Do you prefer to take advice from strangers or people close to you? This is a very good question… As a somewhat private person I find it very hard to ask or seek for advice. Oftentimes if and when I seek advice I would ask someone not closed to me (like family or friends), but […]
You know you’re training for a marathon when you rarely have time to do blog. I love blogging and I love to run, when I was first introduced to an amazing product that would help me train better, I knew immediately I would have to blog about it. A few weeks ago, I attended The […]
Every run deserves a comfortable outfit, and finding the right pair of tights, top and sneakers can be challenging. Not no more. PUMA has really great fitting clothes that will have you running for miles and feel super comfortable. Their ST Watch Me Leave Tee is light as a feather, very stylish and does not […]
One of the coolest ice tray molds I have ever seen. The perfectly rounded ice cubes makes making ice so much fun. Also, the small size makes it easy to use when applying to your body to reduce swelling. Pop ice cubes out of the mold like fresh peas! This quirky ice tray allows you […]
Two weeks ago, I received some pretty great news, and at the same time nerve wrecking news. I got accepted to run the 2015 Bank of America Chicago Marathon. My plan for this year was to train and run the BMW 42nd Berlin Marathon, I had previously deferred my entry from last year to this […]
The Run Nike Women Series is back and we are very excited for our Toronto friends in being a host city this year! Whether you are into running, new to running or an occasional runner, these run series are made just for you! Toronto isn’t the only city hosting a run this year. To all […]
Mamma Chia’s New Organic Clean Energy Drink Long days some times called for a boost. As a part of my healthy lifestyle, I try to limit the amount of caffeine and energy drinks I put in my body. Very rare will you see me drinking an energy drink. I love coffee though, especially the smell of […]
Last week, a few Fitfluential bloggers and myself got to attend attended a really cool Octane Fitness event, where they talked about their newest product, the Zero Runner. “The Zero Runner replicates real running motion without any impact to the joints, so running no longer is beating up the body. Its bionic legs feature innovative […]
So You Got Into Tokyo?! So you got into Tokyo (Tokyo Marathon, that is) and you are debating whether you should go or not. I went through this same dilemma last year, I knew I had to do it, because Tokyo was part of my running goals, but I was scared. “How much will all […]
I love busy workout days. Especially those days when I thought I had a long draining day at work and no energy left to workout and somehow manage to fit in two 60 minute workouts. Training for a marathon has made me realize how much energy I have, when I thought I had none left. […]
I have been on a search for the perfect Marathon shoe, to help me run this year’s TCS NYC Marathon. I wanted to test the Nike LunarGlide 6 and see how comfortable they are and if they can be the perfect fit for these 26.2 miles I have coming in 3 months or so. A […]
Last week was my first week of marathon training. The first week is always the hardest, especially if you take a break from running. After the running the Queens 10k, I had a minor hip flexor injury and I decided to take two weeks off running and focused on stretching, resting and light strength training. […]
You all know how I feel about Nike Women’s Tight of the Moment. Well this Summer, Nike Women is releasing three limited edition Nike Pro tights to add to your collection. I love the abstract patterns and love the neutral colors. I also love that they are not all being released at the same time, […]
What do you get the graduate that loves to workout, stay fit and live a healthier life?! Best Buy has some of the greatest gifts for your fitness enthusiast graduate, below are some gift ideas to help you choose the right gift. Apple iPod touch 16GB MP3 Player (5th Generation – Latest Model) Fitbit Flex […]
This past weekend I did two things I’ve never done before, ironically, they both deal with running: The Color Run and a Trail Run upstate. The Color Run was an awesome race to do with my family. Especially since they don’t really like to run. This was a fun way to keep the active and […]
You ever workout and feel tired and sore the next day or right after and then feel like you shouldn’t workout again. What you put in your body after a vigorous workout it’s very important. Most of us that workout know that protein helps preserve muscle and helps keep you fuller longer. Using natural products […]
This weekend, let’s all get out, run and support the #StrongerEveryRun Campaign. Read more about this campaign below: Nike is challenging the world to run during April 18-21 in support of the Challenged Athletes Foundation® (CAF) through the #STRONGEREVERYRUN campaign. Anyone with the Nike+ Running App can pledge the miles they run to serve the athletes affected by the tragic […]
Looking for a new High Intensity Interval Training workout to get you summer ready?! Then look no further, this HIIT workout will have you fit in no time. Skylar Diggins is known for her intensity, energy and speed on the basketball court. These attributes have helped her become one of the most dynamic women’s basketball players […]
My recent trip to Tokyo wouldn’t have been possible if it wasn’t for winning a lottery spot to run the Tokyo Marathon. So it’ll all began with a very supportive and encouraging running friend, Catherine. She told me about the Big 6 Races and it really sounded like something I would be interested in doing. I’m […]
Dyson DC59 Animal Now Available at Best Buy for $499.00 We all know cleaning takes time, and it can be annoying sometimes. We barely have time for ourselves, so imagine for cleaning. Well, the Dyson DC59 Animal was made for people like me, that have little to no time to unbox a huge vacuum cleaner, […]