When I first heard of Shower Pill , I thought it was something you dropped in your shower to clean it out. I know what you're probably thinking: Why does this lady always get so far off the mark when she is guessing?  I don't know the answer, people. Welcome to my world. :-) Needless to say, I was wrong. Shower Pill is actually a brand of amazing body wipes to get the stank off of you so you can keep your day moving along smoothly! These are perfect for me because I'm always running from activity to activity, often times with no opportunity for a much-needed shower. For example: During my Friday lunch break, I went to a community yoga class, then had to return to the office. Well, I couldn't sit there all funky for the rest of the day. That's just disrespectful to my officemate! Instead, I wiped myself down after yoga, and kept it moving. Ever since I started using them a couple of months ago, I have not been able to stop raving about them. Every chance I g...

This is a sponsored post. All opinions in this post are my own. If you have been reading this blog for at least a couple of months now, you've likely noticed that I took the site through a redesign, and that I've added a few new topics up at the top there. I've decided that, because I have traveled so much and love to talk about traveling in general, I would start writing a bit about my travels! Lex Landing  will be where I feature travels around the country and abroad (such as this post on one of my favorite places in Arizona), and Lex Local  will be where I talk about things I do and see in my area (such as this restaurant I recently visited). For now, they're just tags I'm using on posts, but eventually they will be their own pages. I hope you enjoy my travel posts! Speaking of Lex Local, I have really been working to get out and try new things in my area. It's funny: I was born and raised in the DC Area, but I still feel like Jon Snow - I know nothi...

I'm a huge fan of Skratch Exercise Hydration Mix ! It's my favorite hydration drink, and I use it for running, volleyball, hiking, and general workouts. The first time I tried Skratch was when I won a bag of their Lemons + Limes flavor at an event hosted by a local running store. When I tried it out, I realized it was exactly what I was looking for in a hydration beverage! It didn't give me any stomach problems, the flavor was nice and light, and the packaging was easy for a klutz like me! The most significant difference between Skratch and other brands, for me, was that they use cane sugar as opposed to artificial sweeteners. I found that artificial sweeteners really upset my stomach, either right after my workout (if it was a shorter workout or volleyball game) or in the middle of my workout (if it was a long run or race). Any runner can tell you that you do not want your gut in knots while you're running! Heck, any person  could tell you that!) I also real...

Disclaimer: I received this pair of Oofos sandals 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! Amazing. That's the word I would use to describe the Oofos Ooriginal Sport Sandals I tested out. You guys know I'm a skeptic, so when I heard that these sandals were good for recovery, I threw some major side eye at 'em. When I received them, I thought, at the very least, I got some new flip flops!  Man, did I underestimate these sandals! Holy cow! ...

Just a few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to check out The Habit  in Rockville, Maryland -- the first location in Maryland.  When I first saw the signs pop up, I thought that it was some monk/nun-theme restaurant. When I first stepped foot in the door, I realized that this was ridiculous and incorrect. I was so happy to try The Habit with some of my fellow Maryland bloggers! We had a good mix of people with varying diets and food allergies/preferences, so we got to test out a pretty good range of menu options. I'm not usually one to head out to a burger joint -- but not because I hate burgers! Most burger spots don't have many - if any - options for folks who don't eat red meat. (I very rarely eat red meat.) I love a good turkey burger, but I usually have to make them myself. Some places offer vegetarian options that are just the same, bland, rock-hard veggie burger patty. Blech. Fortunately for me, The Habit was not that! ...

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was in Northern Arizona. I had an absolutely amazing time, and returned home to the DC Area feeling refreshed. The coolest place I visited while in Arizona was definitely the Sunset Crater Volcano and Wupatki National Monumen t in Flagstaff. I know what you're thinking. Yes, I visited the Grand Canyon. No, I wouldn't describe the Grand Canyon as "cool." It's absolutely awesome! I mean, it's the Grand Canyon, people!  But Sunset Crater and Wupatki National Monument... I really connected with these parks. I visited these two parks a day before visiting the Grand Canyon, and they were totally unexpected and wonderful. (A little background  on Sunset Crater and Wupatki  Monument, in case you've never heard of these amazing places.) There are many reasons to visit these beautiful parks, which are located along the same road, but I'm going to narrow them down to five simple reasons. ...

The prizes for my annual #AwesomeInAugust Instagram Challenge will help you lead your fit lifestyle! One winner will receive a prize package with all of the prizes! The prizes are: A $50 Amazon gift card so that you can treat yourself to whatever fitness-related gear you might need! A sampler pack of Skratch mixes and fruit drops so that you get your hydration on. A box of Shower Pill wipes so that you can freshen up in between different fitness activities. A Milestone Pod so that you can keep track of your runs without having to remember to bring a device with you.  Check out this post for additional rules.  Good luck! ...

Rabbit, rabbit! August is here! You know what that means, right? It means that my annual #AwesomeInAugust Instagram Challenge is here! Check out the rules on my Instagram post , and stay tuned! I will be revealing the prize package (that's right, PACKAGE) later this week! I'll just say that I'm super excited about it and that the participating brands will help you with some of your fitness needs! ...