Bonk To The Finish

Tacoma City 5k

I kicked off the Tacoma City Marathon weekend with the 5k. In the afternoon was a marathon and a 50k awaited me the next day. I was nervous.

It was...

Scoobtober 10k: Part Two

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Scooby-Doo Virtual Run Series: Last Up Scoobtober 10k

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Doo Good 5k: Part One

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Scooby-Doo Virtual Run Series: Up First Doo Good 5k

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2019 Queen Bee Ambassador + Discount Code

Discount Code: "NICOLE10" Save 10%!

For those of you that know me, you know that I am Ohio born and raised. I also lived briefly in Cincinnati. I loved...

Run Like A Girl 10 Miler Race Report

This race had been on my to-do list for almost 2 years. I knew that this year was the year to try it after seeing the race shirt posted to Facebook...

Honor Run Half Marathon Race Report

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Honor Run Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador...

My Dog’s First Half Marathon - Brokeman’s Central Ohio Race Report

Sometime on a cool day this past summer my dog rocked an 11 mile run with my boyfriend. He told me and I was shocked, especially after hearing how quickly...

Urban Bourbon Half Marathon Race Report

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Urban Bourbon Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador...

Mesa-Phoenix Marathon PR Recap

This year was my second year attending the Mesa-Phoenix marathon. Trying to follow up on an impressive summer marathon's 11 minute PR would be difficult...

North Olympic Discovery Marathon Race Report

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Flying Pig Marathon Race Report

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Race Alert! North Olympic Discovery Marathon

Big news break: my time in the Midwest has come to an end, and soon I'll be moving cross-country. I'll be headed towards Seattle where I'll be a short...

Race Alert! Flying Pig Marathon (4-Way Challenge)

Disclaimer: I received a free entry into the Flying Pig as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check...

100s I Considered for 2018

Planning 2018 I knew I wanted to attempt another 100. There's a few options I’m considering. Planning is complicated by a potential move across the...

Inaugural Canal Corridor 100 Race Report

This was my redemption 100. Last summer I attempted Burning River 100 and had the worst 52 miles of my life due to poor nutrition choices and mentally...

Dawg Gone Long Run 50k Race Report and Cat Adoption

The Sign-Up

Two weeks after Dawg Gone Long Run I was signed up to run Canal Corridor 100. Canal Corridor was going to be my second 100 miler attempt...

Essential Items to Carry During an Ultramarathon

1. Blister Pads –

I didn’t realize I needed these until a lovely volunteer placed them on my feet at mile 69 at Georgia...

Forget the PR Race Report

Two weeks after Georgia Death Race I was already at the starting line of another ultra. My quads were ruined and the blisters on my feet had just started...

The New 100% Recycled Original Style BUFF

Disclaimer: I received an Original BUFF to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out...

Karma Duo Ring Set: For Setting Goals or Swapping out Your Wedding Ring on the Go

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Brilliant Reflective Assortment Pack Review + New Colors

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Athlinks - Automatically Collect Your Race Data

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100% Compostable Toothbrush - Brush Naked with Plant Based Bristles

My unofficial new year's resolution was to work towards zero waste, and part of that is being more conscious about my buying decisions. Some changes...

2019 Naked Sports Innovations Ambassador

For 2019 I was selected as an ambassador for Naked Sports Innovations. It wasn't until recently that I became familiar with their products so I wanted...

Cat Adoptaversary Appreciation / Cat Rave

Happy first adoptaversary (adoptiversary? what's the proper spelling of this made up word?!) to my cat Rye! Last year, I signed up for Dawg Gone Long...

4th of July Vegan Burgers

Can you really have a 4th of July without grilling something?!

This year we opted for Beyond Meat Burgers after discovering them within the past year...

In a Sea of Confusion, There Was Moissanite

Before getting engaged my fiancé and I decided to shop for a ring together. I knew I didn't want a diamond for ethical reasons, but other than that...

Why Amazon Affliate Links Shouldn’t Be a Beginning Blogger's Monetization Strategy

I read all the “get rich quick” articles for blogging starting out. It seemed like a great plan at first, creating quality content and linking to Amazon...