Over the last year, I’ve found myself focusing more and more on making better choices - fewer processed foods, products with fewer questionable chemicals, and products that are better for the environment. It’s not really a “new” thing for me - I work for a company that specializes in assisting organizations that promote water conservation and care of the environment. And when my now teens were babies, every choice I made was researched and leaned towards my “crunchy granola chick” side. I made their baby food. I packed their lunches in reusable bags and containers. They only wore Robeez and other soft soled shoes. Heck, Shoo was even born at home. (Let’s not talk about the fact that now my teens would happily choose chips and soda over … [Read more...]
Rockay Running Socks Review
This post was sponsored by Rockay Socks and contains affiliate links. All opinions are my own. I was recently given a pair of Rockay Socks to review. I had never heard of the brand before, but I'm so glad that they reached out. There are many things I love about them, but the thing that excites me most is their goal of creating great products while helping the environment. The socks I were sent are 66% Polyamide, 30% Organic Merino Wool, and 4% Elastane. The combination of materials provides for a comfortable sock that is warm and sweat wicking. I admit that I have not had a chance to run long distances in them yet (thanks to my heel), but I've worn them for walking and day to day wear and they are super comfortable. The socks … [Read more...]
Lotta Breeze Skirt: my new favorite workout skirt
I am a Skirt Sports Ambassador and as such, get discounts on new items. All opinions are my own. Links below may be affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you buy through them. There was a time when I was a one skirt woman. I only owned Happy Girl skirts. They are still my favorite skirt for winter running and for summer casual wear. But I've been slowly branching out and recently found a skirt that I LOVE for doing my Faster Way to Fat Loss workouts. Many of those workouts involve HITT or tabata or weight workouts combined with cardio (and we know I almost always choose running for cardio.) As much as I love my Happy Girl, it's a bit constricting when I'm doing burpees and jump squats. The Lotta Breeze Skirt, on the … [Read more...]
Skirt Sports Go Longer Skirt review and Giveaway
I am a Skirt Sports Ambassador and as such, get discounts on new items. All opinions are my own. Links below may be affiliate links, which means I get a commission if you buy through them. I love my Happy Girls. I have a ridiculous number of them and can't resist getting at least one or two new ones each season. But when I got heard about the new Go Longer Skirt, I couldn't wait to try it. The Go Longer Skirt is based on the much loved Go Longer Shorts. (I have a pair and I LOVE them for white water rafting.) I'll confess that I wasn't sold on it right out of the bag. It comes out a bit clingy and it looked crazy long. But then I tried it on. It's super comfortable. I love the higher waistband - it sits right at my belly … [Read more...]
Acupuncture: something new for 2018
Albert Einstein is regularly credited with the quote "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." While he may or may not have actually said it, the concept is spot on. Towards the end of 2017, it became apparent that I needed to make some changes. My first stop was with my doctor (who then sent me to a neurologist) just to make sure I had no underlying health issue. Thankfully, I was given a clean bill of health and the diagnosis was stress and hormones. Around that time, I got an offer through the DC area Sweatpink group - a chance to visit with a local acupuncturist. I did enough research to decide that it was unlikely that anything negative would happen. I was assigned to Jade and Jasmine … [Read more...]
Five Reasons to run, not walk, to the Skirt Sports store
OK, if you don't live in Boulder, then I guess you are going to need to head on over to their website! Skirt Sports has started coming out with their fall season fashions. Not only do the new patterns not disappoint, there are some new styles that you want to get your hands on asap. So, here's why I think you should not wait. Links below are affiliate links. If you purchase, I get a commission, which means I can buy more skirts. See, we all win. Romance pattern - At least once a year, Skirt Sports comes out with a pattern that I love so much I want it in everything. I try to only buy one item in each print that I like, but I have a few prints where I've bought 2 (and sometimes more) pieces in the same print. I want ALL the … [Read more...]
Spring Cleaning with ZIPS dry-cleaning (+ giveaway)
ZIPS Dry Cleaners compensated me for this post and provided the giveaway. All opinions are my own. Spring has definitely sprung in Virginia. The weather is getting warmer and the days are getting sunnier (and everything is covered in pollen.) At this time of year I get two urges: clean my house and run every single day. One cannot resist the days when it's comfortable to run in a skirt and tank, but not be dying from the heat and humidity. It's also the time when I need to clean out the closets, match up the gloves, and dry clean the winter jackets. Since I was recently given the opportunity to try out ZIPS Dry Cleaners, I took the time to grab Beer Geek's work jacket, a few suits, and a bunch of shirts that needed washing. (I … [Read more...]
Upping my supplement game with Intelligent Labs
Intelligent Labs compensated me for this post, but all opinions are my own. I'm one of those people who very seldom takes a supplement of any sort. Not so much because I don't think I need them, but because I forget to take them. I need to be taking B12 because my number are low, so I've been working on making taking the B12 a habit. When Intelligent Labs reached out to me to try their products, I figured it was a good time to be adding some other supplements to my healthy habits. Intelligent Labs sent me two of their supplements to try out: Ultra Pure Omega3 and Probiotics and Prebiotics. I've never taken Omegas before, but I'm a huge fan of Probiotics. I know that when I take probiotics regularly, my extremely sensitive … [Read more...]
Prepping for Christmas with cardsdirect.com
Disclaimer: cardsdirect.com provided me with free holiday cards in exchange for this post. We have been crazy busy (like everyone else) the last week. In fact, today was the first day in a week where we did not have an event (and several days we had multiple.) To add to the fun, I have my first cold of the season. It's not awful (my immune system is pretty strong), but it is annoying. The end result of the crazy, though, is that I'm super behind on Christmas. The tree finally went up today, but does not have any actual ornaments on it yet. Tomorrow I have to mail out Christmas gifts to the grandparents as well as the gift for a secret exchange I'm doing. And I won't tell you how many gifts were sent with Prime this year. On the … [Read more...]
Equilibrium Energy Superfood Review
This post was sponsored by HoneyColony and any links back to Equilibrium Energy Superfood on their site are affiliate links. I was recently given the opportunity to try out HoneyColony's superfood product: Equilibrium Energy Superfood. This product is a blend of organic and wildcrafted ingredients in a base of raw honey. All 12 ingredients were chosen to support those of us who live an active lifestyle. The 12 ingredients are: Active Natural Prebiotics Phytoplankton Blue Algae Medicinal Mushrooms Double- Directory Adaptogenic Herbs ORMUS Ginger Organic Turmeric Raw Honey Bee Pollen Bee Propolis Royal Jelly Each of these ingredients brings it's own special benefit to the combination. Suggested … [Read more...]
Perfect gifts for the runner in your life
Yes, it's that time of year again! I've already been seeing "Black Friday" emails in my inbox. Must be time to figure out what to buy the runner in your life. With our usual perfect timing, today's Tuesdays on the Run topic is "gift lists"! Tell us what is on yours or share what your favorites from this year are. We all want to know. (OK, maybe I want to go window shopping on your posts so I can tell Beer Geek what I want...) ** Disclaimer: There are affiliate links below which means I make a little bit of money if you buy through them. I'm also an ambassador for several of the products or received some for free, but all opinions are my own.** Give the Gift of Health Gym membership - be sure to make sure it has good child care if … [Read more...]
Tips for Marathon Training on the Treadmill
I was provided the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 treadmill in exchange for my honest and unbiased opinion in this sponsored post. Last winter, I did not have a treadmill. My old one died after 10 faithful years of service and my new NordicTrack Commercial 1250 had not arrived yet. Thankfully, I did not have a spring marathon in the plans, because we got hit with 23" of snow IN ONE WEEKEND last winter. I'll train outside in all kinds of weather, but it's kind of hard to train when all the surfaces are covered with over a foot of snow! I know a lot of people who put in a lot of miles on treadmills last winter. Luckily, by the time I need to start training for the Marine Corps Marathon, my new treadmill had arrived. Unfortunately, so … [Read more...]
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