Flat Mama Friday AllState Hot Chocolate Atlanta 15k Edition

I received entry into the AllState Hot Chocolate Atlanta 15k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Check out BibRave.com to read and write race reviews!

Tomorrow morning, after I coach my pace group's long run, I'm jumping in the car with Lissa and we are headed to Atlanta for the AllState Hot Chocolate Atlanta 15k!



We will be twinning with the hoodies so we should be easy to find at the expo! We will be arriving some time around 2, if all goes well. Look for us!

It will be raining on race morning so I had to choose accordingly. I might bring a second shirt to wear underneath for warmth, but this is the general idea. The Bib Boards will save my shirt from getting pin holes.



I will be using my buff on my wrist to wipe water out of my face, although I'm hoping that my sweet Boco Trucker Hat will take care of that! I will also be packing this....



pjuractive 2skin will take care of my sports bra area and toes, to prevent blisters and chafing in a rainy race! Lissa is already asking if I'll share.... which of course I will. What are running besties for?

That hot chocolate is going to taste like heaven at the finish!



And the fleece jacket will be heaven sent after the race!



Be on the lookout for way too many pics on Twitter and Instagram!

Have you run the All State Hot Chocolate 15k? What location?

#RealWomenMove I'm a Skirt Sports Ambassador... still!

I'm so excited y'all! I am writing this post as a Skirt Sports Ambassador. If you use my discount code, I do get incentives from the company. If you know me, even a little, you know that I'm an avid Skirt Sports wearer, and all opinions are my own!



The emails went out today, so don't be surprised if your Instagram blows up with gleeful ambassadors! There is nothing quite like being a Skirt Sports Ambassador! The women are all amazing, kind, beautiful, and strong! We come from all walks of life, and it is one of the only drama free zones I have.



It's not hard to see why. The activewear line has something for everyone. From skirts, to capris, to tanks, and tees. Hehe you will find what you need for your next run, yoga practice, hike, shopping trip.... need I go on?



Most days you will see me wearing something, whether it's a skirt, tee, capris, or trucker hat! You might even catch me in an email from the company!



I look forward to another year representing the most amazing company run by women!

You'll usually find me in a Happy Girl or Jaguar. What's your favorite?

Hot Chocolate Atlanta Training Update

I was given entry into the Hot Chocolate Atlanta 15k as part of being a BibRave Pro. Check out BibRave.com to read and write race reviews!

Let the countdown begin! Saturday morning, after I coach at Run For Your Life, my fellow BibRave Pro, Lissa, and I will be hitting the road and road tripping it to Atlanta for the Hot Chocolate 15k. It looks like the weather will be perfect.... for a15k that gives you Hot Chocolate at the end!



I was a little concerned about this race after my injury in December, but training has been going really well! I actually did 11 miles on Saturday and lived to tell the tale! 9.3 chocolate filled miles should be no problem!

Let's look at this past week's workouts...

Monday I did a crap load of squats and walked about 5 miles. Nothing too crazy, just wanted to keep moving.



Tuesday I coached, and we ran 2.62 miles. Normally I like nice round numbers but that was just too awesome. The whole drive home I beat myself up about not doing the 4 miles I had planned, so I got out of the car and ran 1.4 more in the neighborhood.





Wednesday I did Day 3 of 80 Day Obsession. At this rate, it will take me about 240 days, but whatever. I'm getting it done.



Thursday I coached again, fartleks this time. It was not my regular crew, so my pace was a little faster.



Oh, I stopped my watch at one point by mistake...



Friday was a rest day. I basically ran all over the place, checking out my water duty location for Saturday, picking up my bib for Saturday afternoon's race grocery shopping...



Saturday was coaching first. We did 6 miles, which was a distance PR for one of my runners. Well, she stopped at 5.3, but it was still a PR. A few of us finished out the 6.



My second run was the CRC Winter Classic 8k. It was a beautiful trail race that kicked my out of shape butt.



Check out those splits, though. Slow... yes... but I wasn't last, and those splits are awesomely negative, once I warmed up!



I'm so mad, though. I meant to check the time on my only other 8k trail race and forgot. I was 15 seconds or so too slow, and I totally could have skipped a walk break and beat that time! So frustrating.

Sunday was yoga with my girls to stretch everything out. My body hurt, y'all. Taking 5 weeks off to heal is smart, but it also comes with a price!

In any case, I'm ready for 9.3 miles. They might be slow, but I don't care! I'm back out there and I'm pain free!



Have you run a Hot Chocolate race?

Flat Mama Friday, Double Run Edition

Ragnarians often do double runs in training. Usually, you do one in the morning and one at night. Tomorrow will be a double run day, but not the usual kind.



First, I'll be coaching. It's a long run day, but I have some new runners and we will be doing 6 miles in the morning. It should be about 40ish, so I'll wear tights and a long sleeved shirt. I'm hoping the new maroon one will be out of the wash in time, otherwise I'll wear the blue.



At 2 pm I'll be racing. It will be in the 60s at race time! Southern living, y'all! There is an 8k trail race called the Winter Classic in Charlotte, and I've never done a trail race that long so it should be interesting.



I'm loving the long sleeved hoodie!



I'm also loving my poop emoji Bib Boards, but I'm childish like that!

What do you use to keep your bib in place? Be on the lookout for my review soon, tomorrow is my first time using them, and I have a couple more races coming up before I write my review!

Active Family with Stinky Clothes? SweatX to the Rescue!

I received SweatX laundry detergent and Odor Eliminator Spray as part of being a BibRave Pro. Check out BibRave.com to read and write race reviews.

I have an active family, as I'm sure most people do! My son loves muddin in his jeep, cycling on the trails, skateboarding, and dirt biking.
The hubs dirt bikes, and that's pretty much it's unless I drag him on a run or a trail hike.
Add in my running, yoga, etc and we have a pretty large amount of stinky laundry.


When I was given the opportunity to try out SweatX I jumped right on it. I'm sure you have all experienced some of the things that make SweatX important.

Running a race, even a local one, and changing afterwards. You shove all your sweaty stinky running clothes into the drop bag and throw it in the car. And then you forget about it. Oh.my.heck. What a special smell it is when you remember it the next day. You wash it, and you think it's clean, until you wear it again. As soon as you start the sweat, the smell comes back in force. Gross.

Racecations are worse. You stay in a hotel, with no access to a washing machine, and your clothes get washed 3 days later.

The hubs is infamous for coming home with 2 day old, muddy, nasty, stanky clothes from dirt bike events.

And then there are the times you leave your favorite hat in your duffle bag, and when you go to wear it, it stinks. You don't have time to wash it, but you do have time to spray it...

SweatX exfoliates stains and infested sweat that comes back to haunt you the next time you wear it. It's biodegradable and non toxic, and can be used on all fabrics! I can use it in my high energy washer and it only takes a little to do a load, which I love! One ounce is enough for a whole load!

The Odor Eliminator Spray removes odors from all of your stinkiest sports gear, from pads to shoes to helmets, and more! It doesn't just hide the smell, it provides long lasting odor elimination. It's biodegradable and non toxic! Just spray it on, let it dry, and go!

You need to check out their website here for all of their amazing products! They have free shipping in January and if you use the code BibRave15 you'll get 15% off! What a great deal!





Which product will you try first?

Ragnar Training Update

My first Ragnar of the year is 60 days away! I will be running with my peeps from From Fat To Finish Line, and I've dragged my friend Susan along for the ride!



I printed out the training plan awhile back for my April Ragnar with Skirt Sports, Ragnar Trail Georgia. I'm mostly following that and will add in some days where I run in the morning and at night.



I've been making sure I get in at least 30 minutes of exercise every day this month, as part of the Ragnar Challenge!



Let's look at last week's workouts!

Monday I hit the gym in my development and did 40 minutes on the elliptical and 20 on the stationary bike.



Tuesday was coaching, we did 2.4 miles and it was in the 20s so we stopped there. I have all new runners this season, so I don't want any to get scared away!



Wednesday I did 30 minutes of yoga, 20 minutes of walking, and squats.



Thursday I was stuck inside again because of icy conditions after Wednesday's snow. I did day 1 of 80 Day Obsession and a quick yoga stretch class from BOD.

Friday was day 2 of 80 Day Obsession, Booty workout. Big mistake. Also 30 minutes of yoga.





Saturday was long run day. I'm still easing in so it was actually 4 miles of hills. This is what I meant by big mistake. Holy heck, my butt hurt!



Sunday was mostly a rest day. I walked for about 40 minutes and did some squats while I watched football.



I'm hosting a Super Bowl Squares Fundraiser if anyone wants to participate, for Muscular Dystrophy. $5 per square, half going to MDA, and half going towards the winners. Who wants in? Some squares are already taken, they are marked in red if I haven't received a donation yet, black if I have. All red squares will be erased on the morning of the Super Bowl, and made available to anyone who donates that day. All donations must be received before kickoff.

Who are you rooting for in the Super Bowl? I always go NFC, if I can help it, so I guess I'm rooting for the Eagles.

Wordless Wednesday Snow Day Edition