Sadly, there has been a significant uptick in running related disappearances, injuries and murders lately.
This, unfortunately, is the world we live in, folks.
It is imperative that we are always prepared for any situation that my arise during a run.
I have a few helpful tips and tricks that you can use to protect yourself.
Every few months I feel like I write one of these posts…
The post where I realize I am slacking (no offense Fallon!), decide to pick myself up by the bootstraps and get my sh*t together.
Also known as this post, this post, this post and this post.
The post where I decide to start kicking a$$ and taking names.
Today’s edition of “Foodie Friday” is going to be a little bit different.
Don’t freak out.
Instead of sharing a recipe that I like, I have a few quick and easy meal suggestions for you.
This post was inspired by a conversation I had with one of my best friends a few weeks ago.
She was complaining commenting on how she never has time to cook dinner because she is so busy working,
taking care of her family,
cleaning the house,
and of course,
working out.
gave her a few suggestions that I use to make my meal prep Monday as short and sweet as possible.
I thought it would be a great idea to share those tips with you…
So here we goooooo!
Last week I challenged you to share with me the reasons why you do this crazy thing called running.
The response that I received was overwhelmingly awesome!
It was so cool to read everyone’s reasons, because they are all so different.
Looking for some motivation?
Read the stories below and I bet one of them will light a fire under your caboose.
I know it has for me!
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It’s no secret…
I have been completely MIA for the last few weeks.
Technically, it has been 18 days since my last blog post.
Where the heck have I been?
To be honest, I have been hiding under a rock. Continue reading
As many of you know, I just (praise the Lord!) recovered from a minor hamstring injury that forced me to pull out of Rock n’ Roll San Diego.
Boo!
But! I am back running and haven’t had any problems with my hamstring since.
WOO WHOO!
Or maybe it is in my head?
Who knows.
I am feeling a little off this week. Continue reading
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to run the Bank of Marin Running Festival Half Marathon 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!
I feel like I am writing race reviews & recaps every week now…
Which is definitely not a bad thing, by any means.
I have been running very well lately and have really enjoyed all of the races I have done.
This race was no different.
They say that “Running is cheaper than therapy”…
Which is totally false.
Running is NOT a cheap sport.
Running shoes,
running clothes,
electrolytes,
protein powder,
GU gels, Continue reading
***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!
I have another totally awesome product to review today and share with you.
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
(And by “business”- I mean the running business- because let’s be real here… running is totally like a second job)
As a runner, there are certain things that really piss me off!
I am sure most people don’t understand, but maybe you (being a fellow runner) will agree with me…
Pull your head out of your ass, man! I mean come on! It’s called peripheral vision, use it and check out your surroundings before you come to a complete freakin’ stop. I understand that you are tired, but really? Continue reading
On Saturday, May 7, 2016 I was the 2:30 pacer for the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon.
This was my first assignment for Beast Pacing and what a day it was.
But, I am skipping ahead a little.
***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!
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.
I wore them last weekend when I PRed at the OC Half Marathon… Continue reading
***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!
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. Continue reading
Hope you are doing well today.
Unfortunately my Modesto Race Review & Recap is going to be published next week some time.
Sorry, but things are crazy!
I did however, add a few races to my running calendar recently.
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.
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…
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.
Rather Be Runnin' 