New Running Shoes & Awesome Findings in My Mailbox

I was contacted months ago to see if I would be interested in reviewing Run Like a Mother, a new book that was being released in the Spring of 2010. I was so ecstatic. Well, the little bugger arrived at my doorstep when we returned from vacation last week. I started reading it over the past week and totally identify it and can't wait to share my thoughts with you when I'm done. From page #1, this book reads like my life ... just like most of you running moms ... juggling run and "life". Totally amazing. There has been a lot of buzz in bloggy world as several of you are reading this right now ... I can't wait to read your reviews.

I had my annual physical this morning. My dad was watching Little Dude while I was gone. Luckily I was in and out in 20 mins -- how often does that happen?!?! With my upcoming marathon training, I was in need of a new pair of Brooks Adrenaline, so I stopped at a running store just up the street from my clinic. I had never been there and was excited to browse. I felt all "experienced" telling the store clerk exactly what brand, model and size I needed -- I've been through about 10 pairs now. I giggled a little inside. I usually have had pretty boring colors available to me and usually purchase an older model off of the internet. So, this was a nice treat to me ... especially when the sales clerk brough out these babies .........

They are pink and fabulous and I love the geometric, floral shapes on the side. I will be really sad when these wear down!! Can't wait to try them out after the kiddos go to bed tonight. It is absoulutely awesome having new, comfy little pillows under your feet, isn't it?!?!

Then, I arrived home and there was a nice package from Nicole in my mailbox.

She sent me a really sweet note card with a really sweet note inside along with some fun Disney Princess stickers. I laughed out loud when I saw the little running mom and daughter in matching leopard print running skirts with leopard print bondi bands!! I couldn't believe it!! The other cool thing she included was a runner with a rhinestone tiara.

I can't wait to do something special with my photos from the Disney 1/2 Marathon. Nicole, you are so incredibly sweet, talented and awesome!!

Oh yeah, I coudn't just pick up my awesome new kicks at the running store, I picked up some fun and fashionable running shorts as well as some new nutrition to try out.

It will be fun to try something new, while I'm out on those 20 mile training runs over the next couple of months.

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Chews in Cherry Blossom -- Have you tried these?! The gal at the counter raved about them. Maybe she does love them; maybe she was just trying to make a sale?!

Power Bar Energy Gel Blasts in Raspberry -- these look oh, so yummy! Should be a nice treat.