Mom Works It Out by Angela Gillis

Giveaway: Runningluv handles your sweat

Last year at the Little Rock Marathon, I met Danielle from runningluv.com.  We went gaga over this product last year.

St Jude Memphis Marathon
Now I basically just follow her around from expo to expo.

Runningluv Mercedes marathon
But the thing is, I love this product. You can use it as a sweat rag, a tissue or a sweatband. it’s the perfect workout accessory. It’s perfect and it’s just not for running. Anyone who sweats doing a good workout, NEEDS this product.

Runningluv Mercedes marathon
The Runningluv comes in numerous colors and several different designs. There are several ways to wrap it so it can be used over and over in different ways. Today, I learned how to do the sweatband which will be what I use during my indoor cycle classes. Besides the fun colors, I love that it’s completely machine washable.  It’s a product for everyone, including the men in your life.  There’s a color for everyone.

So are you ready to win your own Runningluv?  Enter to win now.  (open to US residents only.)

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Sponsored: Taste the freshness with Eggland’s Best …

Sponsored: Taste the freshness with Eggland’s Best Eggs.

I do love eggs, that is not a secret.  I became very weary of eating anything but eggs whites when we started our weight loss journey.  Willie always told me that was silly because eggs were really not that bad to eat because eggs are a great source of protein and vitamins.  Come to find out, Willie was right and there’s really no need to avoid the whole egg. That is why I was so excited when I was contacted by Eggland’s Best to talk about their eggs.  Eggs don’t have to be an ingredient in your dish, it can…

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Snack time: Mamma Chia Clean Energy Giveaway

Snack time: Mamma Chia Clean Energy Giveaway

It’s the new year so I’ve been trying out new ideas for a snack.  It’s hard for me because I am a creature of habit and I really like what I like. I received this Mamma Chia Clean Energy drink a while back.  I wanted to talk about them earlier but I needed to make sure it was something I would approve.  I don’t want to lead you guys in the wrong direction. I’m already a big fan of the chia squeeze. Today’s mid-morning snack was a Mamma Chia Clean Energy Cherry Charge and it’s good.  I must admit, the…

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A training shoe: Asics GEL-Fit Sana

A training shoe: Asics GEL-Fit Sana

This post is sponsored by FitFluential on behalf of ASICS. Do you know the different between shoes? I see many people wearing the wrong shoes for different activities. That’s why I was so jazzed to get a pair of the Asics GEL-Fit Sanas. The GEL-Fit Sanas are an amazing training shoe for all those cross training activities in your life. The shoes are made of stretchable mesh. The shoe retails for $80 and is available in different colors. There will be a color for everyone! The shoes I received were navy/white/hotpink! The shoes are light and flexible. The shoe adapts…

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My week with the Mizuno Wave Rider 18

My week with the Mizuno Wave Rider 18

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno for the Wave Ride 18. All opinions expressed here are my own! With the amount of running I do, I go through a lot of shoes, but I’ve never tried Mizuno’s before.  When it comes to trying new shoes, it’s kind of hard for me to take the plunge.  This time I am glad that I did.  The Mizuno Wave Rider 18 is a neutral shoe but it packs some good mid-foot support, which is very important to me. The shoes I received were Black/Silver/Florida Keys!  That’s always…

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Six:02 and The Reebok Skyscape Runaround

Six:02 and The Reebok Skyscape Runaround

The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Reebok. This past weekend I visited my local Six:02 store at Memorial City Mall to buy some Reebok Skyscapes. I must start this off by telling you I knew nothing about Six:02 and I’m not a real big fan of Reebok. Spoiler alert: things have changed on that front. My first impression of the store: this store is for women! I loved the modern feel of the store. Everything had a place and it was very organized. The store sells different brands from Asics to Reebok so there is…

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Recovery from the weekend with Pro Compression

Recovery from the weekend with Pro Compression

It was a big weekend because I did my 20 miler on Saturday.  Yesterday was a rest day.  Rest days are important to give your body a recharge.  It may sound funny coming from me because most people don’t think I take a rest, but I know when my body needs a rest.  Always remember to listen to your body. Recovery has been a big deal to me lately and I’ve taken the time to really educate myself on it.  I was doing it wrong for so long.  It’s hard to think about putting the calories back in your body…

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The 62 mile bike ride: Year 2

The 62 mile bike ride: Year 2

This was my second year doing the Katy Flatland Century, BUT this was Willie’s first “big boy” bike ride ever. I’ve really wanted him to ride with me but road bikes are expensive. He was kind enough to let me get my bike first. He really wanted to make sure he would love the experience before he dropped that much money on a bike. So we borrowed a bike from our good friends for the occasion. Luckily, Rodale sent me some books on cycling for beginners which we both looked through. Yes, I got my bike last year but I’m…

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Embrace the Space: My Altra running shoes

Embrace the Space: My Altra running shoes

I didn’t post yesterday because I guess I was too busy working out.  LOL!  It’s launch week at the gym so it’s always a busy week and I like to try all the new classes too.  Yesterday I taught cycle twice and then I needed to go for a run. It was my first run since the 50K and I felt good. It got me thinking, “maybe it’s the shoes?” I think I should have worn my new shoes to the race on Saturday night. I really think it would have made a difference. A couple of weeks ago I…

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My veggetti experience

My veggetti experience

Last week Jes and I purchased the veggetti.  I’d seen the veggetti before but I never remembered to pick it up when I was out.  We saw a commercial for it while we were eating dinner and immediately we went out to purchase one. It was a very exciting moment. I couldn’t wait to try it. So last night I tried it. The veggetti works very easily. Watch your fingers though at some points, but it’s nothing serious. I used zucchini and summer squash. It was on sale this week! It was fast and it left the veggies looking funny.…

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