events

The #1 Thing I Learned From the #BlogFest Virtual PreCon!

This year's IDEA World Fitness BlogFest will be held June 28th-July 1st in San Diego, CA.  I am super bummed that I no longer reside in sunny SoCal and will not be able to attend the festivities! Lucky for me, Idea World and Fit Approach came together to create the first ever BlogFest Virtual PreCon available through Facebook! Expert… Continue reading The #1 Thing I Learned From the #BlogFest Virtual PreCon!

events

8 Things to Do at the CupNoodles Museum!

In case you weren't aware, there is a museum in Yokohama, Japan all about CupNoodles.  Yes, like the 25 cent instant noodles you heat up in the microwave. Those noodles. Whole museum. So you might be thinking, "What could I possible do at a CupNoodles museum?  What on earth would I learn?!" Well, I'm here to tell… Continue reading 8 Things to Do at the CupNoodles Museum!

product review, running

Bright Future, Brighter Shades

Disclaimer: I received two pairs of Knockaround Premium Polarized Sunglasses 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! Winter is finally fading away, Spring is ramping up, and Summer is right around the corner.  What does… Continue reading Bright Future, Brighter Shades

product review, running

Get Started with Athlinks in 5 Easy Steps

Disclaimer: I am promoting Athlinks as part of being a BibRave Pro.  Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review or find race reviews. If you've ever participated in a running event, then you know the pain of searching for your results after the race.  Sometimes the results are posted on… Continue reading Get Started with Athlinks in 5 Easy Steps

product review, theme park

Building Bricks in Tokyo

There seems to be plenty of options for kid-friendly entertainment throughout Japan - including museums, huge playgrounds, and themed restaurants. If you are looking for something fun to do with the kiddos while visiting Tokyo, then I suggest making a visit to the https://tokyo.legolanddiscoverycenter.jp/en/! Just to be clear, this is a LEGOLAND Discovery Center and… Continue reading Building Bricks in Tokyo

race review, running

7 Steps to Running a Virtual Race

"Disclaimer: I received a free virtual race entry to the San Jose 408K 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!" Living in Japan has been pretty great, but one downfall is that there aren't as many local races as there… Continue reading 7 Steps to Running a Virtual Race

product review, running, Uncategorized

Why I’m Sticking With KT Tape

"Disclaimer: I received five types of KT Tape 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!" This month, I got the chance to try out KT Tape and it could not have come at a better time! My sample box came… Continue reading Why I’m Sticking With KT Tape

race review, running, Uncategorized

5 Reasons to Get Excited About the San Jose 408k!

*Disclaimer: I received a free remote runner entry to the San Jose 408k 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!" I may have left California, but California has not left me!  So I'm super excited to have the… Continue reading 5 Reasons to Get Excited About the San Jose 408k!

running

How I Fell in Love with Running Again

It's been six months since I traded in beaches and burritos for high-rises and ramen.  And during that time, my relationship with running has a been a bit rocky.  I really loved running in San Diego - the scenery is beautiful, the weather is always perfect, and there are races every weekend - it's a… Continue reading How I Fell in Love with Running Again

events, Kids, theme park, Uncategorized

13 Surprising Things About Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty Land)

In case you didn't know there is a magical place tucked in the little town of Tama - located within Tokyo, Japan.  It's where a special lady lives with all of her best friends!  Her name?  Hello Kitty!  And yes she is a lady and not a cat.  Make sure you tell your friends that, … Continue reading 13 Surprising Things About Sanrio Puroland (Hello Kitty Land)