** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases through these links.Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones, Garmin vivosmart HR, gray capri leggings (old) and Yogo Athletica top (found at Marshalls)I had planned to run a half marathon yesterday.If you've read this blog recently, you might remember seeing four half-marathon training updates and reflections. After ... Read more
Mom & Toddler Yoga | Poses to Try
** This post contains affiliate links to yoga products. I make a small commission for purchases through these links. Thanks for supporting Floradise blog! Victoria and I tried a yoga class together for the first time over the weekend. It was a workshop at one of my favorite Chicago yoga studios in honor of Mother's Day. The teacher had to bow out at the last minute so another studio ... Read more
Let’s Dabble: Intro to Climbing Class
** I received a class credit for being a Dabble ambassador. All opinions have always been my own. As a Dabble ambassador, aka Super Dabbler, I am regularly trying new hobbies via the countless classes on the Dabble.co website. I've tried SUP yoga, sushi rolling and photography, among many other activities. While each class challenges me in some way, my most recent class helped me take on one ... Read more
Running Playlist | At-Home Yoga | Half Marathon Training, Week 3
** This post contains affiliate links. One way to motivate yourself to work out is to create a new playlist. I put together a new running playlist every season to re-inspire myself and give me another reason to get out on the running trail. Need ideas for workout tunes? Check out my Spotify playlist below and let me know your favorite songs right now in the comments. I am constantly ... Read more
Chicago Spring Half Marathon Training, Week 2
** This post contains affiliate links.Found this Reebok sports bra at Marshalls. Week 2 of half-marathon training was an overall success despite minor setbacks. I was better about not making excuses and I doubled my mileage from last week, both much-needed victories and boosts of confidence! I feel so inspired going into Week 3. Let's do this!Here's how Week 2 went down:Monday: 2.25 miles at ... Read more
Chicago Spring Half-Marathon Training, Week 1 | Lessons From My Slow Start
** This post contains affiliate links. Shop Flipbelt in various colors.**I almost didn't share this half-marathon training recap, but I wanted to share the lessons I have learned about balancing fitness and family/life. It's never easy, but it's important to remember your why. Why is this training important to me?I want to be a good example to Victoria.I want to feel stronger.I want to be ... Read more
Gaining Back Motivation to Work Out | Half-Marathon Training
** This post contains affiliate links. Yoga pants by 90 Degrees by Reflex (similar)**; C9 sports bra (similar)**; Fabletics headband**; Brooks Adrenaline GTS 17 shoes** In October I became a work-from-home parent, and the adjustment period has taken a toll on my fitness motivation. Keeping up with a toddler is a workout in itself, am I right?! I've skipped workout after workout recently and ... Read more
5 Reasons to Try Orangetheory Fitness
Photo courtesy of Orangetheory Fitness ** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Getting back into a fitness routine after family leave is among my February goals, so I am really focusing on making working out a priority. I was thinking about this in class Tuesday night, and I don't know if it was the playlist, ... Read more
I Survived a Kickboxing Class
In August, I bought a three-class package to an ILoveKickboxing studio that was opening in the Bucktown neighborhood of Chicago. For $10, I got three kickboxing class and a pair of gloves; you can't beat that deal! And yet, it's now February and I just took my first class. What can I say? Life got in the way. ... I arrived for the 10:15 class at 9:45 to talk about my fitness goals, get my gloves ... Read more
Birthday Gifts for the Fitness Lover | My Wish List
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. My birthday is next month, and when I think about what I would like to receive, it's always fitness related. What can I say? It's what I love to do. I pretty much have everything I would want and don't need much else, but workout clothes are used so much that they ... Read more