So I got the itch...I am signed up to do the half marathon at the DC Wonder Woman Run in Gurnee, IL on June 9th. I'll be tackling my 5th half marathon and am looking forward to racing through Six Flags, trying to beat my PR! I am also thrilled to be selected as an ambassador for the race. The race series has 5k, 10k and half marathon options in cities across the US, along with allll the Wonder Woman swag, post-race party, live music- the works! In preparation for the big day, I am Read More
Wantable Fitness Edit Review // January 2019
Back at it again with another Wantable Edit! Last week, I shared my Wantable Style edit (the Style edit covers everyday and dressy clothes). I had a little credit in my account so decided to try their Fitness Edit (and because let's face it, I wear workout clothes 90% of the time anyways!) So in case you aren't familiar...you might be wondering what Wantable is? You can choose between Style or Fitness, and for $20, you get an Edit of 7 curated pieces from your personal stylist, delivered Read More
September Fitness Check In
In the past, summer has been my season for a busy race schedule. And while I still love a good race, it's a bit more challenging this season with a toddler and a now 3 month old. Regardless, I still love to be active and aim to work up a sweat 5 days a week. My current workout schedule consists of 2-3 days of spinning, 1-2 days of strength training and 1 day a week to actually run (which is usually pushing my three year old for a 5k loop in my neighborhood.) For quite a while, I was crushing Read More
My Favorite Winter Workouts
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Mizuno. The opinions and text are all mine. Every winter when those cold temps hit Chicago, I take my workouts inside. For these winter months, I trade in my neighborhood stroller route and trail runs for indoor workouts. Although I do have a treadmill and use it pretty regularly, I often reach for a variety of workouts so I get in some strength/agility training, which I've found really helps me when it comes time to get back Read More
Battle of the Barre Socks: A Sticky Sock Review
If you've followed my blog for a while now, you know that I am addicted to barre classes. And for those of you that aren't familiar with barre class, studios typically require you to wear socks, preferably sticky or grippy socks. Why? Well, for starters they certainly help you balance. Since you spend a lot of time on your toes, the grippy socks prevent you from slipping and sliding as you squat, tuck, plank and bend. Beyond that, some studios require socks for sanitary reasons. It's just for Read More
My Next Race: Gurnee Days 10K Race & 2-Mile Fun Run/Walk
A 5k with my buddy... (Man, laying back, enjoying the ride with a handful of Cheerios sure sounds nice, right?!) After the Wisconsin Half Marathon in May, I haven't been running all that regularly-- whoops! I've been mixing it up with my workouts, but I still do a 5k stroller run route with my buddy at least once a week. I've been missing longer runs, so I'm excited to do one of my favorite 10k races in August. If you are local, check out the details and join me! The details: Gurnee Days Read More
Spread the #BarreCodeLove // Bring Your Friend + Babe to the Barre!
I've been loving my weekly classes at The Barre Code, and this month, I wanted to share a fun campaign they have going on at studios nationwide, along with a couple special classes offered by my local studio. It's particularly fitting with Valentine's Day around the corner and all... What is it? The Barre Code is celebrating self-love and body positivity with their #BarreCodeLove campaign. Whether you have a Valentine in your life or not, The Barre Code is on a mission to remind women Read More
The Barre Code // Free Classes, Giveaways and #ResolutionRemix2017 Challenge
Source: The Barre Code I don't know about you, but I'm ready to kick my fitness game in high gear in 2017. I'm signed up for my 4th half marathon in May and love the added benefit that barre brings to my training (more info on my post here). That said, the newly opened local studio I wrote about last month, The Barre Code Vernon Hills, is offering a great new class AND some free classes too in January! Check it out: First up- The Barre Code is studio of the month at Athleta! That Read More
