Pretty Muddy is Returning to Sacramento

Usually I don't plan my races too far in advance. This coming year I plan on really sticking to a race schedule and planning my training around it. Not only will this keep me on track and motivated, it will also save me money on race fees. Yes - signing up early for local races can save you a lot of money. One race that I plan on doing this year is the Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run in Sacramento on May 3, 2014. 

What is the best part about signing up for this race (other than the fact that it's a super fun race just for women) is the fact that it is 50% off! For a limited time, the first 200 participants to sign up can register for a huge discount. You can sign up for only $34.75, which is a great price for a mud run.

Mud runs are great events to let yourself loose to just enjoy a run. You don't have to worry about time or pace. You just have to worry about having fun and getting pretty muddy! This event is specifically focused on women, so grab your girls and take a day to enjoy yourself in a fun exciting mud and obstacle course. 

I hope I see you in Sacramento. Come get muddy with me!

Sacramento, It's Your Lucky Day!

With the Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run just 21 days away I want to get you involved and I have a free entry to the Sacramento race to give away! Haven't had the chance to register yet? No problem, now is your time! When you register be sure to join my team "Sweat Pink" and sign up for the 9am start time! You don't want to miss this fun obstacle race, muddy mess and women only event! It will be my first mud run and I can't wait to test out my mud running, slipping and sliding skills! 

As a team Pretty Muddy blogger I will be at the event before, during and after the race to cheer you all on and help push you to the finish! Do you have friends that want to sign up too? Do you not have the patience to wait and see if you have won? Then sign up at Pretty Muddy for your race today! I hope you'll all join me for this fun race. 

My giveaway for a free entry will be open through Sunday morning at 9am pst. You must sign up when notified to receive your free entry. It's that simple! If you're in the Sacramento area be sure to enter my giveaway, grab a group of friends and come get muddy with me!

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Pretty Muddy Mother's Day and Some Athleta Love!

This weekend is Mother's Day! How many of you are doing Mother's Day races with your mom's? Unfortunately, I will be about 500 miles away from my mom, so we won't be racing together, but I'll be giving her a call and letting her know how special she is. I just heard today that the Pretty Muddy Women's Race series is giving a discount to moms and daughters when they register for the race together. Just enter the code: MUDDYMOMMA at registration this weekend and you get $15 off registration. If you want to win an entry for you and your mom, head on over to the Pretty Muddy Facebook page and enter their contest. When/if you sign up for the race in Sacramento I hope you will join my team! Just join the Sweat Pink team with a 9am start time. I hope I see you at the race!

With so many fun races coming up, I am really excited for this summer race season! I just wish the weather here in California were a little cooler. Next week I get to meet up with my Roseville Running Crew again and I couldn't be more excited! If you're in the area stop by and run with us! We meet at the Athleta Galleria store in the Galleria Mall and run the nearby streets and trails! It's a great time and you won't want to miss it. Check out their schedule of free classes here!

Speaking of Athleta, I am just loving all their summer gear. They have some amazing swim gear, tri gear and running gear. I can't wait to check out some of their items and start training for my first triathlon with them. I also want to get some fun summer beach and casual wear. I really want this adorable Printed Shorebreak Dress. It is so cute on and so comfortable. Definitely on my wish list! 

What are you looking forward to this summer? Do you have any special races coming up? Are you running with your mom this weekend? What summer gear can you not live without?  Let me know in the comments below!

~Karen

The Four Why's

This is my post of why's. Why Twitter is the bomb, why I love Athleta, why I love Nike and why you should come get Pretty Muddy with me!

Some people are scared of social media. Some people don't see the value in it. Why do you want everyone knowing what you are doing all the time I am often asked. It's not about what I'm doing, Twitter is about communication, about branding, about reaching out to others with similar interests and learning from them. It's about building relationships and using it for good. Are there spammers? Sure. Can it be dangerous? Absolutely. But anything can become dangerous, the important thing is to be careful of what you share, but still be open and honest with your followers. I'm not going to give out my personal address for everyone to see via a tweet, but I will communicate with others about my likes, dislikes, success and failures. It is a quick and honest form of communication and I have been able to build and cultivate numerous relationships by using this medium.

From my interactions on Twitter I have been able to meet new friends, partner with brands, promote my blog, learn new running and training ideas and win prizes. Twitter has been a place where I can go for encouragement on a bad day, or that extra push when I need to get out the door to go for a run. It's great fun and if you don't already have an online presence, I would suggest giving Twitter a test drive and then let me know what you think!

As for my love of Athleta, last night was my sponsored athlete party. I love representing the Roseville store and have really enjoyed all the relationships I have formed with the staff, Run Club girls and new friends I have met along the way. I really enjoyed the support last night, and had a blast shopping, eating and trying on some great athletic wear with my friends and supporters! Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the event with me. I'm looking forward to seeing you all again soon!

Nike, what can I say, I love running in your kicks! The new Flyknit sneakers I tried are amazing and super lightweight, they really helped me fly during the Shamrock'n Half Marathon! I can't wait to design my own pair of Free's on NIKEiD and represent in my next race! The pop of color on all my shoes really adds spring in my step.

As for my upcoming race with the Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run, I am super excited to join together with women around the area and get a little dirty! This will be my first mud race and I can't wait to do it. Join me and my team "Sweat Pink" at 9am on June 29, 2013 in Granite Park. I'd love to see you there, it will be a fun time with friends, mud, obstacles and a rockin' race finish!

~Karen

Come Get Muddy with Me!

Come get a little muddy with me at the Sacramento Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run! I am all about running, getting dirty, and having fun with a team of great girls! The Pretty Muddy Women's Mud Run is coming to Sacramento's Granite Park on June 29, 2013 and I will be there! I was lucky enough to be chosen as a Pretty Muddy Run ambassador and I want you to meet me at this race. What are some of the perks you may ask?

Perks of the Race: 

• 5k Course
• Women only (sorry boys)
• Lots of Mud
• Fun Obstacles
• Epic Finish Line Party

Why wouldn't you want to do this race? Sacramento is gorgeous this time of year and it's the perfect way to welcome summer days. Join my team with my other Sweat Pink sisters online and register here. Just register under the team name "Sweat Pink" with the 9am start time and we can get a little muddy together. Hope I see you there!