Simply Nicole

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

Run or Dye 5K Recap

| 4 Comments Categories: Races, Running

Before I start this post, I just wanted to wish everyone good luck who is running the Boston Marathon today.  Kick butt out there!  Ok back to this post. I bet when you came over to my blog today the last thing you thought you’d read was a race recap!  I know it’s been FOREVER since I ran an actual race, at lease one that I took … [Read more...]

Best Fitness Apps

| 2 Comments Categories: Running

It’s the time of year again, friends.  When you make your new years resolutions and try to stick to them as long as possible.  Since many of you probably set healthy living goals for 2014, I wanted to let you know some of the best fitness apps that I’ve found.  So if you’re interested in this type of thing, keep reading! … [Read more...]

Mizuno Wave Rider 17

| 1 Comment Categories: Gear, Partnership, Running

*The following post is sponsored by FitFluential LLC on behalf of Mizuno. I’ll be honest. Before this past month, I’ve never owned a pair of Mizuno running sneakers. GASP!!!! Not one pair. When I started running in 2011, I always wanted a pair but for whatever reason I continued buying sneakers from a brand for which I was familiar. When I … [Read more...]

Drenched 5K

| 3 Comments Categories: Partnership, Races, Running

My nose has been bleeding for almost 24 hours and my coffee was terrible this morning.  Trying to be positive, LOL.  Okay, back to the purpose of this post… the Drenched 5K.  I can’t believe it’s taken me this long to recap you on this race, but better late than never I guess.  On August 17th, Bry, me, Leslee and her bf drove … [Read more...]

Mediterranean Snacks Giveaway

| 46 Comments Categories: Gear, Giveaway, Running

Before I get into the post scheduled for today, I wanted to say that I FINALLY WENT BACK TO THE GYM.  As you know, I did a short workout on my birthday, but today I got back to running.  I woke up at 5:30AM, put on my new Running Skirts gear and drove to the gym.  It was damp and cold outside, so walking the 1000 feet to the gym … [Read more...]

Zensah Gloves Review

| 4 Comments Categories: Gear, Partnership, Running

I haven’t gone for a run since the Half Marathon, so there isn’t much to post about running.  However I do want to tell you about the Zensah Smart Touch Running Gloves.  A representative from Zensah asked me if I’d like to try out their gloves for the half marathon, and of course I said YES!  I’d be looking for a pair of gloves to … [Read more...]