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Want To Run The Loudoun Half Marathon And 8K For Free?

Two years ago I PR’d at the Loudoun Half Marathon, a fabulously organized local race benefiting local high schools, and last year I cheered on my friends as they headed out on a beautiful spring morning; many of them running their very first half! Sunday, April 17 Broad Run High School Half Marathon – 7 AM […]

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Natural Balance Foods Nakd Bars

Disclaimer:  Today’s post is a sponsored review, and even though I was provided with Natural Balance Foods Nakd Bars at no cost to me, all opinions are one hundred percent my own.   Last week I received an email from a marketing representative for Nakd natural protein bars asking if I’d be interesting in trying […]

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Exercises To Keep Me In Top Running Form

On Monday, I wrote about participating in a 3-D Gait Analysis at George Mason University’s SMART Lab, and yesterday I talked about my results.  Today, I’m sharing the exercises they recommend I add to my routine to help prevent injury, and maximize my running potential. I’ve included a few videos to some of the exercises […]

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3-D Gait Analysis At George Mason University’s Smart Lab

When fellow runner/blogger and Ragnar teammate Anne contacted me about the possibility of teaming up with George Mason University’s SMART Lab for a 3-D Gait Analysis, I jumped at the chance.   I immediately checked out their website to see what sorts of fitness testing was offered.  From the SMART Lab website and staff I […]

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LYFT Clean Caffeine Energy Stir Stick Review

As a Sweat Pink Ambassador and member of Fit Approach, I was given the opportunity to try LYFT Clean Caffeine Energy Stir Sticks at no charge, in exchange for writing a review of their product.  Even though I was given the product for free, all opinions are 100% my own. On Friday afternoon two stir […]

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Put Your Best Foot Forward

Soooo, I did it again!  Yesterday while demonstrating an exercise to a client, I tweaked my back.  It feels pretty good except when I first stand up after sitting, and then I walk all stiff and bent over for a couple of minutes while my back spasms… and then I’m fine.  I immediately put heat […]