This weekend I'm heading to the Runner's World Half and Festival that is presented by Altra Running. Since I'm an Altra Running ambassador, I'm pretty excited about meeting the founder of Altra Running, Golden Harper. Golden originally created his first pair of Zero Drop™ shoes using an old pair of running shoes and a toaster oven! Rumor has it that we will have the opportunity to be fitted by Altra staff. I look forward to hearing if they think I am running in the correct Altra shoe for me. I've been wearing Altra running shoes for a while now. A few years ago, I transitioned to minimalist running, including running barefoot on my treadmill and using Vibram Five Fingers when I was outside. While I enjoyed that style of running, … [Read more...]
I am a 261 Fearless Ambassador!
I got some exciting news the other night: I was chosen to be a 261 Fearless Ambassador! I stumbled upon the opportunity back when I was researching for my post for the Skirt Sports 261 Fearless Virtual Race. Then, and now, the mission of the organization that was started by Kathrine Switzer resonated with me. The mission is to "bring active women together through a global supportive community– allowing fearless women to pass strength gained from running and walking onto women who are facing challenges and hence sparking a revolution of empowerment." Running has brought me so much. It began as a route out of postpartum depression and has continued as a way to keep depression at bay. It has also brought so many amazing people into … [Read more...]
Healthy Snacks: Fit Snack July Box
I received the July Fit Snack box free of charge. Links below are affiliate links, which means if you buy through them, I might earn another box of their selection of healthy snacks. I am always on the search for healthy snacks for the kids and myself. I am a small meal/small snack person. I feel my best when I have healthy snacks between lunch and dinner and in the early evening. We eat dinner at 5:45 most days, so not eating between then and 11pm or later is just not an option. I've gotten a few boxes of Fit Snack now and I've been pleased every time, so I'm happy to be one of their ambassadors. … [Read more...]
Fit Foodie 5K Weekend
Food + Running? Sign me up! Want me to be an ambassador? Sure! Some of you may remember that I was an ambassador for the Fit Foodie 5K last year along with some of other awesome DC area bloggers. … [Read more...]
