Happy Thursday!
I am super busy today with work work (as opposed to blog work or yard work?) but I wanted to share my latest ING Class of 2012 Marathon Meals video.
First, back to this morning… I woke up and debated the gym or a walk (today is a rest from running). I decided to do a 4 mile walk in the morning (before it gets too hot) and do some strength moves in my living room later 
Then, I ate the rest of the avocado from last night with some eggs. There was also fruit.
When I was in New York for the ING NY Marathon shoot I filmed several recipe videos with the Food Editor at Redbook Magazine. <- ah! I still can’t believe it! It was such an honor and I was super nervous! 
Luckily, the ING team and camera crew were amazing and the entire experience was super fun. We had a script, but had the freedom to ad lib as well. At the end of one of the recipe videos I said, “Train hard and Eat Well” and they loved it, so it stuck.
Side note: I don’t know how the Food Network pros do it – taking a bite of something and then ‘signing off’ is hard. This week’s Marathon Meal is Lemon Oregano Chicken – this meal smells amazing in person. Let me know if you make it!
If you want to see the other videos my teammates made while we were in NY please check out and “like” the ING NY Marathon Facebook page! Today Steve’s talking about Fartleks.
Question: What would be your ‘sign off’ phrase if you had a cooking show?
My other option would be a variation of “running around and eating a lot, mostly healthy – sometimes not!”
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What do you think about the fact that NYRR is canceling all baggage check at this year’s marathon?!
You look so beautiful in all the ING videos and pictures!
Not that you don’t in other things, I was just noticing how good your make-up looks. I’ll take my foot out of my mouth now, thank you.
Ha! Thank you, I really appreciate your compliment.
I would sign off with “You stay classy, San Diego.”
But with a banana to your ear, right?
Hi Monica! Your rock BTW! I’m amazed at how you keep up with blogging, 2 jobs, the hubby, working out, brother-sitting, etc. Thanks for your help pimping my pro compression socks giveaway (http://www.runningafterbabiez.blogspot.com/2012/08/compression-gear-giveaway.html). It ends 8/31/12!
“Don’t get fat like me!” Ha ; )
I laughed out loud.
hahaha oh my god, that video is too cute. Also, that chicken looks mouth watering.. You would make such a good food network host!
I would say “remember to burn your calories, not your food!” I think I’m going to copyright that (just in case I ever become a food network host”!
Love your blog!
Hahaha that’s awesome!
That’s awesome! You’re a pro! Redbook! That is big business! You go girl!
Just wanted to tell you that I just love your blog and how honest you are all the time – and that you have been a huge inspiration for me!
Congrats on the the video, it’s fantastic
Thanks you Faiza
Did you call her Beth?
Babs
scratch that.
you did great and that recipe looks simple and delish.
Great ending catch phrase.
You are amazing! This was awesome!
You are great on camera, I know I could never do it! What did you think of the gear check announcement today? I am sure as a sponsored runner it won’t impact, just curious your opinion as an experienced marathoner?
I actually don’t think I’ve ever checked a bag before. I just keep my key, phone and chuck the rest!
I don’t normally either, but NYC in November will be chilly, could be rainy or snowy. Guess I better start training with my phone on board. My nerves are getting the better of me the cloer the race gets.
You are great camera!
Experiment and play with your food!
“If it sucks feel free to go get yourself In-N-Out.” (That’s what I tell my husband when I make something new).
Ha! Although, I’d prefer Ben bring home fries from Five Guys…
You are so like a pro in this!
Looks like a delicious dish. Will look for your team as it runs up first avenue this year.
Great Post! And also a great video! I’m gonna have to try out some of your recipes. One of the hardest things for me right now, aside from squeezing in training sessions, is eating healthy. I have to be better at it. I think that is one aspect that is holding me back in my fitness.
If I had a video about cooking (which will prolly never happen!) it might be: “Eat what I say, not what I eat!”
Great video. I certainly wouldn’t have a cooking show as I’m not much of a cook. But if I did have one, I would probably say, “Find a better cooker than me!” LOL
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here Marathon Meals – Train Hard and Eat Well – Run Eat Repeat.
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