Tag: #RapOnTheRun
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#RapOnTheRun: Expensive Running Socks: Marketing Hype or Worth The Extra Coins? (Video)
Running socks are expensive & there’s marketing claiming they’re best for runs & workouts. But are they really worth it? In the latest product review, I compare “regular” performance socks with speciality running socks. I also give some tips on how to cut down on the cost of purchasing running socks. The two running sock brands…
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#RapOnTheRun: Maia Sports Bra Review For Fuller Cup Sizes (Video)
If you wear a fuller cup size (DD-EEE) it be a challenge to find a sports bra that provides comfort, compression, durability & function. When I first started running I wore two-three regular bras (NOT recommended!) in an attempt to get the support needed for high impact activity. It’s not a good idea to wear…
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#RapOnTheRun: Spirulina Algae Review For Energy & Endurance + EnergyBits vs. Green Foods (Video)
I’ve been using EnergyBits and spirulina algae as a running supplement for about a year and a half. I first read about it from the #runchat hashtag on Twitter, and noted several different running bloggers writing about why they use it. Algae is plant-based, vegan, about 60% protein (three times that of a steak!), high…
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#RapOnTheRun: My BSX Insight (@BSXAthletics) Has Arrived. Time To See If It’s 2 Legited 2 Quited. #RunChat
A video posted by nancioishiphop (@nancioishiphop) on Jun 1, 2015 at 11:16am PDT Well y’all my BSX Insight Running Edition has arrived. Last year around this time I was selected to be one of the first consumers to try out the new wearable sports technology. Back then the device was in research and…
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#RapOnTheRun: 2015 Raleigh Rock N Roll Half Marathon (@RunRocknRoll) Race Review (Video) #RunChat
The Rock N Roll Half Marathon Series came to Raleigh, NC this past weekend. It was the second year for the event in the Triangle. Earlier this Spring while training for the 2015 Tobacco Road Marathon (which was to be my third full marathon), I ended up having to cut back on mileage. At…
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#RapOnTheRun: Red Maca Review For Running, Energy & Endurance (Video)
I first read about red maca last year on Instagram. Red maca is a root that is grown in the Peruvian mountains. A couple of vegan athletes I follow on the ‘Gram had mentioned using red maca as part of their sports training and for endurance. I also noticed a few vegan chefs talk…
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#RapOnTheRun: 5 Easy Tips On How To Become A Runner (Video) #RunChat
Have y’all ever been interested on how to become a runner? Even more, have you ever been curious on learning more about how to get started running? In this week’s #rapontherun vlog, I share with y’all 5 easy tips on how to become a runner. I also include a few online and offline resources…
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#RapOnTheRun: Vegan Cuts (@VeganCuts) Vegan Athlete Box Review (Video) #VeganCuts #RunChat
Last week on Instagram I posted a question about fueling runs with products that have ingredients you can’t pronounce. If you have to Google an ingredient or don’t know what it is, should you really be putting it in your body? I’m specifically referring to products that contain chemical additives, preservatives and the like.…
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#RapOnTheRun: 2014 Greensboro Marathon Review (Video) #GreensboroMarathon #RunChat
A photo posted by nancioishiphop (@nancioishiphop) on Oct 10, 2014 at 2:10pm PDT Well y’all my 2014 race season is officially over. Last Saturday I ran and finished the 2014 Greensboro Marathon. The 26.2 mile race was my 2nd attempt and I’m thankful to have finished in 6:35:24 (6 hours, 35 minutes, 24 seconds). Back in…