#hshive

[nasaragargonnu]

Yay…I’m a NUUN AMBASSADOR! 💧 😋 #nuun #nuunlife #run #nuunambassador #running #garmin #runnersofinstagram #teamnuun #runner #nuunbassador #nuunlove #honeystinger #hshive #nuunhydration #garminfitness #shokzsquad #ultrarunner #garminfenix #runhappy #bettertogether #shinrinyoku #injinji #runningasone #tailwindnutrition #beastmode #dohardthings #ultramarathontraining #movingandbeingstill #ragnartrail #instarunners (at Coach Nasara Gargonnu) https://www.instagram.com/p/CnQ50_bOxGv/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[jcdeldf]

Bombtrack roaming North Carolina . Rider 🚴🏽‍♂️ @pkmckinney #bombtrackusa #bombtrackbicycleco #reynoldswheels #ridesram #HSHive #bethebright #wattsforthesole #shakethedust #cycling #gravelbike #gravelcycling #adventurebike #adventureride #playbikes #roadcycling #bikepacking (at Richlands, North Carolina) https://www.instagram.com/p/CRg3xu_scKq/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hizokucycles]

Only a few Monster caps left in stock at Hizokucycles.com Spend at least $20 on stickers, decals and reflectors to get free shipping world-wide on decals/reflectors/stickers. We hand-make and curate limited edition bike merch. Check it all out at HizokuCycles.com 💪 . . . Reposted from @kdorth New cap day 🙌 . I may not be biking right now but I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to get the new @hizokucycles cycling cap! I love the design and can’t wait to wear it on the road ❤️ . #hizokucycles GarminCrew #allblackcc #hshive #truewomencyclists #cyclingwomen #cyclingshots #cyclingpics #cyclingphotography #cyclingphotos #cyclingselfie #stravacycling #kolarstwo #cyclingstyle #cycling #rideyourbike #instacycling #cyclinglife #cyclingpassion #roadcycling #rideyourbike #ciclismo #velo #HizokuCycles Hizokucycles.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B9OV66zHNBy/?igshid=c5ew1bcndq4f

[runwillis]

Ladies love the @honeystinger goodies at Women’s only yoga at @trekbicyclenewington today! #honeystinger #honeystingerhive #beestemode #hshive (at Trek Bicycle Newington) https://www.instagram.com/p/B8WjrA7nS8-/?igshid=kxveqa8oreac

[gogohedgehoglegs]

Hogsback Half Marathon

Hogsback Half Marathon

September 28, 2019

And with this race, the fall racing season begins for me- I decided to take it easier this fall, running only 4 half marathons- I just didn't put in the miles over the summer to justify even trying to run a full without being completely miserable.  This will be the first fall in a long time(2010!!) that there hasnt been at least 1 marathon.

This race is a great race- it is up in the northwest corner, so lots of trees and not so many cars- exactly how I like it.  Its also one of the largest fundraisers for Running For Rescues, an organization I started funding raising for after I found out about them last year, at this same race.

I got there plenty early, even before the early start headed out- parking can be tight because of it being at the reservoir, so Id rather get there early and sit and read.  I wandered my way down the hill to the finish area to catch up with a friend- she had planned to run, but an ankle injury changed her plans.  Got to spend some time with her, and then on to the pre-race ritual of hanging out in the portalet lines.  But finally, its go time!

The race starts with a little bit of uphill- but this is New England after all, hills are part of the game.  After the uphill, the next couple miles are actually downhill, and the groups spread out pretty quickly.  I had no idea what I wanted time-wise for the race, and I had initally started with the 2:05 group to try and dampen my tendency to run the first miles way too fast, but I still found myself pulling ahead of the group.  I was nervous about doing that, mostly because I really didn't want to go too fast and blow up, but I was feeling ok, and it was downhill, so I figured banking a minute or two couldn't hurt.  

What I think is most interesting is this is a race without any really significant landmarks.  Normally I think of races and I think of a horse statue, or some old inn, or Elizabeth Park, etc etc...and yet, other than recalling the race from prior seasons, I remember some hills a little more than others, but there's no particularly distinct things.  Which I think I love! We so often find ourselves counting the miles more in races because we're looking for the next marker, the next split- are we on pace? Are we running negative splits?

But here? You just relax and run.

So maybe this wasn't my fastest.  Hey, maybe its actually a new personal worst.  But maybe there's something to be said for just enjoying the day and the fact that I can still run, despite all the moodiness of my heel, a tight hip that just refuses to do what I want it to...im still out here.

Final stats:

2:02:24

115/370 overall, 52/237 women, 13/32 F30-39

[powerhousefit]

Checking in and getting ready for Ironman 70.3 St. George Utah tomorrow. I can’t help but reflect on the amazing journey that started almost exactly 11 years ago when I did my first Ironman in Nice, France 🇫🇷 with my good friend Warner Bonner. @warnerbonner3 It’s been a journey and like my father always says ‘the journey IS the reward.’ Roworx Fitness has prepared me over the past 10 years to get me physically and mentally ready to take on on the challenges Ironman gives me. I would like to especially thank my girlfriend, family, friends, and sponsors to help me get to where I am now and to keep pushing me to do better in the future. @roworx @redaceorganics @rudyproject @krampkrushers @honeystinger #roworx #ironman #ironmanstgeorge #triathlon #imkona #triathletemagazine #fit #fitness #fitspo #fitfam #endurance #workout #endurancetraining #fitnesslife #triathleteslife #cervelo #triathlonlab #trilab #hshive #rowing #crosstraining #ironman2017 #ironmaneurope #triathlon_world (at St. George, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/BxBIArBnkVh/?igshid=ve2bt5x96t5v

[chelstike]

Sun’s out guns out! 🤣🌞🥶🤣 But with a long sleeve shirt on! Hahaha... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . #run #fleetfeetpleasanton #runningmotivation #baabound #honeystinger #marathoner #nuunlife #nuunambassador #hshive #hshiveambassador #runhappy #runnerslife #yogathenrun #marathontraining #tiucheckin #runnerchick #brooksrunning #bostonbound https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs_qK2VFm3i/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=akw78fp3b9qo

[sarahzphotography]

It doesn’t matter how slowly you go as long as you don’t stop 🤷🏻‍♀️📸: R.West #themotohub #torc1racing #ASVinventions #notoil #mindplugs #HSHIVE #HoneyStinger #StingorBeeStung #defygraphics #acerbis #dunlop #spyoptic #rynopower #chargelife #rynoarmy #btosports #slickproducts #mindfx #amsoil #MOJOmotosport #riskracing #madefortheride #gopro #EVLsports #bldgactive#motocross #dirtbikes #dirtbike (at ArenaSport MX) https://www.instagram.com/p/BuvA9Vpggj2/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1mokhrbyi3ivi

[radrunnerdad]

Year in Review - 2018

I can’t believe that 2018 is already done and over with! I’ve had an easy going year all around that it seemed to blaze right through to the end. Some of the highlights of 2018:

Remained injury free

Had FUN running

Hit the highest mileage I’ve done in one year – 1728!

Other than that it was just a nice easy comfortable year for me! I enjoyed just taking it easy and with the decision to drop from doing a marathon in October left me in a sort of limbo. The great thing about that though is that I started gearing up towards my base build for a spring marathon in 2019.

I ended December with around 220 miles with hitting a max of a 56 mile week, which I’ve never had that distance at the end of the year. I’d wager 98% of the entire miles that I did in the last couple months were all aerobic and building the best base I could without overdoing it and causing injury.

This tactic was put to test when I put on the annual BYOBib 5k on January 1st. This new year run is usually a crapshoot, last year it was freeeeezing cold and this year we ended up getting some rain/snow the night before which caused the pathway to have some terrible footing. All things considered, I ended up pushing a 19:56 for the 5k and think I could have dropped 15-30 seconds total if the footing was good! Check out my Strava activity here.

Had a good turnout!

After the 5k I’ve decided to take the entire week off since I will be starting offical marathon training on Monday January 7th. We have a group that will be heading to the Illinois Marathon on April 27th. Although I’d REALLY love to get a BQ, I am going to be OK with just getting a good PR off this as sub 3 is a very daunting task at this moment.

Other than that I will be racing some local(upwards to 90 minute drive) events ranging from 5k to half marathons for the first part of the year. Depending on how things shake out for Illinois is what I’ll plan on doing after that. It’s nice to have a goal race in the horizon!

I always say it, but I’m going to try and stick with it, I’d like to start posting more on here and Instagram to keep a good journal of how things are shaking out. I think once a week is a bit much so maybe 1-2 times a month will be a good start.

Anyway, hope everyone had a great 2018 and I hope 2019 brings you nothing but great experiences and new PRs!

Be sure to follow me on my other social media sites! instagram.com/radrunnerdad twitter.com/radrunnerdad Strava

Year in Review – 2018 was originally published on RadRunnerDad

[wetsuitlegal-blog]

Race Report: 1st of 11 in my age group Saturday. I had the fastest bike split and second fastest run split for my age group. Not too bad for a month until my full Iron!  #HSHIVE #HoneyStinger #StingorBeeStung #TheOriginalEnergyWaffle #honeystingerambassador #honeystingerhive  #ironmantrainning #ironwoman #triathlon #swimming #cycling #lovetorun #running #triathlontrainning #trilife #swimbikerun #juststrong

[runjohnarun]

Just got accepted to @honeystinger Hive ambassador program for 2019! Can’t wait to have them with me as I continue on my running journey and venture into the trail running community #HSHIVE #honeystinger #honeystingerambassador #running #instarunner https://www.instagram.com/p/Bp8UCLrlEXW/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1112goscxw9xg

[jeldyap]

MEDAL MONDAY!!! Yesterday I was able to complete my 4th Chicago Marathon. This was by far, my best time on this course at 4:13. I appreciate every moment of it. It was an AMAZING SUFFERING. This #chimarathon is the event that has inspired me to engage in endurance sports. I remembered watching it in the documentary film, spirit of the marathon and has been dreaming of it ever since. So to be part of it, rekindles so much memories, from dreaming to realizing. Yup! Dream first, then you REALIZE it. It is indeed, great to be living. Let us enjoy every moment of it! Thanks always to my @on_running @rudyprojectna @surphyto @honeystinger family for your support and to be given the chance to represent the brands in major races like this. Congratulations to all finishers, as well as supporters, and thank you to all volunteers! 😊😊😊 #onruncrew #onrunning #rudyprojectna #rudyproject #runonclouds #surphytoperformance #surphyto #altred #honeystinger #medalmonday #hshive (at Chicago Marathon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CU5eDLsL3a8/?utm_medium=tumblr

[hizokucycles]

Reposted from @kdorth - Saturday riding 🚴‍♀️ . Beautiful morning for a 35 mile / 50 km ride. Today’s ride felt sooooo much better/easier than the last time I rode. I had great company from the crew at @budabikeco ❤️ . Are you getting to ride this weekend? . #garminfitness #GarminCrew #gobeyond #akaso #allblackcc #hshive #xx2ioptics #cyclingshots #cyclingpics #cyclingphotography #cyclingphotos #cyclingselfie #szosa #wymtm #kolarstwo #lovecycling #fromwhereiride #cycling #bici #roadslikethese #justride #rideyourbike #bikeporn #instacycling #outsideisfree #cyclinglife #cyclingpassion #roadcycling #roadbike #HizokuCycles HizokuCycles.com https://www.instagram.com/p/B54TqQVH3LJ/?igshid=juz5p7h1n32a

[wendymastripolito]

Good Morning from Disney.... run done now breakfast and back to collect the furkids.... #beatyesterday #running #run #happyplace #hshive #runforfun #marathonmaniacs #runtheday #runthisbody #proveittoyourself #runnersofinstagram #chaseyourdreams #floridagirl #floridalife #oiselle #garmin #trimafia #iamvelocity #neverstopever #mafiastrong #mafiaaf #mafia2021 #anywhereispossible (at Disney's Art of Animation Resort) https://www.instagram.com/p/CTZrJLJLxy3/?utm_medium=tumblr

[gogohedgehoglegs]

Colorado 13er

Colorado 13er

June 2, 2019

So I almost don't know how to tell the story of the half marathon.  Because its not JUST a half marathon. This was a big weekend adventure for me.  I told some of the story in an earlier blog post, so the short version of it is that this race was the crown jewel of the weekend long Skirt Sports Ambassador retreat.  I flew in on Friday, got to visit what all of us ambassadors refer to as “The Mothership,” AKA the Skirt Sports store, and finally meet so many of the wonderful women ive known through facebook and some other meetups all these years.  I of course spent too much at the story(how do you not when yore flying southwest, so you can check a bag of all the goodies?!?!?!), and had the most amazing Pie and Bubbly courtesy of another ambassador Erin, who owns a pie shop in TX.  Yep, you read that right- she flew from TX to CO with so many lemon pies and peanut butter pies. And man oh man am I so glad she did, they were just amazing!

The official retreat kicked off that night with a bunch of speakers, happy hour, beers, and more friends. Yours truly was given the award of Miss Skirt 2019, for my overall contribution as an ambassador, which I was most humbled by- to me I wasn't doing anything out of the ordinary, I was just sharing my love of the brand.  

Saturday started with an early morning hike, which brought some of the most beautiful views I have seen in a very long time, mostly because its been 20 years since ive been to Colorado. Breakfast was awesome- a huge old plate of home fries, my kind of breakfast!  The second day was jam packed- speaks through the morning, with some short moving sessions to keep us all from getting squirrelly.  Dinner was great with a friend Amy(local), and another friend of hers, and then the vintage fashion show to end the evening.

Morning dawned quickly- the race starts at 630am, but that's mountain time, so really that's 830 for this East Coaster, so no big deal.  Nuun, decaf coffee, and the leftover pizza was breakfast, and the carb loading was complete.  I wondered how I would do, my diet this weekend left something to be desired- it was really just potatoes, beer, more potatoes, a veggie hummus wrap, more beer, pizza, and more beer.  I think there were some veggies on the pizza!  Met up with some other ambassadors to snag a ride, helped Amy get her bike in the car(she was doing a bike race that morning), and then over to the start we went.

The race went off, with me pretty in the middle of the pack.  This used to be a women's only race, so lots of women, and only a few men in the crowd.  The race is primarily on all of the womderful crushed gravel trails/paths that wind all around Boulder and Louisville- I want to call them railtrails because that's what we have, but these are all bike/run/walk paths that are just all around.  This is a 2 loop course- you run out, run along the trails(watch out for the geese, they're not friendly!), almost back down to the startline, loop around and cone, and do it all over again.  I must say I just loved this course- you go uphill, its flat, then you go downhill.  The crushed gravel was such pleasant footing- that perfect cushy, without kicking up stones, and have I mentioned the Rockies all around you?? And the big sky?? And the fact that I can breath for the first time in 20 years?

Yes, yes, I know I'm at altitude. A lot of it.  Yes, yes, I know I'm technically a flat-lander, and that doesn't make any sense.  But that's the truth of it.  I love being at altitude, I liken living in the northeast to feeling like you're drowning all the time.  I don't know why. Maybe its just the fresh air, maybe that its not as polluted, I have no idea, I just know it was glorious.  For the first rae in a long time- it was easy to breath, I wasn't sucking wind, and I wasn't in pain.  I could have run a marathon today, and it would have been awesome.

I have to also say it was fun running with so many Skirt Sisters.  I don't think ive ever been at a race when I knew so many people.  As much as it wasn't local for me, I knew more people through this- this extrovert doesn't belong to any local running clubs, so this race was much more with my tribe.  Its such an encourgaging atmosphere- with the figure 8 course, and multiple distances, there was a ton of people out there. When I came off the second loop and back down the hill toward the finish, it felt great to head down that hill.  I'd set no expectations for this race- between the traveling, the retreat, the recovery from training(Lake Waramaugh was only a month earlier, and Rhinebeck Marathon only 2 weeks after that), and the fun and games eating wise, I knew the stars were not quite going to be in alignment.  I have to admit, after running a race that felt that good, I contemplated if it was a sign we really should move out West, whether I should just eat potatoes all day every day, or whether just letting all the pressures go meant that much.  I will say I still technically ran a new personal worst, but if I'm going to have that much fun, it was worth every second.

I crossed the finish line, and then spent the next 1.5 hours with my Sisters, doing zumba, eating cake, and cheering in runner after runner.  I must say, I can't wait for next time!

Final stats:

2:00:29

36/224 overall, 20/177 women, 5/59 women 35-39

[teamrundisney]

Virtual Princess 10K runners have a dream about finishing their 6.2 miles in royal fashion today! #TeamrunDisney #TrDRunningClub #runDisney • #repost @mandirunsincostumes ・・・ Rapunzel and Pacsal are ready for the 10k! @rundisney #rundisney #teamrundisney #thesparklesquad #teamsparkle #teamnuun #hshive #leagueofgarmin #procompressionambassador #princess10k #princesshalfvirtual #brooksrunning #FairyTaleChallenge #InstaDisney #InstaRunners #RunnersOfInstagram https://www.instagram.com/p/CLhQGJPHX3M/?igshid=12let75cp74fb