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Vitacost Love & $10 off Coupon

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There have been a few items that I have fallen in love with .

Gu brew Chocolate Smoothie Recovery Drink

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Blender Bottles

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Camelback Water Bottles

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Trigger Point Foam Rollers

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Then some items I would be excited to try out

Smart Shaker Bottle

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Sport Line HydraCoach Bottle

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Gu Brew Recovery Drink – Chocolate Smoothie Review

I received $10 from referring someone to Vitacost and was super excited because I recently fell in love with Gu Brew recovery drink and have been wanting to buy some. I will be 100% honest with you, that most protein powders I try are extremely chalky and have a weird taste. Not Gu Brew Chocolate Smoothie. Tasted JUST like chocolate milk and was not chalky at all.

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So that $10 will be going towards a container of Gu Brew for sure.

I have added a new side widget for the referral program at vitacost. All of the above items are sold on Vitacost. So many things you could imagine are there, from ecofriendly laundry and dish detergent, to makeup, to protein powders and recovery and fuel bars such as Luna, Clif, Clif Z Bars. Check it out! Even your grocery items are there!

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By clicking above or the image on the side of the blog, you will be eligible to receive a $10 off coupon from my referral! Enjoy!

Tomorrow is Motivational Monday! I will include last week’s workouts I did with Rebecca! They had my glutes and quads screaming and my arms and back are still sore. Success!

Q: What do you love from Vitacost?
Q: Have you tried GU Brew Recovery Drink?

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Honeystingers For the Win

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So I was graciously sent a ton of HoneyStinger products and fell madly in love. Especially with these guys: Rocket Chocolate Energy Bar

It’s a good thing I am addicted to them because look at the amount I was sent

Then of course I tried the energy chews which you can see my rates below. Not quite so much a fan of the lime-ade flavor but I LOVED the orange blossom and pink lemonade!

Then of course the waffles come in flavors of vanilla, honey, strawberry. LOVED them all!! A little bird also told me they just came out in chocolate and I would be pumped to try those!

You have got to try all the flavors if you have not! They are perfect for pre and during workout because they are packed with CHO for energy as well as calories! Not so great for refueling after because of the lack of protein, but great for pre because it’s so light on the stomach as well!

Speaking of protein though, they have protein bars and I tried this flavor and loved it!

I also got sent these energy bars as well

I enjoyed these, but once I was sent the chocolate ones I fell in love and had to cheat on the peanut butter ‘n honey ones. Sorry! :)

These are great because they are packed with both CHO and PRO and have a 3:1 ratio which is close to the ideal 4:1 ratio.

So in the end the only product that I did not enjoy too much was the lime-ade flavor of energy chews and that wasn’t even awful, just not my favorite.

I have definitely found what products my heart belongs to if I’m wanting an easy on the stomach pre workout fuel and also the chews would be great for towards the end of a half marathon to keep me going!!

Have you tried any honeystinger products?

Would you be interested in a giveaway?

What would you be interested in trying?

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Best Running Clothes Ever

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So I definitely wanted to do a video review of InkNBurn’s jog bra and shorts, but I have been preoccupied with class and physical therapy. So I’m going to do a regular review so you don’t have to wait any longer!!

First up: Peacock InknBurn shorts

LOVE:

  • The cute fold over waistband
  • The fabric = it’s moisture wicking soft, stretchy polyester. I have never felt such soft shorts before.
  • Runderwear: the shorts contain an underwear that is also wicking polyester and dark colored
  • No tag!! The tag is burned into the shorts
  • TWO front pockets!

One on each side of the drawstring, which brings me to one of my favorites

  • Drawstring: don’t ever have to worry about an end getting stuck in the fabric and “lost”

Dislike:

  • absolutely nothing. If I had the money, I would buy these shorts in every design. I absolutely love them and they are so comfortable that I never want to take them off.

Also, check out the back of the shorts!

 

Women's Peacock Shorts - Back

Now, onto the InkNBurn’s Leaf’em in the Dust Sports Bra

Love:

  • The fabric is so soft and very durable/thick
  • Mesh Backing, perfect air circulation.
  • Inside pocket in the middle for GU or a key!!
  • Also something I just found out, there are thick pockets you could stick padding in if you wanted to for extra coverage.
  • Breathable!

Dislike:

Once again nothing! I cannot afford to drop $65 on a sports bra but this sports bra is so comfortable and I love the mesh back and pocket for a key the best!

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The company itself!

I have been exchanging emails with Keira and she is the sweetest person ever. I was graciously provided the above items but these opinions are completely and 100% my own. I have a love for peacock items so when I saw their abundance of peacock running clothes I had to reach out!

Not only was that a reason but I love that their products are made in the USA and designed by runners! Who else would know what runners like!

In fact Chris Price and Keira Henninger took 1st at Old Goat 50m!!

I love the designs of their products and the material. You definitely get what you pay for! I couldn’t be more pleased and appreciative of my opportunity to review these two products.

Products they also sell:

  • Running Skirts
  • Jackets
  • Shorts
  • Sports Bras
  • Camisoles
  • Tech Shirts
  • Long Sleeves
  • V-necks
  • tank tops
  • 4ARMS (arm sleeves)
  • shin skins

Other cute short designs I love:

Women's Cherry Blossom Running Shorts Side (Waistband Rolled Down)Women's Leaf'em in the Dust Shorts - FrontWomen's Pink Ribbon Shorts - Back

Check out InkNBurn for yourself!

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Q: What is your favorite product/design?

Q: Do you look for fun designs or could you care less about the looks?

Q: Have you heard of InkNBurn before?

Q: If you could buy anything what would it be!

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Here’s What’s Going On

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What is going on with my life right now?

Running

I went home to St. Louis on Thursday night to see a sports medicine doctor Friday morning. After assessment he came to the conclusion that I am extremely weak and inflexible and it’s causing all of my pain. He stated there are possibilities I’m also low in Vitamin D as I look “pasty” but we did just come out of winter.

So, plan of action:

aPhysical Therapy 2xweek for 6 weeks

aFocus on getting stronger/more flexible

aTalk to coach about a plan of action with my running

One A Day Multivitamin/Multimineral Supplement

aTake multivitamin daily

So I will figure out with my coach a new plan to get healthy and strong and will also keep you all updated with my physical therapy so you can also get stronger in the legs/hips as well as more flexible.

School

We signed up for classes for next semester, here’s how it looks

&Essentials of Food Science

&Hospitality and Institution Administration

&Medical Nutrition Therapy 1

&Community Nutrition

It is official, I am now into my core nutrition classes and this last year will be rough.

Dietetics

I have been looking to set up as much volunteer/job shadowing as possible for the summer to gain more experience to put on my resume. I am extremely excited about some of the opportunities and am always looking for more!

Other Life Things

I got to see the cutest dog on earth this weekend

Yes, that would be my dog, Graham. :)

I also am on the hunt for a new desk chair for my room. Since it pains me to sit because of my weak hips and back, I need something more comforting than my $20 dorm task chair I got at Target awhile ago.

I found this one at Walmart (only place open on Easter), for $50. I plan to go check out Target and Staples after work today to see if I can find something cheaper. But of course I will pay $50 otherwise.

Questions:

Are you weak/inflexible in your legs, hips, back? Does it affect your running/everyday life?

Do you think you have seen a cuter dog? Email me at snthierry[at]gmail[dot]com, I love seeing cute dogs!

Do you take a multivitamin? Do you notice a difference?

Stay tuned for a few reviews, especially InkNBurn’s jog bra and short!

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