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My First Run Happy Experience | Brooks Glycerin 17 Review

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Disclaimer: I received a pair of Brooks Glycerin 17 running shoes in exchange for my review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! The snow is gradually melting around these parts, marathon training is speeding by and my shoes are finally able to feel that glorious pavement underfoot. YES, I can finally pack away my traction aids for a few months! This month I have hit the road and occasional treadmill in a fancy new shoe style, also worn by the 2018 Boston Marathon Ladies' Champion, Des Linden. I wanna be like Des — that's right! As a BibRave Pro, I received the newly released  Brooks Glycerin 17 , my very first pair of Brooks shoes, to review: Right out of the box, I will say these shoes are sharp! The purple/black shoe looks great on the run and nice for casual everyday wear as well. They're stylin' ;)  The Glycerin 17 does have five color option

Calling All Super Heroes!

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Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the DC Wonder Woman Half Marathon - Fargo as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! Life has been very exciting lately, to say the least, as we moved to a new town on March 2nd. As I write this now, we're in the middle of a blizzard in our new-to-us house. Surprise, surprise, more snow and wind (and rain) to finish off the cold weather season. Along with all of the excitement lately, I was able to add a new race opportunity to my calendar - the DC Wonder Woman Half Marathon in Fargo, ND . Fitting in time to train for the Fargo Marathon in May and then the Wonder Woman Half following in June has been tricky, but that comes with the territory and crazy business of uprooting one's life and moving. Things will mellow out, I tell myself. Some day I will even be able to run outside again. Yeahhhh!!! Looking for another race to p