I have to say that for the past few months, I have been feeling good while running—like really good. I have been steadily increasing my mileage, my iron levels/stores are back up to normal, and in general I have felt really good. My daily runs are about 5-6 miles a day now.
Granted this may all change next week if we do indeed get the “Frankenstorm” they are predicted for early next week. Is it sad that the first thing I thought about bad weather for 5-6 days and potential loss of power was that I might not get to run? 
I will totally go bonkers if I need to take that many days off!
Since I have been feeling good and running really regularly, I have also been feeling so good mentally. There are a lot of stressful things going on around here, but I feel in control and grounded. I LOVE how running helps me feel that way.
So inside I have been feeling good, and I have on the outside too! I got a new haircut (just above the shoulder—no good pics yet!). I have been making a concerted effort to keep my hair somewhat styled for the first time in a LONG time. Since I end up showering later in the day, I make sure that I blow it out, so it looks nice when I wake up in the morning.
One thing that has definitely fallen by the wayside since becoming a parent is my hair styling capabilities! I came across the super fun line called Not Your Mother’s Hair Care at BlogHer in August, and I love their stuff!
My favorite is the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray (which actually contains sea salt!). I love to use it on my own hair and on the boys’ as well. I also like the Clean Freak Dry Shampoo. Since mothers don’t always have the time to shower and blow out their hair perfectly (imagine that!)—here is something to come to your rescue. I like that it’s a spray and not a powder, less messy in my opinion and easier to apply. To check out all of the Not Your Mother’s Hair Care products visit their website and their Facebook page. Another thing to love– they are about $5.99 (depending on where you buy them), and they are available in CVS, Target, and many other places!
Since it’s Friday, one lucky reader will win a 3-pack of the same products I love and tried out: Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo, Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray, and Girl Powder Volumizing Hair Powder (root lifter). Just follow the instructions in Rafflecopter below. Happy Friday!
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NYM Brands provided 30 Something Mother Runner with three products to review, in addition to three to give away. All opinions and writing are my own.
the Sea Salt texturizing spray sounds awesome! I’m always trying to find a way to wash and then avoid blow drying, and I wonder if this would give it some awesome texture if I let it air dry…. fun!
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I would love to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. I recently bought NYM Way to Grow shampoo and conditioner and they are amazing!
I am always looking for a good dry shampoo! I have very fine hair and have to wash it every day or it looks like a 90′s grunge band. Yeah free stuff!
I would love to try the Sea Salt Texturizing spray!!
Ooooh, I would love to try the sea salt spray! Looks awesome
I really want to try the beach spray. My hair’s wavy, and I love it texturized!
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oooh, i’d love to try the dry shampoo. i have cury hair, but tend to straighten it in the cooler months. this would be perfect to help me keep away the oily hair for a few days!
I am excited to try the dry shampoo. I have only heard good things about dry shampoos and I love trying new brands.
I would have to go with the sea salt spray to give my waves a beachy look.
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I am most excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I want to try the sea salt!
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Oooh can’t wait to see your new do! Love NYM clean freak, will have try the others!
Sea Salt !!!
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I LOVE their dry shampoo!!
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The shampoo!
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I really would like a good dry shampoo!
Sea Salt spray
I’m excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
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I would love to try the Sea Salt Texturizing spray! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!
Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
Girl Powder
definitly the sea salt spray
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i am most excited to try the girl powder.
Girl powder! I definitely need more volume in my roots
I would love to try the dry shampoo!
I want to try Girl Powder
I’d like to try Girl Powder
The dry shampoo for sure cause some days, there is just no time for a full shower, wash & condition
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would love to try the sea salt spray
I’d love to try the Girl Powder
I would like to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. It sounds very convenient for a rushed day.
I’d really like the Dry Shampoo.
the sea salt texturizing spray!
I’m excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
Girl powder
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
The Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray!
The sea salt spray.
Sea Salt Texturizing spray
Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
The girl powder!
The clean freak refreshing dry shampoo!
I really want to try the Sea Salt Spray.
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray,
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
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the Sea Salt Texturizing spray!!!!
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Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
I would like to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo.
i want to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
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The sea salt texture spray would be nice to have
I would really like to try the Girl Powser. It souonds novel and needed .
id like the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I’d go with the sea salt spray
Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo!!!
All of them, but especially Girl Powder!
I am most excited to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo because I have been looking for a good dry shampoo.
Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
I like the Sea Salt Texturizing spray