I love spending time on trails and there's a metric crapton of options where I live, so giving mountain biking a shot seemed like an obvious choice. I've wanted to try for a long time, I just never managed to get around to it. Recently, while knee troubles sidelined me from high-impact activities, I decided it was high time I get some trail time on wheels. I'll be the first to tell ...
Activewear Reviews | Workout Fashion | Adventure
Athleta Stripe Contender Tights Review
Stripes are one of my all-time favorite patterns for workout pants. When I saw these contender tights from Athleta, they had my name written all over them. I purchased these in XXS, my usual size in Athleta. In my opinion, they fit true to size. The fabric is mid-weight with good compression. The compression feels similar to lululemon's luxtreme. The fabric feels slightly thicker than ...
Athleta Luxe Stronger Hoodie Review
A few months back, I shared my review of the stronger hoodie from Athleta and how much I love mine. Athleta also makes a version of the same hoodie with plush faux fur lining, dubbed the luxe stronger hoodie. Of course I had to try it! By the way: the luxe stronger hoodie is on sale, so if you want to wear it as a jacket for chilly spring days (and hold onto it for next winter!), you can save ...
More Awesome Things to Do in Kauai
About half of my time in Kauai was spent backpacking the Na Pali coast, but when I wasn't there, I spent a good bit of time touristing around the rest of the island. We didn't manage any other hikes during the trip partially because we were pretty beat up from Kalalau, and partially because weather wasn't on our side. Here's the things to do and see that made the top of my ...
What to Wear to Aerial Silks Class
I've been taking aerial silks (also called aerial fabrics) for several years, and I've learned just how important clothing choice is for a good day at class. For the most part, dressing for aerial class is much like dressing for yoga: you want to wear something comfortable and flexible. That said, there are a few extra considerations to keep in mind. (Take note that I currently only have ...
