I don't know if you knew this, but today (November 8th) is National Stroller Running Day! I love running with my Mountain Buggy Terrain jogging stroller, but running with the stroller was a learning curve. It took many weeks to learn how to make runs as enjoyable as possible. I know many people say that all you need to run is a good pair of shoes, but training for my first half marathon … [Read more...]
How To Create A Home Gym @SauderUSA
Do you remember a little over a month ago when I shared our affordable playroom transformation? The boys have been loving it so much, but so have I! Using the Sauder bookcases it is so much easier to clean up! I was so happy with the Sauder bookcases I decided to use another one in a different room. Instead of multiple short bookcases, this time I picked out a tall bookcase to review. At first … [Read more...]
Goldilock Las Vegas 10k Race Recap
This weekend I ran my first ever 10k not only since I've started my half marathon training, but in general. 3 years ago I did the 40 mile bike ride and even thought I was technically a DNF that race, I loved how it was organized. I had planned to go back the next year for the 60 mile ride, but I was 7 months pregnant with Baby D so that wasn't going to happen... Flash forward to this year, and … [Read more...]
Love Lorna Jane + $50 Giveaway
A little over a year ago I saw brand that was new to me popping up on some of my favorite fitness social media accounts. Instantly I LOVED the designs. They were sleek, feminine, and functional. I quickly learned that Lorna Jane was a brand that was out to inspire woman to live active lives. In order to help support women in the Active Living endeavor Australian born Lorna Jane Clarkson created … [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...]