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Snuggled with momma. #dogsofInstagram

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Have a great weekend! #runwithk #swiftfeet

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My Destination Race Packing List @Fitfluential #ZOOMAnation

During our #ZOOMAnation chat this evening I was asked about my travel check list for destination races. If you knew me well, you know Compression Pants for After Racethat I have to pre-plan these things. I need that little bit of order to help deal with any nerves I have pre-race. This list is not all-inclusive of what I take since I have eliminated what clothes I pack for the down time. That I judge by what area we are in and the time of year but I hope this will be helpful to you.

If Flying I Carry these Items in  my CARRY-ON Bag:

• Running Shoes

• Socks (2 Pairs)

• Sports Bra (2 of them)

• Running Underwear (2 pair)

• Running pants (2 styles - one to match weather report, one for 10 degrees cooler)

• Running Top or Singlet (2 different styles)

• Rice Payment Confirmation Email Printed Out (Including Packet Pickup Information)

• Medication – I have asthma so I usually need my inhaler.
• Also to include:

• Pain medication

• Anti-Diarrhea Medicine (just two caplets) have yet to need them but I always carry them, just in case.

• Tums

• ROAD ID bracelet

• Mp3 Player & Head Phones

• Power Cords (Cell Phone, etc) 

• One full comfy post-race outfit  (yoga pants, tee, etc.)

• Fueling (I use Honeystinger, Island Boost or Gu and they are small enough to fit in my carry-on – toiletries I can easily replace but my fueling is key! Take it on board with you if it fits and meets FAA requirements! I'm also into Energybits right now and since they are caplets there is no travel issue.)

• My Fueling Belt

• My Running Sunglasses

Clothing Items (Can Pack These in Checked Bag If Using One):

•  Warm Clothes (Jacket and Long Pants – for if it gets cool at night) Side note: I am always cold, even here in Vegas.Especially if indoors with AC blasting.

• Cheap Gloves (cold weather race)  - I have good ones but I want something I can toss if no longer needed during the race. 

• T-Shirt (Long and Short Sleeve)  - An old or goodwill pickup so you can toss it if needed during a race. 
• For both the gloves and shirts: Please make sure to check with race director to see if they donate tossed items oherwise expect to keep them with you throughout. Don't litter!)

• Hoodie Sweat Shirt

• Flip Flops (not sure why but I usually want my sneakers off after a race)

• KT Tape

• Compression Pants or Socks (for post race)- mainly for longer distance races 10K or higher

Other Items:

• Body Glide (or something similar)

• Baby Wipes (small pack from a dollar store)

• Safety Pins (lord knows I have TONS of those)

• Sample Size Toiletries

• Band-Aids (A few regular ones, two blister style)

• Sun-Block (keep it to a small bottle or a sample size if flying) 

• 2 one gallon Ziploc Bags (One for the race itself and one for afterwards. Each has a list on the bag using a Sharpie with what I want to put in there. Then I just lay it all out when I arrive. For the triathlon we did this for each of the stages and it worked really well. I could easily see what was inside too for when I had to triple check it.)

• Sharpie

My friend Angela took this picture on Instagram of the bags we made for our Triathlon last October.

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I hope you find this list helpful!

Yoga Body Workout: Free Yoga Class (Vinyasa Yoga 45 min Class) with Lesl...

Tonight's yoga practice (opted to workout at home tonight). I struggled with Moon Pose and Wild Thing but I still liked this one. Very similar to the class I attend in person. Great video.

The Color Run 2014 Kaleidoscope Tour in VEGAS 2.22.14

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Everyone needs a little color in their life. For us runners and walkers that comes to use from the folks at The Color Run.

This race is all about getting together with family and friends, and just enjoying the fun. So make yourself that promise. No worrying about race times or  PR's. Just show up in all white and plan on just having a blast. 

So, what exactly is the Color Run? 

The Color Run™, is known as the Happiest 5k on the Planet. It is a unique paint race that celebrates "healthiness, happiness, individuality, and giving back to the community". The Color Run is an un-timed race in which thousands of participants are doused from head to toe in different colors at each kilometer. Now it s even BETTER! 

Announcing the 2014 Kaleidoscope Tour! They are rocking new participant gear (t-shirt, headband, wrist band and sling bag) , Fresh music, and Color crazy race attractions. This is 5K Magic like only The Color Run can do.

Use the Promo code COLOR5OFF and they will give $5 off a registration to ANY city. Important: code must be entered at time of registration, cannot be retro-applied. Also please type the code in, do not copy/paste. Not valid on flash city sales.


My kind of FUN!!! I will not be missing this.

Be on the look out for my before and after photos and a full race report. 

For more on this event see the link below:

Color Run - Las Vegas - 02.22.14  

Delayed Christmas purchase: Got a gift card for a sporting goods store from my bro/sis-in-law. This is what I bought. Olympic barbell with two 10 lb weights. #Fitfluential #GirlsGoneSporty #SweatPink

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YOGAmazing for Flexibility

Tonight's yoga practice.

Run Blue Doggy: Running Leash - Review

I purchased this product myself from the Run Blue Doggy Etsy Shop www.etsy.com/shop/RunBlueDoggy


I was pretty excited to come across this etsy shop on Facebook. I am not really sure how it happened but I think it was because another runner posted a link to the shop's Facebook offer that was running at the time. Regardless, after having a few runs with my now 3 year old Castle, I was ready for something that I could use that would allow me to keep me hands free. One reason I have started using the treadmill more was because I have had to run a lot more at night. Living in Vegas, well, I don't always feel comfortable doing that alone. I usually stick to parks but I always feel a bit anxious on my own. There is also the need to get Castle exercise too since I don't take him the the dog park like I used to.

A bit of info about the product. These are hand made and can be made to order through contacting the seller on etsy. I chose the Special Edition Camo version (for my manly dog - LOL) which cost $24.49 and just saw that they also have a key fob ($4.99) which I may pick up at some point. They are made of a sturdy nylon material and have a trigger hook which was also heavy duty.

This afternoon I took the Run Blue Doggy out for a trial run. It did take a bit for both Castle and me to get used to. He gets very excited when he first starts out so he was all over the place. I admit my right ankle is a bit sore from dodging him but once we both got the hang of it the rest of the run went well. I learned how to use my body language to keep him on one side and if he did stray I was able to maneuver without much effort. I felt zero rubbing or discomfort with the belt that was attached around my waist and was able to easily grab a hold of the leash if another dog  or person walked by.

We ended up running for 2 miles and I am planning on taking him out with this leash again for longer and longer runs. If you are a runner and would like to take your pup out for runs but hate the cumbersome feeling of holding onto a leash,  this is definitely going to be a product you will love.

Check them out on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/RunBlueDoggy

Have a great weekend!

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AWAKENING - Motivational Video

"If other people can learn, you can learn too..."
"Hold On"

AWAKENING - Motivational Video