REI and Saucony packages are beginning to pile up in our apartment, making me excited to exchange Christmas gifts with those whom I love and cherish. Have you started Christmas shopping yet? If you are shopping for gifts for the runner in your life (or need ideas for people asking what to buy you), here's my picks for this Christmas! This Holiday Gift Guide for Runners includes both large gifts and stocking stuffers. I've tested everything on this list (yes, even my coaching - I self-coached ...
Product Reviews
Enjoy Cold Weather Running with Mizuno Breath Thermo Gear
I remember one of the first moments that I fell in love with cold weather running. It was a sunny yet chilly November morning in Northwest Indiana, just a week or so after my first half marathon. I bundled up and ventured outside, refusing to move my running to the treadmill just yet since the ground was snow-free. My run averaged near my half marathon pace, yet felt effortless. The cold air invigorated my lungs, which had been too accustomed to stuffy inside air this ...
EnduraPouch Fuel Pouch Review & Giveaway
When I started training for my first half marathon, I was slightly resistant to the idea of using gels. They just seemed so messy, especially for a person like myself who can’t go a day without spilling coffee. But the alternative just didn’t work for me: real food sources digested too slowly or had a little bit too much fiber for my stomach, chews were difficult for me to chew while running at race pace, and I didn’t want to rely on carrying a water bottle full of fuel during the race. So, I ...
Running Gear I’m Loving This Fall
Fall's colder temperatures and darker mornings require different running gear than the minimal gear of summer running. Today I want to share with you some of the fall running gear that I'm using lately! Arm Warmers Can we just talk about how awesome and versatile arm warmers are? I love them for when the weather is chilly but not cold enough for long sleeves - which is the weather most mornings in Seattle. They transition tank tops into fall and are perfect for hard workouts when you know you ...
What to Look for in Running Socks {Feetures Giveaway}
After a properly fitting pair of running shoes, the next most important item for runners is a good pair of running socks. Socks are often overlooked when it comes to assembling a running wardrobe or racing kit, but I promise you that a good pair of running socks can transform your running. No more blisters, no more stinky feet, and no more soaked socks on rainy runs - if you choose the right type of sock. Today I have an exciting giveaway for you, but first I want to talk about what to ...