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My New GoPro

February 28, 2021 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

My New GoPro

My dear husband got me a GoPro Hero9 for Christmas! (and this post is about 2 months in the making!) I have been wanting one for years, but hadn't specifically asked for this, so he truly surprised me with this gift! He also added the accessory kit, so I have many … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, GoPro, Hiking, Product Review

My review of GlowbodyPT’s Ten Minute Plan

August 27, 2020 By Vanessa Vila Leave a Comment

My review of GlowbodyPT’s Ten Minute Plan

It's not a secret that I love running... but I have, in recent years, fallen out of love with strength-training. In high school, I absolutely LOVED strength training, and got really freakin strong (I can remember squatting 180 lbs as a 3-rep max when I was 17... now I'm right … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Health, Product Review, Running

Why I wear a WHOOP band

April 12, 2020 By Vanessa Vila 1 Comment

Why I wear a WHOOP band

If you know me, you already know I'm a nerd. I'm a RunNerd (nerd about all things running-related...obviously), and I'm also a data nerd... and a sleep nerd too, apparently :) I can keenly remember a classmate telling me, in 8th grade, how it's funny that I time myself doing … [Read more...]

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My Gear List for the PCT

August 24, 2019 By Vanessa Vila 3 Comments

My Gear List for the PCT

A few weeks ago, I walked an epic journey (for me!): 54 miles in 2.5 days on the Pacific Crest Trail. Many of you have asked what I brought with me, and what I wore. This post will detail all the gear! My trip planning had help from my cousin, Cole (didn't need the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Hiking, PCT, Product Review

Review: Diva Cup

January 13, 2015 By Vanessa Vila 4 Comments

About a month ago, a friend of mine posted about how much she loves her Diva Cup.  The first time I even heard of a Diva Cup, I believe, was 2010 during a Pregnancy Support Group session.  The class leader was pretty "crunchy granola"--telling us about organic crayons and … [Read more...]

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