Disclosure: I received the Urban Remedy Metabolism Kit and meal replacement shake from Urban Remedy. I did not receive additional compensation for this post. All opinions are an honest representation of my experience using Urban Remedy. As you can probably gather from the name of my blog, I have an insane sweet tooth. Honestly, sometimes, I hate that I have such a bad sweet tooth. So, when I received an e-mail from Urban Remedy asking if I was interested in participating {Read More}
Archives for August 2014
NYC Marathon Training Week 7 & 8
August 19, 2014 by 10 Comments
Honestly, at this point, I feel silly even titling these blog posts NYC Marathon training. Just when I started feeling good again, something else happened in Week #7…. Sigh… Week #7. August 4 - 10 Monday: 3.18 Miles (Easy) - 31:45/9:59 - It felt really good to get the blood flowing after Beach to Beacon. This loop from my office around West Point’s campus provides a couple nice climbs. I’m trying to make more of an effort to bring my {Read More}
Friday Five: Summer Favorites
August 15, 2014 by 6 Comments
Today I’m linking up with Cynthia, Mar and Courtney for Friday Five to chat about my summer favorites… running favorites that is! 1.) The Handy 10 by UltimateDirection.com has become a staple during my summer runs. I never thought I would be able to get used to carrying a handheld but I’m so used to it now! The Handy 10 has even come along with me for a few races. I really like that it is lightweight and stays comfortably in my hand. Game changer {Read More}
Friday Five: Race Memories
August 8, 2014 by 7 Comments
This is the running happy face you hope to achieve at all races, right? Well, today, I’m linking up with the DC Trifecta to run down memory lane with my 5 favorite race memories. Thanks for hosting Cynthia, Mar and Courtney! 1.) My first half marathon was so tough, yet so rewarding. After having Cora, I fell back into my running groove thanks to my friend Caitlin. After running a 10k together, we decided we could tackle a half… and {Read More}
NYC Marathon Training: Week 5 & 6
August 7, 2014 by 10 Comments
NYC Marathon Training Week 5 and 6 are officially in the books! Here are the links to catch you up on Week 1 and 2 and Week 3 and 4 of my NYC Marathon training. Week #5. July 21 - July 27 Monday: Rest - foam rolling/icing/stretching Tuesday: 3 Miles (Easy) - 29:22 /9:47 Wednesday: 3 Miles (Easy) - 27:11/9:04 Thursday: Rest - foam rolling/icing/stretching Friday: Foam rolling/icing/stretching Saturday: 6 Miles (Long Run) - 59:40/9:57 Sunday: Rest - foam rolling/icing/stretching Week #6. July 28 - {Read More}
Review: PRO Compression #keepittight
August 1, 2014 by 6 Comments
Disclosure: As a member of the Fit Approach community, I received one pair of black PRO Compression marathon socks in exchange for review. All thoughts and opinions regarding PRO Compression are my own. Does it seem like I focus on a lot of compression products? Well, yes… yes, I do! And, I like to think that I focus on compression products for good reason. I find that compression is one of the key pieces of recovery and keeping me in one piece. Right now, {Read More}
