Anybody who says their gym clothes don't stink either has never worn them, or is a bald-faced liar. There! I said it! Now that we've got that little bit out of the way, let's have a serious conversation about the stank that lies within your gym clothes. I don't know about you guys, but for some reason -- thanks to all of the layers I wear due to the cold weather -- I don't realize just how funky and sweaty my workout clothes can get in the winter! After my race last weekend, when I got to the gym where I had my volleyball tournament, and took off my running clothes... Woooo! Talk about funky! (Thank God I had some wipes, because that was not cute.) By the end of the day, those funky running clothes had just been stewing in my gym bag, begging to be washed. And wash them I did! When I got home, I took my funky volleyball and running clothes, a bottle of WIN, and got to it! ...

I wish everyone a happy and healthy Thanksgiving!  Now, please excuse me while I go calculate how much I'm going to have to work out the rest of the year to make up for all of the calories I'm about to consume... Gobble gobble, y'all! ...

I came, I ran, I conquered! Is it possible for a runner's high to last more than 24 hours, because I think that's what might be happening with me? On Saturday, I ran my very first 10k. I trained for a couple of months, even doing the unthinkable -- running in the freezing cold ! The hard work paid off, and I was very proud of this accomplishment. I'm not a marathon runner (yet) or a Speedy Gonzalez (probably never), but I am super satisfied with myself because I was able to achieve something that I never would have thought I'd be able to. To me, that's more important than the amount of time it took, or the fact that I didn't run the marathon. Setting and achieving personal goals are way more important than comparing yourself to others, which often prepares you for major letdowns and defeat. Learn to celebrate these personal victories, friends! ...

Happy Hump Day, friends! As I lay under my heated blanket, drinking a glass of wine, I reflect on how cold today has been. It has been cold. Very. I also now realize that this is exactly how I ended my day yesterday. Note: This cannot become a trend... Or can it...? Today is Wednesday, as previously established, which means that it is time to link up with Diatta and the gang for the WOWlinkup ! You guys will be super proud of me (I hope) for deciding to actually exercise today, instead of using today as a rest day. ...

Happy Tuesday, y'all! I hope your day has been fantastic! I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but it is FREEZING here... literally! It was 29 degrees when I got home this evening. Yikes! As the temperatures in our area have dropped, the dread for my 10k on Saturday has raised. (Side note: There is still time to donate a dollar - or more - for the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation. Donations are tax deductible!) I'm actually really excited about the actual race, and I'm happy to be running for a great cause. I am terrified to be running in the cold over a bridge at 7 a.m., though. I'm such a wimp. ...

As you know, I’ve been on a bit of a Victoria’s Secret Sport review kick. This is, of course, because I received a free Victoria’s Secret Sport bra and tights, as well as a handful of coupons to share with friends and family. Thanks to Influenster, I received this amazing Influenster Vox Box. The sports bra I received was The Incredible . I liked the print because it was different from all of the other sports bras I owned of a variety of brands (I’m kind of boring when it comes to sports bra colors and prints), and it was fun. When I went to the store, I couldn’t find any others with the same print, so I also felt like a special flower (was this why it had a floral print?). In short, I like this sports bra. It’s not my favorite from the new line, but it does a pretty decent job. I give it a B. ...

It's that time of year where we all start eating up all of the baked goods that our coworkers bring into the office, and it's just TOO COLD to want to go outside for a run, or walk the two blocks to the gym. (Okay, that last one felt personal.) Regardless, Thanksgiving is quickly approaching, and this is the time of year where most of us start looking like stuffed turkeys. So, what can we do about it? Well, we can suck it up and run outside and go to the gym. That's probably the best option. But another option is to have a Plan B that prevents you from making excuses. That Plan B, of course, is to work out at home. ...

You guys, I have been itching to run another race. (Not literally, though, because ew.) I was originally training to do the TCS Annapolis Running Classic Half Marathon, but a knee injury and a shoulder/back/neck weird pinched nerve situation sidelined me from running for a few weeks, which is not a good deal when you're trying to run a half marathon. Whomp whomp. Nevertheless, a cool opportunity came my way, which still allowed me to run in the Annapolis Running Classic, just for a shorter distance. Sweet! In two weeks, I'll be running the Annapolis Running Classic 10k. This will be the longest race I'll have ever done, and it will be in my state's capital. I'm so excited! But wait, there's more! ...