FitFluential Friday, Nuun, & Pro Compression Thoughts

1st - I'm all over the place.  Check out some fabulous FitFluential peeps, me included (FitFluential, working on the fabulous) on the blog today.  You'll see this cool picture of me being goofy on my Asheville, NC hiking trip and stopping to workout play on the rocks instead of using them to cross the stream.   

Also, check out Running Escapades to read the story of my fitness Aha moment along with many other wonderful stories.  

Finally, stop by MommyRunFast to see tons of great interval workout and find links to more, like my favorite one, at the bottom.  

2nd - Nuun is rocking my world.  I'll admit I kind of messed it up the first time by putting one tablet in this 32oz water bottle.  Whoops read directions - 1 tablet = 16 oz.  So the next time I did it right and the flavor was great, strawberry lemonade.  I have never been a big fan of recovery beverages so I always drink plain old water post long run.  I hate putting all that extra stuff in my body after I just worked it so hard, but I was intrigued by Nuun, liked the ingredient list, and loved the calorie count - only 8 per tablet.  I am so glad I tried it because I feel like I can happily drink it post long run, rehydrate better, and not feel guilty about putting junk in my body.  I already went back to the store and bought the one other flavor they have Tri-berry.  (Plus I am thinking about ordering the Kona Cola online.)

3rd - As I have been injured I haven't gotten to do any of my longer runs, but I have tried out my Pro Compression socks because I could not wait.  I wore them after my short run and was surprised at how lightweight and comfy they were.  I must admit I was worried about them being too tight because I have never owned compression socks before and I have kind of big legs compared to lots of girls, but they fit just right.  I can totally see myself slipping these on post long run to lazy around my house or even go out and run errands.  Love the bright pink.  May need the baby blue or a purple soon.

Asheville Trip & Vega Contest Results

This weekend T & I drove the 4 hours to Asheville for a day trip.
We ran a 9 mile training run to sight see and then took a 2 hour hike through the Pisgah Forrest.

We also checked out downtown Asheville for a bit and had a yummy late lunch (and some local ice cream) before heading back.

I took my Vega hiking with me to snap a photo for their Get Energized contest.
It starts August 1st and I may be asking you all to help vote.
(I never win anything and it would be cool to try.)

Now it is time for one of you to win though.... 

Congrats Andrea your twitter follow was #16.  I'll be contacting you.
Email backatsquarezero@gmail.com your shipping address
and phone number (for tracking).
Expect a Very Big box of smoothies very soon.