Maryjo

LATEST ARTICLES ( 224 )

• Chicago Marathon Training Reality

  

  I’m so excited to see many of my friends running the Chicago Marathon in less than a month. I love reading all their Facebook and Instagram posts about their... Read more

  Posted on 10 September 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 AWESOME Core Exercises to Help You Run Stronger

  

  I love the price of the DNA Athletics/PSRR 5K race last Sunday… Because it was FREE!!! Yup, all you had to do (if you wanted) was to bring a donation of school... Read more

  Posted on 03 September 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Too Tired to Write! But NOT Too Tired to Run!

  

  If you ever worked in a school, you know that the first full week is TOTALLY EXHAUSTING! I’m honestly too tired to write so here’s my week in pictures. Weekly... Read more

  Posted on 27 August 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• A Busy Week and the Shoop Scoot 5K

  

  Whoa what a busy week! First I did a lot of building and painting at work putting together our school’s Idea Lab! Yeah–I love techy stuff! Read more

  Posted on 20 August 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• DNA Athletics Ambassador and the Goodr Sunglasses

  

  Did I tell you I was asked to be an ambassador for our local running store called DNA Athletics? What does it mean to be an ambassador? It’s kind of sweet. Read more

  Posted on 13 August 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• It’s GREAT to Start Over! 6 Benefits for Taking a Running Break

  

  Yup, I’m starting again! I love this part of running when we finish up a race and enjoy a running break. Once we were done with the Mad Marathon in Vermont we... Read more

  Posted on 06 August 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 7 Beach Running Tips

  

  Vacation Time was BEACH running time! The Hubs and I grabbed our BFFs (yes, I know I’m too old to use that phrase but I still do) and we headed to Florida last... Read more

  Posted on 30 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Running Safety is Sexy

  

  Disclaimer: was given the Apple Watch RoadID to review and add to this safety blog post. As always, all opinions are my very own and I only share what I truly... Read more

  Posted on 23 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Mad Marathon Race Day!

  

  “Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Mad Marathon race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check... Read more

  Posted on 16 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Hello Vermont! Getting Ready for the Mad Marathon

  

  “Disclaimer: I received a free entry to the Mad Marathon race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check... Read more

  Posted on 15 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 10 Tips on How to Start Running

  

  Before I get to this week’s 10 tips on how to start running, here’s the winner of the SmellWell packet! Watch your email Nichole because I’ll need your mailing... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 5 Running Hacks That Make a Happy Runner!!

  

  Disclaimer: I received the SmellWell insert packets to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRavePro (ambassador) and check out... Read more

  Posted on 02 July 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Taylor Farms Organic Salad and My Favorite Dressing!

  

  This is a sponsored post on behalf of Stonyfield and Taylor Farms as a Stonyfield Yo-Getters Ambassador. All opinions are always my own. Read more

  Posted on 25 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• How to Relax During a Run? Start with Your EYES!

  

  Disclaimer: I received a pair of XX2i Bahamas1  as part of being a BibRave Pro.  Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador) and check... Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Dam That Was a Hot Dam to Dam! Part 2

  

  Race day morning for the Dam to Dam Half Marathon in Des Moines, IA started with a 3:00 wake up. We had to make sure that we were up and ready for a bus ride... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Dam to Dam Half Marathon Weekend! Part 1

  

  We did it, the Hubs and I added another state to our 50 state half-marathon challenge. We now added the state of Iowa with the Dam to Dam in Des Moines. I tell... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Soldier Field 10 Mile Recap

  

  “Disclaimer: I received a free entry to Soldier Field 10 Mile race as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and... Read more

  Posted on 28 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• A Lot of Moving, a Ton of PINK and the Give-Away Winner!

  

  Holy Cow there was a lot of moving going on this past week! Moving on a Pink Walk! It all started with the Pink Heals Mother’s Day Walk with my family.... Read more

  Posted on 21 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Organic Food Runners Can Buy at Walmart and AN AMAZING GIVE-AWAY!

  

  This is a sponsored post on behalf of Stonyfield as a Yo-Getters Ambassador.  As runners we try and fuel ourselves with food that will keep our bodies healthy... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• A Runner’s Brain and Making the Perfect Mantra

  

  People often say runners are crazy… I mean, who runs just for fun? Most of us will not win a race and we often complain during the whole process. So I was... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS