There haven't been many new brands entering the activewear space lately, so these new sweatflow leggings from EVER piqued my interest. They're advertised to last for 3-5 wears with no stink before needing to be washed, thanks to the anti-bacterial properties of silver fibers in fabric. The idea is that this technology helps conserve water. Their brand cares a lot about water in general, because ...
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Home is in the Mountains: Yumi Kim Maxi Dress
[ezcol_1half][/ezcol_1half] [ezcol_1half_end][/ezcol_1half_end] In just a couple of months, I'll reach the 5-year anniversary of my move out west to Flagstaff, Arizona. Before that move, I had a nagging desire to leave the eastern seaboard behind and move out west. I was seriously considering Seattle, but when the opportunity to move to this small Arizona town I'd ...
What It’s Like to Live and Train at High Altitude
For nearly 5 years now, I've lived at 7,000' above sea level in Flagstaff, AZ. Before I moved here, I always lived at sea level, and figuring out what the deal was with high altitude was quite the adjustment! I love living at altitude, but it's definitely its own beast. Here are a few facts as well as my own experiences on what altitude is really like. Photo location: Third Burroughs, Mt. ...
Athleta Elation Tights + Capris Review
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 ...
Race Recap: Flagstaff Big Brothers Big Sisters Half Marathon
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. ...
