Scribble & Dash: Summer

Keeping It Cool - BUFF CoolNet UV+ Headwear - Product Review

"Disclaimer: I received BUFF CoolNet UV+ to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!"

Where do I start with this product?!

I absolutely LOVE any and all BUFF products, let's go ahead and start there.

Since joining the BibRave family in 2017 I was immediately introduced to the BUFF brand and was immediately hooked. As Pro's we had opportunities to test out this product in the past and every single time I throw my name into the ring.

These are products that I truly believe in, products that I USE on a regular basis when I run. I own multiple BUFF's, have shared them with my family and friends and love hearing their experiences using them as well! Anytime I can turn someone on to a really great quality product is a good day.

So what makes this particular BUFF so special?!

Well first off, immediately opening the package I just felt the difference. This product is SO light weight, much lighter than any of my other BUFF's. According to their website this is because the CoolNet UV BUFF's are "made from ultra-light high-tech materials that reduce weight up to 20% less than the Original Multi-functional Head-wear." (source) Making this BUFF perfect for the Summertime heat. They are made with HeiQ^® moisture management technology that pulls sweat away from your skin and into their evaporative cooling fabric design, so you stay cool, light and comfortable. (source)

They also offer sun protection as well, if you didn't already pick up on that from the name of this collection. They are rated UPF 50+ and are recommended and certified by The Skin Cancer Foundation.

I absolutely love my traditional BUFF's and will constantly be reaching for them still as well, however I definitely see many more of these CoolNet UV+ BUFF's making their way into my collection as well!

If you're wanting to get your hands on one of these bad boys go ahead and follow this link - https://www.buffusa.com/bibrave - Sign up for their newsletter and you'll receive a coupon code valid for 15% off your order.

ORDER THIS COLLECTION HERE

I hope everyone is having a great Fourth of July week!!!

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Alpine Race Series - Sponsored by Sworkit - Race ONE & TWO Review

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13.1

Making The Tough Decision

My posts about training have been few and far between lately, due to an injury to my left knee that has left me extremely discouraged and aggravated. I went to see a physical therapist and she said my knee cap was just not tracking right but rather slipping over to the right when it wasn't supposed to be. She gave me some exercises to help strengthen the muscles that will hopefully pull it back in track, which I have been doing and it has definitely been helping and I've been able to run but I just haven't been pushing myself too hard or sticking to my full marathon training plan. I really don't want to push myself too far and end up hurting myself worse.

Running, ironically, doesn't hurt my knee at all. The only time I feel pain is going up and down stairs, even squats don't hurt. It's by far the weirdest knee pain I've ever experienced. I just don't want to push my knee and end up hurting it from running too long of distances.

My initial goal was to complete my first full marathon late September. However I have made the difficult decision to put that goal off until next April and run the Go! St. Louis full. I do have the Vine to Wine Half Marathon early in September so I am going to focus on speed work and getting a faster half time. The race is 14 weeks away and I have found a 12 week plan (well actually I found 3 and am going to be creating one that makes sense for me). I am going to give myself these next two weeks to run at my leisure, take care of myself and just hope that my knee recovers fully in that period of time.

I am going to continue to do my exercises, twice a day and make sure to avoid activities that cause my knee to flare up, by recommendation of my physical therapist, since the paid is caused my weak muscles I just need to focus on strengthening them for the time being!

To say that this was a hard decision would be an understatement. Since beginning my serious journey in running a year ago I feel as though every time I get really serious about a plan something happens and side lines me for weeks at a time. Last year it was my foot and earlier in this training cycle my IT Band was causing issues (this has fully gone away as I have done way more stretching to help that). I know injuries are a part of the game, I know it's just my bodies way of telling me to pay attention to what I am doing and what it needs, but it's just really frustrating to not be able to do the one thing that I want to do more than anything. Running is a release for me, it's a way to just shut everything else out and be with myself for an hour or so.

If anyone has had this same issue I would love to hear your story and if you have any suggestions on exercises you think I should try out, I'm all ears!! The more recommendations the better!!

So for now my training is halted, hopefully to be picked back up fully in a couple weeks and once that happens I'll share updates and my journey through a completely different type of training plan, way more based on speed work than distance!

Once I get my plan nailed down I'll share it here for anyone who wants to jump on board with me and train *virtually* together!

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Fitness Challenge

Spring into Summer Workout Series with Sworkit - #2

Nothing says Monday like a new Sworkit workout in the Spring into Summer Series!

I'm having so much fun creating and completing these workouts! It's so nice to be able to squeeze in a quick 20 minute workout in the middle of a hectic day. Seriously, this app has just been a life saver, bottom line. We are all busy but there's no more excuses as to why you aren't getting in those workouts, make some time in the comfort of your own home and get at it!

This workout is very upper body and core intense. I wanted a workout that would give my legs and knees a little break, as I am running and training at the moment. I also wanted a workout that wouldn't be too loud so I could complete it once the boys were all asleep!

I have to say, out of all the workouts I've created, this one is one of the more intense for me. I did 20 minutes with a 30 second break every 5 exercises and I was exhausted afterwards!

To top it off I took the leap and created a Spotify account and listened to the "Throwback Jams - Sworkit Workout Playlist" while doing this workout. This kept me super motivated and took my mind off of the intensity of the workout while I sang some of my favorite songs! :)

I also got an email that I could get 3 months of premium Spotify for 99c so I am totally going to jump on that and have way more control of what I listen to while I'm working out! I am thinking that once you sign up for a free account they will send you that email? I hope so because it's such a great deal and I want you all to be able to have that opportunity as well!

So, what are you waiting for?!

Go grab the WORKOUT and the SPOTIFY App and get your Summer body started!

Be sure to share your progress, thoughts, before and after pics using the hashtags...

#nogymnoexcuse #SworknScribbleSummerSpring

Make sure you are following Sworkit on all social media (IG, FB, TW)

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