mizuno wave sayonara :::: review

the following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno.

when it comes to running the roads, mizuno and i have a very exclusive relationship. i have been in the wave rider model for as long as i can remember, and i have no intention of rocking the boat [as evidenced by my hoarding]:

well, mizuno is rolling out a brand new shoe [available JULY 5th/today!!] and i was lucky enough to get to try it out.

  meet the all new wave sayonara::::

the details::::

• weight: 7.1 ounces [a full ounce lighter than my usual wave riders]
• ramp:  10mm [wave rider 12mm]
• heel/toe: 19/9 [wave rider 24/12]
• on sale:  july 5, 2013
• suggested MSRP:  $119.99

my two cents::::

• i love the look of the shoe. it's bright but wearable.  
• they are incredibly light. 
• i wore them to the gym for a workout just because i was so excited to try them and actually found a great use for them... they are minimalist enough to lift in but enough shoe to hop on the treadmill afterwards! this is huge for me. when i lift [especially legs] i prefer a minimalist shoe but i can't run in them afterwards because i need more support. who wants to take two pairs of shoes to the gym? the wave sayonara solved this problem completely. 

• i was really surprised by the amount of support and cushion the shoe offered while i was running [it's the Mizuno Wave Technology].
• i think this would be a great shoe for someone who wanted to try a minimalist shoe but didn't want to sacrifice cushion or support. 
• i don't usually do speed work, but these shoes made me want to run fast! [and they're so light that you feel like you're moving a lot more quickly than usual!]
• they fit like a glove so i'm also looking forward to trying them without socks. 

want to know more?

mizuno running website

mizuno running on twitter @mizunorunning

mizuno running on Facebook

wave sayonara video

.: kona kase review :.

I was beyond pumped when this little package of awesomeness arrived on my doorstep!

loved the packaging, the quality of samples and the inspirational quotes and paperwork inside.

this one is on my desk pinboard now. love it.

what was inside? lots of goodies!

the KIND bar was gone in about 5 seconds. YUM.

i was impressed with the quantity and quality of the samples.

my biggest disappointment? there wasn't anything that i would use while working out. i was expecting some gels, or chews, or electrolyte drink.

want to try it for yourself? use the code FF2 at checkout and get your kona kase for $10!!

I received a Kona Kase via FitFluential, free of charge, in exchange for my honest review.

Under Armour Women::: What's Beautiful 3.0

*this post is sponsored by Under Armour through FitFluential*

Last May I participated in Under Armour's first What's Beautiful campaign and I had a great time. I met a lot of amazing women and was inspired to post and work on my goal (at the time it was to complete 12 half marathons in 2012--done!). I even won a gift card for my participation! 

Under Armour has just launched the 3.0 version of the campaign and I have set a goal of joining Team World Vision to run the Indianapolis Half Marathon to raise money and awareness for people in Africa that do not have access to clean drinking water. 

So how does the campaign work?

• Click on this link to get signed up: Under Armour What's Beautiful 3.0
• Set a goal, upload a picture and take some time to look around the site. 
• Check out some of the other women who are participating [a good place to start is the 'top performers' tab. 
• Over the next 8 weeks, you can post about the things you are doing to work towards your goal, you can participate in challenges that UA posts or that the other women post. 
• Work towards your goal, encourage others, and INSPIRE. Yes it's a competition, but I promise you that you'll find a great community full of support. 

What else is in it for you? 

Costa Rica? Yoga? Spa? Don't mind if I do!

Check it out!

I'm guest posting over at the FitFluential blog today, so if you get a minute go check it out and let me know what you think!

If you've come here after reading that post, THANK YOU and I hope you like it here!