Fun. – HPink Creative

Mask up. 😷 Tree up.🌲

Mask up. 😷 Tree up.🌲

“Behind each virtual class is an instructor who

“Behind each virtual class is an instructor who created a space in their house for you. They purchased lighting, rearranged their furniture, upgraded sound systems, found the perfect angle and gave you the same energy as if they were right in front of you in the same packed room.”

I know how hard it is to work out at home. I know the challenge of going from a home office right into a home gym. I know the exhaustion of closing your email window just to open your virtual class window. But I also know how hard YOU work. YOU have kept your mojo going despite having to completely flip your lifestyle with almost no notice. And now some of you are having to do that again. YOU hit those 'start' buttons despite the walls caving in around you. YOU do this – I am just the person on the screen singing your praises virtually since March 13th 👏🏼😳

Yet despite it being such an isolated time, I've met DOZENS of virtual faces across the nation that continue to open those fitness apps and hit 'start'. None of us would have guessed we'd still be working out with our screens in November, but here we are. And we're still here for you. My little home office gym will always be your little home office gym. 🌟

How it started ➡️ How it’s going: We just d

How it started ➡️ How it’s going:
We just don’t tell him that he’s gained 50lbs this quarantine 😳

#rescuedogsofinstagram #adoptdontshop #shepherdmix #labmix #pyreneesmix #pupper #chicagodog #9monthsold

What a doggone week, my brain is fry’d. 🌭🍟

What a doggone week, my brain is fry’d.
🌭🍟😌

#supportlocalbusiness #supportrestaurants

The Chicago Fire Department: Here to put out the d

The Chicago Fire Department: Here to put out the dumpster fire that is 2020👩🏼‍🚒🚒🐶🔥

#HappyHalloween #rescuedogsofinstagram #rescuedog #fire #firetruck #firefighters #dumpsterfire #halloween #halloweencostume #CPD #puppiesofinstagram #dogcostume #chicago #chicagodogs

More often than not, I catch myself dancing during

More often than not, I catch myself dancing during my workouts. 💃🏼 I taught Zumba for 7 years and miss that insanely fun kind of cardio. But if there was ever a time we need to get up, destress, and bust a move, it’s now.

So, I’m excited to introduce Fuego Fit — my own twist on a dance fitness class. Now, if you know me, I am by NO means a dancer, but rather what I deem a “stress reliever.”😂 I’m planning to bring back some Latin-inspired moves and fuse it with a little fitness and have some fun.

I completely understand “virtual burnout” but if you are interested, I’m doing my first class Thursday 10/29 at 5pm CST via Zoom (invite: https://tinyurl.com/fuego-fit-2020). It’s completely free, but donations are welcome via Venmo.

Yes, it will be a learning curve for all of us virtually, and no, you don’t need to have your video on! Message me or drop a comment if you want the information! 📩

📸: 2011 Go Red Zumbathon

I am a marathoner! On Saturday I completed the fi

I am a marathoner!

On Saturday I completed the first ever Virtual Chicago Marathon, in a mask, with no spectators, unseasonably warm weather, and a nasty spill halfway in. Not exactly the marathon I envisioned, but hey, it’s 2020.

To say it was challenging is an understatement, but with the support of my amazing family and friends and the incredible group I’ve met through the Chicago Area Runner’s Association this summer, I got it done. Something I vowed I couldn’t do years ago.

Now, if you excuse me, I’ll be wearing this medal for the next week 🥇🍾
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#runchi #chicagomarathon #mychicagomarathon #CARAruns #charityrunners #myfirstmarathon #marathon

She ready 🔥 2020 Chicago Marathon: Virtual Expe

She ready 🔥
2020 Chicago Marathon: Virtual Experience — 10/10/2020 6:30AM.

My first marathon, vastly different than the one I signed up for in December. Running for team @glasa_sports with @cararuns. You can still donate at tinyurl.com/HPforGLASA
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Route in the comments and I will post my tracker information tomorrow as well!

#mychicagomarathon #chicagomarathon #chicagorunner #runchi #running #myfirstmarathon #virtualmarathon #26point2nomatterwhat

You and me for three ✨ You are my light in the

You and me for three ✨

You are my light in the darkest of times and my warmth like that beautiful September day, and I’m so lucky to be yours.

Took our beautiful beast to the bar 😳🐾🍻

Took our beautiful beast to the bar 😳🐾🍻

7 1/2 months and 55lbs with no end in sight 😂
#rescuedogsofinstagram #muttsofinstagram #puppylove #shepherdmix #labmix #pyrneesmix

Spokane was a smokeshow this weekend 🌫 But fami

Spokane was a smokeshow this weekend 🌫
But family always shines through ☀️

Also, climate change is very real. Please vote 📨

Less than one month until the virtual Chicago Mara

Less than one month until the virtual Chicago Marathon! This weekend I run my first 20 mile run with the Chicago Area Runners Association, which has been instrumental in helping me prepare for October 10th. I guess I'm a runner now? 😲

And I am happy to announce that I am OVER my charity goal of $1,300 for GLASA, thanks to these incredible people: Angel C., Nick E., Alex H., Emily E., Chito & Linda P, Matt S., Jacki P., Maren G., Paige B., Tiffany N., Griff II, Maggie S., Cassie J., Corine M., Angela A., Alyssa G., Mary Jo & Jeff P., Lindsey Busbee, Barb & John S., Heather Haley, Katie R., Rose K., Rebekah & Brennan O., Veronica R., Erica B. & Chris P., Lisa W., James D., Beth C., and Ashley D!! Thank you all for reaching into your pockets to help out this incredible organization during this extremely challenging time. Your kindness has not gone unnoticed. 💛

With less than a month to go, I want to encourage anyone who may have been considering a donation to please donate during these last few weeks. If we could break $1,500, I'd be blown away.

Here's to 26.2 NO MATTER WHAT! 🏃‍♀️🔥 www.tinyurl.com/HPforGLASA
or lInk in bio!
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#chicagorunning #chicagorunner #chicagomarathon #runchi #charityrun #marathoner #linkinbio #26point2

Played our tail off in the lake this Labor Day 💦🐾

#rescuedog #shepherdmix #labmix #pyrneesmix #muttsofinstagram #chicagodogs #LDW #rescuepup #dogsofinstagram #pupper #chicago

Not sure who had more fun this weekend — us or t

Not sure who had more fun this weekend — us or the pups 👅🐾🍦

Easily the brightest part of our summer 🔆 Cong

Easily the brightest part of our summer 🔆

Congratulations to Katie and Dan for #BecummingReichardt on the most perfect day!

📢 THE RESULTS ARE IN! 📢 Our @embarkvet DNA

📢 THE RESULTS ARE IN! 📢

Our @embarkvet DNA 🧬 test came back for our brindled boy! And now we can finally answer the common question “what kind of dog is that?!”

➡️ Swipe to see much more colorful and fluffier current-day Clark and his results!

#adoptdontshop #rescuedog #rescuepup #shepherdmix #labmix #pyreneesmix #puppylove #Embark #DNAtest

Double tap 🐾 to boop that adorable nose.

Double tap 🐾 to boop that adorable nose.

#challengeaccepted “Today I asked my body what

#challengeaccepted

“Today I asked my body what she needed,
which is a big deal
considering my journey of
not really asking that much.

I thought she might need more water.
or proteins.
or greens.
or yoga.
or supplements.
or movement.
But as I stood in the shower
reflecting on her stretch marks,
Her roundness where I would like flatness,
Her softness where I would prefer firmness,
All those conditioned wishes
that form a bundle of
Never-Quite-Right-Ness,
She whispered very gently:
‘Could you just love me like this?’”
-Hollie Holden

I always have this powerful poem on my phone as a reminder to love myself: something I encourage others to do each day but never do personally. So here I am, pictured as I always am. And in the end, strong is always beautiful. Let’s all be strong like a woman. ✨

We were safely social last weekend so we had to do

We were safely social last weekend so we had to document it before it all goes away again
🍕🍻🌴😷

Today the 2020 Chicago Marathon was officially can

Today the 2020 Chicago Marathon was officially cancelled. News I was fully expecting, but still not ready to hear.

But just like weddings that have been postponed, love powers on. Just like summer festivals that have been cancelled, spirits still soar. And just like the original plans for the marathon, bodies and minds will persevere.

I vowed I would NEVER (read that again) run a marathon but I was so inspired watching the 2019 marathon that I applied via lottery and got in. “One and DONE!” is what I proclaimed, then 2020 stepped in to say “You’ll actually be doing two — 2020 and 2021.”

Despite it all, I’m committed to still running the 26.2 miles with Team @glasa_sports on October 11th and am proud to be incredibly close to reaching my goal (link to donate is in my bio). I’ve got my sights on all of the amazing events to happen in 2021, but I’ve got 26.2 miles and a lot more of this beautiful city to explore by mask and foot, first. 🕶👟

#26point2nomatterwhat #chicagomarathon #teamGLASA #chicagorunning #CARA #maskup

Got the fam back together for the Fourth 🇺🇸💛🐾

When the server brings out the food vs the second

When the server brings out the food vs the second she leaves the table🍹😂
Have a bloody good Fourth of July! 🇺🇸

Looking out for Phase 4 like 👀 . . . I’ve bee

Looking out for Phase 4 like 👀
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I’ve been working remotely since 2016, so quarantine hasn’t been a huge shift for me. The hardest part for me has been surrendering all of my in-person fitness classes, which are my only daily social interaction.

Now that Chicago is set to enter Phase 4 (just wait ‘til we have to explain this concept to our future children), I’ve been starting to teach on-site virtually at a few locations and am so impressed with all of the new protocol in the buildings. There’s a reason they’ve required us to wear a mask, people. And that’s the reason we, even with a city of 3 million people, continue to thrive and succeed.

So #MaskUp, think about someone other than yourself, and see you at a distance soon! 🧼

Clark, the Chicago dawg 🌭🐾 . Just 4 months o

Clark, the Chicago dawg 🌭🐾 .
Just 4 months old and already 15lbs away from his estimated adult weight 😳😂
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#puppiesofinstagram #chicagopup #mixedbreed #shepherdmix #brindle #rescuedog

#blackouttuesday

#blackouttuesday

My 2020 Chicago Marathon training starts today! I

My 2020 Chicago Marathon training starts today! I promised myself I would never run a marathon, but here we are 🤷🏼‍♀️ There is a lot of doubt that the marathon will actually be held, but I plan to keep my head high, laces tight, and distance spaced as I hit the pavement for Team GLASA this summer.

I know how challenging these times are, but if you are able contribute to the Great Lakes Adaptive Sports Association (GLASA) and help bring sports, recreation, and movement to children, adults, and veterans alike, I would be so grateful.
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http://tinyurl.com/HPforGLASA
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#chicagomarathon #runchi #runchicago #chicagorunning #marathontraining #myfirstmarathon #charityrunner #fundraiser

Pop-up plant stands and dino sippy cup margaritas:

Pop-up plant stands and dino sippy cup margaritas: not the MDW we had in mind but exactly the MDW we needed 🌿🥤🧼

One week of puppy love and we are absolutely bette

One week of puppy love and we are absolutely better together 🐾

Meet our newest good boy, Clark 🐾 Clark (forme

Meet our newest good boy, Clark 🐾

Clark (formerly “Ocean”) is a mixed rescue that we adopted from @felinescanines today! Named after our former Red Line station and the beloved Chicago family man, Clark Griswold. We don’t know much about him other than his love for belly rubs and record-breaking eating time. We are have waited SO long for the right opportunity and it happened to be 4 days after moving in to a new townhome. Crazy? Yes. Worth it? Absolutely.

Today we said goodbye to a golden chapter of our l

Today we said goodbye to a golden chapter of our lives. Our Gold Coast apartment saw us come home for the first time as a married couple, witnessed many late night stumbles, some pretty great game nights, and, recently, a whole lot of both of us staying home. We are bummed we couldn’t give Gold Coast it’s proper send off, but are so excited for our huge new spot in Lakeview!📍

I don’t 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 paint within th

I don’t 𝘢𝘭𝘸𝘢𝘺𝘴 paint within the lines 🎨
📷: Drake Relays, 2013

#fbf #DrakeRelays #drakeuniversity #streetpainting #drakealbum #drakealphaphi

Keep her close. 🌎✌🏼✨ #EarthDay

Keep her close. 🌎✌🏼✨
#EarthDay

Happy Easter, everyone! 🐣 This Easter is unlik

Happy Easter, everyone! 🐣

This Easter is unlike any other, but it doesn’t mean the love isn’t there...just look around at all your blessings! For the first time in 8 years my family won’t be together to celebrate this joyful day or spend hours on our traditional Pink Family Easter Eggs, but Easter has always been much bigger than that. 💛✝️ Thankful for technology to help our families and loved ones be together. Stay safe and rejoice!

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