The elation lineup is one of Athleta’s newest additions to their Powervita collection. The elation leggings are designed with simplicity in mind, forgoing any decorative seams or extra elements. I went a little crazy and bought these in three colors: two pairs of capris and one pair of 7/8 tights. I ended up returning one of the capris, dark may rose, but I kept auberge and maritime pine. They’ve recently released a black and white striped pairRead More
By the numbers Weeks of training: 20 Total distance: 409.7 miles Total elevation gain: 32,800 ft Average pace: 11:44 min/mile Longest run: 13.5 miles Race recap Well, it’s done! My goal race for the season is behind me. I ran the Dave McKay Memorial / Big Brothers Big Sisters Half Marathon in my hometown of Flagstaff, AZ. This was my second half marathon after my first last fall. Going in, I set a goal timeRead More
Two lakes for the price of one: that’s just one reason among many that Isthmus Peak makes a wonderful day hike. Isthmus Peak is a great alternative to the iconic, wildly popular Roy’s Peak. Both of them are challenging hikes involving a great deal of climbing, and both treks reward hikers with dazzling lake and mountain views. I waffled between the two hikes because we only had time for one, but I ultimately settled onRead More
Fiordland National Park is well-known as one of the gems of New Zealand’s South Island. Teeming with day hikes and backcountry alike, beauty is tucked away in every turn of its untrammeled wilderness. Lake Marian is located just off the Milford Road, a bit more than an hour of gorgeous driving north from the town of Te Anau. The official distance for this hike is 4.4 miles with just shy of 1,500 ft of climbingRead More
Striped leggings are a staple of my active wardrobe–I’m always willing to add another pair to my collection. I had tried two pairs of Athleta’s powervita tights before and neither worked, but these stripe salutations lured me in for another try. This pair finally makes it clear what all the fuss is about! A lot of people have said that powervita is similar to lululemon’s nulu, except powervita holds you in. I definitely agree, theRead More
The height of summer means many of us are spending our days baking in the sun. Despite my best efforts to slather on sunscreen, I can’t help but notice how much sun has been battering my poor shoulders. As much as I love tanks, I find myself occasionally wishing for tops that provide just a little more coverage while still delivering on performance and keeping me cool. I scoured the internet to find some fabRead More
By the numbers Weeks of training: 13 Total distance: 281.6 miles Total elevation gain: 21,752 ft Average pace: 11:32 min/mile Longest run: 13.5 miles What a typical training week looks like My typical week includes 5-6 days of exercise and 1-2 days of rest. My runs include 1 long run, 2 workouts, and an easy recovery run or two. Plus, I go out for a mountain bike ride once a week on a non-running day.Read More
One of the things that I’ve always wished could be a part of my reviews is the long-term piece. I always make an effort to wear a style a couple of times for a workout before reviewing it, but what about after that? Once I’ve had a style for a few months, do I still like it and wear it? Did it fall apart? That’s the purpose of this post. Below, I’ll go over aRead More
Here’s what I dug up for this year’s array of MDW sales. I’ll probably update this a couple of times this weekend as sales change or I find more noteworthy deals. Enjoy the long weekend! Alala | additional 20% off sale | code: SUMMER20 Athleta | 20% off all swim | code: SWIM20 Backcountry | 20% off one full price item | code: MEMORIALDAY20 Carbon38 | additional 30% off sale | code: MEMORIAL30 Evolve FitRead More