Confessions of an Amateur Athlete

Everyone seems to focus on what to put under the tree for the runner on their shopping list, but how about the stockings! I focus on some very affordable, smaller running items *I* would love to find in *my* stocking, and I know any runner would too. Plus discounts on a few items so you can save even more! 

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Rudy Project-Rydon Impactx-2 shades 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! All opinions are my own. Shades are essential on my desert runs. But does a pricey pair make a difference? I compare my last sunglasses review experience to this one for the ultimate analysis!

I've ran the Rock n Roll Las Vegas before ( last year's recap ) But this time I had the opportunity to see a side of Las Vegas I'd never had the chance to experience before! 

“Disclaimer: I received a free pair of 2XU  MCS Tights 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!” -------------------------------- You are probably overwhelmed with the amount of runner/bloggers who say " I love X product " because they received it for free. Or because they hope to sell it to you. But I can honestly say that I love 2XU so much, that I've since purchased numerous other 2XU products on my own! I've had over a month to test out 2XU for everything from recovery to enhancing my performance, and over that time I've truly believe I've found the compression that stands out above the rest.

“Disclaimer: I received 2 free pairs of  XX2i  France 2 Sunglasses 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!” -------------------------------------- I've been dividing my time between the trails and a "big boy job" lately (more about that HERE ), which means I haven't been able to sport my running gear to the office... until now! I love my new sleek shades from XX2i, that make me feel fast on the trails and polished at the office. 

Who doesn't like new RUNNING GEAR?! Being a BibRavePro gives me the chance to pass along some seriously SWEET discounts on big name brands and all around awesome products. I've already purchased extras of everything listed because I enjoy them all that much.  Here's your chance to stock up as well for yourself.. or maybe even as a gift for that special runner in your life.

I love my running clothes. I feel most comfortable in them. But one of the most exciting things for me about taking on this new job at Gemini Virgo Productions , is donning a whole new wardrobe! My good friend who does photography on the side helped me commemorate this moment of self-validation with a photo shoot.