I don’t know if you know this but Skinny Runner is kinda a big deal,
or at least that’s what she’s always telling me while we run costume races together…
I mean, I know she is super rich because she always takes those luxury vacations to Alaska…
but I didn’t really understand her awesomeness until she showed up on that Santa to the Sea race ad with some rando. 
I guess her fame and fortune are getting a bit overwhelming because she recently was shopping around for a body guard. Apparently her 2lb. Yorkie isn’t exactly a guard dog.
She told me her body guard requirements were someone big, cheap and able to speak Spanglish (apparently she has a huge following in Colombia). So, I got the job! 
Yep, I will be body guarding (it’s a verb) SR at the Los Angeles Marathon expo this weekend. I’m trying to convince her to wear the mouse ears to the expo so we’ll be easy to spot. If not, you’ll be able to find me by the ridiculous body guard uniform she’s making me wear – we’re still negotiating the terms.
SR, Kristin from Stuft Mama and I will be at the Pro Compression booth at the LA Marathon expo from 1-3pm this Saturday. Please come say hello!
I am super not ready for this race and am getting nervous. The last 2 full marathons I’ve done haven’t been ‘pre-meditated’ – just kinda last minute. I think I like that better because knowing a full mary is looming in the distance is scary!
But, I love running so I’ve decided just to let it kill me…
Question: What do you love?
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I love chocolate and the color pink.
Good books, sleeping in, cupcakes, 85 degree weather, and cheap flowers from Trader Joes.
Cute post!!
I wish I could come see you guys at the expo! You will rock the marathon girl.. you have been on fire.
Did you mean Colombia? Columbia doesn’t exist…
Yes there is! I graduated from there!! She and Monica are huge in Harlem!!
Easy slip Monica, nbd.
Thanks
I know it exists, I go to grad school here now
…I am just sensitive since I see my country’s name spelled incorrectly on a daily basis 
so then, you know it exists, and how many spanish speakers are there!!! I grew up in Czechoslovakia, (when it *was* Czechoslovakia) so I get the spelling thing, but there are nicer ways to say it.
I don’t think I said it in a “not nice” way to begin with- I was just pointing out that there was a typo/error in the description. What I was trying to point out was that the country of Columbia where “Spanglish” is spoken does not exist (which is what was implied in the original post). I know that a university named Columbia exists. I also know that typos are made all the time. Usually though, when it comes to spelling Colombia, many people do not actually know how to correctly spell it (again, in my personal experience). Not sure why Monica could not have just said, “oops, typo, thanks for pointing it out, fixed it!” Instead other readers are telling her it’s Ok to get them mixed up.
Anyways, I guess this being that this is my first time commenting on a blog I now realize that it’s not something I will do in the future!
Canada’s west coast province British “Columbia”. Lots of Skinny Runner fans up here!
Who also speak Spanglish fluently.
Sounds like a fun weekend! I enjoy reading all three of your blogs
Have fun!
You, I love you.
Ill be your kevin costner and you be my whitney houston.
You guyyyyysss. Adorbs.
haha!!
Good luck this weekend Monica! I locked up all the peeps that were doing the rain dances the previous years to ensure y’all have great weather!!
You both crack me up. You have been dominating every race lately so I’m sure you’ll be super speedy and awesome! I love weekends
I should have signed up for the LAM. Everyone is running it but me! Grgrgrgr BEST of luck!!! Suerte!
I love Bukowski and running. so I approve of this post!
Purple and red wine
Very Cute. Who will be leading who to a PR?
I love baked goods/sweets and running.
I love ice cream? It very well may kill me one day.
Death by pizza & good beer, please!
Cookies
my Kindle
pizza & wine on Friday nights
running
reading this blog (never fails to make me chuckle)
I love running and ice cream; oh yeah, and my hubby and kids!
You two are so funny! Good luck this weekend!!
I love my kitties, napping, the beach and fajitas……My obituary is going to be SO BIZARRE!!
I’m worried you’re jumping into this!!! Can she even sing “I will always love you”?
LOVE this post. I love running, puppies, and sunshine.
Best of luck this weekend! Have a GREAT race!
I will totally try and say hi! “Dancing For Food girl who wears a blue jacket when it’s cold and comments obsessively about it.”
Coffee. And donuts. Forever.
Good luck at your race!
If I were her bodyguard, she would have to slow down considerably. Good luck!
The Kidless Kronicles
Food and my Mum.
My favorite race distance is a half marathon.
~Laura
I like 13.1, even though I will be running my first one in May. So excited!! I love all the info, especially since I am trying to figure out my own fueling right now. Thank you!
I love food. All of it. Give it to me.
Great quote. I’ll have to write that on my arm on my next marathon attempt.
I like 5K’s!! Any fun 5K like the Color run or the Mud run or any fun race is right up my ally!!
hey this is my first time at your blog when searching for diet and fitness tips on big G.
really like your candid way of sharing! And I look forward to learning more stuffs from you.
cheers and enjoy your upcoming body guard run! =)
I love Pizza and Running.
Art
I love my dog, running, baseball, Dunkin Donuts coffee, Diet Dr. Pepper, pickles, steak, wine and fruity candy.
Ha. Yes, hope she sports those bunny ears. Let me know if I need an outfit too!
PS- I’m nervous too. Ugh.
I mean mouse ears. Duh.
You’ll be fine Monica! Trust yourself.
Oh gosh Monica..I LOVE this friggen blog. I’ve been reading it for over a year now and I still read every single post. I especially loved the last one because…I’m training for my first marathon
I just ran 20 km for the first time this week and used my first gel shots. Have fun with skinny runnah!
This really is a great blog with some great ideas. Great respect for anyone running even half a marathon. Good luck with your next run.
I love my cat (who will kill me by getting under my feet), running (which will kill me by running way too many miles each week) and my boyfriend (who will kill me through his love of fast food)!!!
Woaaah! The Minnie Mouse outfit blew away.
Monica, I love to run! It’s such a passion that I’m shootin’ to qualify for the Olympic Trials in 2016. Have fun with SR at the Expo.
Wow!!! Good luck!!!
I love your awesome Minnie and Ariel costumes, as well as, energizing workouts, good food, and uplifting people. Thanks for this fun post!
If you get a minute and would like to check out my posts, I’d love your comments and fun energy! http://www.realfoodfitness.com/blog
Jessica
Redheads, running and rum & coke!
Well, I did say find what you love and let it kill you, no holding back