A Better Way to Marathon Train - Run less. Yes, you read correctly. I am here to tell you that it is possible, and actually better for you, to train for a marathon by running just three days a week. This may seem unconventional and downright crazy to most marathoners, however, studies have proven that [...]
The week leading up to the race I start writing down every piece of gear I will need during race day, from setting up in transition to dry clothes once the race is complete. This, of course, is based on my own personal needs and training; your list will vary, however this will give you [...]
A good pair of running socks can mean the difference between a blissful run and painful blisters. Most are synthetic and designed to wick sweat away from your foot instead of absorbing it. Cotton socks absorb sweat and moves against your foot creating friction and blisters. For me they are much more comfortable than cotton [...]
I wrote my first review on Island Boost after just using the product twice. I loved how quick you felt the effects giving you a boost soon after taking the product. Well, one year and hundreds of packets later, it’s time to update my review. Island Boost All Natural Endurance Energizer is truly a labor [...]
I was looking for something different to do in the pool this week as swimming the same laps week after week can get quite monotonous. I came across this one and modified it just a bit to fit my schedule and I have to say it was refreshing and a lot of fun. Because I [...]
I have owned two Garmin Forerunner 305’s; one Garmin Forerunner 405; and now the latest Garmin Forerunner 910XT. It’s safe to say I’m a Garmin fan. Prior to my first Garmin I was a simple Timex girl, calculating pace and distance in my head, and I’m proud to say, I was pretty dang good at [...]
