My boys, husband included, love to hike though they will never admit it. They will complain every inch of a trail until we get to the top and back down. Then it’s all smiles and talking about how they can’t wait to go hiking again. The Massacre Ground Trail was one of these hikes that […]
Fitness Tracker Showdown: FitBit vs Apple Watch
As you all know, I love my FitBit. I’ve had one for 5 years now and have loved every minute of it. I should have tried to be an ambassador for them with the amount of people I have convinced to purchase one. Since I’ve started working at a local children’s hospital they have a […]
The Color Run Dream Tour Recap
Who ran The Color Run Dream Tour like a runicorn?! This girl and all her fam did, that’s who! Last Saturday we were able to partake in the amazing Color Run for the first time ever! The last time we ran a color run was years ago when we were a family of three. Now […]
Wave Cave Trail
We started off our first hike of the year conquering the Wave Cave Trail. This was not my ended trail as I was thinking we were headed to the Wind Cave Trail which is very different and shorter. I didn’t realize we were hiking the wrong trail until all was said and done though. Oh […]
Losing Baby Weight after Pregnancy
Most agree that losing baby weight after pregnancy is never easy. Some women are lucky to have a smaller body figure that they don’t even have to worry about it; some never got their pre-pregnancy body back anymore. Here are 3 ways to lose your baby weight after pregnancy. Breastfeeding Breastfeeding is proven safe and […]
My Journey to The Color Run with Youfit Health Clubs
As most you know, I dropped 45 pounds naturally after having my second son in December 2014. It was an easy transition because I wanted it so badly. In May of 2015, our family dynamic changed and sadly but surely my weight slowly crept back up. Now that our family is back to normal for […]
That One Time I Tried POUND
I am all up for trying new workouts. I like trying new things in hopes of maybe falling in love with a new fitness class. Over the summer I started hearing about this new workout called POUND. I heard it was a ton of fun and that people were raving it was the next Zumba. […]
Silly Mountain Park Trails
E, my 6 year old, was out of school for the day and wanted to go on a hike with us badly. Luckily, I found Silly Mountain’s trails and decided to create a loop totaling 2.4 miles and only a 462 elevation gain which was exactly what I was looking for. Since this was going to […]
Introducing Tough Mudder’s New Run Option for 2017
Everyone knows that I love a good obstacle race, the mud, the tricky obstacles, the commodore, I love it all. Though I’ve been a little quiet this year with my runs, I’m always up for a challenge. Tough Mudder is one of the few OCRs I simply haven’t had a chance to conquer yet until now. […]
How To Lose Weight Quickly and Safely in 10 Steps
Experts have been telling us for a long time now how to most effectively lose weight, with dieting and exercising – without pushing yourself to your limits too much. That last part is quite important, yet many ignore it and start doing dangerous diets in hope to immediately lose some pounds; such as the ‘one […]
2016 Gingerbread Run 5K: Run, Walk, or Roll to Make a Dream Come True
People all over the country are creating teams, collecting donations and gearing up for the annual Give Kids The World Gingerbread Run 5K, a run, walk and roll through a whimsical nonprofit resort that makes vacation dreams come true for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. But many participants won’t be gathering on run […]
What if Your Dog Could Double As Your Personal Trainer?
More than ever, societal trends show that a lack of sufficient exercise is one of the biggest health issues of our time. It’s essential to find new and creative ways to help people get off the couch and get fit. So, imagine this: What if there was a way to train with your dog that […]
Women’s Running Magazine Cover Runner Contest
I’m normally not one to post press releases but every once in a while I receive one that I think is beneficial to you all, my readers. Women’s Running Magazine is searching for the next runner in their fourth annual Cover Runner Contest, who will appear on the January/February 2017 cover. Women’s Running, the magazine that […]
Devil’s Bridge Trail
This past week another one of my sisters were in town and on her last day she wanted to go hike something cool. Since I had been aching to do one of the many Sedona trails I knew Devil’s Bridge Trail was the one I wanted to hike. The scenery in Sedona is gorgeous and […]
Matt’s Munchies: A Bite of Paradise
I love snacks. There I said it. I’m not a big eater in one sitting so having that little bite of paradise in my house and on me is a must to keep me full throughout the day. However, one of my favorite snacks are good old fashioned gummies and no, not the healthy kind. Why […]
The South Mountain Hidden Valley Mormon Trail
In a last minute change of decision, I saw information about the South Mountain Hidden Valley Mormon trail and it sounded like a trail I wanted to tackle right away! This trail was going to be 3.6 miles long, so I thought, and we were running late so we didn’t start until 10am. Now 10am […]
Arizona Spartan Sprint 2016 Recap
This year marked my 4th year running and completing the Arizona Spartan Sprint. Its crazy to think that 3 years ago I ran my first Spartan Race and didn’t love it to now where I find it to be one of the most rewarding races to complete. I even became part of the Spartan Street […]
The Lost Dutchman Treasure Loop Trail
Even though I live in the East Valley, I’ve never hiked any of the trails around here. I decided to look up a couple and came across the Lost Dutchman Treasure Loop Trail and it looked beautiful. With an elevation gain of 748ft and a total trail distance of 3.7 miles I figured it would be a […]
Its Time To Tri New Things: LifeTime Indoor Tri Recap!
When I hear the word Triathlon I immediately become intimidated. You have to be in some serious shape to tackle one of these babies so participating in one was never something I ever considered. However, being a member of LifeTime Fitness I kept seeing all these signs for their first inaugural Indoor Triathlon and became curious […]
Papago Park Double Butte Loop & Hole in the Rock
Now that my sister Lacey has moved out here to the desert, she wants me to show her around and do some exploring. I use to hike quite often but hadn’t in a couple of years so I decided we should climb up to the Hole in the Rock since I had never been, and […]
15 Heart Openers For February
With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, hearts are floating everywhere and now is the perfect time to start working on your heart chakra. When our heart chakra is blocked we lose track of where we are suppose to be and start thinking with our heads instead of our hearts. These 15 heart openers for February […]
Vegas Super Spartan Race 2015
Since I already completed the Arizona Spartan Sprint this year the next piece of my puzzle to tackle was the Vegas Super Spartan Race. I knew it was going to be hot, I knew it was going to be long, but dear god. It was worse than I anticipated. I started at 8am and was […]
2015 Holiday Gift Guide for the Fitness Addict Who Has Everything
Christmas time is almost here and since Black Friday is coming up its the perfect time to start planning out everyone’s gifts. What do you do when your fitness addicted best friend has everything though? Instead of grabbing something generic like a gift card, check out my 2015 Holiday Gift Guide for the Fitness Addict Who […]
4 Ways to Add Protein to Your Salad + Giveaway
I’m not huge on salads but every once in a while I get a craving for one then I can’t stop eating them for a week straight. While I’m binging on my greens though, I always try to incorporate protein the best that I can. However, sometimes I run out of ideals to keep it […]
Hot Chocolate Protein Smoothie with Everlast Nutrition
Now that we are moving into November, its finally starting to cool off here in Arizona. Cool early morning runs and workouts will feel like a breeze. Since I normally try to drink my protein first thing in the morning, a cold drink is the last thing I want in chilly weather. After resisting the […]
Healthy Hacks for Your Pumpkin Spice Obsession
As soon as September rolls around, everyone with a pumpkin spice obsession starts going into withdraws. MUST HAVE ALL THINGS PUMPKIN! Though pumpkin is great and all, you still need to keep an eye on the nutritional value of the delicious pumpkin creation you are consuming. Here are some healthy hacks for your pumpkin spice […]
A Fresh Look at the New Balance Women 2015 Fall Catalogue
If you’re anything like me, when you hear New Balance, you think oh yeah, I know that brand, its nothing special. New Balance has always been one of those brands that I considered “older” and never had anything fresh to offer. Welp, boy was I wrong. After viewing New Balance Women’s Fall Catalogue I have […]
Healthy Meals Delivered to Your Door with Freshly
From time to time you get home and you’re just too tired or lazy to cook a fresh and healthy meal so you turn to the alternatives. So where do you turn? Prepackaged meals, fast food, junk food are full of sodium, preservatives, and are an easy way to fall of the wagon. But what if […]
Women on the Run with Gildan Esprit de She
After giving birth to my second child in December, I have put my running on the back burner quite a bit and have been focusing on body restoration through yoga. It has been great exploring a new practice with a new me and helping my body heal but now I’m ready to get back to […]
Freekeh Creamy Chicken & Greens Bake
I know what you’re probably thinking, what in the hell is Freekeh? To be honest, that was my first thought too when I first heard about it. So what is it you ask? The legend is that one day a Middle Eastern village’s wheat field was set on fire and while attempting to put out […]
The Cloud Yoga Mat Review
As most you know, I have taken on a strong love for yoga and have been trying out different mats left and right for companies. However, when I heard about a memory foam mat, I was more than intrigued to try it out. I have “pansy” body parts as I like to call them and […]