1. Google Reader
I got a notifaction yesterday that Google Reader won’t be available anymore after July1! Oh no! I love the Google Reader and this is the way I keep up with blog reading! What I love about the Google Reader:
- Easy to add blogs (just enter the website)
- Easy to track blogs, it shows which one you have read and which you haven’t. It also shows how many unread blogs you have and it highlights the blogs that have unread posts.
- Accessible anywhere! Just enter http://www.google.com and sign in, now you can read blogs from any computer, phone or tablet.
I was doing a little research and found this article from Cnet (HERE). I downloaded the Feedly and started playing with it. I liked that it takes over all google reader blogs, no need to enter them all again! The layout and design is nice, let’s see if it also is user-friendly.
2. Best Body Boot Camp
Over the last few years I always try to do more strength training but it’s tough for me. I just can’t motivate myself to do so. I hear all the time how beneficial it is for runner. I recently heard about Best Body Boot Camp (more info HERE), which is an online 8 week boot camp for $25. Weekly workouts will be emailed to you and you will track your progress online (Hello Accountability!). Other benefits:
- stay motivated
- learn new workout ideas
- challenge yourself in new ways
- focus on other health-related goals of your choosing
- have fun with healthy living!
So I decided to sign up. It starts April 1 and ends May 26. The timing couldn’t be better. I’m getting married on May 24!
3. Shamrock Half Marathon
This weekend is the Shamrock Half Marathon and also my Bachelorette Party Weekend! I will go with 5 of my running friends to VA Beach to run, to party and to cheer on one of our friends who tries (and will( qualify for Boston! My green socks and tutu are ready and so am I!
Yay for joining!!! And taht is perfect timing. The race sounds so fun. I want to do that one pretty badly. Have a great bachelorette weekend and race!
Thanks Tina!!
I am so excited for you! This weekend should be a blast! Love Shamrock and everything about that race. Enjoy, and congratulations once again! xo
I just saw google reader was retiring this morning. Major bummer since I have 110+ subscriptions I follow in mine! I will have to check out that site.
Hope you have fun this weekend running and partying!
I actually like Feedly! The computer version is better than the tablet version, but both a very close to the google reader. And the best part, it automatically loads the blogs from google reader!
i was looking at different options as well to replace google reader. A popular one i keep hearing about is bloglovin- i’ll have to check out yours.
The Shamrock 1/2 in VA is one of my race bucket list items (races I want to do once I’m done with 50 state quest) you’ll have so much fun and take lots of photos! (race and bachelorette party)
I actually like Feedly! The computer version is better than the tablet version, but both a very close to the google reader. And the best part, it automatically loads the blogs from google reader!
I’m really bummed about Google Reader. I follow so many blogs with it and it’s so simple. I haven’t heard of Feedly. I’ll check it out.
I actually like Feedly! It takes all your google subscriptions automatically! Just log in with your account. The computer version is a little better than the tablet version, but both a very close to the google reader.
Have fun this weekend! I really want to run the Shamrock 1/2 – hopefully next year.
Switched to Feedly last night. So far, I’m finding it pretty easy to follow and figure out.
Woohoo! Shamrock weekend! Maybe I’ll see you out and about.
Good luck and can’t wait to hear how you do!!
I would love to see you!! Agree, Feedly works pretty good! I’m relieved, I was worried, after I heard google reader will be gone.
Boo! Will have to check out Feedly. Good luck this weekend!
Thanks! I actually like Feedly! The computer version is better than the tablet version, but both a very close to the google reader.
Have an amazing weekend! Wow, bachelorette party and a race all in one! Can not wait to hear about it all!
i love your bachelorette party!! so fun!! and i started BBB and then hurt my hip so i stopped-but it was tough and I LOVED it. hope to be able to do it again after surgery.
You’re going to love Tina’s bootcamp! Have a great weekend! I can’t wait to hear about the race and the bachelorette party! Take lots of pics
Shamrock is such a fun race! I was there this year too, but didn’t run. I have done it in the past and it is great. But this year was cold!!! I love their medals. Hope you had a great bach party!
Also, I am bummed about Google Reader and super lazy about finding a new one, so thanks for the info!