Gear Review: SLS3 Compression Socks & Sleeves

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In October myself and many other WOOP and WOOT running women participated in a half marathon on one of the local bases. It was suggested by a few ladies that we try and coordinate our outfits. Someone located awesome pink compression socks with butterflies on them and everyone agreed this would be the sock for [...]

Gear Review: Electrolyte Replacement

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  I know I’ve mentioned before my love of NUUN tabs but now we are going to delve a little deeper into electrolyte replacement… Nuun tabs really have saved me so many times from feeling just “down” after a hard run or workout. I have found that in the heat and humidity of Okinawa I [...]

Gear Review: Camelbak Hydration Systems

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In this weeks gear review I’m featuring one of my favorite “running companions” the Camelbak M.U.L.E.! (last years model)   There are so many different designs, styles, colors and sizes to choose from that it really will leave you wondering what Camelbak HASN’T thought of! I really like this particular unit because the pack enables [...]

Product Review: Injinji Toe-Socks

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First – I just want to start by saying that I have no affiliation with Injinji and will not get paid for this review. As part of my journey this year to train for my first marathon I am learning so much – this is my attempt at sharing what I am learning via product [...]

Let’s Talk: Sweatbands

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Last year on a trip back to the states for a family visit (while my husband was deployed) my old but always-faithful Garmin broke. So I started wearing my husbands watch (also a Garmin) to run with until he came home in April of this year. Being on the hunt for a new watch I [...]

Group Training is No Joke Ladies!

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Group Training – Week 3 I am continuously amazed at how strong and focused all of these women are that meet up at 5am 3 days a week to train with Jeanne. Tuesday we did a continuous effort for 30 minutes. The drill was to do a 200 meter (not sure on the exact distance) [...]

An Ultra Runner Revealed (GEAR-Part II)

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Like most endeavors (or hobby) there are always accessories or “gear” that can make life easier! I have to admit that Shane has totally turned me into a gear junky! So, of course, part of my interview for Anna consisted of Gear “must haves” for going the distance and then some – and she graciously [...]