The SPI H2O Venture Series Hydration Belt by SPIbelt Review

***Disclaimer: I received the The SPI H2O Venture Hydration Belt by SPIbelt to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (Ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

Hello and Happy day to you!

I have another totally awesome product to review today and share with you.

YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!

If you have been in the business long enough,

(And by “business”- I mean the running business- because let’s be real here… running is totally like a second job)

You have probably heard of SPIbelt.

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Zensah Well Rounded Shorts Review

***Disclaimer: I received a pair of XX2i Bermuda Sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (Ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

Hello and Happy day to you!

I hope you are having great weekend.

I definitely am enjoying myself and LOVED pacing at the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon today.

Fortunately for me, it gave me yet another opportunity to run in my Zensah Well Rounded shorts.

If you follow me on Instagram, you have probably noticed that I have been running all over the place in these babies.

They are quickly becoming one of my favorite pairs of shorts.

I wore them last weekend when I PRed at the OC Half Marathon…

XX2i Bermuda Sunglasses Review

***Disclaimer: I received a pair of XX2i Bermuda Sunglasses to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (Ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

 

When I received the opportunity to review the Bermuda Sunglasses from XX2i, I was beyond stoked.

I have been wearing the same pair of cheap knock off sunglasses that I got at a wine tasting event for the last two years.

WHYYYYYYYYY?!?!

Who the heck knows.

OnRunning Cloudsurfer Running Shoes Review

Disclaimer: I received a pair of OnRunning Cloudsurfer Running Shoes to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (Ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

About a month or so ago, a friend and I stopped by Running Warehouse to return some arm warmers that I bought for Surf City.

While we were there, my friend was ogling some super cool looking shoes on the shoe wall.

Coincidentally, she was looking at these bad boys.

OnRunning Cloudsurfer running shoes!

When I received the opportunity to review them I was absolutely ecstatic.

2TOMs SportShield for Her Review

Hello and Happy Monday!

 

I am back from my fantastic vacation in San Diego.

I had such a great time that I really didn’t want to come back.

 

But, alas… I had to.

 

As you can see from the picture above…

 

We are going to talk about chafing today.

 

Chafing is my arch nemesis.

 

About a month ago, I was complaining on Instagram (if you don’t you should)…that my running shirts were making me chafe on my chest.

 

 

Weird, I know.

Mestrength Electrolyte & Creatine Drink Mix Review

Hello!

Happy day to you.

I hope you are doing well.

Personally, I am extremely hydrated and feeling good.

Ya feel me?

Disclaimer: I received a box of MESTRENGTH thanks to Bibrave’s BibRavePro ambassadorship.

You can learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro & check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews!

Most runners know how important it is to stay hydrated and have balanced electrolytes throughout the day and (especially) during runs.

2XU Hyoptik Thermal Compression Tights Review

Disclaimer: I received a pair of 2XU HYOPTIK Thermal Compression Tights to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

If you have been following me for a minute, you know that I have been raving about 2XU’s Hyoptik tights for a while now (here and here).

When asked if I wanted to test out the 2XU Hyoptik Thermal Compression tights…

My answer was HECK YES!

I have a few items from 2XU that I purchased a long time ago (and am still wearing, by the way) and I love their brand.

The Best Podcasts About Running!

 Hellllllllo!

I hope you are doing well today.

I am pretty tired and sore from the Hot Chocolate 15K in San Francisco yesterday, but I had a great time!

I can’t wait to share my race review with you.

Stay tuned for that.

Today, I am unveiling part two of my “Best Of” series and am focusing specifically on the best running podcasts.

Ever since I listened to Serial on my way to San Diego last January, I have fallen in love with podcasts.

It is now my preferred way to travel!

Although I mainly listen to running podcasts now, I can thank Serial for exposing me to this fantastic world of information.

I have listened to ba-zillions (yes, that IS a number) of podcasts since then.

Here are my favorite running podcasts!

8 Reasons Why You Should Run the Hot Chocolate Race Series

Hello!

 

Happy Day to you!

I leave tomorrow for San Francisco to stay with my sister, and run the Hot Chocolate 15K race.

 

I can’t tell you how excited I am!

 

I have been wanting to run this race for a while now, so it’s great to be able to cross another race off of my bucket list.

 

 

YASSSSSSSSSSSSS!

 

This race series has so many perks, it’s nuts.

 

In celebration of my race this weekend, I thought it would be fun to recap all of the reasons why you should run this race too!

ProTec Athletics “The Orb” Massage Ball Giveaway!

Everyone!

I have an awesome review and giveaway to share with you today.

Remember last week, when I told you about HOW IMPORTANT it is to foam roll?

Well, I haven’t changed my mind.

Nope, no, I have not.

Extend Nutrition Protein Bar Review and Giveaway

Hello and Happy Day to you!

Todayyyyyyyy….I have a great new product and a fantastic giveaway for one lucky reader!

YES!

Extend Nutrition is a manufacturer of gluten free protein bars that help manage blood sugar for up to 6-9 hours.

Their protein powders and bars are perfect for people like us!

They have been shown to improve performance during physical activity and enhance muscle recovery post-exercise.

Pretty sweet, right?

My Self-Professed Love for Nuun and a Giveaway!

Hello my friends.

Happy Monday!

Today, we are going to talk about one of my favorite things…

NUUN!

Do you know about Nuun?

If you don’t, allow me to tell you…

Nuun is an electrolyte tab that has no sugars or carbs.

It is delicious and is great for runners.

I drink Nuun every. single. day.

No joke.

New LockLaces giveaway!

I don’t think that LockLaces need much of an introduction.

Do you need Locklaces?

A few questions to ask yourself.

Ugly Sports “Ugliest” Run Picture and Story contest!

BIG NEWS PEOPLE!!!

I am partnering with Ugly Sports to host the

“Ugliest” Run Picture and Story Contest!!!!

Info from the founder of Ugly Sports:

My name is Jessica Linney and I am a survivor. I was diagnosed with cancer when I was 28 years old. I had always considered myself athletic but cancer tested my strength of will.

Running instilled purpose in my life, and I challenged myself by running further and faster every year since. I have been lucky enough to use my passion for running to raise money for cancer.

Tired legs and a GIVEAWAY!

I really need to start taking my own advice on a consistent basis and…

Stretch.

Foam roll.

Yes.

I failed to complete my post long run recovery plan on Sunday,

and have been paying for it for the last few days.

Not fun.

My legs are tiiiiiired…

New Giveaway! Ripped Cream Protein Coffee Creamer!

If you follow me on Twitter,

(If you don’t.. you should. Go do it now, and come back!)

You probably notice that I post pictures of coffee a lot.

 I love my coffee!

Coffee is a very important part of my morning ritual.

Very, very important.

Run Savvy Necklace Giveaway

I met Marie from Run Savvy at the SLO Marathon expo and instantly fell in love with her necklaces.

They are not only cute, but affordable and durable!

I posted a picture of the cool one that I got a month ago, but here it is again…

Love love love it!

Active Accessories Pouch and Hair Bands Giveaway

I discovered Active Accessories about a year ago, when I found them on Facebook,

(gotta love social media)

and I have been oogling over their adorable hair bands and accessory pouches ever since!

You all know, I am an organized freak of nature person,

I do stuff like this.

CLICK Espresso Protein Powder giveaway (ends 5/13)

A few weeks ago, I received a sample of CLICK Espresso Protein in my March BULU box. I loved the powder so much, that I contacted CLICK Espresso Protein to see if I could do a giveaway on my blog.

The company is based out of my hometown… well, next door to my hometown of Fresno, in Clovis, Ca and their distribution center is in Paso Robles- which is roughly 30 minutes from where I currently live.

You know what the say about people in California…

besides the fact that we know “How to Party”,

(yup, this white girl just quoted Tupac…)

Product Review: KLUTCHclub “Best Of” Box

and the award for the nutrition box with the most stuff goes too….

KLUTCHclub!

I was so stoked when I received a free “Best of” Box from KLUTCHclub and there were so many samples in it!

Check out the value you are getting in this one box!