Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Eau Claire Marathon 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! How many times have you headed out for a challenge with a goal in mind, and a plan to get you there… […]
Author: Amy Penokie
AfterShokz brought the music back to my run!

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Aftershokz trek air headphones to review as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out to review find and write race reviews! When I started running, I NEVER left the house without my headphones. I NEEDED music on my run. […]
Amphipod PureRun Hydration vest – every distance runners dream!
Disclaimer: I received a Amphipod PureRun Minimalist Vest 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!” For anyone that has been following me for a while, you know that I don’t like carrying anything in […]
Will I ever learn my lesson about running the hills in Kentucky?

One would THINK that after the Run The Bluegrass Half Marathon last year and it’s hills, I would have learned my lesson… After I finished that race, according to my watch, I had climbed 65 flights of stairs over the course of the 33 rolling hills. (full recap from that race here) Maybe I just enjoy […]
It’s Music City Time!

Yes, this was my second trip to Nashville in April, but this one had one purpose and one purpose only. To Run! We arrived in town Friday afternoon and headed straight downtown for the expo. Since I knew that parking downtown was always at a premium (and I am all about saving money when I […]
Maybe I should have been a duck!

When I signed up for the Brew City Half Marathon, I would NEVER had guessed that it would be the same weekend that Mother Nature would throw one of the largest snowstorms in over 100 years at us! I know that living in Wisconsin means that the weather can be (and often is) unpredictable. Many […]
Is weight loss possible on vacation?

It’s been a while since I posted an update and figured today was time. The past week was a whirlwind week. 3 concerts in 3 states in 3 days, then an additional 3 days of exploring with my son for his birthday! We are both huge fans of Home Free, an acapella country group originally […]
If you really need a reason to run Eau Claire…

Disclaimer: I am helping promote the Eau Claire Marathon as BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRavePro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews! If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you have probably seen my posts about training for the Eau Claire Marathon in May. I was first […]
Why do I run?

A few weeks ago, I was challenge to write a “why I run” post… and now here we are, several weeks later and I am still working on it. I have started this post several time and then deleted it. It just wasn’t right. So I started over… again. I wrote a similar post about […]
If you wine now, don’t whine later!

Three weeks ago, I came to you with confession time. The Hamster was out of control and needed to reel the reigns back in. For those that missed that post, you can read more about it HERE. No more excuses, it was time to take control and get back on track. It’s been an interesting […]