// image via Mama Miss There are two things that I love most about running: clearing my head and rocking out to a killer playlist. I don't think I could survive a long run without my headphones and Spotify and I must say, after the Chicago Marathon last year, I have carefully curated the ultimate running playlist. I seriously look forward to it and can often be found rapping while running around the city (yes, I'm that girl). I know I always love finding new running tunes so I wanted to share ten of my…
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I have long been searching for the perfect bag for short trips or for bringing workout clothes to the office for a run home for work. It had to be roomy, but not too roomy. Stylish enough to not scream "GYM BAG!" and practical for carrying in addition to my work tote + laptop. Well, check check and check, I have found that bag. Enter Po Campo's Midway weekender bag. The bottom storage compartment is perfect for a pair of running sneakers (or a few pairs of heels for the weekend) and the interior is…
With a new year comes new goals. Instead of creating a traditional list of resolutions for 2013, I decided to try something a little bit different - a list of 101 things to accomplish over the next 1,001 days. It's a combination of looking ahead while also placing an emphasis on enjoying the every day just a little bit more. So here we go. I'll be blogging along the way to hold myself responsible and sharing my experiences as the next 1,001 days go by. End date: September 28, 2015 Finish list of 101 things (12.12)…
Running for hours and hours and hours gets pretty boring - staying motivated mentally has been by far the biggest challenge faced during marathon training. This is where my appropriately named, "Bumpin" playlist comes in. So with my very first marathon only a few days away, I'm looking for some new additions to my playlist - can you help a girl out? Got a favorite 90s R&B/hip hop jam? Do tell! I'm open to any and all suggestions to spice up the playlist I have been training with for the last five months (um, "Gangnam Style" was…
{ Feet after my first Sunday "long run" of training } Well, I officially have completed two weeks of my half marathon training, which adds up to be about thirty five miles ran. As I've said before, I haven't been a runner in years - I have long hated exercising and was honestly more worried about getting into the routine of running five times a week than the actual miles. I wanted to pull together a little list of a few things I've learned/discovered with ten training runs under my belt: 1. Good music is key! I…