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 […]
GU Roctane Ultra Endurance Energy Drink Review
What to Spend Money On: Ideas and Tips
This post is brought to you by The Huntington National Bank and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. When you live with a budget mindset and incorporate tools to help you stay on track, sometimes it can be challenging to actually know what to spend money on. I’ve felt this first-hand when buying for […]
Easy Ways to Keep Your Personal Budget in Check
This post is brought to you by The Huntington National Bank and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Today I’m sharing about the importance of a personal financial check-in. This topic is especially relevant as my husband and I just had a budget meeting a few weeks ago to look at our personal budget […]
Saving for an Emergency Using Helpful Tools
This post is brought to you by The Huntington National Bank and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. I’ve pretty much always had a savings account, ever since I opened my first little kid’s savings account many years ago. But it wasn’t until about ten years ago that I actually intentionally began saving, including […]
Huntington Bank Headquarters Visit Columbus Ohio
This post is brought to you by The Huntington National Bank and The Motherhood. All opinions are my own. Several years ago I ran into a hiccup with my business banking when my bank suddenly told me I had to maintain a specified daily account balance or else incur fees. I immediately started looking for […]
Thrift Store Finds to Look for When Shopping
“Why should you shop secondhand?” My answer is why not? Thrift shopping is not only fun, but it is a great way to save money and support a local cause. I’m shocked when I hear people have never enjoyed the hunt for thrift store finds. It’s really something to add to your bucket list and […]
Rite Aid Cleveland 8K (2017): Race Recap
I ran the 8K portion of the Cleveland Marathon race series on Saturday, May 20 in downtown Cleveland, Ohio. I ran the race as a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador. This is my Rite Aid Cleveland 8K full race recap. Rite Aid Cleveland 8K The Results Official Time: 50:53 Age Group Placing (F 30-34): 32 / 66 Placing Among […]
Surviving Taper Week 7 Practical Tips
I’ve reach the end of my 14-week training plan and it’s now taper week. As a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador I will be running the 8K portion of the race on Saturday, May 20. Now on how to get through surviving taper week. Tapering is the process by which runners slowly reduce their mileage and […]
Cleveland Marathon Facts You Didn’t Know
This year is the 40th running of the Cleveland Marathon. As a 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador I will be running the 8K portion of the race on Saturday, May 20. With 40 years of racing, comes rich history. Today I’m sharing some fun Cleveland Marathon facts. I was surprised and inspired by many of these […]
Official 2017 Cleveland Marathon Ambassador
I’m not sure about you, but I am still figuring out my 2017 goals. I try to set goals in all areas of life, so I put careful thought into what I want to achieve over the course of the year. Many people begin the year with goals related to health and fitness, maybe as […]