“This post was sponsored by Massage Envy as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central." Training for a half marathon is quite an amazing experience. You learn to push your body to new limits. Once race day gets here, you get to put all your hard work to the test. However, recovering from the half marathon after-the-fact is not always a smooth ride. Now that you’ve ran the half … [Read more...]
Las Vegas Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon Race Recap
It's been 7 days since I ran my first half marathon and I've been mulling over how to write my race recap since I crossed that finish line. I could write out each mile like I did in my Goldilocks 10k race recap, but I feel like this race was so much more than a traditional race recap. Running a half marathon is something I never ever EVER thought I'd do. I've hated running my whole life, and … [Read more...]
Half Marathon Training Week 7 + Red Rock 5k Race Recap
OMG! There are less than 60 days until I'm running my first half marathon on the Las Vegas strip. Compared to week 6 where I was struggling to find time to get my runs in my half marathon training for week 7 went great! Actually, that's not true. This week was exactly what I needed. I pushed through all my runs. I really let my body start to do it for me. I'm actually thinking this coming … [Read more...]
CEP Compression Socks Review & Giveaway
If you haven't been following my blog, I signed up for my first half marathon on November 16, 2014. I've never been a runner. In fact, I've actually written a post on why I will never be a runner. However, time and time again I get this urge to try again. I'm so glad I did. This time around running (although I'm very slow) seems to be sticking with me. It's my "me time", and something I've … [Read more...]
Half Marathon Training Recap: Week 4, 5, and 6
** I'm hosting a Diet Bet that starts on 9/16! I'd love to have you join! Last time we had a combined weight loss of 721lbs and people won over $50! Join in at http://www.dietbetter.com/knightlife! $25 to play, 4 weeks to lose 4% of your body weight! I loved the support of the last group! JOIN HERE!** How is it possible that I am already at the end of my 6th week of my half marathon training? … [Read more...]