Summer is vanishing before my eyes. Back in April, I shared a bit about my upcoming plans in this post here. How is it that all of that is already behind me? It is absolutely incredible to think that I am closing in on my third month of living in Kansas. I haven’t been very active on my blog or on social media because LIFE HAPPENS folks. Here’s a quick rundown of the craziness of the past three months. I {Read More}
Review and Giveaway: SKINS DNAmic Compression
June 29, 2016 by 25 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by SKINS through my partnership with Fit Approach. While I received a pair of SKINS for this review, I did not receive any additional compensation. As always, all opinions are my own. A photo posted by Lisa Runs for Cupcakes (@lisarunsforcupcakes) on Jun 29, 2016 at 7:07pm PDT As a runner, I have a wee bit of an obsession with compression socks. Yet, for some reason and despite my interest in compression, I never bit {Read More}
2016 Summer Update!
June 22, 2016 by 3 Comments
Oh my word, I almost forgot how to write a blog post. I can’t believe it’s almost the end of June. This past month has been a whirlwind. To rewind a bit, here is a post I wrote pre-move about my thoughts. So, let’s catch you up with a little summer update! Back in May, I flew out to Kansas to start my new job. After working in Kansas for a week, I flew home for two weeks of vacation. Not exactly {Read More}
Change is the only constant.
April 29, 2016 by 13 Comments
Currently, I’m trying to convince myself that we all grow through change. I’m trying to embrace change even though I hate it. You see, I am about three weeks out from moving half way across the country again. Yes, again. Yet, this time, I am moving half way across the country ahead of my husband and daughter by several weeks. And, this big life change is coming at me like a freight train. To back this bus up, since I {Read More}
The Convertible HDL and a PRracer Giveaway!
April 4, 2016 by 16 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by PRracer. All thoughts and opinions regarding the Convertible HDL are my own. I’m excited to bring you a sneak peek at a brand new product that is hoping to hit your streets soon! Here’s the thing, PRracer needs your help to get this idea off the ground. Today, PRracer is launching a Kickstarter campaign to raise money to back this genius idea… Okay, okay, I’m getting ahead of myself. First, I need to tell you {Read More}
KT Tape Launches Products and Support for Rio 2016
April 1, 2016 by 9 Comments
Last week, I had the amazing opportunity to head into NYC for a KT Tape product launch at Chelsea Piers. For those of you that are new to the product, KT Tape is a leader in sports medicine taping products. It provides pain relief solutions, support for sports related injuries, and serves as a recovery tool. And, no need to worry - KT Tape is not only used by professional athletes and Olympians but by every day athletes, like us. {Read More}
Friday Five: Spring Break 2016 Edition
March 25, 2016 by 27 Comments
Whenever I say the words Spring Break, images of bikinis, shots of Tequila, and exotic locales come to mind. No, I did not venture off to Mexico for Spring Break but it was still an exciting week nonetheless. So this week, for Mar, Courtney, and Cynthia‘s Friday Five Link-up, I’m sharing a peek into my week since it was far more exciting than my typical week at work. Maine: We kicked off last weekend in Maine. It’s one of my absolute {Read More}
Gearing up for Spring: Road Runner Sports R-Gear Review
March 18, 2016 by 17 Comments
Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by Road Runner Sports. All thoughts and opinions regarding Road Runner Sports R-Gear are my own. This post contains affiliate links for Road Runner Sports. Here in New York, the daffodils are beginning to make an appearance. With a few warm days sprinkled throughout the early weeks of March, it’s exciting to have a taste of spring. So, with warm breezes and sunshine on my mind, I’m sharing five of my favorite reasons for spring with you {Read More}
Breathe: Mantras, Heart Rate Training, & An Endorphin Warrior Giveaway
March 14, 2016 by 51 Comments
Disclosure: This post is sponsored by Endorphin Warrior in exchange for a review of the Warrior Training Ring. As always, all opinions are my own. After experiencing major burnout over the past year or so, I stepped back to reevaluate my goals and settled on a new approach to regaining my motivation. In January, I decided to take a little bit of a different approach to training and implemented heart rate training. In the 10 weeks since I started heart {Read More}
GORE-TEX Philadelphia Half Marathon Race Weekend
February 16, 2016 by 16 Comments
Disclosure: I received two complimentary entries into the GORE-TEX Philadelphia Half Marathon thanks to GORE-TEX, the title sponsor of the event. As always, all opinions are my own! The weekend before Thanksgiving (yes I know I am super delayed in posting!), we packed up the car and headed out of town to Philadelphia! This was my first trip to Philly in over a decade. I last visited the City of Brotherly Love to watch an Army Navy football game while Jake {Read More}
