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New Running Shoes

New Running Shoes Tips for Purchase

June 11, 2025June 11, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

A few years ago I announced I would be running my first road race since 2014, I knew I would need one piece of running gear- running shoes. I invested in some new shoes and then purchase the same pair again the next year. Today I want to talk about when you should buy new … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS 6 Comments
How Accurate Are GPS Watches?

How Accurate Are GPS Watches for Running?

June 11, 2025June 9, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

My husband purchased a Garmin GPS watch, the Forerunner 205, when he first started running. Since then I have used this watch (and the later ones he purchased) mostly on long runs, or when I didn’t have the time or energy to map out a path with a specific distance before my run. How accurate … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS 8 Comments
Snap Crackle Pop Shoulder

Snap Crackle Pop Shoulder During Yoga Class

June 6, 2025June 4, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

Since I began practicing yoga I’ve had an issue with my left shoulder, (a snap crackle pop shoulder) for what has seemed like the entire time. It makes a cracking noise as I straighten it to enter downward facing dog on my yoga mat. I have Dr. Google’d the heck out of this problem and I’m … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS 14 Comments
Bondi Band Review

Bondi Band Review Running Headband

June 6, 2025June 3, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

At one time Bondi Band gave me an opportunity to try out one of their headbands and write a Bondi Band review. Bondi Band not only makes headbands for women, men and children – they also sell dog collar bands, moisture wicking hats, swim caps and more. They offer hundreds of headband designs on their … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS Tags Reviews, Sponsored 2 Comments
CLIF SHOT BLOKS Review

CLIF SHOT BLOKS Review Energy Chews

May 30, 2025May 29, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

In the past I had the opportunity to try CLIF SHOT BLOKS and write up a CLIF SHOT BLOKS review. These gummy energy chews are made by CLIF Bar & Company, which is the same company that makes other popular foods for athletes including CLIF Bars and LUNA Bars. These are energy chews designed for running. They … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS Tags Reviews, Sponsored 86 Comments
Sore Spin Bones

Sore Spin Bones After Spin Class? What to Do

May 30, 2025May 27, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

Have you ever felt like you need to get your spin bones back in shape. One time after taking my first spin class following about an eight month hiatus, my sit bones, aka. spin bones, were hurting! Enter sore spin bones. Probably more embarrassing though was when I walked into the middle of class accidentally. … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS 6 Comments
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink Review

GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink Review

May 30, 2025May 26, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

As a long-time runner, I’m no stranger to the GU Energy product line for fueling and recovery. A few years back I had the opportunity to try one of their powerful hydration products and write a GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink review. GU Energy introduced this new hydration product around 2012 and it remains … Read more

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Orangetheory Review

Orangetheory Review First Class What to Expect

May 22, 2025May 22, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

Several Orangetheory Fitness locations popped up in the greater Cleveland area over the last several years. It was on my to do list to try an Orangetheory Fitness workout and I finally got around to doing so and write an Orangetheory Review. Orangetheory workouts are a little mysterious and the process to sign up and … Read more

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Weak Butt

Weak Butt Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

May 21, 2025May 20, 2025 by Holly Hammersmith

When I first started running I was diagnosed with something that is becoming more and more common. It’s common among runners and other athletes but it’s also common among people who work in offices and sit most of the day. It’s becoming more and more common – weak butt or what is also known as … Read more

Categories FITNESS, WELLNESS 17 Comments
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