Product Review - New Balance Fresh Foam Running Shoes

written by runnergirl training


I personally purchased these shoes and wrote a product review from my experiences.

The New Balance Fresh Foam Boracay is a lightweight neutral cushioned shoes. It offers a new feel compared to the cushioning system of other New Balance shoes. Here are the official details at the New Balance site.

I found them to feel lightweight but still giving stability, cushion and a very smooth heel to toe transition. The mesh upper allows air to pass through the shoes to keep your feet cool. The colors are fun and add a pop of fun color to your run or workout!

I have purchased two pairs of this shoe and have zero complaints. I have run on sidewalks, street pavement, trails and the treadmill without any problems. I highly recommend you give the New Balance Fresh Foam shoes a try!

50+ Names Of Sugar

written by runnergirl training

Ready to hear something not-so-sweet? There are over 50 names for sugar! Here is a list so you can be informed when reading labels.

1. Sugar

2. High-Fructose Corn Syrup

3. Agave Nectar

4. Beet Sugar

5. Blackstrap Molasses

6. Brown Sugar

7. Buttered Syrup

8. Can Juice Crystals

9. Cane Sugar

10. Caramel

11. Carob Syrup

12. Castor Sugar

13. Coconut Sugar

14. Confectioner’s Sugar

15. Powdered Sugar

16. Date Sugar

17. Demerara Sugar

18. Evaporated Cane Juice

19. Florida Crystals

20. Fruit Juice

21. Fruit Juice Concentrate

22. Golden Sugar

23. Golden Syrup

24. Grape Sugar

25. Honey

26. Icing Sugar

27. Invert Sugar

28. Maple Syrup

29. Molasses

30. Muscovado Sugar

31. Panela Sugar

32. Raw Sugar

33. Refiner’s Syrup

34. Sorghum Syrup

35. Sucanat

36. Treacle Sugar

37. Turbinado Sugar

38. Yellow Sugar

39. Barley Malt

40. Brown Rice Syrup

41. Corn Syrup

42. Corn Syrup Solids

43. Dextrin

44. Diastatic Malt

45. Ethyl Maltol

46. Glucose

47. Glucose Solids

48. Lactose

49. Malt Syrup

50. Maltodextrin

51. Maltose

52. Rice Syrup

53. Dextrose

54. Crystalline Fructose

55. Fructose

56. D-ribose
57. Galactose

3 Women's Nutriton & Sports Performance Tips

written by runnergirl training

Does gender play a role in sports nutrition or running performance? Quite possibly it does & if you are a woman here are 3 ways you can maximize your running performance so your hormones won’t run you! See them below!

Product Review - Gaiam Metro Bag

written by runnergirl training


This product review is based on my personal thoughts regarding my purchase of the Gaiam Metro bag. This bag is the perfect size for your gym goings! The exterior has 2 slot pockets which hold a generous amount of stuff (headphone, snack bars, sunglasses, gym card). The interior is roomy enough to hold shoes, clothes & travel size personal care items. On the underneath of the bag there is a bungee strap to hold a yoga mat.

So cute & versatile! I highly recommend this gym bag!

Product Review - Lululemon Run With Me Neck Warmer

written  by runnergirl training

This product review is based on my personal thoughts regarding my purchase of the Lululemon women's Run With Me Neck Warmer Neck Warmer.

This is my first time wearing a neck warmer or athletic type scarf item. I always imagined it would get in the way. But I'm truly impressed with Lululemon's neck warmer! It has a draw cord to help cinch it in place so it doesn't bounce around. I was also pleasantly surprised at how it kept my body heat in but wasn't too hot.

It's lightweight yet really effective! I also like that it's reflective!

Product Review - Lululemon Totally Toasty Ear Warmer

written by runnergirl training


This product review is based on my personal thoughts regarding my purchase of the Lululemon women's Totally Toasty Ear Warmer.

 Every year I try a new headband to cover my ears from the cold & wind. Every year I'm frustrated & disappointed that somehow my ears are sticking out in the freezing cold. This year I decided to try Lululemon's knitted headband. It's fantastic! Not only is it wide & completely covers my ears but true to Lulu's nature it's fashionable!

You can totally wear it out & about and not look post workout disheveled! Yay! A win for fashion & function!

Fed Up - The Movie

written by runnergirl training


I recently watched the movie Fed Up and was both enlightened and surprised to learn about the supersaturation of sugar in the American diet. Yes, we know as a nation Americans consume excessive sugar. But this film shows how it is insidious in our lives and our bodies' reaction to it.

Being so struck by this movie I immediately reduced the sugar in my food choices & ate more meals cooked at home and within a week lost both body weight & percent body fat. I did not change my level of fitness but only made a conscious effort to consume less sugar and eat real food (not processed or from a box) cooked at home.

I encourage you to watch this movie and see if there are changes in your life that you can make to keep your body healthy for many years.