How is it Friday already? Oh wait, maybe the fact that I had exactly 4 hours this week with both children at school explains why I feel like the week flew and why I'm so incredibly far behind. Our school system closed school for Thursday at 8pm on Wednesday night. This is virtually unheard of - they much prefer to wake me up with a text at stupid early. And I'll admit, I was a bit surprised - it was raining not snowing and it was above freezing. But close they did. So, let's talk about five of my favorite things since that's the topic chosen by Courtney, Mar, and Cynthia for this week's topic. (There are affiliate links below and some items I got for free, but every product here I'd willingly spend my own money on.) 1. Sleeping in. … [Read more...]
Crazy weekend + Skirt Sports Happy Girl Skirt Giveaway
I admit it. I'm over winter. Take my Wisconsin girl card, send me south, and call it good. Ok, maybe it's not that bad, but I just could not convince myself to run outside on Friday. I.just.could.not. So, I ran 8 miles on an indoor track. 8 laps per mile. There are only two good things I can say about it: 1) I ran each half lap in 40-43 seconds, thereby running my most perfectly paced miles ever and 2) I ran in my new Altra Running One(2) and it was like running on clouds, bouncy minimalist clouds. I'm totally in love. Saturday morning I skipped my short run so that I could go watch Shoo play indoor soccer. It was an amazing game and he scored the winning goal, so it was totally worth the missed run. Then Beer Geek and I headed to … [Read more...]
All about that skirt #likeagirl #teamskirt
Because you know I'm all about that skirt, 'Bout that skirt, no chafing I'm all 'bout that skirt, 'bout that skirt, no chafing I'm all 'bout that skirt, 'bout that skirt, no chafing I'm all 'bout that skirt, 'bout that skirt Yeah it's pretty clear, I ain't no size two But I can race it like I'm supposed to do 'Cause I got that skirt that always stays in place All the right coverage for all the fun races With apologies to Meghan Trainor - All About That Bass … [Read more...]
Bring me coffee, please and thank you
How are we a week into February already? It feels like just yesterday was New Year's Eve! Once again I am linking up for the monthly coffee date with Coco, Deborah, and Lynda, because, as usual, I have random stuff to share with you. The saddest thing is that my coffee pot broke and I haven't replaced it yet. I have a back up, but it's not very efficient. So, I'm having coffee, barely. I … [Read more...]
Skirt of the Moment: Skirt Sports Heartbreaker Skirt (Review)
(Anyone else have the song "Heat of the Moment" stuck in their head now? N0? OK, I'm old...) As you know, I'm a Skirt Sports Ambassador. I'm an ambassador because I love their skirts and I've been running in them for years. In the warmer months, you'll find me in my Happy Girl skirts. As it cools down, I move to my Lotta Breeze Capris. But now, it's cold. Some days it's really, really cold. So, what's a skirt girl to do? Skirts with tights, of course. I'll be the first to admit I've thrown a Happy Girl skirt over a pair of running tights. I love the warmth it gives my tush. But lately, I've been enjoying the Heartbreaker. … [Read more...]
Skirt Sports Lotta Breeze Capri review and giveaway
I've never hidden my love of Skirt Sports. In fact, I think I spend more time in the Happy Girl skirt than in any other clothes I own. It's a good thing I have 5 8 a lot pretty much every pattern! When Skirt Sports asked me to be an ambassador, one of the cool things they offered was the opportunity to give away an item to a reader. Since not everyone loves a longer running skirt, I decided to give away my second favorite item: a Lotta Breeze Capri! From October until April, I wear a lot of capris. The weather in Virginia does get cold enough for tights sometimes, but for much of the fall and winter, a capri is sufficient. (And, yes, I do sometimes wear them with compression socks...). Post contains affiliate links. The Lotta … [Read more...]
TOTR: Top 10 gifts for runners
So, what do YOU want for Christmas? Pretty much everything on my list this year is running related. (Although if Santa dropped off a new Mac under the tree, I'd be pretty stoked about that. Right now I'm seeing that spinning ball of color WAY too often.) Anyways for this week's Tuesdays on the Run *Holiday Edition* with Patty and April, I'm going to share some of the things I love that might give you some ideas for the runner in your life. I'm looking forward to perusing all the other lists to add to my wish list. (Shh, don't tell Beer Geek!) (Many of the following links are affiliate links, which means I get a little money to buy more running stuff if you buy through them.) [Tweet "Perfect gifts for the runner in your life! All … [Read more...]
I heart Skirt Sports!
Of course, you already knew that. After all, I only race in their skirts and have for the last couple of years. And I own a few. Or maybe a lot. So, what's different today from yesterday? … [Read more...]
Lookin’ cute on the run
As I mentioned earlier this week, I have been doing everything I can to find my run love. (I felt teeny tiny flashes this week!) One of the things that helps make me want to run is to wear cute clothing. I know, totally shallow, but if it works, I'll take it. So, when Skirt Sports offered to send me a Vixen Capri Skirt to try, I was all over it. I'll admit, I'm a Skirt Sports fan. Their Happy Girl Skirt is my go to skirt for races and I can wear it about 8-9 months out of the year in Virginia. I've even been known to throw a pair of capris or running tights on with them to wear a skirt in a winter race. In fact, if you saw me at the half marathon this past weekend, I was wearing a Happy Girl Skirt with a pair of capris. But that's … [Read more...]
It’s Ragnar Week!!!
We had a super busy weekend this past weekend with our beer dinner and then my last pre-Ragnar meeting. I promise I'll write about the beer dinner next week, but this week is going to be Ragnar, Ragnar, Ragnar. I will tell you that the surprise (not to me) hit of the dinner was this beer: Despite pre-beer comments of "really? peanut butter?" and "Reeses peanut butter cup beer?", it was loved by every.single. person. Go NOW and buy some. You know I'll be buying more. But now let's talk Ragnar... We got our team shirts last night and I have to say they are some kind of awesome! Today we are going as a group and getting a Ragnar manicure. I haven't had a professional manicure in more than 10 years, so this should be … [Read more...]
Ultimate Coffee Date #2
This has been a crazy week. Usually the first week of school is filled with coffee with other moms and running and chores that didn't get done over the summer and maybe a few fun things for myself. This week was not like that, so I'm going to join Jill, Nikki, and Lynda at the Ultimate Coffee Date and have coffee with YOU this morning. Sound good? So, before I do the mind dump that is my usual, what's up with you? Got some races coming up? Work going well? Kids doing anything exciting? Here's what's going on in my life... If we were having coffee this morning, I would tell you work has been crazy busy lately. I've been working for the same company for about 3 years and I love my job (doesn't hurt that my boss is a super … [Read more...]
Skirt Sports Happy Girl review and Lucky 13 Final Giveaway!
I began my pursuit of a running skirt about two years ago. I didn't consider myself a skirt girl (I'm so not a girly girl) and I certainly was never going to be one of those girls who wore skirts and knee socks for running. (Ha) But I was having a hard time finding shorts that worked for longer distances. They either rode up or were too short to begin with. After a lot of trial and error with different brands and styles, I landed on the Happy Hour Skirt by Skirt Sports and I knew I'd found my answer. Mostly. I really liked the Happy Hour skirt. It was longer than most skirts and the compression shorts stayed put when I ran. It was totally functional and absolutely comfortable and I felt good running in it. And then I discovered … [Read more...]
