1. Before we delve into things I’m loving now, let me just say I’m especially loving that there might just be an end in sight to this polar madness we’ve endured for way too long! 50’s next week? Yes please! 2. Beautiful breakfast. I’m all about coffee first thing in the morning. I know it’s [Read More]
5 Loves and a Giveaway
Off the Grid: The Caveman and I played hooky yesterday. We worked out together then hit up the Chicago Auto Show. I haven’t been in eons and Cavey has never been. What??? It was nice to be child-free for an entire day (it was 35 below zero but schools were open). That makes one date [Read More]
Humpday Giveaway
It’s December, my birthday month (don’t need anymore of those but it beats the alternative, right?) and time to start sharing my favorite things. You know I love me some nut butter. What runner doesn’t? My absolute favorite is The Bee’s Knees from Peanut Butter & Co. It’s the perfect mix of peanuts and honey. [Read More]
September Stuff I Love
Skoop A Game: This is basically a bag packed with super power. A stands for Awesome in my opinion. Each 50-calorie scoop of Skoop contains super veggies, green grasses, superfruits, omega 3’s, probiotics, adaptogens and antioxidants. Being in the thick of marathon training, I’ll take all the nutrients I can get. I mix Skoop A [Read More]
Exercising with Your Dog and a Giveaway #lightandhealthy
Runners with dogs know how great it is to run with a canine counterpart. When our dogs were younger, the vet told us that even though they’re not considered a “running breed”, Bichons could be trained to run up to five miles. Well Carlo pretty much doesn’t run unless he’s chasing a squirrel… …but Remy [Read More]
June Rave Party
It’s ice show weekend here, so while I’m immersed in all things figure skating, I’m going to take the bull by the horns and share the stuff I’m digging right now. Let’s get this party started: Tribe Sports: Every runner needs some good go-to pieces in their running wardrobe, and this tee and capris sent [Read More]
Pi Day Friday Finds
I can’t let March slip by without sharing some of the things I’ve been enjoying lately. Sadly, I am not enjoying any pie, although there’s a little Pi Day lightning round giveaway going on here. Be Real Shoes. These environmentally friendly barefoot shoes are made right here in the U.S. of A. The super thin “Dermi-Sole [Read More]
Stocking Stuffers I Love
‘Tis the season for giving. What better time to give the runners in your life a little something special? The following gift ideas were chosen because runners (ok me) love them, they’re a little bit unique and best of all, they won’t break the bank, oh and they fit in a stocking. That’s kind of [Read More]
A New Addition! It’s a…
“Disclosure: I am participating in the Verizon Health and Fitness Voices program and have been provided with a wireless device and six months of service in exchange for my honest opinions about the product.” My excitement and anticipation peaked as the day arrived for the latest device from the Verizon Voices Program to be delivered. [Read More]
How to Heal Your Rotator Cuff
Many of you have asked me for tips on how I’m healing my torn rotator cuff. Here’s what I’m doing: Heat/Ice/Compression Electrical Stim REST. I laid off strength training that irritated my shoulder and did minimal running for 3 weeks Strengthening exercises Krill Oil. Know how I always say the universe gives you exactly what [Read More]
