It has been crazy hot here in San Diego lately, and this girl is not enjoying it. Sure, it’s great if you’re sitting on the beach, but during my scheduled 6-mile run last night, I was not feeling it. Honestly, I’d rather run in 30 degrees than 80 degrees. Maybe it’s just me, but that whole “heat…
Ska Music Workout Playlist
I’ve been looking forward to sharing this post for about 3 weeks now. Slowly, but surely, I have been creating the playlist of all playlists, and I finally deem it worthy to share. Three words: ska, workout, playlist. For those of you not familiar with ska music, it’s a super upbeat, horn-drenched, fast-paced music style….
Dat Ocean + Training Update {Week 3 Recap}
Happy St. Patrick’s Day!!! Are you doing anything super awesome and/or Irishy today? We’re not! I’m thinking I’ll wear my green jeans and call it a day. I was going to attempt to make corned beef and cabbage, but I have not been able to find the damn beef for the past two weeks (WHYYYYY)….
Training Update + Luna Grill Review
Week numero dos for half marathon training has begun! I ended week 1 with a big fail by not going on my easy 3-mile run because I wasn’t feeling well. Of all runs to skip, though, I figured that would be the one since it’s just a slow 3 miler. I woke up yesterday thinking…
Half Marathon Training Plan + Happy News
Let’s start with the happy news. If you follow me on Facebook or Twitter, you probably already know this, but on Friday I was officially accepted into the FitFluential ambassador program! For those non-bloggers out there, this might not be too exciting, but I am puuuuumped and wanted to share the news. I’ve been wanting…
My Next Race–Safari Style
On Star Wars Day May 4th, I will be running through the tundra with cheetahs and giraffes and sweaty people. Minus the cheetahs and giraffes. In Monday’s post I mentioned I had news about an upcoming race, and I am finally sharing the exciting details. Since one of my New Year’s resolutions/goals was to sign…
90s Pop Workout Playlist – So Bad It’s Good
Workouts Yesterday: No Equipment Needed Core & Legs Circuit + 170 squats for my squats challenge Today: 30 Minutes to Speed It Up treadmill run + 180 squats I have a little something for you today in the form of hunky boy bands, strange girl groups, and terribly awesome pop music. I’ve only ever featured…
A Second Marathon?
Exactly one year ago to the day, I ran my first marathon. It’s weird thinking that 1. it has been a whole year and 2. it actually happened. It was pretty amazing to mark that off my bucket list. Ever since I finished that race, I have taken a huge focus off running. I try…
10 Health-Inspired Gift Ideas for the Holidays + Treadmill Workout
Workouts Wednesday: Did a late night tabata workout (better late than never!) Thursday: Completed the following treadmill run for a total of 3.32mi (I think?) in 35 minutes Today: Probably my No Equipment Needed Core & Legs Circuit One-ish week until I fly home to Illinois to see my familia! Can’t wait! And I haven’t…
A Weekend of Costumes
Today is the last day of my Feetures! running socks giveaway!! Make sure to enter for a chance to win a pair of the most comfortable running socks ever. Happy Last Week of October! Did anyone participate in Halloween-y activities this past weekend? We did! Our Light the Night 5k was Saturday night, so we…
Unusual Ways Athletes “Pamper” Themselves
**Make sure to enter my Feetures! running socks giveaway! Only 3 days left!** Today, I am sharing with you a unique perspective on the athletic lifestyle. It’s common knowledge that being fit is amazing for your health. The process of getting there, however, can be a bit unattractive and unpleasant. From the wear and tear…
Feetures! Running Socks Review + GIVEAWAY {Closed}
Workouts Yesterday: Ran 4 miles in 37:26 for an average pace of 9:21. Meh. I also did a 2 minute and 35 second plank for my plank challenge but split it up into 3 sets. It has become slightly REALLY HARD. Today: Woke up at 5am again to workout because I’m insane. I did my…
Crazy 5K’s–My Next One
Guess what I’m doing in less than two weeks… Running a 5k apparently! Matt and I just signed up last-minute to run the Crime Stoppers Light the Night Against Crime 5k on the 26th. Because we can. The last race we ran was the Camp Pendleton Mud Run, and I’ve had the itch to sign…
Treadmill vs. Road: Which is Better for Running?
Workouts Wednesday: Ran 4 awesome miles at a 9:05 pace as the day was coming to an end. Aka it was cool outside and felt amazing. Thursday: A 60-second plank for my 30-day plank challenge. Needed to get a lot done, so I decided to take a second rest day this week and just do…
Guest Post: How to Find the Best Fitness Routine for Your Body
Guess where I am right now. Hint: The Lonely Island has a song about it entitled “I’m on a Boat.” For work today, we are going fishing! Sometimes my job is just too much… We had the opportunity to go fishing with the group or take a day off, but I decided to go on…
