“Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Grandma's Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!” After more than a year without in-person road marathons, and more than 2 years since I've raced one, I was super excited to run Grandma's Marathon … Continue reading BibRave Race Review: The “biggest little race” at Grandma’s Marathon!
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7 Life Lessons from the Yeti 100
It's been one week since I embarked on the Yeti 100 with the stretch goal (it seemed that way at the time) of earning the coveted sub-24 hour buckle. They say there's no such thing as a perfect 100 miler, but locking down as many controllable factors as I could, tackling the race as something … Continue reading 7 Life Lessons from the Yeti 100
2020: Say ‘NO!’ to Resolutions and ‘YES!’ to Motivations!
So yeah, I wanted to wait a few weeks into the new year to get my bearings and let everyone else blab about their resolutions before I came out with my 2020 plans and motivations. 2019 was difficult but 2020 is exciting and full of change. Check it out below and here's just a preview … Continue reading 2020: Say ‘NO!’ to Resolutions and ‘YES!’ to Motivations!
The most wonderfully awful day – The Yeti 100
The backstory: I don't know when or where I decided I had any business running 100 miles, but Yetis and unicorns were definitely involved. When I ran my first 50k in August of 2014, it happened to be the Yeti Snakebite. I've counted myself a Yeti since then even though I'm not sure I'm quite … Continue reading The most wonderfully awful day – The Yeti 100
Yeti 100 Training Week 3 Recap: A tale of ice and ponies
Yup, I missed this post last week but there wasn't much to update anyway. Due to 1) last week of school insanity (working 15 + hr days) and forced taper entering 3 weeks of long races, I stuck to the 2 kickboxing plus personal training sessions and maybe ran a total of 3 miles for … Continue reading Yeti 100 Training Week 3 Recap: A tale of ice and ponies
Legend Compression – Initial Thoughts
Disclaimer: I received a pair of LEGEND Compression Wear Compression Performance Socks to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to find and write race reviews. https://www.instagram.com/p/BL6rgcGDpdh/?taken-by=moore27&hl=en Considering I've run a marathon nearly every weekend for the last month, compression is something near and dear to … Continue reading Legend Compression – Initial Thoughts
Work Hard, Play Harder: Top 10 Gear for the Multitasking Athlete
Things happening in my life right now: Working at CDC Started full time PhD program Training for my first Ironman Training and fundraising for NYC Marathon As you can see, I've made a lot of simultaneous life choices that don't go well together. This isn't even taking into account that I have an awesome husband … Continue reading Work Hard, Play Harder: Top 10 Gear for the Multitasking Athlete
#AwareWithPink:AfterShockz and the Bright Pink Campaign
Disclaimer: I received a pair of Aftershokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Headphones to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! You might notice this is the second time I've received a pair of Aftershokz Trekz as … Continue reading #AwareWithPink:AfterShockz and the Bright Pink Campaign
BibRave Product Review: Orange Mud Endurance Pack
Disclaimer: I received an Orange Mud Endurance Pack to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! I’ve been a fan of the Orange Mud “innovation from frustration” philosophy since I started using their … Continue reading BibRave Product Review: Orange Mud Endurance Pack
BibRave Product Review: Body Glide(R)
Disclaimer: I received Body Glide® to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Training for my first Ironman during the heat and humidity of a Georgia summer definitely requires patience and a few good training … Continue reading BibRave Product Review: Body Glide(R)