Disclosure: This post was sponsored by NOW as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own. Do you ever notice those brands that have insane customer loyalty? People will specifically seek them out and stick with them pretty much for life. I’ve heard other bloggers…
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3 Beef Benefits for Runners!
Disclosure: This post about beef benefits for runners is sponsored by the Beef Checkoff’s Northeast Beef Promotion Initiative (NEBPI). All opinions expressed in this post are my own. Who’s excited for some summer running?! Summer training is my favorite kind. I don’t mind the heat and love the sunlight shining down on me. The last…
9 Great Fruits and Vegetables to Add to Any Runner’s Diet
Disclosure: This post about fruits and vegetables for a runner’s diet is sponsored by the American Heart Association Healthy For Good Movement. The views, opinions and positions expressed within this post belong to Snacking in Sneakers and do not necessarily represent those of The American Heart Association unless explicitly stated. We’ve all heard the adage…
5 Fair Trade Food Favorites + Why Buy Fair Trade
Alright, after that longest disclosure ever for this fair trade food post (hehe)….with Mother’s Day coming up this weekend, I’ve been reflecting on a lot in my life, especially related to my son and working at home. Admittedly I get frustrated semi-often about not feeling like I can always balance being 100% mom and being…
5 English Muffin Recipe Ideas + Bays English Muffin Sweepstakes!
Disclosure: This is a sponsored blog; while the views expressed here were genuinely mine, consideration was paid to me by Bays English Muffins to review this product. What’s up fellow fit friends?! I’ve been in the best mood the past few weeks because training is starting to ramp up a bit for my summer races. …
Boston Marathon Expo with KIND + Answers to Your Running Nutrition Questions!
Disclosure: I was compensated by KIND to perform mini running nutrition sessions at the Boston Marathon Expo. As always, all opinions expressed here are my own. Did ya’ll watch the Boston Marathon on Monday? We were lucky enough to find a live stream in another language (since we couldn’t get access to the normal free…
Hydration During Exercise: Tips for Runners and Triathletes!
Hydration is important for everyone, but especially for runners and triathletes. On an everyday basis, the water you drink moistens tissues (like those of the eyes and mouth), lubricates joints, maintains the correct body temperature, prevents constipation, and more. And during training and events, proper hydration helps reduce the risk of two undesirable situations –…
What causes muscle cramps? The answer may surprise you…
Most athletes – at one time or another – have experienced muscle cramps. Whether it happens out on the course or comes as a “charlie horse” while resting later, it’s never a fun experience. So what causes muscle cramps? If you scour the internet, you can find tons of anecdotal stories – most related…
Should you drink coffee before workouts? It may depend on your genes.
Most of you runners and triathletes probably know that caffeine is widely accepted as a performance enhancer. Though the jury is still out on the exact mechanism, it is believed that caffeine functions in several ways related to endurance performance. It likely has a role reducing perception of fatigue by impacting certain receptors in the…
Weekly Meal Plan – 10/30 – 11/5
Happy Sunday! This weekend was really nice. I got up early at 5am on Saturday so that I could start the day getting a bunch of work done. I need to start doing that more often, because I always feel SO productive when it’s 8am and I’ve checked a lot off my to-do list. The…