Tiny Thunder Running

Hey lovely followers, I promise I have not forgotten about my dear blog dedicated to my love in fitness and mostly running. You see, I have been busy getting ready for Thanksgiving (in crafter fashion I decided I needed to make stuff) and somehow have had little time and/or energy to post didly squat. In addition to this, my running is still seriously on hold until I get to a doctor. I have never recovered from whatever injury I acquired during my half marathon training and then just made worse by not giving myself a full chance to rest. I have done just that the past 3 weeks and although it seems like it feels a lot better, when I try to run or do anything with too much intensity, my left shin/calf hate me. Going to work on getting an appointment after Turkey day and go from there. Here is to hoping I can be back to running by the new year! It is literally KILLING ME to not be able to run. Doing other stuff like riding the wonky bike and the eliptical at my work gym just isn't t...

Thanks to  Energy Bits  for providing a complimentary sample for the purpose of this review as well as sponsoring a giveaway so that one lucky winner (USA ONLY, sorry!) can see what it's all about. Before I even go into the product itself, I just have to say how blown away I am with this awesome company.They really provide you with lots of literature when they send you a sample to review. I mean you can really feel the love and pride they have in their product. Not only this, but I love that they send you all the ins and outs of the seriously EVERYTHING you might want to know about this product before you put it in your precious body. In fact, I was almost overwhelmed with the amount of (amazing) info provided.  Anyway, moving on to the product itself. I was honestly very  a little worried when opened the tin and the smell kind of reminded me of fish food we fed our fishes as kids. I decided to not let it bother me and just see what happened. It was a...

Sometime in the last week or so, our local cross fit gym, CrossFit 717, posted on facebook that they were going to hold a free running clinic followed by a workout. Being a lover of trying new (especially free) things I wanted to jump right on this. Of course, the first obstacle was trying to switch work hours. Once I got that squared away,  I RSVP’ed to the event.  They told me I just needed to come in workout clothes if I intended to participate and bring my running shoes. No problemo. Fast forward to Wednesday. I worked the 8-4:30 shift, drove home in time to get changed and head the big whopping 1 mile to CrossFit 717. I arrived at about 5:23pm and there were already a TON of people in there. The side I entered from was a big garage door that was open and you could see right into the main gym area. I quickly found “a box” to sit on and there was an area of chairs that was mostly full too. Both co-owners also practice Physical Therapy in the area which to me is a grea...

I hope all had a great evening with your kiddos (if you have them) trick or treating or just a good evening period. A little late this week on posting the motivation/inspiration installment but I hope, as always, you will find something that gives you a kick in the pants or re-lights your fire and spirit for living a fit life.  via via via via (haha I had to!! Especially since it is getting colder..) via via Tune in Friday to learn about my crossfit experience :) Have a great rest of Thursday and Happy Halloween!

Over the summer, I signed on with  Influenster  and began taking surveys, reviewing products that I have used and earning badges. The first "Voxbox" I received was for  Lifeway Kefir  which I don't think I ever even got to do a post on, but shared via facebook and IG. I recently qualified for this  Dr Scholl's Active Series Insoles  voxbox and I absolutely couldn't WAIT for it to hit my snail mail box. Seriously, cue antsy pants. Well Saturday October 5th, this package did just that and I couldn't wipe the smile off my face. Later that evening, I posted on IG how easy the installation was.. seriously guys it doesn't get ANY easier. Yipee!!! They made it to my door step and I couldn't wait to try them out.  I didn't really get to use them RIGHT away because of running my impending first half marathon and not wanting to screw anything up. I will be honest I did try them for a little bit and I really shouldn't have. I needed to...

As a proud sweat pink ambassador, I got the chance to check out the info on  SweatGuru  a little early and just have a few little things to say. First and foremost I applaud the Jamie and Alyse, co-founders, for the amazing idea behind this new website. Whether you are a fitness instructor or just love to take classes, this website is a win-win for you. As an instructor you can list your classes to attract new peeps as well as allow those who are regulars book and pay for their classes in one easy-peasy place online. Yep, that place is  SweatGuru . If you like to take classes you can sign up and pay for them online. If you are visiting (or moving to) a new place, you can explore and search classes in your area. Can it get any better?? Seriously. This site is launching in Las Angeles, San Fransisco and New York so if you reside in one of these areas, consider yourself SUPER duper lucky and envied by many (and definitely me). I don't know how many times I have wishe...

A few weeks ago, I went out on a limb and contacted PRO Compression to see if they would send me a complimentary pair of socks could review and do a giveaway. I had never tried compression socks and was SUPER nervous about spending the money for them not knowing if I would even like them. I am here to tell you that they agreed, I ordered the socks and... . I LOVE THEM!!! As I told a coworker of mine, they are like a hug for your legs. This might sound ridiculous but I am so serious. I absolutely love these socks. I am not kidding. Not one single bit. I received them in the mail and I wanted to leave them on for the rest of my life. But I didn't. I did leave them on for the entire evening and actually fell asleep with them on. I also got the joy to wear them to recover from my very first half marathon as well and was so happy to have them. They really helped my recovery and just made my legs feel all strapped in and ready for action- well as ready as they can be after 13.1 mil...