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From ABC to A-Z of Running Gear

Disclaimer: I was invited to The Running Event (TRE) Influencer Day in Austin, TX as part of being a BibRave Pro where I was provided with running related gear for attending. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

In my recent post you learned about the ABC’s of Running Gear where I discussed some of the items I received while attending The Running Event in Austin Texas (Addaday, Arcanum, Brooks, and CEP). Now I will take you from A-Z on the remaining items I received (A – Altra, Incrediwear, Nuun, Vooray, Vuori, Z – Zwift)!

Jaybird Tarah Headphones

I received a pair of the Jaybird Tarah headphones from Jaybird for free to test out and provide my initial thoughts on them. I have used these headphones for about a week and a half for running outdoors and on the treadmill.

The Running Event Influencer Day – Weekend Recap

Disclaimer: I was invited to The Running Event (TRE) Influencer Day in Austin, TX as part of being a BibRave Pro. I was provided with a travel stipend and running related gear for attending. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

BibRave has once again proven why it’s one of the best running communities around!! Here is what I am thinking must have been going through Tim and Jessica’s mind, the co-founders of BibRave, while they were planning out this weekend:

Lets get 20 of the BibRave Pros from around the country together and send them to Austin Texas to attend the premier trade show for running speciality retailers and brands, The Running Event. While we are there, lets have them attend an amazing welcome/reception party put on by Zwift, attend a VIP running party put on by Brooks, set up the biggest BibRave group run to date, and get each of them the Ultimate Swag bag filled with running gear. But instead of just giving them the gear, lets allow them to talk to the brands they got the gear from so they can learn all about their products and all the new things they are coming out with!!

Race Week – Testing My 5k Speed Before Winter

Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Turkey Day 5k (Minneapolis) as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

I have heard a lot of people say that your speed is made in the Winter for your races in the Spring. I am planning on following that advice by putting in a winter of solid workouts (both indoors on the treadmill, and outdoors either in the elements or at the turf track in a sports dome by my house). In order for me to see if I made solid strides this Winter, I need a race to have a baseline to compare against when Spring roles around…hence, the Lifetime Turkey Day 5k on Thanksgiving Day (November 22, 2018 in Minneapolis Minnesota).

Continue reading “Race Week – Testing My 5k Speed Before Winter”

Turkey Day 5k – Race Details

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and with that comes a day full of family, friends, food and drinks. But that’s not all that has to happen on Thanksgiving. This year I am running the Turkey Day 5k to start my Thanksgiving morning!! If you are in the Minneapolis area for Thanksgiving this year, I hope you will take the time to look over the race details below and considering running this race with me! Continue reading “Turkey Day 5k – Race Details”

Month of Training

Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Torchlight 5k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

So I signed up and am running the Torchlight 5k which takes place this Wednesday, July 18, 2018, and you may be asking how my training has been going? Well, let’s just say it hasn’t been ideal, and I am happy this is only a 5k and not a half or full marathon distance!! Continue reading “Month of Training”

Torchlight 5k – Race Details (the what’s what)

I’m excited to say I will be running the Torchlight 5k for BibRave this year! If you are unfamiliar with the Torchlight 5k, no need to worry, I’ve got all the information you need below (including a discount code for registration). Continue reading “Torchlight 5k – Race Details (the what’s what)”

Reasons I Am Race Ready – 2018 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k

Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k (Minneapolis) race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!

I can honestly say that I haven’t put in the best training cycle for the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k, but there are a few things I have done that could help lead to a great race day: Continue reading “Reasons I Am Race Ready – 2018 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k”

2018 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k (Minneapolis) – 5 Reasons To Run

It’s that time of the year again. Winter is slowly winding down (and in Minnesota I do mean very slow) and I started to look at what races I may want to run this year. As I looked back over what I ran last year, and what I may want to run this year, I kept thinking about the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k and how I know I can improve upon my performance from the previous year. Right off the bat, in 2017 I had never run a 15k before, so no experience at that distance, and it was raining during the entire race (think wet socks and wet shoes). So needless to say, I think with my added experience going into 2018, I could improve upon my performance from 2017. With that being said, here are my top 5 reasons why I wanted to sign up and run the Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k on April 14, 2018, and why you may want to as well: Continue reading “2018 Allstate Hot Chocolate 15k (Minneapolis) – 5 Reasons To Run”

Training and Race Schedule – Spring 2017

As we are heading into Spring, and racing season is finally creeping into view for me, I thought I would provide a quick update on how my training is going and what races I have coming up. Continue reading “Training and Race Schedule – Spring 2017”