Much ado is made in the runDisney community about Panic Crafting. This fine art is the practice of at the very least creating but possibly even conceiving of your runDisney race costume within 48 hours or less of the race date. Judging by the number of Panic Crafting posts that pop up on socials, it is almost a badge...
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I swear I’m not a soft touch for Instagram advertising! But dang it, Constantly Varied Gear FINALLY got me. This post is unsponsored. I purchased my Constantly Varied Gear items with my own money and have not been in contact with the brand in advance of publication. All experiences and opinions are my own. WHAT IS CONSTANTLY VARIED GEAR?...
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I would call the Sprints Sling It bag a hidden gem, but I don’t think it’s particularly hidden. You’ve probably already heard about the no-bounce cross-body running bag. And if you’re a regular around this here blog, you also know I abhor running leggings and shorts with no side pockets, and refuse to purchase any gear that lacks this...
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I’m not normally the kinda gal who goes run streaking. Don’t get me wrong; I’m not against run streaking. I can see the appeal of setting and pursuing that kind of goal. It’s just not a me thing. I prefer more flexibility in my training schedule and overall life schedule. There is, however, one time a year where I...
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Social media advertisements eventually get us all. I don’t think that’s inherently a bad thing, but I do think it’s a good idea to do a little research before you make your purchase. To that end, let me tell you about my experience with athletic wear brand Silverwind. This post is unsponsored. I purchased my Silverwind workout set with...
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Another year, another lingering injury. I’ve been experiencing some pain by my left hip after running, enough that I mentioned it to my doctor at my last annual physical. She recommended that I “make friends with my foam roller.” Sounds easy enough, right? Thing is, I’ve had a foam roller for years and barely used it at all. Now...
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The scientific community is, shall we say, undecided on the efficacy of kinesio tape. Here’s an NIH study whose conclusion could be charitably described as “I dunno, guys… maybe?” at best. Under normal circumstances I stand with science. Vax me up, baby! Wear a mask if you’re sick! Homeopathic medicine? No thanks! Yet in this case, if loving kinesio...
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I’ve done a lot of oddball things in the course of my running career, but this is hands-down the most quixotic. I attempted to go back in time. Just call me the Running Shoes Reanimator. RUNNING SHOES LOVED AND LOST Oh, we’ve all thought about it. Don’t tell me you’ve never found your perfect running shoe only to have...
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And I’m back! I first joined Sparkle Athletic’s Sparkle Squad in 2020, and while I felt the program had merit I’ve skipped the last couple of years. Yet here I stand confessing that for 2024 they convinced me to splurge again – not necessarily because of the Squad perks themselves, but because the limited edition skirt and visor print...
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Hobbyists love handing out advice to the newbies in their ranks, and runners are no exception to this rule. I can’t scroll past three posts on Instagram without coming across some new training or racing tidbit, whether it be anecdotal from a running enthusiast or professional from a coach/physical therapist/nutritionist/etc. What can I say; the algorithm gets me. Well,...
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