With race day less than three weeks away, I’ve kicked my marathon training into full gear — like, I’m talking 5 a.m. runs kind of full gear. So you want to hear a little story about my latest distance run? Of course you do. Last week, I woke my ass up with the rising sun, […]
Author: Gennah Nicole
Fight The Funk: 8 Quick Fixes To Happiness
In the whimsical world of Instagram, life as a mermaid is beaming with sunshine and rainbows, but don’t let the filters fool you. Allow me to open your eyes to the unsaturated reality, even mermaids have their gloomy days. I have a little “sea-cret” to share. Lately, I’ve been in somewhat of a funk. I’ve […]
5 Ways To Strengthen Your Running Stride
Not to sound conceded (but…) every time I set out on my daily run, I turn heads. Yeah, yeah, yeah, think what you may about my sports bra and spandex attire, but I know the real reason behind my eye-catching abilities is all thanks to my badass stride. As a runner, your stride has a massive […]
Pumpkin Spiced Protein Balls
Anyone that knows me knows how much I love balls in my mouth. (…and anyone that really knows me wouldn’t be surprised by my raunchy humor). I recently revamped one of my favorite Mermaid Munchies just in time for the holidays, and I mean it when I say, they are kind of amazeballs. Halloween is a […]
Aloha Friday Fit HIIT: Week 2
Happy Aloha Friday Mermaids! It’s time to kick-start your kick ass weekend with my new Aloha Friday Fit HIIT. With a killer mix of jump roping, planks and dare I say it – burpees, this weeks high intensity interval workout will have you jumping for joy (when it’s over). Skipping rope is the perfect anytime, […]
How To Find A Badass Running Shoe
Call me crazy cat lady, but I’m pretty sure no love will ever compare to the love I have for my Asics. It’s a steamy kind of passion that leaves my skin sweating and heart beat racing, a special love that makes me feel beautiful without ever having to say it. I’m telling you, when […]
Aloha Friday Fit HIIT: Week 1
Happy Aloha Friday Mermaids! Every Friday the island is filed with positive energy and good vibes, ready to celebrate the weekend ahead. Aloha Friday is one of my favorite days of the week because I make it a point to take my workout to the fresh outdoors and feel the warmth of the islands. Seriously, can you […]
Suns Out “Bumz” Out
Being fortunate enough to spend my free-time in a bikini, I’ve come to discover these itty bitty pieces of fashion help radiate an alluring sense of confidence in myself. I admire the bikini designers that encourage us badass mermaids to embrace the beautiful bodies we have been given — and lucky for me, I’m able to […]
Feel The Burn With My #Squatember 30-day Squat Challenge
If you’ve been following The Running Mermaid on Instagram then you know that September was focused on getting your booty looking right and tight with my 30-day Squatember Challenge. Each week I shared a new squat to incorporate into your workout regimen, along with my secret tips to give your tush an instant lift. I […]
The Lava Flow Stay-cation Smoothie
It’s no secret this Puerto Rican princess is a sucker for a good ol’ Piña Colada, but here in Hawaii, they put their own island twist on the national drink of my motherland. They call it, The Lava Flow — clever, right!? Nothing says tropical paradise more than this frothy, island flavored cocktail — and lucky […]
