She Runs By Faith

Marathon #11 is complete! Finding time to even type up this recap has been a tad bit difficult. Life is just rolling; and with great, exciting things. Loving on my three kiddos, finishing up our homeschooling year and starting up with fun spring/summer activities just feels like a very full plate. (I know years from now I will look back and think of how "simple" these young days were, I'm sure) Let's jump in here before I run out of time. Fargo Marathon in one word:   Finally ................................................ Friday, May 17: Kid Drop-Off & Travel Day My husband and I loaded up the kiddos (+ dog) and hit the road to Grandpa and Grandma's farm on Friday morning. First things first: drop off our oldest's t-ball registration form at the elementary school. He's super excited about that. Then we were on the road for the 1.5 hour drive there. Arriving at the farm, my husband helped my parents and the vet work cows for preg checking...

Disclaimer: I received Runderwear Low-Rise Hipster  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! Fargo Marathon race week is upon us and what better time to talk running underwear than today?! Undie talk is a little awkward. That's for sure. Our bags are being packed up for the trip and, as I'm working out my race day gear line up, it's worth mentioning that running undergarments are possibly the most important pieces of running gear on race day. They really can make or break majorly chafe you! As a BibRave Pro, I received the Runderwear Low-Rise Hipster which claim to be chafe free. I happily tested these out during the peak of my marathon training. Do you think they passed the test? After running through workouts of varying distances and speeds, numerous washes and daily wear, my experience with Runderwear's Women's Low-...

Disclaimer: I received the Stunt Puppy Nano Bowl  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 beautiful weather has arrived and we have taken full advantage by taking daily walks and frequent adventures to the park. I pack up a lunch for the kids and I when we head out for a longer stretch and, of course, we need to bring something for our dog, Saul, too. I used to pack Saul's metal dog food bowl in the bottom of the stroller and it just seemed to take up space. Not to mention making everything else down there dog-slobbery as well! But, just like us humans, our dog needs a drink too! Thankfully, there was another way... As a BibRave Pro Dog, Saul received the Stunt Puppy Nano Bowl to try on our park trips, after which, he took notes and passed them on to me for this post ;) The Nano Bowl arrived folded up into a handy little squa...

Disclaimer: I'm promoting the Nashville Notes Runner’s Guide 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! If you're heading to Rock 'n' Roll Nashville, there is SO much to take in during your visit. My family and I flew there for a family reunion last November and we enjoyed the amazing sights and perfect weather. Even though we had a ton of fun, there was much more to see and too little time to hit it all! I'm going to give you a quick run down of my favorite family stops and some that we missed in Music City. For a thorough list of stops, check out the BibRave Nashville Notes Guide to Music City presented by Brooks on Pinterest and Google Maps (see below). First things first, you're there to run, right? Stop by Brooks Running for all things running: Take in the Sights "If you love art and classic architecture, then the Parthenon is ...

Disclaimer: I received a Strava Summit Subscription and additional Strava swag 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! Hey all! Hope spring training is treating you well! The peak of Fargo Marathon training is near and, praise the Lord, I am running healthy and un-injured. I am thrilled to make it this far in the Hansons Marathon Method program without a replay of last Fall. Let's talk training.  I have tracked my training over the past ten marathons in various ways, from daily journal entries to blog posts to physical training logs to online logs. I had used DailyMile in the past but they recently shutdown. That was a bummer but, as a BibRave Pro, I was presented with an opportunity to work with Strava just in the knick of time! Strava is a program that offers tracking for running and cyclists with a "social networking for athletes" appeal. Users a...

Disclaimer: I received Knockaround Fast Lanes 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 sun! It has returned and brought some bright Spring days along with it. Marathon training mileage has been ramping up and feeling the sun beat down on my weekend long run has been so wonderful. Oh how I've missed that feeling over the past long, looonnggg winter months. In timely fashion, as a BibRave Pro, I received a pair of Knockaround Fast Lane shades to review. I have worn Knockaround Premium shades in the past but this is my first pair of Fast Lanes. The Fast Lane style features a clean-cut, rectangular silhouette that is very flattering. The general rule is to not try anything new for, say, your first 16-mile run in a year. Well, I broke that rule when the Fast Lanes showed up on my doorstep. I am very picky about the sunglasses I wear runn...

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 colo...