Jr. Gasparilla Distance Classic – Raising Runners Part 5

by Denise // 25 February, 2014 // Comments off

We have participated in the Too Good for Drugs Jr. Gasparilla Classic for five years now. Even though on the same day I had to make a long trek to Ft. Lauderdale for my long-awaited A1A marathon packet pick-up, I... Continue reading →

Music Monday: Pumping Blood and Living Heart Healthy

by Denise // 24 February, 2014 // Comments off

I have three Gasparilla races recaps to share with you all. The Gasparilla Jr and the Gasparilla Distance Classic Mic Ultra Lime Cactus Mini-Challenge (15K and 8K) were great, thanks to all the volunteers and spectators that make the races... Continue reading →

You Gotta Try Stonyfield Greek Yogurt

by Denise // 21 February, 2014 // Comments off

Disclosure: The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Stonyfield. When Stonyfield and FitFluential was searching for ambassadors to review Stonyfield’s reformulated Greek Yogurt, I immediately grabbed my spoon. I have been eating Stonyfield yogurt for over... Continue reading →

Core Power and The Protein Revolution

by Denise // 21 February, 2014 // Comments off

Disclaimer: I received samples of Core Power Protein Shake in exchange for my honest. The opinions shared are my own. Years ago, I would follow up a good hard run with a protein shake; but when my cholesterol hit over... Continue reading →

RANdom Thoughts about New Running Shoes, Bridges and Being Ready for A1A Marathon

by Denise // 11 February, 2014 // Comments off

My running shoes were toast and needed to be replaced. I wanted to break them in and get some miles in them before the marathon next Sunday. Since Brooks no longer manufactures the Trance, I needed a decent replacement and... Continue reading →

February Challenge: Love ThighSelf #LoveThighself

by Denise // 31 January, 2014 // Comments off

In my 42 years, I have been all shapes and sizes. During my childhood years, I was your average-sized kid. In the 80s, I was a chunky teen with hair as big and fluffy as my rear. In high school,... Continue reading →

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