Weekend Recap: Fitness on the Rocks
So far, so good on my new "get outside every day that I am in Colorado" goal. This weekend was a blast! Working backwards, yesterday I was able to get out for a quick three mile run on the Open Space trails behind my apartment. I have been a little bothered by my weight lately, so I'm trying to make sure I get in at least 30 minutes of cardio every day. Yesterday, I pretty much put on my workout clothes and sneakers as soon as I got up, and it made it so easy to just get it done and move on with my day! Need to remember that trick going forward. The 3.1 miles went by really quickly, and I got to listen to one of my new favorite podcasts, Diz Runs. Denny interviewed me for the podcast a few weeks ago (which was really crazy to hear my own voice on a podcast while running!), and the episode I listened to yesterday featured my friend Dane, who I haven't seen in a while. It was like running with friends, but all by myself! Saturday, though, was about making friends. I got to head to Red Rocks amphitheater for a really awesome annual event called Fitness on the Rocks. In concept, it's very similar to Self's Workout in the Park that I've attended in New York for the last few years. … [Continue reading]
Links I Love: July 20, 2014
Want to stay in bed longer? Here’s what I’ve been loving, laughing, and getting intrigued by all week long. Now cozy up with your laptop/iPad and enjoy :) CAREER Why Generation Y Yuppies Are Unhappy. (Wait, But Why?) Benefits of Company Sports Leagues. (Levo League) The Truth About Tinder and Women Is Even Worse Than You Think. (Business Week) Subtle Ways Women Are Treated Differently At Work. (Business Insider) Related: The Princess Effect. (Politico Mag) 7 Notable Women on Work-Life Balance. (Levo League) 31 Ways Your Meetings Are Inefficient. I've definitely had at least one meeting with each of these flaws! (Time Management Ninja) 18 Tips for Working From Home Effectively. (Inc) PRODUCTIVITY/SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY 5 Ways You’re Telling People Your Time Isn’t Valuable. (Time Management Ninja) 9 Habits You Need to Stop Now. (Farnam Street) NowDoThis: A Dead Simple To-Do List to Help You Focus. (FullContact) Forget The “To-Do” List, You Need A ‘Stop Doing’ List. (Farnam Street) The End of the Day Philosophy. (Zen Habits) How To Motivate Yourself: 3 Steps Backed By Science. (Barking Up the Wrong Tree) 4 Ways to Use Social Media to … [Continue reading]
Sponsored Shoe Review: Mizuno Wave Kazans
The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. Last weekend was pretty busy! I was supposed to hike my first 14er on Saturday, but when the forecast turned crappy, I stuck close to home and got errands done instead... and went to go see frozen at Boulder Outdoor Cinema at night. It was awesome! I know I am probably the last one ever to have seen it, but if by chance you haven't seen it, I'd highly recommend it. It's adorable and yet has some adult jokes thrown in that will keep everyone laughing :) On Sunday morning, I headed back to Mount Sanitas, a popular hike just outside of Boulder that ascends 1300 feet over just 1.5 miles. I did it for the first time on Thursday morning, which was a great glute workout, but Sunday went a little bit more smoothly - and I wasn't even sore after. I have to say though, even when you're sweaty and out of breat, hiking just doesn't feel like a workout. It's so beautiful and relaxing! One thing that made the hike even more relaxing, though, was knowing that I wouldn't slip on the rocks - thanks to my new Mizuno Wave Kazan trail running sneakers. Right off the bat, I was incredibly impressed by how "grippy" … [Continue reading]
Review/Giveaway: Energems Energy Supplements
Weekend recap will be coming tomorrow (spoiler alert: tons of hiking pics, but none on a 14er. Stupid weather!), but in the meantime, I can't get over how strange it is to be in Dallas on a Monday and working normal daytime hours! I guess I got really used to night shifts, because it felt so weird this morning to go back to my old routine of waking up at 4am and flying to Dallas before starting my workday. Never mind that I have been in that routine for nearly three years; it only took three weeks to undo it! Guess that may teach me a larger lesson about why it's important to keep good habits going rather than letting them lapse for even a short time. I wanted to share with all of you a quick review and giveaway of a product that was the biggest help to me in making those night shifts bearable: Energems. Energems are bite-sized, hard-coated "gems" that are kind of like oversized M&Ms. However, unlike M&Ms, these pack a serious boost: each serving of three Energems has the caffeine equivalent of a cup of coffee! While working night shifts, I really liked that Energems could wake me up while also giving me a little bit of a candy fix. They are made with pure sugar, … [Continue reading]
