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Easy Gifts for Moms!

April 28th, 2013 · 1 Comment

Inexpensive, stylish dark sunglasses for moms make a perfect gift! These glasses are by Guideline Eyegear. Ellie offers some really cute workout gear that is perfect for moms on the go! We LOVE headbands for sweaty workouts! And, they make great gifts. Prana offers some really cute ones.   Guideline Eyegear and Ellie have both…

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Tags: Yoga Clothing

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Perfect All Day Sandal: Pescadero

April 28th, 2013 · No Comments

First of all, I want to say thank you to Ahnu for allowing me the opportunity to review these shoes. Secondly, I want to say that I picked this pair for it’s versatility. The Pescadero’s are designed to be a highly functional all day sandal that can be worn around the town with skirts or…

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Tags: Shoes

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Bikes for Kids: Joovy

April 28th, 2013 · No Comments

On Sale Now at The Clymb

Tags: Fitness for Kids and Family

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When Hand Issues Get in the Way

April 22nd, 2013 · No Comments

So, I’m now going to post some embarrassing pictures of my hands.  They are not pretty.  Calluses everywhere, rips, gaps, and scabs are all over both hands, ick!  Why are they so awful? Well…it seems I have had to become re-motivated to improve my gymnastic skills that includes a Muscle-Up and Butterfly pull-ups.  Both are…

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Tags: Cross Fit

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Race Results: Run Through Redlands with Kids

April 21st, 2013 · 1 Comment

Today, was the annual Run Through Redlands.  I believe that I have participated in it in some way or other most of the years we’ve lived in this town.    In 2004, I ran the half marathon just a few months after having my first child.  I decided to train for a marathon to get back…

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Tags: Racing, Events,

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Kids Are Ready to Rock It!

April 18th, 2013 · No Comments

This weekend is the local 5km race which I have done almost every year for the past 5 years? 10 years? I don’t know! This year, we will be running with our kids- hubby with one child and me with the other.  Our children are 9 & 7 and for added motivation, I got shirts…

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Tags: Things that motivate me

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5 Best Yoga Poses for Weightlifters

April 15th, 2013 · 7 Comments

Since I’m on the topic of weightlifting, I thought I should take a few minutes to tell you about what I think the absolute best poses for yoga are.  By the way, I do have a 200 hour Yoga Works certificate and do teach 10 hours of yoga a week!  During my training we spent…

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Tags: Yoga Teacher Training·Yoga, Pilates, Recovery

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On the Go: Phone Charger!

April 12th, 2013 · 3 Comments

Yes, we all need one of these! You can now charge your phone or ipad before you ever get home. Worried about emergency situations when the power goes out and you can’t charge your phone? On a long car trip? Or a long hike or bike ride? On a whale watching trip for 12 hours…

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Tags: Miscellany

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Good Luck Boston Marathoners!

April 10th, 2013 · No Comments

This weekend marks the 117th Boston Marathon! It is still one of the premier marathons in the United States and it is THE one of the year, if you happen to run fast enough to qualify! Long ago, I had plans to qualify and they fell short. I ran a PB of 3:59 at St.…

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Tags: Olympic Lifting

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End of the Weekend News…Freebies & a Video

April 7th, 2013 · No Comments

Optum Presented by Kelly Benefit Strategies finishes 2nd Overall in the Redlands Classic. Kidz Zone Perfect sent my boys a really cute lunch box with lots of kid bars which they loved! BESTOWED, a brand new company, that sends new healthy snacks to your door on a monthly basis, sent us a nice gift box…

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Tags: Nutrition·Redlands Classic

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