1. Nike Pro Hyperwarm tights: These are affordable, no frills, cold weather running tights. There's nothing fancy about these, but they are incredibly comfortable and kept me warm while running up the 59th Street Bridge into a headwind of hail on Saturday. (They run a bit big so if you get them online I'd suggest ordering down one size.) 2. Coconut Oil: When it comes to beauty products I … [Read more...] about January Favorites
Spring Marathon Training: Long Runs are My Nemesis
My runs have been all over the place so far this year. I feel like once I've conquered one mental battle another one pops up, leaving me at net zero. Almost as quickly as I hit "publish" on last week's update, I ran into yet another mental block. Luckily not all was lost last week. I overcame my general disdain for the 'ole hamster wheel (err… treadmill). On Tuesday, I mentally prepped myself … [Read more...] about Spring Marathon Training: Long Runs are My Nemesis
Spring Marathon Training: All it Takes is One Run To Turn Things Around
When I sit down to sketch out a new marathon training plan for myself, I have the tendency to get overly ambitious. I schedule high mileage weeks, multiple types of speed sessions per week and obsess over doing it all perfectly. The second I miss a workout or two because of bad weather or bad choices, I start to doubt my abilities and think my spring marathon goal is too lofty. After a few … [Read more...] about Spring Marathon Training: All it Takes is One Run To Turn Things Around
Stocking Stuffer Giveaway!
I think you're going to like today's post! I won't be rambling on and on about my goals or workouts and I'm not even going to give you five tips to do xyz. Instead I'll keep it nice and simple and stick to the fun stuff, a giveaway! Enter to win a pair of Brooks Seamless Arm warmers, Adapt Gloves and an Infiniti Headband, by leaving a comment on this post telling me about your favorite run … [Read more...] about Stocking Stuffer Giveaway!
Year of Running 2013
Today I'm linking up with Miss Zippy to do a quick recap of my year in running. 2013 was a completely different year than 2012 because I was able to learn from mistakes and focus on my mental game plan. Reading my responses to the same questions in 2012 reminds me how much has changed in a year. While last year felt a bit incomplete, this year felt perfectly balanced. I spent the first six … [Read more...] about Year of Running 2013
November Favorites
1. Life Factory Glass Water Bottle with Straw Cap: As ridiculous as this sounds I love this water bottle because I can drink out of it while in downward facing dog or plank pose in a hot yoga class without having to come out of the pose. (I told you I'm ridiculous) The fact that it's glass also means it doesn't have any sort of weird plastic smell and it's dishwasher safe. 2. Frozen Organic Kale: … [Read more...] about November Favorites