Illinois Marathon and I-Challenge

“Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Illinois Marathon I-Challenge race 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!” The Christie Clinic Illinois Marathon was held on April 27, 2018 in Champaign/Urbana. Before we jump right into …

Brooks Nashville Notes – A City Guide

Disclaimer: I’m promoting the Nashville Notes Runner’s Guide 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! Running vacations are by far the best way to see a new city. Every time I run a race you can find me checking out …

Brooks Glycerin 17 Shoe Review

Disclaimer: I received a pair of Brooks Glycerin 17 running shoes in exchange for my 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!  As a runner I constantly hear that running is bad for your joints and the pounding of your feet …

Stunt Puppy – Stunt Runner, A Leash for the Dog Runner

“Disclaimer: I received the Stunt Runner from Stunt Puppy 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!” When we welcomed Lila to our family last September I started counting the days until I could take her running with me. …

Zwift Running – A Virtual Experience

Disclaimer: I received a free Zwift Run Pod 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! Treadmill running for me was thought to be a punishment of some sort. Thoughts of having to stare straight forward while watching the …

“Welcome to New York!” The TCS NYC Marathon

New York, New York!!! Wow!!! I honestly didn't think it would take this long to put my thoughts about this race on paper, but it did. I guess that is what happens when you not only get to run a bucket list race, but a race in a city where this running journey started a …

Keeping Things Simple With the Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap!!!

Disclaimer: I received an Orange Mud Transition and Seat Wrap 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! How many times have you finished a run only to not have something to put on your …

The Finale – Scoobtober 10k

Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Scooby-Doo Virtual Run Series  and this month we will attempt the Scoobtober 10k 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! Well I had high hopes going into the second leg of the Scooby-Doo Virtual …

This Isn’t Just Another Marathon – Illinois Marathon

"Disclaimer: I received free entry to the Illinois Marathon race 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!"... Yep you guessed it! In my quest to run a marathon in all 50 states, I've registered for the …

From Darkness Into The Light – SPIBeams Hat Review

"Disclaimer: I received a SPIBeam Hat 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!" As runners we are all challenged with having to complete a majority of our runs early in the morning or in …