On Saturday, the local Girls on the Run (GOTR) 5k took place and it was fantastic! Last year, I was a coach/mentor for the NYC chapter before I moved back to Arizona and the experience was unlike any other. GOTR transforms both the girls and coaches. For those of you who aren’t familiar with the…
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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…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Pandora Larsen
Read more“Encourage…Inspire…Change Lives,” is the mantra which resonates for Highlands lifestyle director, Pandora. Through her mantra she accomplished her personal training and nutrition certifications, received the volunteer of the year award, was recognized as the “Staff Member of the Year” at the Northwest YMCA, and above all, raised a loving family. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Pandora…
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Arizona Distance Class Half Marathon
Read moreYesterday I ran in my first event of the year, the Arizona Distance Classic Half! It felt great to be among other runners and cheering each other on along the way, not to mention commenting about our dislike for the hilly course ha. I was also blessed to have two of my friends there to…
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Phoenix Fashion Week “Suits and Sneakers”
Read moreOn Friday I attended Phoenix Fashion Week as a blogger and had a front-row seat at Glenn Plaid’s “Suits and Sneakers” event hosted by Nelly at the W Scottsdale. Since the show was taking place in the evening, I thought it would be fun to break out of my classic style and do something a…
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Kendra Scott Preview
Read moreEvery time I go into Kendra Scott, I am greeted with bright smiles and a team who is equally excited to help me find the perfect jewelry piece, whether it is a gift or for myself. This time around I met with their event coordinator, Chelsee, to help style me with their fashionable jewelry for…
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Warrior Woman Wednesday: Leila Shevins
Read moreWhile under a full-ride scholarship, Leila involved herself in leadership roles for multiple clubs, fashion internships and two jobs! As the end of the semester approaches, she prepares for graduation this May. Meet Warrior Woman Wednesday, Leila Shevins! Having an East Coast mentality always influenced Leila; she was born in NYC and raised in New…
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Top of London: Night and Day
Read moreLondon offers multiple vantage points to view the city. Alex and I saw two of those points: The Shard and the London Eye. I loved the opportunity of viewing the city during both the evening and day because it made each experience unique. The Shard The Shard we ventured off to see the first evening…
