Fight for Air Climb and #nogirlypushups Week 3 Check-In!

February 24, 2013
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Wow! I cannot believe we are about half-way through our #nogirlypushups challenge, and it seems like we keep getting more ladies on board! If you haven’t signed up yet, no worries – you can start today! You can find out more details on the last check-in post if you are unsure how to start! I get […]

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Another Liebster?! They must really like me!

February 22, 2013
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It has been a little while since I have been nominated for a blog award, and with so many new subscribers to my blog since my giveaway, I think it’s a great time to post these to share some more info about me!  Melissa of “Live, Teach, Love, Run” and Melissa of FitGirlsRock have both […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight: Jacki!

February 21, 2013
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For those new readers to the blog, every week I spotlight a fellow lady lifter who, like me, loves lifting and encouraging other women to lift! I started following Jacki’s blog a few months back, and I am truly inspired by all that this woman does! Jacki is running the #nogirlypushups challenge with Alex and […]

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Two WODs: One Day. (Alternatively called, “How Not to Injure Yourself Doing Crossfit.”)

February 19, 2013
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From all of the runner blogs I follow, and many marathon journeys I have followed, it seems like a right of passage for runners is losing a toenail. Sounds gross, I know, but you runner folk know what I am talking about. Just as runners take pride in losing their toenails, I think the true initiation into Crossfit […]

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#nogirlypushups – Week 2 Check-In!

February 18, 2013
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As I have talked about before, Alex of Alex Tries it Out, Jacki of Dare2Dream Dare2Do, and I are hosting a #nogirlypushups challenge! We are trying to encourage ladies to start working on standard form push-ups and check in with us on their social media sites to be eligible for prizes! We had our first check-in […]

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Happy One-Year Blogiversary to Me.. and a HUGE Giveaway to You! (contest closed)

February 18, 2013
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One year ago today, I wrote my very first blog post, not knowing a thing in the world about blogging, networking, or self-promotion. I created the blog to document my progress with New Rules of Lifting for Women, and to hope to gain followers on my journey and to encourage other women to do the […]

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Product Review: SoRock Shop Crossfit Tank Tops

February 17, 2013
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I think my favorite part about blogging is getting to discover some awesome new small businesses and help spread the word about their products! SoRock Shop sent me two of their workout tanks to review, and I am absolutely loving them both! Who is SoRock Shop? What started in a spare bedroom in 2008 with […]

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My Valentine’s Date with Crossfit

February 14, 2013

I continue to say this both in my blog and in my real life world, but Crossfit changes a person more than just at the physical level. There are huge mental barriers to break through, and it could cause an emotional rollercoaster of exhilaration, frustration, nervousness, ambition, and confidence. There is so much more that […]

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Product Review: Treadwear Running Arm Sleeves!

February 14, 2013
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Have you ever used arm sleeves when running? Are you ever unsure how to layer if you might get too warm but do not want to carry around a bulky jacket or gloves? I found an awesome Michigan-based company called Treadwear that has a solution to this problem! This review is has been in the […]

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Lady Lifter Spotlight: Melissa S!

February 14, 2013
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I love when women get excited about lifting, and this week’s lifting spotlight is no exception! Melissa seems to eat, breathe, and live strength training! Not only that, but the woman has participated in figure competitions  works 11 hour days, yet still manages to prep and plan a paleo diet, plus fit in all of […]

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