May 2013
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My Favorite Running Things
As requested, I’ve compiled a post of my most favorite running related things.
Garmin 610 - I’m an avid Garmin user, and I absolutely love this watch. It’s expensive ($399.99), but completely worth the investment if you’re a dedicated runner. You can read my full review on the 610 by clicking here.
Garmin 10 - I briefly owned the Garmin 10, and then I decided that it...
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Albion Fit Swimsuit Review & Giveaway!
A couple of weeks ago, I received an opportunity to review a product from Albion Fit. The choice was mine, so I decided to go with the ‘Show Stopper, Black and White’ swimsuit. I’m going on a memorial day weekend house boat trip with a large group of people, so I figured that a new swimsuit would be a great choice. I’m so excited about the trip, and I was even more...
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POWER SONG SATURDAY!
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April 2013
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The race that started it all.
When I was amidst of finding out whether or not I had a sacral stress fracture a few weeks ago, I felt pretty down with the possibility of not being able to run the Mt. Summit Challenge. I was already signed up for this race way before the term ‘stress fracture’ even entered my mind. And once I was cleared to run again by my orthopedic, Dr. Aaron Mares, I was ecstatic that I was still...
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POWER SONG SATURDAY!
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Quest Nutrition Bar Review & A Giveaway!
If you have a sweet tooth, I have just the thing for you! I recently have been given the opportunity to review Quest Nutrition bars. They were generous enough to send me a 12 bar sampler pack and an additional box of any flavor of my choosing. I chose Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough because I’ve read nothing but good things about their newly released flavor. I’ve been pushing aside this...
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#BostonStrongPGH
Last night after work, I headed into the city of Pittsburgh where an estimated 300+ runners gathered together for a run in honor of the victims of the Boston Marathon bombings.
Brian Kelley from Pavement Runner came up with a grassroots campaign titled “A Run for Boston in Your City” that originated in San Francisco. Ultimately and unsurprisingly enough, his campaign ignited a nationwide...
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Two.
It’s officially been 2 years since chasefear.com first set sail. Thank you all for your continual love and support. I’m forever grateful.
Here’s my very first, short but sweet blog post: CLICK
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Rising Again: Week 1
I apologize for my lack of posts throughout this past week. I spent a majority of my time taking in everything that has happened in Boston since Monday the 15th. There’s really not much else I can say that hasn’t already been expressed through social media and television reports. My heart still aches, but I’m glad that justice has successfully come forth.
Friday evening, when...
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The sport of marathon running.
Marathon running is a sport of goodwill. It’s the only sport in the world where if a competitor falls, the others around will pick him or her up. It’s the only sport in the world open to absolutely everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity or any other division you can think of. It’s the only occasion when thousands of people assemble, often in a major city like New York or...
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It's a sad day.
My thoughts and prayers go to everyone who has been impacted by the explosions in Boston. I’m in utter shock and absolutely horrified by what has taken place. My heart, mind, and soul SOLE are in Boston. The Boston Marathon, along with any marathon, is life changing. But today, it’s for the wrong reasons. The finish line. A painted line filled with self-admiration and high spirits...
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Then & Now: 1 Year Ago
Here is my post from 1 year ago to this very date:
Jen and Michael - my siblings at heart.
This was taken during a Starbucks trip right after said 20 miler. We are all connected as first time marathoners ever since May 6, 2012. This is something that can never be taken away from us. It’s seared into every fiber of our beings.
Then: “The final 20 miler has been completed....
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POWER SONG SATURDAY!
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Bad news.
Last Wednesday evening, I was struck with horrible hip and radiating back pain. At work the next morning, I winced, hunched over, and cried a few times from the combination of pain and utter frustration. So during my lunch break, I decided to call and schedule an appointment to see Dr. Mares. Today was the earliest option, and I jumped on the chance. I needed an answer. For the remainder of the...
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Motivation Monday!
1.) Feel the fear, then do it anyway. -Jillian Michaels
2.) The only disability in life is a bad attitude. -Scott Hamilton
3.) There are two kinds of suffering. There is the suffering you run away from, which follows you everywhere. And there is the suffering you face directly, and so become free. -Ajahn Chah
4.) Don’t carry your mistakes around with you. Instead, place them under your...
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WatchIf it weren’t for someone telling me through my Facebook account, I never would’ve known that I was on television again this morning. I some how ended up being briefly featured in KLG & Hoda’s 5 year anniversary highlight video just after 5:25 minutes into the clip. What are the odds out of how many shows they have had in the past 5 years?!
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'Training' and Life
On the 21st, I started feeling twinges around my knee after my 6 miler, so I immediately answered my body’s calling and decided to take some time off of running. I was also having significant pain in my left hip (a new pain), so I wanted to remain extra cautious.
I supplemented my running with time on the CrossRamp to maintain my fitness and keep the legs loosened up. I ended up taking 11...
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Time flies when you're living.
It was 4 years ago today that I made the decision to wake up and make necessary changes. It’s been 3 years since I essentially lost half of myself, but what I’ve gained in return from this journey is far beyond what I can put into words. Don’t let life slip away from you because once it’s gone, it’s gone. Don’t merely exist. Live.
Chase fear. Transcend...
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March 2013
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Then & Now - Favorite Food Edition
I thought that some of you may be interested in what I used to eat in comparison to what I currently eat on a regular basis. I decided to pick my top 10 favorite foods then and now. It’s pretty astonishing how much a person’s palate can change once they begin to live healthy. I mean, I used to be addicted to the unhealthy foods listed below, but now I rarely ever think about them. Mind...
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It's like one step forward and two steps back...
No matter what I do, you’re always mad…
Oh iliotibial band, I’ve been treating you with the utmost kindness for the past few months, and you’re still angry.
“Strip the miles from a runner and they feel half naked. Half of themselves. A shell. The mentality a runner takes and holds throughout their recovery will either make them stronger or cripple them.”...
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Snackity snacks!
Here are some of my favorite snacks as of lately:
Numero uno: Chobani Flip. The Key Lime Pie flavor is the only one that I’ve tried so far, but it’s absolutely amazing. Oh my goodness, talk about a party in your mouth! Ha! The yogurt is super rich and creamy, which was expected, but lime paired with white chocolate is the perfect combination. And there’s the added crunch...
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I'm a Bulu Box Brand Ambassador!
A couple of weeks ago, I was reached out to and given the wonderful opportunity of becoming a Bulu Box Brand Ambassador. Naturally, I accepted and couldn’t be more excited and grateful for having the chance to work with this company.
I kinda sorta love that the box is covered in motivational words. “Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded.”
About Bulu Box:
Bulu Box is...
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Catching up on my training.
Okay, let me travel back in time to Monday, the 4th. I’m bringing up the 4th because I received a crazy phone call that night while I was asleep.
The next morning, I did what I usually do when first waking up. I checked my phone for any missed calls or text messages. I had a missed call and voicemail from an unfamiliar number. I listened to the voicemail in a complete fog and heard...
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A little comic relief.
Fartleki Marathonso
Oh my. I’m not really sure how to respond to that.
Image credit: www.simplehydration.com
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Guest Post: The Best Supplements For Runners
It is important to fuel your body as an athlete (of any kind) before a race or competition. Endurance runners need to be specifically thoughtful about what they are eating in order to keep their bodies light and lean.
Before a run or race, you want to eat food like chicken, walnuts and raisins since they have lots of carbohydrates, which will fuel your energy levels. Healthy fat and fiber will...
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