Maryjo

LATEST ARTICLES ( 224 )

• Stonyfield, The AZA /SAFE Program & Who Wants to Run Brookfield Zoo?!

  

  This is a sponsored post on behalf of Stonyfield as a Yo-Getters Ambassador.  Hello 70 degree day!!! I ran 8 miles early this morning before it got too warm... Read more

  Posted on 24 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 10 Mile Race Training Plan

  

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

  Posted on 16 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• 10 Great Shamrock Shuffle Tips with Race Recap!

  

  The Hubs and I had a great time at the Shamrock Shuffle last weekend! This sweet 8K was 5 glorious miles (4.97 to be exact) through the heart of Chicago. The... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• How to Clean Your Running Shoes and Get Rid of the Stink with SmellWell

  

  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 April 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• The Penguin in the Park 5K, Spring Break and a CRAZY Urinal!

  

  Whoo hoo–this is going to make a lot of you angry at me but I AM NOW ON SPRING BREAK! Dang I love working in a school. So what better way to start off the week... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Runner’s Feet and Oofos Project Pink Sandal

  

  Disclaimer: I received a pair of Oofos Project Pink Sandals to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and... Read more

  Posted on 19 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Happy St. Patrick’s Day and the Hidrate Spark 2.0 Winner

  

  Happy St. Patrick’s Day Everyone! I headed out for a couple of St. Pat miles before eating some corn beef and cabbage tonight! And I had to wear my favorite... Read more

  Posted on 17 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Drinking More Water with the Hidrate Spark 2.0

  

  I JUST LOVE TECHNOLOGY!!!! Did I tell you that I took a new job at my school this year? I’m the Building Level Technology Specialist for one of four schools in... Read more

  Posted on 12 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Getting Motivated to Run in the COLD Again

  

  I’m going to be honest with you–I really have had no desire to run in the Midwest cold weather again after running in 80+ degrees every day during the  Caribbea... Read more

  Posted on 05 March 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• A Day at Sea

  

  I love a day at sea on a cruise ship. Because you can do whatever you like! There are shows, movies, tours, gambling and of course EATING! We decided to sleep i... Read more

  Posted on 26 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Pirate Run in Grenada

  

  Today was the pirate run in Grenada! Yup, 250 grown-up runners dressed like pirates running through Grenada. The morning started with the usual breakfast of... Read more

  Posted on 25 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Hash Run in Barbados

  

  Ever heard of a Hash Run? This was my first time running one and we did it in Barbados! The run was organized by the Barbados Hash House Harriers.   Before the... Read more

  Posted on 24 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• We Landed in Dominica!

  

  When I first woke up I was a little disappointed that we weren’t going to run a race this day. I’ve been getting used to completing a 5K every morning. Read more

  Posted on 23 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Wow We Are Now in St. Maarten!!

  

  Our day started in St. Maarten with a nice, HOT 5K! We all met and had breakfast together at our usual lounge in the morning. Then we debarked and walked on... Read more

  Posted on 22 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• San Juan Baby!

  

  The morning we left our house, it was 14 degrees outside. An early morning flight meant we were up at 2:30am and ready to pick up our BFFs to head south. We... Read more

  Posted on 20 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• What to Pack for a Running Cruise

  

  Ready for take off! We did it again! We ran another Running Cruise!!! Yup, John (The Penguin) Bingham and Coach Jenny Hadfield arranged another fantastic runnin... Read more

  Posted on 19 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• AfterShokz Sportz Titanium Headphones

  

  “Disclaimer: I received a Aftershokz Sportz Titanium headphones to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador),... Read more

  Posted on 12 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• Time to Unplug for Bit!

  

  Howdy Runners, I feel the need to unplug for a week. I got a HUGE project ahead of me and need some time!  I do want to share my project with all of you. Read more

  Posted on 05 February 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• The Day I Lost My Cool and Became the CRAZY Runner

  

  Did I ever tell you about the time my running watch ended up in the river? Probably not. Only a few, select friends know about this mostly because it’s quite... Read more

  Posted on 29 January 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS

• The Runner Box

  

  Disclaimer: I received The Runner Box to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com... Read more

  Posted on 15 January 2017 LIFESTYLE, SPORTS