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Mile 20 Racing Upcoming Virtual Fun Runs

Mile 20 Racing has opened registration for the last two virtual fun runs of the year.

November – 5k Turkey Trot 
This race will benefit Sharing & Caring of Okaloosa County, Inc. They coordinate community efforts to meet emergency needs of families in Okaloosa County. Their motto, “We Feed the Hungry Everyday”. Price is $20 which includes a medal and bib. The last day to register is October 18th.

December – Ugly Sweater 10k
This race will benefit Toys for Tots where their mission is to “bring the joy of Christmas and the hope of a better future to the nation’s less fortunate children”. Price is $20 which includes a medal and bib. The last day to register is November 22nd.

If you would like to sign up for any of the events or need more information please visit us at our website.

Product Review: Oral I.V.

I recently had the opportunity to try Oral I.V., a rapid hydration ultra concentrate.

Their mission:

ORAL I.V.® is a game-changing approach to performance. As a water-based dietary supplement, ORAL I.V. aids the hydration process for individuals who train hard, work hard and are committed to peak performance.

 

It does not contain any sugars, caffeine or stimulants, additives, preservatives or artificial ingredients. You can consume it as it or add it to water before, during and after activities. You can also use it as a supplement to daily activities that may aid in dehydration. 

Depending on what your activity level is, you may take one vial for every 4 to 6 hours of strenuous activity. You may use it one your rest and recovery days. 

Each package contains 4 vials (15.0 ml per dose). 

As a runner, I mixed one vial with water before a 4 mile run on Saturday morning. I could not stomach the taste (bland, kind of chalky) but chugged it down. During the run I felt good, no cramps or stiffness, and didn’t feel the need to slow down because I was approaching the deadly hills! I had another vial after my run for recovery.

I would continue to use the product but somehow or another I have to stomach the taste. 

*This is my personal review. I was not paid nor endorsed by Oral I.V.*

Recipe Review: Chocolate Raspberry Smirnoff Cake

Surfing around on other blogs, websites, pages, etc. that I follow, I came across this delicious sounding cake from Easy Chef Recipes.

Chocolate…Raspberry…..Smirnoff…..yes please! The recipe called for raspberry Schnapps but I could not find it in the store (unless I’m blind which may be a possibility!).

Very easy to make, moist and delicious!

 Chocolate Raspberry Smirnoff Cake

Ingredients:
1 (18.25 ounce) box chocolate cake mix with pudding in the mix
3 eggs
1/2 cup cold water
1/2 cup raspberry schnapps
1/2 cup vegetable oil

Glaze:
1 tablespoon butter
1/4 cup cold water
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup raspberry schnapps

Instructions for cake:
1) Mix above ingredients together and pour into a bundt pan.
2) Bake at 325 degrees F for 40 to 45 minutes.
3) Let cool and remove cake from pan.

Instructions for glaze:
1) Combine butter, water and sugar in saucepan and bring to a boil. Boil 5 minutes.
2) Remove from heat. Stir in raspberry schnapps.
3) Using a sharp knife, make slits in cake.
4) Brush glaze all over cake until all glaze is absorbed. Store in refrigerator.

I baked the cake for 40 minutes and it came out perfect. There is not a strong alcohol taste either! I shared this with a few other friends and they enjoyed it!

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Recipe Review: Hershey’s Cookies ‘n’ Creme Premium Cook Mix

So I’m at Walmart (as usual) in the baking isle and noticed a new cookie mix from Betty Crocker. My husband loves cookies ‘n’ creme so this is the reason why I picked I wanted to give it a try. 

Looking at the back of the box, the ingredients and instructions were pretty easy and self explanatory.

Ingredients:
1/3 cup butter, softened (not melted)
3 tablespoons of water

You can also prepare it with vegetable oil by using 3 tablespoons of oil and 3 tablespoons of water.

Instructions:
1. Heat oven to 375 (or 350 for dark or nonstick cookie sheet). Stir cookie mix, softened butter and water in bowl until dough forms.

2. Drop dough by rounded teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto ungreased cookie sheet. (For 1 dozen larger cookies, drop dough by tablespoonfuls).

3. Bake as directed or until edges are set. Cool 1 minute before removing from cookie sheet. Cool completely; store in airtight container.

I opted for the larger cookies and got about 15 of them. By baking them according to directions they turned out soft and tasty. They even tasted good the next day! I’m guessing my husband and son liked them, I didn’t hear otherwise.

 

 

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Motivational Monday!

Race Report: Bushwacker 5k

This is a long overdue race report! I completed this race on August 3rd!

The race was held at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3rd. As usual in Florida it is hot at that time of the morning! It benefited the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Northwest Florida.

I got up around 5 (if I can remember right) because the drive to Pensacola is about 45 minutes. We had to park at the finish line because the start and finish were at two separate places. We were bussed to the start but had to walk about half a mile to get to the actual starting line. 

Nothing going on at the start. There were a good amount of runners, music and someone talking on the microphone who none of us could barely hear! Off we go and it’s pretty crowded due to running along residential streets. My body felt great but I had to keep wiping sweat off of my forehead! Warm water was giving at the stations (no complaining, just took my few sips and kept going) and crowd support at various spots. The fun part was running across the bridge, the not fun part….it starts at an incline then downhill to the finish. 

At the finish line there was music, water sprinklers, volunteers handing out cold wash cloths, and warm water (no complaints, I took it and said thank you). I got in my car and headed back to the house!

 

Liebster Award Nomination!

 

Yeah, my little blog was nominated for the Liebster Award thanks to thefitlifewithamber!

So what is the Liebster Award you ask? It is an award given to up and coming bloggers who have less than 200 followers. The word Liebster is German and means sweetest, kindest, nicest, dearest, beloved, lovely, kind, pleasant, valued, cute, enduring and welcome. The idea of the award is to help new bloggers build a community and to connect with other bloggers!

Once a blogger is nominated, the blogger must complete the following:

1) Acknowledge the nominating blogger

2) Share 11 random facts about yourself

3) Answer 11 questions the nominating blogger has created for you

4)  List 11 bloggers who have less than 200 followers from what you can tell!  They should be bloggers you believe deserve a little recognition and some blogging love!

5) Post 11 questions for the bloggers you nominated.

6) Tell the 11 bloggers you nominated (no nominating the blogger who nominated you)!

11 Things About Me:

• I’m not a feet person.
• I’m terrified of needles.
• I’m married to my high school sweetheart.
• I have 4 animals.
• My favorite color is red.
• I watch cartoons. My favorite….Spongebob Squarepants!
• I love college football.
• I’m a small business owner.
• I’m not a fan of yard work.
• I collect Barbies.
• I have to sleep with the radio when I go to sleep.

Questions from thefitlifewithamber:

1. If you could do any job in the world, what would you do?
I’m doing it now…teaching.

2. What is your favorite place to vacation?
Walt Disney World!

3. What is your favorite TV show?
Golden Girls and Spongebob Squarepants!

4. If you were an animal, what animal would you be?
Cat.

5. What is your go to work out?
Weightlifting.

6. If you had to choose, college football or NFL? Why?
College football. It’s just better to watch!

7. Early bird or Night owl?
Early bird

8. What is your favorite food?
Tacos.

9. List one thing one your bucket list.
The Boston Marathon.

10. What is your favorite restaurant to eat out at?
O’Charley’s

11. Do you have any pets? If so, what kind of pets do you have?
4. Two cats and 2 dogs.

11 Bloggers That I Nominate:

1. Crossfit Purcy
2. The Earnest Baker
3. Compile Link Run
4. Lemon Cake Break
5. Fearlessfeet
6. Just Nice Stuff
7. Captivating Bliss
8. Trace B.
9. The Whole Health Puzzle
10. Chantelle and the Teddy Bears
11. It’s A Lifestyle

Questions for bloggers nominated:

1. Did you grow up in a small or big town?
2. Have you ever watched the Superbowl all the way through?
3. What was your favorite cartoon growing up?
4. What’s the latest you ever slept?
5. Favorite school subject?
6. Favorite pizza topping?
7. Do you always smile for pictures?
8. What’s your least favorite move?
9. Do you sing in the car?
10. Ever ran out of gas?
11. Are you ready for Fall?

Congrats to the bloggers nominated!  Please spread the blog love and visit these awesome blogs!