Passport to Healthy Skin Tour Comes to Chicago #kindtocityskin
Live in the Chicago area? Have plans this Saturday? Just RSVP for this fun (free!) event hosted by POPSUGAR and Simple Skin Care. (Wish I could go myself but I will be at a bachelorette party!...
View Article2014 Fort2Base Discount Code & Fun Run
Last year was my first year participating in Fort2Base as a race ambassador (recap here). This year, I am back as a race ambassador and am excited to take part in this great race again! August 24,...
View Article5 Tips for Pure Barre Newbies & a Giveaway!
I have been taking Pure Barre classes for two months now, with 15 classes under my belt. I have really enjoyed the classes and get a lot out of them (read my other Pure Barre posts here: Pure Barre...
View ArticleBreak Up with your Makeup #RealBloggerBeauty
Today is the day that Maya at Charmingly Styled is launching her #RealBloggerBeauty project. And the first thing that came to mind for me is my skin. For me, my skin (and specifically my face) plays...
View ArticleRockin Tomahawk 5k |Weekend Recap
The husband and I took a couple vacation days to make a long weekend and headed up to the Northwoods of Wisconsin to spend some time with another couple at the family cabin! We started our travels on...
View ArticleWeekend Randoms: Fun Run, Pancakes and Deck-orating
This morning, I hosted my first Fort 2 Base fun run (with another race ambassador). It was so nice to meet some new people, get in some miles and give away some free race entries and swag! The...
View ArticleAntioch Run for Freedom 5k Recap
This was my third year doing the Antioch Run for Freedom 5k on the 4th of July. This time, however, my Mom and husband joined me! It was so nice to be able to participate with them and cheer them...
View ArticleMizuno Wave Hayate Review #BlazeNewTrails
Disclaimer: The following post is sponsored by FitFLuential on behalf of Mizuno. Product was provided in exchange for a Mizuno Wave Hayate Review. All opinions are always my own. I admit it. I run in...
View Article2014 Race Discounts and Running Schedule
Source This year, I decided to run one race a month during what I consider to be the decent weather months, so not including Dec through March due to the snow-pocalypse in Chicago. So far, I’ve stuck...
View ArticleWeekend Recap from Up North
This past weekend, the hubs and I celebrated our 5 year wedding anniversary and headed up north to the cabin in Wisconsin for some R&R! So nice to take an extended weekend to relax with my love!...
View ArticleWhat to Wear to Pure Barre Class
Instead of a “typical” outfit post, I wanted to share with you another kind of outfit post. I’ve been taking Pure Barre since April and now have 23 classes under my belt. I LOVE this workout and try...
View ArticleFort2Base Giveaway!
I can’t believe August is tomorrow (where is summer going?!) Regardless, I made a goal for myself to run one race a month. My race for August is Fort2Base. I wrote all about it here, but in short,...
View ArticleWorkout in Style
This summer, my workout routine has been pretty…routine. I typically aim to do 5 workouts a week, with 2-3 days being running, 1-2 days for Pure Barre classes, and another day is typically doing...
View ArticleREM Fit Total Sleep Recovery System Review
A gal needs her beauty rest, am I right?! But a gal who is active also needs rejuvenating, restorative sleep. You know, that awesome sleep where you barely move and the covers stay perfectly on top...
View ArticleWhat I Ate Wednesday: Zucchini Edition
Lately, I’ve been on a bit of a zucchini kick. I blame it on my parents, who have a huge garden and have been giving us tons of fresh vegetables- including zucchini. That said, I wanted to share a...
View ArticleQ&A with Rachel Cahayla-Wynne, Pure Barre Studio Manager
Ever wonder what it takes to be a Pure Barre studio manager? This month, I interviewed Rachel Cahayla-Wynne, the Pure Barre studio manager in Deerfield, IL. She has been my instructor in several...
View ArticleApera Tech Pack Review + Giveaway!
A few weeks ago, Apera was kind enough to send me their Tech Pack to review. I had heard amazing things about this company and their bags from a variety of Chicago Running Bloggers, so I was very...
View ArticleQ&A with Leana Macrito, Pure Barre Studio Manager
I recently interviewed Leana Macrito, the new Pure Barre studio manager at Deerfield. She has been my instructor in several classes and is super positive during class and always makes sure my form is...
View ArticleHero Half Marathon and 10k Giveaway
Last year, I ran the inaugural Hero 10k race at the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park, along with fellow blogger Erin, and my cousin Kelly. We had a blast… Erin took the superhero theme to the next...
View ArticleMizuno Wave Rider 18 Review
The following “Mizuno Wave Rider 18 Review” post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. All opinions are my own. #WaveRider18 #FitFluential I love fall weather. Perfect for runs...
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