Real Women Move Once upon a time there was a team of novice rowers. Only one had experience rowing prior to arriving at college her Freshman year. The rest had never picked up an oar let alone seen a rowing shell. Many of the women were small, not the “ideal” size to propel an eight … Read More »
Today is the anniversary of the Boston Marathon bombings. A day for me that conjures up all kinds of emotions. It was a day that I felt so strong as I ran the famed Boston Marathon race course and then a day that changed my life. Now every day I am working on finding my … Read More »
Fresh Five. Find out what has me grooving this week! It’s time for Fresh Friday Five. This week I’m sharing some of my favorite running gear in celebration of my return to running this week! If you haven’t been following my blog you can find out more about the ongoing troubles that I’ve been having … Read More »
A visit to Skirt Sports Headquarters. It’s Valentine’s Day. Today I’m spreading the word about why you will fall in love with Skirt Sports. As you probably already know I am a a Skirt Sports Ambassador. My love for Skirt Sports has become one of obsession since my first true run in a Gym Girl Ultra … Read More »
I am a proud Skirt Sports Ambassador! I have a very exciting announcement. It’s official! After all these years of Skirt Sports love I am officially a Skirt Sports Ambassador! Woohoo! I am joining 23 other strong women including Kathrine Switzer (the original Marathon Woman!) representing Skirt Sports from California to New England. I feel … Read More »
Woohoo! Half Marathon Skirt Sports #runcelebration is complete! It was an epic weekend. The weather was amazing. Endless sunshine meant endless hours of “playtime” outside. The warm sun kept smiles plastered on our faces for most of the weekend. And at the end of the day you knew it had been great when the bath … Read More »
Organic Runner Mom’s Fresh Friday Five Inspirations and finds for you! The Mizuno Baton I first heard about the Mizuno Baton, a running app from Mizuno, from Stuft Mama. The idea behind the Mizuno Baton is that you will activate the app and run as many miles as possible for one week. For each mile you … Read More »
Skirt Sports+ Virtual Half Marathon=#RUNcelebration Did someone say #RUNcelebration? On June 1, 2014 Skirt Sports will be hosting their Half Marathon in Louisville, Colorado and their Virtual Half Marathon from you guessed it . . . anywhere you can lace up your shoes, head out the door and hit the road for 13.1 amazing miles. … Read More »
What will I be wearing at the Boston Marathon? It’s time to get ready to run, girl run! If you have run in any type of long race you know how important your race day outfit can be. First and foremost your race day outfit needs to be functional and comfortable. The last thing that … Read More »
*Disclaimer: I was provided with items from Skirt Sports, Peppers Eyeware, Swiftwick Socks, and Skida as compensation for review for this gift guide. All of the opinions reflected in this Holiday Gift Guide are my own. It’s that time of year again! The holidays are here and it’s time to find the perfect gifts for … Read More »