I wanted to share a few of my favorite things with everyone on the lovely web. These are some of the things I SWEAR by when I run. Just a thought if you are making any last minute changes on your Christmas list. I got in a solid three miler this morning before heading to work and I’m REALLY looking to the next few weeks as work changes gear and I can get full swing back into training mode! I’m working on my schedule for next year and it’s making me more and more excited.

So below are just a few of my favorite things and our lovely tree!

Zensah Sports Bra – These are my ALL time favorite sports bra and I only run in these. I have a few others ones that I wear to the gym, but I LOVE Zensah, you’ll see Zensah on another spot on the list as well. These sports bras are so soft, comfortable and really hold everything in place, they are the tightest sports bra that I’ve found and I really never worry about anything. I am also in love with some of their new colors that they’ve recently released! So bright and fun. (sports bra review)

Arm warmers – Now that the cooler months are upon us, it’s time to layer up. Layering up is one of the most important things while running because you don’t want to overheat. I love arm warmers! I have two different kinds that I love. The Zensah ones that are pink and made of compression material. I also like the Asics arm warmers that are heavier and more of a sweater material for the cooler mornings. Love arm warmers and their versatility. (zensah arm warmer review)

Lucy Half Zip – Le Sigh. Super expensive and one of my favorite materials. It’s so soft and stretchy and not as heavy as some of my other ‘jackets’ that I have for running in cold weather. I hate buying expensive running clothes but every now and then Lucy has some sweet sales and make sure to check them out! I have this one and love it. Great for running and you can even get away with wearing it during the day, when you are just wearing working out clothes for fun. I also love the little thumb holes and how high up the collar goes.

iFitness Belt – Ever since I got this belt, I cannot even begin to express how much I love it, and you could be the lucky winner of 1 in the December 2 giveaway! I sometimes feel naked without it on my runs because I don’t have much with me without it. I can fit so much stuff in it and the neoprene is the best idea ever to keep things from getting soggy from my own sweat. Sick. If you are looking for a belt to shove all your stuff in, this is the one to get. (double pouch / single pouch reviews)

RoadID – Carrying a form of ID is a way to be identified in many different instances. Thought you never want to think that way, you must always be prepared for the worst. Make sure you have some form of identification on you when you run because you’ll never know what could happen. Road ID is an easy way to carry a form of identification on your shoe or bracelet or even necklace form. Check their site out and personalize your Road ID for safety! Visit the RoadID site here!

Some Kind of Face Protection – whether it be a visor, a hat or sunscreen, face protection is the KEY to running and being safe. I’m a prime example of this, as I have pretty bad sun spots/age spots on my face from running so much in the sun. I LOVE this sunscreen and I love the visors ( I have this one in blue) because I look like a freak in hats, and really think everyone should pick something up to run in during the sunny months! Better safe than spotty like me!

Garmin 305 – I love my Garmin, Claude. It’s one of the pieces of ‘equipment’ that I must usually run with. I don’t do much else with the Garmin, though there are many other aspects, besides pace, time and overall time. I have never had any problems with it and really love running with him most of the time. (Garmin Review)

Ryders Sunglasses – Obsessed. Even when it’s cold, the sun is shining here in Southern California. Well sometimes. When the sun is out, sunglasses are on and nothing is better than a pair that doesn’t cost a leg and arm and stays up perfectly! I love these sunglasses and am SO glad that I found them and now cannot run without them. (Ryders Review)

Zensah Compression Socks – I love these socks, especially when I’m working a long event all weekend. They are the softest, best compression sock that I’ve tried and think the cushion in the foot really adds a lot to the sock as a whole. Love the softness of the sock as a whole and the “tightness” of these ones was the best. I’ve had these for two years and can’t imagine using any one else! (compression sock review) and now they have pink. SQUEEEEEAL!

Meb Keflezighi Book “Run to Overcome” – Recently read and reviewed, I really love this book. I’m half way through it again and I just love his upbeat outlook and positivity throughout his running career!

K-Swiss Shoes – I am addicted to these shoes now. Seriously, love working in them and running in them. I have heard some people not believing in the K-Swiss shoes since they are “newer” on the scene, but they have really done their research and I’m so glad that I gave them a try. I cannot imagine running in anything else and I know they are a great company because they keep their prices low and really look out for the athletes. Speaking of, I have another K-Swiss review coming up soon, but here’s the ones I wear.

Just thought I would throw some of my favorite stuff out there, and none of these companies asked me to do this, I just love their stuff so much! Last night, after a late night working for this weekend, Shea and I were able to get a tree!

Real or Fake! You decide :) We combined our ornaments and I think it looks spectacular and I love it! A lot of the time, the holidays are hard for me. I get sad and it’s hard as I realize things will never be what they used to be, but at the same time, there are brief glimpses of things that make my heart sing, like when I saw a reflection of our decorated tree in the window last night and the lights were sparkling. I know the holidays were my mom’s favorite time of year and even four, almost five years later, I am reminded of her all the time during this season. I remember her baking Christmas morning. That was one of the only times she baked like that. I think this year I will try my hand at baking Christmas morning, I’m sure it won’t be spectacular, but it will be interesting. I look around me to my friends and family and my life and am constantly reminded how blessed and lucky I am.

xoxo

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