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Hi! I'm Jessica. I get up early and I run. And now I'm exploring the racing world with a mission to run a road race in every state. Let's do this!
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Bill Rodgers Running Center Is Closing
In Boston there are really 2 choices when it comes to good running shops, Bill Rodgers Running Center and Marathon Sports. I’ve always been a Bill Rodgers girl. Mostly because EVERY time I was there I felt like family. Well, … Continue reading
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YurBuds
Have you had the pleasure of trying YurBuds? They are a the ear buds for the EXTREME athlete. They’re waterproof/sweatproof and built to last. Sized to your ear with a twist and lock technology they never move. In fact I … Continue reading
Move Over Grid, The Stick is Stickin’ Around
I’m a foam roller. My relationship with my Grid is a faithful one but since I met The Stick it’s now an open relationship. The Stick is great because it’s inexpensive and can get into those little spots, think the … Continue reading
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Perfect Fuel Chocolate
What if you could boost your energy naturally just by eating chocolate? Sounds amazing right? Well allow me to introduce you to Perfect Fuel Chocolate. Perfect Fuel is a Massachusetts-based company that was started by a triathlete. The product touts with the … Continue reading
Posted in Fuel, Reviews
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PSA – Bacon Jam Is A.M.A.Z.I.N.G
We interrupt our regularly scheduled programming to tell you about Foundry on Elm’s Saloon and their bacon jam. Holy heck is it good. Allow me to back up…first Saloon is a prohibition era themed restaurant/bar which is just flat-out cool. … Continue reading
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The Beginning of a Beautiful Friendship
Yup, my Garmin drama is over and I am now the owner of my dream Garmin. I wanted to have it and run with it for a little while before I talked about it because I wanted to make sure … Continue reading
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Compression Socks Showdown
Some people love them. Some people hate them. I’m in different. I recently decided to finally try these things out as EVERYONE seems to be talking about them. I’ve read the literature, but I’m not sure if I buy into … Continue reading
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Gluten-Free Crackers Review
I don’t want to talk about running today because my foot still hurts. So let’s talk crackers! Gluten-free crackers…oh sigh. I’m just going to come out and say this, gluten-free crackers stink. If they don’t taste like dirt (literally) they … Continue reading
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Mamma Chia Review
I didn’t make it to yoga last night. It’s not important why. Chia seeds. Ha ha well…. One of my goals for the week was to try a chia seed drink because it’s all the rage these days. I first heard … Continue reading
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The Grid – The Good Lord’s Way of Saying He Loves You, Your Running, and Your Body
Don’t be offended by the title it’s a silly joke. Holy stiff and sore muscles Batman! Yesterday was an off day which was good because I was so stiff and sore from Sunday’s 10 miler. I had planned to hit … Continue reading
Posted in Reviews, Stretching
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