Maryjo

LATEST ARTICLES ( 224 )

• Top 5 of the Week

  

  Thank you everyone who reached out to me after last week’s blog post about Angie. If you didn’t get a chance to read it, check it out. Angie did a wonderful... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Words from a Brand New MARATHONER

  

  Three weeks ago I was honored to watch so many of my friends cross the finish line of the Chicago Marathon. There were friends shooting for Boston Qualifying... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap

  

  Disclaimer: I received an Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), an... Read more

  Posted on 29 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Keep on Hydrating!

  

  Now that the weather is turning cooler, many runners feel that hydrating isn’t as important because it’s not hot out. WRONG! Even when it’s nice outside, you... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Tips to Squeeze in Some Running Time When You Are Busy

  

  Hello Fall! Are you here for some cooler running? For many runners Fall mean comfortable weather to run in and lots of 5Ks, Half marathons and marathons. Well... Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Last Day in Hawaii!

  

  Our last day in Hawaii was after a night’s stay in Kaua’i. It was nice waking up and not having to worry about waiting to port to get off the ship. Read more

  Posted on 05 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Hiking in Kaua’i

  

  Remember in this post about our full breakfasts????? Well here’s what I ate the morning we ported in Kaua’i. Yup, that’s why there are 5 more pounds of me comin... Read more

  Posted on 04 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• The Kona Half Marathon

  

  OH My Goodness! What A Run In Kona!! First off I’m going to tell you it was the hardest half marathon I have ever run. I would have to say that both Chicago... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Running in Hilo…Well, Not Really

  

  Day 4 of our cruise was a stop in the rainiest island port called Hilo.  The race for this port was the “5K-ish Shake Your Grass Skirt Run. Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Running the Maui 5K

  

  One of the great things about being a running group of 180 people on a cruise line is you get to get off the ship first before anyone else on the ship! Read more

  Posted on 30 September 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Friendship Run 5K and Meet Our Ship

  

  Before we were bused to our cruise ship for the Hawaiian Running Cruise we had a Friendship Run 5K along Waikiki Beach. It was hosted by the Mid Pacific Road... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Pre-Cruise Days: Hiking, Beaches, Snorkeling and a Luau!

  

  Hello Oahu!-Specifically Waikiki Beach! We took advantage of the 3-day pre-cruise package so we had time to explore Oahu before getting on the ship. I had 2... Read more

  Posted on 28 September 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Running in Hawaii!!!

  

  Hi Remember me? I know, I know, I’ve been slacking in my little corner of the blog world lately. That’s mostly because I have been super busy with work,... Read more

  Posted on 27 September 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• A QUICK Cross-Training Workout

  

  Wow, I can’t believe school has started up again. I see the kids back on the buses and I am sadly back to work (Not really because I do love my job, but I am sa... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Random Things to Make You Smile

  

  Whoo hoo! We just got back from Wisconsin Dells (again…) but this time we had a blast with my son and his family. Aren’t they so CUTE?! Read more

  Posted on 19 August 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Aftershokz Trekz Air: My New Favorite Headset

  

  I received the AfterShokz Trekz Air Colors to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out... Read more

  Posted on 05 August 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Check Out My 10 Recover Tips After a 50K Race

  

  Got a new sticker for my car! Hellllloooo 50K!!! If you haven’t read my recap of the Christmas in July then here it is. It was the most gratifying and intense... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Check Out the Under Armour HOVR Sonic Shoes

  

  Disclaimer: I received a pair of the Under Armour HOVR Sonic shoes  to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro... Read more

  Posted on 22 July 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Ultra Marathon: The Ultimate Marriage Test

  

  Want a great test on your marriage? Run an ultra marathon together. Friday night, the Hubs and I ran the Christmas in July Race in Lisle, Illinois. Here he is... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Florida Again and Winner of the RunLites Give-Away

  

  Wow, we just got back from our yearly trip to St. Pete’s Beach in Florida. Now if you are running in the heat definitely follow good heat training tips. Read more

  Posted on 08 July 2018 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS