A running jacket will become a part of any runner’s wardrobe. Earlier this year I wrote a blog post about running jackets that meet UTA requirements. A lot of the products featured in that post are no longer available. Rather than create an updated list I thought I would create a checklist of this to consider […]
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Did you get those running shoes ready? Because the time has come around again for our monthly catch-up on all things running-related, with the ultimate running date! Things are heating up here, so you better be ready for some early morning runs. While getting up at Sparrow’s fart (aka 5:30 am) is not fun, it
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The older I have gotten and the longer distances I’m running, I’ve noticed the importance of healthy hips. With my SI Joint issues, and other prior injury woes, I’ve learned the importance of mobility. Today Jennifer is taking over RunMum and talking about the importance of taking care of your hips while running. The number
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What’s a project 52 without a selfie? I normally keep my hair at shoulder length. This year I have been growing it. It is now at the point however where it’s too long and it’s annoying me. So the time has come for me to chop it all off, just in time for summer. When
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The last time Take That visited Australia was back in 1995. It took them 22 years for them to visit Australia again. Needless to say, I was not going to miss seeing them in concert. Week 49 – Take That It was a 2 hour dance party and I loved every minute of it.
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A few weeks ago I posted about having issues with my SI Joint. Seeking early intervention is key to preventing injury. I don’t remember when the pain first started, I initially put it down to training load, but when things didn’t improve I knew that a visit to the physiotherapist was in order. After my visit
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With summer fast approaching, and the weather heating up I’m finding I’m not wanting my normal post-run smoothie, which is milk based. Having some leftover mango nectar while testing out an energy gel, I decided to also experiment with a juice based smoothie. Then I thought about Boost Juice and was inspired by a tropical
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One of the after-school activities Kayla has chosen is dance. She’s done dance now for 6 years. She ditched ballet this year in favour of tap. She also does jazz & cheer. November, however, means recital month. It takes me just under an hour to do her hair and makeup. I still hate liquid eyeliner. Week
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If you’ve ever flown in an airplane you would be familiar with the in-flight passenger announcement on oxygen masks. If you are travelling with a child or someone who requires assistance, secure your mask on first, and then assist the other person. You can’t help others if you are drowning yourself. Sometimes you have to
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Oops. Yes, oops. Today while writing up other blog posts, and thinking about future blog posts, it occurred to me that we haven’t had our running date for October! Go grab those shoes, a hat, and some water as it’s heating up out there. Let’s catch up on all things running. October saw the SAAC
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