Keeping Your Activewear Fresh & Clean

Handling running and work out clothing once they've been worn can be a challenge, especially in the hot and sweaty summer months.

Confession: I don't sort all of my dirty clothing out into piles for washing (darks, whites, jeans, you get the picture) because seriously, ain't nobody got time for that.

Including me.

However, I DO wash my workout gear separately from the rest. Running any time of year here can be unpredictable, but it's almost always warm (except for maybe January) and by the time I'm finished with a run or workout, I'm a mess.

I'm very thankful for the companies who recognized the need for sport specific detergent in athletes. A favorite around here is WIN Detergent. This is not a sponsored post, by the way - WIN is just the favorite of all the ones I've tried. 

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The detergent has a very light scent and definitely leaves my active wear clean and fresh! We love the blue bottle of detergent, but there's also a green, unscented and dye-free bottle available for purchase as well.

For drying purposes, I also make sure to lay my favorite sports tops and sports bras on top of the washer/dryer to dry flat. For non-clothing items such as the FlipBelt (that are ok'd for the wash), I also chunk them in the washing machine with the rest of the active wear which is a super nice perk. 

Saturday's around here are usually for washing clothes, so I have two separate loads of my own - one for regular clothing and one for active wear clothing...and that's all there is to it!


How do you keep your active wear so fresh & so clean?

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Trains & Sunrises…& Closet Space!

There’s not a lot going on around here at the moment, so I am going to share a few photos from my weekend with you!

An early morning Saturday group run left Heather and I laughing about a train incident several years ago. (In 2010, we were waiting for a train to pass and it stopped on the tracks, blocking our way – so we went under it….scariest moment ever!) Back to Saturday, we were approaching the tracks as the lights turned on and the bars came down. Heather asked where the train was and if we could outrun it – unfortunately, it was too close and we wouldn’t have outrun it anyway.

It did lead to a few good laughs and several “I’ll never do that again”!  That train was flying!

As we approached the lake (different from the other part of the lake you guys see all the time), we witnessed one of the most gorgeous sunrises ever. 

I was in awe of the beauty of it all! Have I mentioned that I LOVE early morning runs? …because I do…just incase I haven’t mentioned that before! :0)

On Saturday afternoon as I was folding clothes, I had a GRAND idea. I began debating how to maximize the use of available space in my closet?

Until now, all of my running clothes…skirts, shirts, tanks, shorts, etc. were stuffed into drawers in my closet. Unfortunately, that means my shirts were always wrinkled. Not anymore! I realized I had plenty of space to hang another bar under my t-shirts for my running clothes! Genius!

My husband is SUCH a good sport. He worked all weekend, but still came home and installed my harebrained idea without complaint! He’s awesome!

Someone on twitter mentioned that my next race expo should be scared…I have a ton of extra hangers now! Yay!

All done! Tanks, shirts, and running skirts…oh yeah, and my Eeyore slippers! :0)

Yet another fun and adventerous weekend behind me! Wonder what this week will bring?

How was your weekend? Any races? Family time? Vacations? Hope it was great!

Pixie Power Review & Giveaway

If you’ve been around a runDisney expo, race, message board, Facebook group, twitter…you get my point…then I’m sure you’ve heard about Pixie Power!

I first discovered these adorable shirts at the 2012 Princess Half Marathon and knew I just had to have one for the upcoming Glass Slipper Challenge!  Imagine my surprise (and excitement) when Alyssa at Pixie Power contacted me and asked if I would review a shirt of my choice, then host a giveaway! Of course I said yes!

To be honest, there were SO many cute shirts to choose from, I had a hard time picking my favorite. I finally decided on the pink Princess on the Run tank. (This shirt will most likely make an appearance at the 2014 Princess Weekend!)



I absolutely love everything about this tank…the fit, the colors, the design…it’s perfect! 



I took the tank out for a 6 mile spin this past Saturday (a very hot and humid run) and it kept me cool, comfortable, and as dry as could be expected in this SWLA weather!  I was worried that the colors would bleed but it still looks great!

The tank even came along to a post-run birthday celebration in honor of one of my BRF’s, Heather! (BRF = Best Running Friend)



We celebrated Heather’s birthday with balloons, party hats, presents, and the best part…chocolate covered strawberries! YUM!

Her birthday is TODAY!
Happy Birthday, Heather!!



Ok, back to Pixie Power…

Besides Princess Weekend, there’s plenty of tops that are fitting for Tink Weekend, too.With Tink registration opening today, what better way to celebrate than with the start of your Tink Half costume?  



Here’s a few other favorites of mine from their site! Click here to check out their full line of adorable clothing!

Want to win one of these shirts for yourself? The lovely people over at Pixie Power have generously offered the winner a shirt of their choosing!

Enter via Rafflecopter below. This giveaway will run for 1 week and will end on Tuesday, July 16, 2013 at midnight. Good luck!

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