I have not shared my training recently on here, as October was a month of lots of training obstacles. I still struggle to build back from having Covid in August. I suffered a panic attack severe enough to send me to the ER; since then, I’ve been seeing multiple doctors to eliminate post-Covid concerns and to treat my anxiety. After lots of unplanned rest days, I am optimistic about finally getting back into training - and excited to try out some new running gear. Training ...
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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 ...
AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Headphones Review
A couple years ago, I ditched the music on my runs for personal safety. The earbud headphones that I used reduced my awareness of my surroundings. Ever since then, I have run in silence for every run and didn’t miss my music. I found that I could better pace myself on speed workouts and better control my effort on easy runs. However, I found myself wishing I could listen to audiobooks on my easy-paced long runs. Long runs provided the time to immerse my mind in a good story and the audiobooks ...
2017 Holiday Gift Guide for Runners
My Christmas list this year, like most years, is filled with running-related gifts. Chances are, your wish list is similar - or you are looking for gifts to buy the runner in your life. This 2017 holiday gift guide for runners features what I would give to the runners in my life - products that I personally use and trust. AfterShokz Trekz Titanium Wireless Headphones This past year, I started listening to audiobooks on my easy-paced long runs - but I hated having to use ...