This week has just flown by. But time spent at my parents' house always does. I've been so busy that I realized today that I'd completely forgotten to blog this week. I guess that's a good sign - I've been too busy with real life to write. And thankfully, it's all good busy. So today, you get five random things... Today Jones and I fly home to Virginia. I'm looking forward to being home, but I also always wish I was staying here. It's been awesome spending two weeks with only one child. I haven't gotten to do this since he was 4! We got to check out the International Crane Foundation, the Minnesota Zoo, and the National Eagle Center. He's a good kid and he's starting to explore college options (GAH!) and we both survived him taking econ … [Read more...]
Here we are, runfessing again
I swear it was just yesterday that I was runfessing about my lack of running in June and here we are in July and I'm still not running much. I must runfess that I have no real excuse not to run a lot of miles - my ankle/heel is probably 90% pain free and even more so when I massage it and foam roll. I've even done some icing lately after the few times I've run this month. I know, who am I? I must also runfess that we are now down to 93 days before the Marine Corps Marathon and the last double digit run I did was the half marathon in New Zealand on July 1. Between work, the weather, my son's econ class... I can't seem to get my runs in. I really need to start training. OK, even more than that, I really need to start caring about … [Read more...]
Skirt Sports Ambassador Retreat
In addition to traipsing all over Colorado with Beer Geek, a few weeks ago I attended the Skirts Sports Ambassador Retreat, which closes with the Skirt Sports 13er, 10K, and 5K. This was my second time attending and my second time running the 5K. Maybe next year I'll brave the altitude and run the 13er. (Or not, since I love cheering in all of the other runners.) (Photo courtesy of JoAnne Vaughn, Verve Photography) The retreat starts with a cocktail party on Friday night. It's a great time to shop, catch up with old friends, and meet some new ones. It's so awesome to see so many lovely ladies all dressed in Skirt - and to drool over both the vintage items that some wear and the "coming season" that they show us in the fashion show. (I … [Read more...]
Runfession: I need more endorphins
I must runfess that I haven't run in over a week. Yeah, I'm not even going to preface that runfession with anything because it pretty much says it all. I've been using my exercise bike and lifting weights and *some* walking - all of which means I'm fit and strong. It also means I'm about to lose my mind. I'm thankful that I don't have anything too stressful going on (just normal life crap like a cat with a UTI and too many end of year activities), because I'm pretty sure I'd just have to run through the pain otherwise. I must runfess that to take my mind off of not running, I'm starting to pack for my trip to Colorado and it's 90% Skirt Sports. Yeah, my trip involves the Skirt Sports Retreat, but it also involves hiking and brewpubs. … [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...]
Five Minute Friday: #RunWithMirna
Monday is the Boston Marathon. Since I haven't aged in yet, I'm joining Skirt Sports and Mirna Valerio's little challenge. Mirna Valerio - The Mirnavator and a fellow Skirt Sports Ambassador is running the Boston Marathon on Monday for the first time. Let's show our support and run it with her! Here's how it works (NOTE: you can switch days depending on your work/life schedules!): Saturday: Run 3.1 miles while Mirna knocks out the BAA 5k to stay loose. Sunday: Rest day - Take a moment to give someone a Random Act of Support (text, call, post, email). Monday: Run the Boston Marathon (or whatever your goal distance may be) with Mirna by using the mileage converter. Choose 26.2 exercises & hashtag #RunWithMirna as you … [Read more...]
Heading into spring with some awesome new products
If I say it often enough, spring will come, right? Because I'm not going to be a happy camper when we jump from the 40s straight to the 90s. Just sayin'. Anyways, right now I'm all about wanting to use some of the new spring products that I've gotten, so the weather better cooperate soon. But before I get to that, here are our new spring topics! Upcoming topics: April 3 – Favorite New Product April 10 – Spring Race Training Update April 17 – Favorite / Least Favorite Thing About Spring Running April 24 – Rate Your Month May 1 – Best / Worst Race Picture May 8 – Run Like a Mother May 15 – Favorite Night Before Race Meal May 22 – Favorite Memorial Weekend Races May 29 – Rate Your Month OK, so here we … [Read more...]
Running to find myself
"Why do you run (so much)? This is a question I get asked regularly, often followed by a comment along the lines of "I only run if I'm being chased." I run because I have to. It's become so much a part of me that I don't know who I'd be without it. But this is something 16 years in the making. How do I know the exact number of years? Because my now 16 year old is the reason I first started. A little over 16 years ago, the cutest little guy joined my life. And I was ecstatic to have him. But I was also barely able to cope. The double whammy of hormones and a baby who did not believe in sleeping dropped me in a hole deeper than I thought I could get out of. I remember sitting on the couch, nursing him and crying. I was … [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...]
Love Letter to a Skirt
In honor of Valentine's Day and Tuesdays on the Run, I thought I'd write a love poem. I've waxed poetic in the past about my love affair with running, including one from my pre-Skirt days. So, today, you get to be amazed by my poetic prowess as I swoon over my favorite skirt. Ode to my Happy Girl, Oh, how I love thee! Let me count the ways. I love thee for the length That provides me with a pleasing appearance And a chafe free run. I love thee for the patterns. Oh, the many, many patterns you tempt me with. I love thee in Tantrum, Escape, and Psyched. And Aberdeen, Paradise, and Snake Charmer. But I love thee for so much more. Each season I love thee for the new prints. And the unicorns I search for on ebay. But … [Read more...]
Excited to be 2018 Skirt Sports Ambassador!
You all know my love of Skirt Sports. I probably spend more than 50% of my life wearing some piece of Skirt Sports gear (and now that they have the Hangout Pants, it might be higher.) But it's not just the clothes I love (and you know I love my Happy Girls!) It's the people. Nicole DeBoom is the bomb. And Noelle, the amazing Ambassador Wrangler (not her actual title), has become my BFF. And the other ambassadors? So many have become close friends, even some I've never actually met in person. (I need all of y'all to move to DC, m'kay?) So to celebrate another year with an amazing company that has incredible products and awesome people, here are 5 of my favorite Skirt Sports pictures. Want to try out a … [Read more...]
Once again I find myself runfessing…
How on earth is it nearly the end of January? This month just flew by and I'm not even sure that I accomplished anything. OK, that's a lie. I managed to spend way too much money on car repairs - in part thanks to rodents. Know what they told me at the dealership yesterday??? That the manufacturers use peanut oil on the wires in the cars. And I wonder why I'm constantly having to remove acorns and nests and repair things. Yay for environmentally responsible choices but it's awful for urban living. I joke that I don't take my Pilot in for oil changes, I take it in for rodent removal. Sadly, it's not a joke. Despite the automotive hit to my pocket book, I managed to convince Beer Geek that I should head to the Skirt Sports retreat this … [Read more...]
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