So, you want to hike Picacho Peak? If you’re like me, you have probably driven past Picacho Peak State Park several times, and thought about hiking to the top “someday.” Well congrats on finally turning “someday” to now! To be honest, I didn’t hike Picacho Peak until after I had graduated from college and was…
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How to Workout for Free during Coronavirus
Read moreStaying home doesn’t mean you have to neglect your health. I typically get my exercise through the gym, outdoors or fitness classes. However, I adjusted my routine to do my part to flatten the curve. So, let’s dive in on How to Workout for Free during Coronavirus. Of course outdoor workouts (running, walking, cycling) are…
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Ironman 70.3 Arizona
Read moreOnly five days ago I crossed the finish line for my first Ironman 70.3! I felt pretty good about placing in the top 30% out of all women and finishing two hours before the cut-off time at 6:39:09– especially since my watch died after the bike and I had no method of knowing my pace…
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Senita Athletics Product Review
Read moreThanks to Senita Athletics, I have new activewear that not only works well under high performance but also holds my cellphone so I can be hands free during my workouts! A few weeks ago, Senita Athletics sent me a few products to test out. I was pretty excited since the gear I picked out all…
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R Bar Energy Partnership
Read moreI am ecstatic to tell you about my recent partnership with an amazing company based in Tucson: R Bar Energy!! I started using R Bar Energy products last summer when I stumbled across them in my bike shop. What appealed to me was the minimum ingredients that were used to create the product. I always…
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Lululemon Festival 520
Read moreYesterday, Lululemon– Tucson celebrated their fourth anniversary with their all-out event, Festival 520. Across Tucson, they featured complimentary classes courtesy of local businesses. The classes ranged widely from yoga to crossfit! I attended their morning 5K run at 8:00am to join in on the celebration. Some members from my running club, A Happily Pink Journey,…
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70.3 Training Update
Read moreIn roughly six months I compete in my first 70.3 Ironman!! My training is going well since I am gradually exposing my body to more heat and carefully monitoring my heart rate. In Southern Arizona, the weather is pretty warm (think mid-90s and up) in October, and any physical activity will only escalate the heart…
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Sabino Canyon: Hill Training
Read moreDuring my most recent 1/2 marathon I realized I needed to incorporate hill running workouts like I did in Central Park when I lived in NYC. Thanks to a fellow Team Nuun member’s recommendation, I tried out Sabino Canyon for the first time and I looooved it! Sabino Canyon is incredibly beautiful and scenic. It…
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Sunrise and Snowboarding
Read moreI can’t believe I almost forgot to post about my trip to Sunrise with the Moe family this year! I am always in constant awe in Arizona’s beautiful biodiversity. It was the perfect quick-trip getaway. Well the Thursday we left also happened to be the grand opening for one of our big clients at my…
