Enjoying lots of running this summer- from races to stroller runs to solo time....all in my favorite Kiava Clothing pieces! From left to right: Striped Shorts // Striped Capri // Geometric Capri After finishing my last race in July, I’m excited to do one of my favorite 10k races in August...and this time, without a stroller! If you are local, check out the details and join me! The details: Gurnee Days Trail Run (5k/10k), hosted by the Gurnee Rotary Club When: Saturday, August 10, 2019 at Read More
Wonder Woman Run: Half Marathon Training Plan and Giveaway!
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
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 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
A Scenic Race: Hero Half Marathon and 10k Giveaway + Promo Code
I always have a blast when I run the Hero Half Marathon and 10k race at the gorgeous Indiana Dunes in Chesterton, IN. I’ve done it a few years now (including last year where I hit my PR and was 1st overall female, whaaat?!). Needless to say, this fun, scenic race is definitely on my race calendar for 2016. And for those of you in the Chicagoland area, I’ve got a sweet treat for you: I’m giving away one entry for the half marathon and one entry for the 10k! Here’s the details: Hero Half Read More
Win it Wednesday: Hero Half Marathon and 10k
I had such a blast when I ran the Hero Half Marathon and 10k race at the gorgeous Indiana Dunes a couple years back. And now that I’m back into running post baby, I am SUPER excited to add this event to my race schedule this year, especially now that the race has been moved up to September instead of October! And for those of you in the Chicagoland area, I’ve got a sweet treat for you: I’m giving away one entry for the half marathon and one entry for the 10k! via But first, the Read More
Hero Half Marathon and 10k Giveaway
Last year, I ran the inaugural Hero 10k race at the beautiful Indiana Dunes State Park, along with fellow blogger Erin, and my cousin Kelly. We had a blast… Erin took the superhero theme to the next level. It was epic. And my cousin and I used the gorgeous scenery for some jumping photos, obviously. And I’m back again this year…with a giveaway for not one but TWO lucky runners! The details: Hero Half Marathon and 10k When: Sunday, October 19 at 8 am CST Where: Indiana Dunes Read More
Antioch Run for Freedom 5k Recap
This was my third year doing the Antioch Run for Freedom 5k on the 4th of July. This time, however, my Mom and husband joined me! It was so nice to be able to participate with them and cheer them on…so proud! This was the 20th anniversary of the race, and it seemed to be much more crowded than the past two years I participated. Luckily, I was able to pick up our packets a week or so ahead of time at the local bank that runs the race, so all we had to do was park and walk to the start, Read More
