Disclaimer: This post is sponsored by adidas. All opinions expressed are my own. It’s the time of year again for Christmas shopping! This gift guide is themed for the diehard winter runner in your life - the one who runs outside no matter what conditions, even the snow, dark mornings, or cold temperatures. Good gear makes a difference for those runners - and as most runners know, you can never quite have enough gear. adidas Rise and Run Jacket A good jacket makes a huge ...
Product Reviews
Can Beet Juice Improve Running? {Red Ace Review}
Disclaimer: In 2017, I was sent a package of Red Ace Organic Beet Juice in exchange for a fair review. Since then, I've used and repeatedly tested this product. All opinions expressed are my own. This post has been updated to reflect my experience with Red Ace over the past couple years and to reflect the most recent research in beet juice supplementation. Beet juice is one of those trendy foods in the world of sports nutrition. Some of the trends aren’t back by legitimate ...
Bao Bei Speed Bump Maternity Band Review
Disclaimer: This is an unsponsored, unaffiliated, honest review. I purchased the product on my own. I am reviewing it because I liked it and relied on reviews when making this purchase. Running during pregnancy has become more mainstream over the past decade or so. Female elites such as Alysia Montano raced with prominent bumps and baby bumps have graced the cover of Runner’s World. With more women running through their pregnancies, a niche emerged in the running gear market: maternity ...
How to Clean Running Clothes (OdorKlenz Review)
Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post. All opinions expressed are my own. It is a universally acknowledged fact that running clothes reek. This applies to any season of the year; in summer, you sweat buckets in the heat and humidity, streaking your running clothes with salty perspiration. In winter, you bundle up, warm up within the first 15 minutes, and manage to sweat into those wicking base layers. Personally, I prefer to invest in good quality running clothes. However, most ...
Aaptiv Review: How Aaptiv Can Help Runners Cross-Train
Disclaimer: I received a free month of Aaptiv in exchange for an honest review. When it comes to running, most of us have no problem following our training plans. But when it comes to cross-training, strength training, and stretching, many runners lose motivation and will skip these part of their plan. Who wants to spend 10 minutes stretching or 30 minutes on the spin bike? Workout classes provide accountability and guidance, but not every runner has room in their budget or schedule for ...