You may have heard of The Color Run before, but I can promise you - you haven't seen it like this! The Color Run is back for it's 2015 tour and it's better than ever! Whether you are a veteran runner or looking to run your first 5k, here are 5 reasons why you should run the 2015 Color Run tour! 1. The Bling! This year they have added a finisher's medal to the race! I haven't meant a … [Read more...]
5 Minute Strength Training For Runners
Whether you are a new runner (like me) or a veteran runner, it can be tough to fit in time to strength train. However, as I learned after training for my first half marathon, strength training is integral in becoming a strong, healthy runner. I knew the minute I crossed that finish line that I need to add more strength training into my workouts. Strength training helps to prevent … [Read more...]
2015 Fitness Goals |TomTom Runner Cardio GPS Watch #GiveAGoal #Giveaway
If you would have told me at the beginning of 2014 that by the end of the year I’d not only love running, I’d have run my first half marathon, I might have laughed in your face. When I started into 2014 I knew I wanted to focus on weight loss and fitness, but I had no clue I’d find running after years of saying I wasn’t a runner. Training for my first half marathon had so many unexpected … [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...]
Las Vegas Veteran’s Day 5k Race Recap
If you looked at my race schedule (before today) you won't see the Las Vegas Veteran's Day 5k run scheduled. I've been sick for the past 2 weeks (which has totally put a damper on my half marathon training), and I hadn't planned to do another race until my first half marathon Rock 'n' Roll Las Vegas. However, my 5 year old son has been BEGGING me to let him run a race with me, so when I … [Read more...]