Let's Talk About Socks

Shortly after I started running, I was on a run with my brother, and we were talking about our favorite running shoes and clothes.  We moved on to the subject of socks, and he mentioned that he probably had at least $200-300 worth of running socks in a drawer.  At the time, that was amazing to me.  I knew I didn't like running in cotton, but socks were socks, right?  It was unfathomable to me that anyone could need that many pairs.

Disappointment

I've been training for the Hospital Hill Half, a race I've never done but had always wanted to try.  It was scheduled for next Saturday.  I say "was" because while the race is still happening, it will not be happening for me.  My husband now has to go out of town for work, leaving Friday night and returning early Saturday afternoon.  Ironic, huh?  We have no family near us, and I challenge you to find a baby-sitter who is interested in coming over at 4:30 a.m.  Not going to happen, at least not with high school students who prefer to sleep in on Saturday mornings.

Big News!

After months of trying to be patient, I just received word today via e-mail that my brand ambassadorship with Nathan has started!!!  It was so exciting to find out more about the program.  Each ambassador on our team gets to "go shopping" for a few products that we'd like to use and review.  It's going to be hard to narrow down my choices.  I had a nice conversation with one of the other ambassadors on Facebook this afternoon, and I'm really looking forward to getting to know the rest of the team.  I have been a huge Nathan fan for quite some time, and I'm really excited for the opportunity to try some new products and spread the word with all of you.  I'll be sharing some of my reviews for the products I choose in future blog posts.

Running With Heat

I stepped outside this morning to go on a run, and was amazed at how hot and humid it already was at 10 a.m.  It was incredibly windy, sticky, and sunny, which can make for an unpleasant run.  As I was running, I started thinking about what is necessary to enjoy a run safely in this kind of weather.  Here are my top 3:

May StrideBox Winner

Thanks to all who entered my StrideBox giveaway.  The winner is... Shannon Gorneault!!  You have until Sunday at noon EST to e-mail me at getupandrun@kc.rr.com with your address.  Congratulations, and thanks again for entering!  

The Coolest Mother's Day Present EVER.

I love the things my kids make me each year for Mother's Day, and I have a special place where I keep everything they've made for me.  Their gifts are so sweet, innocent, and honest.  I love it that my daughter thinks I'm 11' tall and weigh 7 lbs.

May StrideBox and a Giveaway!!

You know how some days, the mail just rocks?  Monday was one of those days.  My long-awaited StrideBox came!  StrideBox is a monthly subscription box for runners.  You pay $15 a month and receive a box of running goodies like apparel, accessories, nutrition products, and discounts delivered to your door.  Sounds like a great way to give some new things a try, right?  I thought so, too.  Little did I know the anticipation would be similar to Christmas morning when I was a young child...

Top 10 Reasons I Run

It's been awhile (too long) since my last post.  I found out that my incredibly cool job is no longer, which totally bummed me out.  It was a good ride while it lasted, and I'm looking forward to the next thing that comes along.  Mostly though, I'll miss the people.  I had the best team on earth to work with (and the discount didn't hurt, either).