and vitamin D (because who doesn’t need more of those?) and no pulp to appease the kiddos. What’s the beauty of Trop50 besides the fact that it tastes great?Hello 50% less sugar and calories and [Read More]
