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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? Smile 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!
a Rafflecopter giveaway

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. 

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  1. Michele C. says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:29 am

    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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  2. Kristi A says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:33 am

    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!

    Reply
  3. Kelly McD says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:36 am

    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!

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  4. Courtney says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:41 am

    I would love to try the Sea Salt Texturizing spray!!

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  5. Megan@A Baby Makes Four says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:51 am

    Ooooh, I would love to try the sea salt spray! Looks awesome 🙂

    Reply
  6. Adrienna says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:58 am

    I really want to try the beach spray. My hair’s wavy, and I love it texturized!

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  7. sarah says

    October 26, 2012 at 12:51 pm

    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!

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  8. Kimberly Anne Flickinger says

    October 26, 2012 at 1:27 pm

    I am excited to try the dry shampoo. I have only heard good things about dry shampoos and I love trying new brands.

    Reply
  9. Heather Kraus says

    October 26, 2012 at 2:13 pm

    I would have to go with the sea salt spray to give my waves a beachy look.

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  10. deana c says

    October 26, 2012 at 3:05 pm

    I am most excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  11. Katie @ from icecream to marathon says

    October 26, 2012 at 3:29 pm

    I want to try the sea salt!

    Reply
  12. Jodi says

    October 26, 2012 at 5:28 pm

    Oooh can’t wait to see your new do! Love NYM clean freak, will have try the others!

    Reply
  13. mel says

    October 26, 2012 at 6:25 pm

    Sea Salt !!!

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  14. Joanna {Baby Gators Den} says

    October 26, 2012 at 8:44 pm

    I LOVE their dry shampoo!!

    Reply
  15. Kristin Wheeler (Mama Luvs Books) says

    October 26, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    The shampoo!

    Reply
  16. Minda says

    October 26, 2012 at 10:59 pm

    I really would like a good dry shampoo!

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  17. Kelly H. says

    October 26, 2012 at 11:55 pm

    Sea Salt spray

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  18. Renee G says

    October 27, 2012 at 12:26 am

    I’m excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray
    rsgrandinetti@yahoo(DOT)com

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  19. renee walters says

    October 27, 2012 at 2:33 am

    I would love to try the Sea Salt Texturizing spray! Thanks so much for the fantastic giveaway!

    Reply
  20. tracy davis says

    October 27, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

    Reply
  21. Christine says

    October 27, 2012 at 8:42 pm

    Girl Powder

    Reply
  22. ashley c says

    October 27, 2012 at 8:53 pm

    definitly the sea salt spray 🙂

    demureprincess7(at)gmail(dot)com

    Reply
  23. Vicky Boackle says

    October 28, 2012 at 4:53 am

    i am most excited to try the girl powder.

    Reply
  24. Heather C says

    October 28, 2012 at 7:19 am

    Girl powder! I definitely need more volume in my roots

    Reply
  25. Steel Springs says

    October 28, 2012 at 9:21 am

    I would love to try the dry shampoo!

    Reply
  26. Linda Lansford says

    October 28, 2012 at 6:42 pm

    I want to try Girl Powder

    Reply
  27. Mary Calabrese says

    October 28, 2012 at 8:18 pm

    I’d like to try Girl Powder

    Reply
  28. Jennifer (Savor) says

    October 29, 2012 at 8:47 am

    The dry shampoo for sure cause some days, there is just no time for a full shower, wash & condition

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  29. josee philipp says

    October 29, 2012 at 11:55 am

    would love to try the sea salt spray

    Reply
  30. Stephanie Larison says

    October 30, 2012 at 4:15 am

    I’d love to try the Girl Powder

    Reply
  31. Deb C says

    October 30, 2012 at 5:01 am

    I would like to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo. It sounds very convenient for a rushed day.

    Reply
  32. Desiree Dunbar says

    October 30, 2012 at 8:57 pm

    I’d really like the Dry Shampoo.

    Reply
  33. Julia Magnusson @ It's Not Like a Cat says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:30 am

    the sea salt texturizing spray!

    Reply
  34. Ellie W says

    October 31, 2012 at 12:48 pm

    I’m excited to try the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  35. Marianna says

    October 31, 2012 at 3:31 pm

    Girl powder

    Reply
  36. Denise S says

    October 31, 2012 at 4:51 pm

    Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  37. Jessica Rose says

    October 31, 2012 at 5:58 pm

    The Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray!

    Reply
  38. shawna says

    October 31, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    The sea salt spray.

    Reply
  39. Brittney House says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:26 am

    Sea Salt Texturizing spray

    Reply
  40. Caitlin McClure says

    November 1, 2012 at 1:35 am

    Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

    Reply
  41. Melanie Montgomery says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:25 am

    The girl powder!

    Reply
  42. Noelle Cameron says

    November 1, 2012 at 3:09 pm

    The clean freak refreshing dry shampoo!

    Reply
  43. Erica C. says

    November 1, 2012 at 3:10 pm

    I really want to try the Sea Salt Spray.

    Reply
  44. Saver Sara says

    November 1, 2012 at 3:11 pm

    Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray,

    Reply
  45. Miranda Ward says

    November 1, 2012 at 3:45 pm

    Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    freebiegoddess03@aol.com

    Reply
  46. JoAnn F. says

    November 1, 2012 at 5:30 pm

    the Sea Salt Texturizing spray!!!!

    jofo120 at yahoo dot com

    Reply
  47. Robert Pyszk says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:16 pm

    Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

    Reply
  48. Lisa Garner says

    November 1, 2012 at 6:34 pm

    I would like to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo.

    Reply
  49. susan smoaks says

    November 1, 2012 at 7:53 pm

    i want to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo

    Reply
  50. Toni Marie Caravello Feimer says

    November 1, 2012 at 8:50 pm

    Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  51. Samantha Meyer says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:12 pm

    The sea salt texture spray would be nice to have

    Reply
  52. Lucy Schwartz says

    November 1, 2012 at 9:36 pm

    I would really like to try the Girl Powser. It souonds novel and needed .

    Reply
  53. kathy pease says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:08 pm

    id like the Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  54. Christian Alejandro N. says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:12 pm

    I’d go with the sea salt spray

    Reply
  55. Mya Murphy says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:15 pm

    Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo!!!

    Reply
  56. Trisha McKee says

    November 1, 2012 at 10:19 pm

    All of them, but especially Girl Powder!

    Reply
  57. Jessica A says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:30 pm

    I am most excited to try the Clean Freak Refreshing Dry Shampoo because I have been looking for a good dry shampoo.

    Reply
  58. Breanne says

    November 1, 2012 at 11:39 pm

    Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray

    Reply
  59. shirley zolenski says

    November 2, 2012 at 12:01 am

    I like the Sea Salt Texturizing spray

    Reply

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