Hello! How’s it going?
Well… I have a little announcement.
A few family and friends have asked why I’ve never run the LA Marathon. I don’t really have a reason, it just never jumped out at me. I was pondering this on a run last week and figured if I got a free bib I would do it.
Well, a few days later someone emailed me and offered me a bib. So, after a quick Facebook and Twitter poll I let you decide my fate and…
I’m running the LA Marathon March 17th. It’s only 45 days away so I really need to get on training asap!!! It’s not enough time to have a fast or strong race, but I know I can do it with my base so I’m going for it. I’ll hate myself at mile 19 but I always feel that way trained or not 
Then, the next weekend I’m going to Las Vegas with my peeps. March is going to wreck me. Wish me luck.
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Now for a new RER Feature – Each month I’m going to do a vlog of my favorite things…
Here’s January’s Favorites:
Product links:
Moving Comfort Sprint Tech Skort
Question: Running the LA Marathon?!
What are your favorite things this month?
{ 50 comments… read them below or add one }
Awesome about someone contacting you right after you thinking about it, meant to be. Do you get to pretend to be Irish with your red hair on St. Patricks Day? (same day as race)
Yes, I am full on going leprechaun style.
Hey that’s St Patty’s day you know…better wear green! I’ll put my Irish luck behind ya there, Lass!
Thanks! I’ll need your luck
I am running a marathon on March 16 and I’ve been training for about 2 months and I’m so nervous! Thanks for letting me know its only 44 days away!
LA is on my race bucket list. I am originally from LA so it sounds like fun to me!
I wish I was running LAM this year but, it lands on my lil’ one’s 5th birthday!
I agree, you’ve got a great base. Throw in a couple of long runs & you’ll really be ready! You’re going to love LAM. It’s special to me because it was my first. The camaraderie, support is incredible!!
Awww Pam! I wish you were going to be there!
Love that “Sleep when I’m dead” pic! I actually say that quite a bit as I’m often sleep deprived (two busy kids, busy mom). It’s less of a proclamation and more of a “meh, I guess I can sleep when I’m dead”!
Racing Machine–your new Monica-er.
You will be great!
Oranges. Strawberries. And (right now) my new running shoes. So far.
The Kidless Kronicles
Love that sleep when you’re dead sign. I would totally agree if I didn’t like sleeping so much! Many wishes of good luck to you and I’m looking forward to hearing how it goes.
“I would totally agree if I didn’t like sleeping so much! ” < - made me laugh
Good Greens are a Cleveland, Ohio based company! They are my FAVORITE. I have only seen them at local (Cleveland) groceries, but maybe they are branching out? They also have yogurt covered bars that are just as good as the chocolatey ones!
What great timing with the free bib! I wish ppl would just email me free bibs!
That running skirt looks so cute! I like running skirts, but I find some the shorts ride up and I chafe up a storm… glad to hear they stay in place
Hey..Do you wanna try to run this weekend. I live in orange and I am always looking for running buddies. Now that you’re training for the LA Marathon–let me know..I’d love to run–Maybe an 8-9 at most…
Let me know..Id love to get a good run in this weekend. My cell is 7149320455
Hey Ashley, I’m running Surf City in HB this weekend so I can’t
Boo. Maybe next weekend? Are you training for LA too??
No I am not training for LA. I am way way way too busy at work..Hmm Surf City is this weekend..Maybe ill go watch!! Haven’t been to that one..Good Luck
It’s in Huntington Beach Sunday – let me know if you come!
St. Patrick’s day must be a popular day for races this year, I’m doing a local 5K for fun that day too
Favourites this month= Starbucks tall skinny mocha (so cocoay and 100 cal!), hunter rain boots cause it rains a loooot here, and lulu lemon running socks! Just got a pair and I’ll never run in anything again.. They’re amazing!
Great – you’ll do alright in the LA Marathon, you’ve strong base and your recent HM times are awesome. All the best, Monica.
Had a wonderful January – 3 weekend getaways, 2 of which included destination runs (Hong Kong and Myanmar).
My Jan faves: Chocolate peanut butter KIND bar! Just like a healthy Reese’s cup! And under armour running socks! My mom got them for my for Christmas. They are just regular socks but they have extra support in the arch, feels really comfy!
You will rock that race! Fun!
My faves this month: my mojo (it’s baaaaack), Matt Fitzgerald’s Endurance Athlete Training program, dried mango instead of gels, yasso yogurt bars, and this January weather (lots of days in the 70s).
Good Greens is a Cleveland company!
Love them. The chocolate coconut is so good, and they have awesome new greek yogurt bars too.
Hi Monica, I’ve been on the fence about buying those hot rollers and now you have convinced me! I also have long hair, and lots of it. Would you be willing to do a how-to on how you use your rollers? I’ve always used curling iron, which never really worked for me, so I’m a n00b with the rollers.
Love your red hair, I wish mine was just as fun~
Oh I love the idea of a favorites video! I always watch the girls who do the beauty related ones but seeing one that has to do with running is so exciting to me! My favorites from this month are ProCompression socks (I got my first pairs of them and now I am addicted and want a billion of them in all the colors), oatmeal with bananas and agave, and for a random favorite the CoverGirl Clump Crusher mascara.
Yah! Love ProCompression!!!
I thought you were retired from marathons? glad you changed your mind! I will be running shamrock 1/2 marathon on the 17th and vegas that next weekend too for a bachelorette party! sounds like the best way to celebrate a run to me!
I’m back from retirement! Don’t tell anyone, I know I’m going to regret it…
I’m running LA! And SR blogged she signed up too. So I get to try to keep up with my 2 favorite running bloggers
Favorite thing I tried this month was Justin’s Hazelnut peanut butter. It is super tasty.
I have those exact hot rollers and they are amazing!!!! I have grown up with stick straight hair and until I got these (and some hair spray) I was convinced I’d be boring straight haired for life. Love love love.
Have an amazing time in LA!
ooooh , how nice to get a free bib! you’re gonna do great!
Those curlers look amazing!!! I’ve never used hot rollers before but I love the idea.
I hope to run into you or with you at the LA marathon! Did you know we will be running with Deena Kastor?!
Totally unrelated, but where’s Ben? Haven’t seen him on the blog at all lately.
Good Greens bars are made in Cleveland, OH (or maybe Cleveland Heights)! I had them first at a local healthy food restaurant and they were $3! But worth it because they’re delicious. They do get smashed easy but they kind of taste like a candy bar. I recently found them at a local closeout grocery store and they were 2 for $5. Enjoy.
I second the request for a video of how you use your hot rollers please! I can never seem to figure them out!
Like the new feature of your favorite things for the month. My new to me favorite I tried this months is Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara by Tarte…amazing stuff!! I have little tiny wimpy lashes and it actual makes them look big and full
Marathon retirement huh? lol. Crazy girl.
You going to be at Surf City? I’m crossing my fingers about the jobs – saw your FB.
The LAM looks so fun! I actually checked my calender to see if I could fly out (Florida girl here) for it. My husband and I have a trip planned in April and I was hoping it was the same weekend….womp womp.
Favorite thing? Fact, Trolli makes a 5lb bag of sour gummy worms that arrived at my doorstep yesterday.
Girl you still have to do your video tutorial blog!!!
**on makeup
Will do soon
It’ll be my first time running the LA Marathon too! I’ll be completing the LA/SF challenge so I can’t wait to get the extra medal. My favorite thing right now is the PowerBar Energy Gel Blasts in the cola flavor. OMG, they’re like gummy cola bottles.
See you there! That cola sounds good
just ordered the chocolate mint good green bars! im counting on them being delicious!
Good Greens bars come from Youngstown, OH. A good friend of mine works for the company! They are trying to expand where they sell their products. I love them tooo!!!
This is probably a dumb question, but do you dry your hair first then use the curlers? I also have long hair and would love to learn how to do something other than straighten it or just pull it back.
I signed up for the Cooper Bridge 10K in Charleston, SC. I have never raced a 10K and its my new favorite thing. Also Oikos vanilla yogurt with chocolate chips…
I love the video! Keep em coming!
One question about the skirt… does it get stuck b/w your legs at all? I know it sounds odd, but I have one that stick and bugs me while I’m running
Gluck today