Full disclosure: I hate shopping. So when prAna shared an opportunity to try out some of their clothes for fall, I was delighted. This is an opportunity from my partnership with SweatPink. I am a very picky consumer of clothing. I dislike shopping with the hatred of a thousand burning suns and when people visit… Read More…
Polar A360 Review
When I received the Polar A360 around Christmas time, I wasn’t sure whether I would wear it daily because I have a number of fashion watches that I rotate through. It immediately replaced all of them. The function I was thrilled about was the heart rate reading it takes from your wrist. I normally take… Read More…
XC Skiing for Cross Training and LOVE GROWN GIVEAWAY
Morning kids. It was a great Canadian weekend, complete with a winter hike and some cross country skiing. I have had a pair of classic XC skis for a couple years now, but never learned how to use them properly. I decided that this winter was the year I was going to tackle it and… Read More…
Recovering from a Rogaine Race and New Balance Vazee Review
Well good morning! The good news is that I am alive and well since I am writing this. I had a fantastic race at POCAR and I am planning on sharing the race report next Wednesday if all goes according to plan. It’s been a crazy week trying to re-establish my rhythm, especially as I am… Read More…
Bombas Socks: BEE Better
Well hello long lost friends! I missed my post on Monday because I was otherwise occupied. Celebrating Labour Day and settling into my new apartment. I am still backfilling things I need and I didn’t happen to have a ladder, but I had a sister and that came in handy. I also bought SO MANY… Read More…
New Balance Fresh Foam 980 Trail Review – Over 500 KM later…
I am not an overly sentimental person. In fact, I was an alarming child for my parents because I never had a special teddy bear or blanket that I needed for comfort. This lack of sentiment arises as I am preparing to move for the fourth and final time this year and have no problem… Read More…
Polar V800 in the Pool
So here’s the thing. I am not all that great at reading directions. Those who know me well are making sarcastic sounds indicating that this is the understatement of the year and I don’t blame them. It’s true! I learn by DOING. In fact, I once had a friend tell me: “Jess, you are not… Read More…
The Village Juicery
I don’t know about you, but drinking enough fluids in the winter is HARD. Nothing makes me want to increase my coffee consumption like a nice -22 C day and my corner of the world has had quite a few of those lately. In the spirit of keeping my hydration levels up during winter, I… Read More…
Holiday Giveaway: Sport Suds
This was a big weekend for me. After weeks of packing, organizing and planning, I finally moved into a fabulous condo with my blogging buddy and real life best friend, Angela from Eat Spin Run Repeat. I am actually a complete minimalist when it comes to decorating and most of life in general so it… Read More…
Profile Design and Ironman
I am a bit of a planner. I mean, if my annual vision board and monthly goal check ins are not a proper indicator for you, I don’t know what is. The reality is, I am utterly blown away by the power of putting your goals where you can see them – I have tackled… Read More…
