Simply Nicole

| a lifestyle blog by Nicole Raudonis, focused on healthy living, home decor, travel and more

A Little Bit of Motivation

| 7 Comments Categories: Partnership, Running

When I run races it’s the little things that give me motivation to keep going.  Whether it’s my favorite song that pops up on my iPod or seeing a girl run past me in Uggs (yes, it happened), I somehow find the extra burst of energy to keep going.  No, Miley didn’t run past me in a race.  But a girl wearing her outfit did … [Read more...]

Fashion’s Night Out 2012

| 10 Comments Categories: Events, Half Marathon Training, Running

I’m really not getting enough sleep this week.  No matter how early I go to bed, I still wake up completely exhausted.  Today I woke up and decided to wait until tomorrow to do my 3 mi run.  I have Fashion’s Night Out tonight so I won’t be able to get my run in after work.  Fashion’s Night Out is such a fun night!  I went … [Read more...]

Half Marathon Nutrition Plan

| 8 Comments Categories: Food, Half Marathon Training, Running

Good morning, folks.  This post is going to focus on my half marathon nutrition plan, what I plan to eat and drink and tips for you.  First I want to talk about my plans for today.  It’s a bit different than most days.  First off, the weather right now is in the 50s.  I don’t think I’ve seen it that low since the … [Read more...]

Half Marathon Training Begins

| 20 Comments Categories: Half Marathon Training, Running

Well ladies and gents, the day has come.  I honestly didn’t think I’d actually be doing this.  When I signed up for the Philadelphia Half Marathon on April 1st, I thought I was just pulling an April Fools prank on myself.  I felt like David After Dentist.  “Is this real life?”  Yes, Nicole.  This is real … [Read more...]

Sunset Runs & Happiness

| 10 Comments Categories: Running

I didn’t mention it in yesterday’s post, but this week I focused on outdoor runs.  With the weather cooling down just a tad at night, I want to really take advantage of the breezy outdoors.  That and I’m partially breaking up with the treadmill for a few days.  I had an appointment after work yesterday, so when I went out to run it … [Read more...]

Inside my gym bag

| 7 Comments Categories: Running

When I go to the gym after work, I like getting dressed at work so I won’t sit around when I get home.  I realized that when I come home from work and still have to get changed, take off my makeup, and put on my sneakers, somehow I also end up checking my emails, updating Facebook, and watching TV.  Thus, I like getting ready at work so … [Read more...]