When we last spoke I was at the airport headed away from Sunny SoCal to cold but friendly Minneapolis! Snacks on a plane!! I packed a salad in a gallon sized plastic bag. I’d share a picture but it looks gross and am not in the mood to relive ‘the girl who ate a salad from a ... Read More about Hello from Minneapolis
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Freshly Meal Delivery and Weight Loss Service Discount Code
Hello! Today I’m sharing my review of the Freshly Meal Delivery Service plus a discount code. But first, let’s talk running and eating… This morning I got in a nice 12 mile run with my head movies. I wanted to get in some good mileage since I’m headed somewhere super super super cold and ... Read More about Freshly Meal Delivery and Weight Loss Service Discount Code
Eating SR’s Candy and Rock N Roll Race Discount Reminder
Hello! I just got back from a fun lil day with my favorite Skinny Runner. She invited me over to eat all her Valentine’s Day candy. That’s either really nice or really mean of her… but I’m not one to turn down free food! Remember when SR was the #1 best running blogger in the universe? I ... Read More about Eating SR’s Candy and Rock N Roll Race Discount Reminder
Weekend Fun and Details
Hello! This weekend was packed with fun and family and FOOD. I don’t even remember it all, but I’ll try to do a recap of the best parts. First, I sported my favorite new maxi-dress and my favorite new lipstick for a lil dinner out action. Saturday morning was all about running. I got ... Read More about Weekend Fun and Details
Silent Saturday–Happy Birthday and Valentine’s Day
My Best Valentine’s Day or Life Advice
Hello! Today was full of beautiful running and eating. God Bless it. Post-run and eat I ran some errands. One of them included getting my lil Mom a mum for her birthday. Vegas checked it out… And decided to declare this land in the name of Cats! He looks so statuesque. I feel like I ... Read More about My Best Valentine’s Day or Life Advice
To The Max-I Dress and Sushi
Hello! How was your week? This week is a little out of the norm for me because Ben is around and has been using my car. So I’ve been taking nice lil walking breaks to get out and get some fresh air. I’ve been using my weirdo wrist wallet to carry a key and some money. The guy at the Goodwill said ... Read More about To The Max-I Dress and Sushi
The WORST Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
Hello! Today is a rest day so I did some strength training with my weights and used my Swopper chair as a weight bench. Make it work! (RunEatRepeat on Instagram) I also took a walk to Target to get deodorant and 28 other things I do not need. I explored the Valentine’s Day area and ... Read More about The WORST Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas
What I Ate Today with a Meal Delivery Service
Hello! I’m sharing another day of eats courtesy of the Freshly Meal Delivery Service. Ready to eat meals are making my life super easy this week, but more importantly they are helping curb my snacking while eating habit. Plus they’re good. Here we go… Run Walk. I took a walk in the afternoon ... Read More about What I Ate Today with a Meal Delivery Service
Green Smoothie with Pineapple
Hello! I made a delicious green smoothie with pineapple this morning. I wish I made a double batch! But first… let’s talk running. Today is HOT for February. 86 degrees. I love CA. Fo life. But, it was almost 70 when I was running and felt the sun pounding down on me. So, I shifted my ... Read More about Green Smoothie with Pineapple
Free Online Yoga with Stayfree
I’m sharing how I stay active as part of a sponsored post for Socialstars #StayfreeSisters and Stayfree® pads Hello! Today we’re talking about girl stuff so if you aren’t into that sorta thing you’ve been warned. Recently Stayfree® reached out to me to share some ways I stay active throughout ... Read More about Free Online Yoga with Stayfree
Can I Skip the Long Runs during Half Marathon Training?
Hello! I have a really good question about half marathon training to share today. The question is below, but basically this runner wants to know how important long runs are to half marathon training… Hi Monica, I have been running pretty consistently for almost a year now, I have ran in ... Read More about Can I Skip the Long Runs during Half Marathon Training?
Heart Shaped Pizza for National Pizza Day
Hello! Today is my second favorite day of the year (after Thanksgiving) = National Pizza Day. So in honor of this joyous occasion I made a heart shaped pizza. Love. I used Trader Joe’s wheat dough and this random tomato sauce. I <3 Pizza. I also made ranch dressing with a ... Read More about Heart Shaped Pizza for National Pizza Day
How To Bake a Tortilla Shell for Salad
Hey! How are you doing? I’m over here enjoying life. And by ‘life’ I mean the Valentine I bought for myself Ben = Reese’s PB Cups Hearts. Note the cat patas. I don’t know if you realize this, but I am Mexican-American and I love a good salad and pizza but that doesn’t really go with this ... Read More about How To Bake a Tortilla Shell for Salad
How to Make Iced Coffee on the Go
When we last spoke I was eating donuts like it’s my job in Palm Springs after the Palm Springs Half Marathon… Wait, can that be my job? How do I make that happen?? I hung out for a bit with my friends and then headed back home. In the afternoon I finally saw Unbroken. I read the book ... Read More about How to Make Iced Coffee on the Go
Palm Springs Half Marathon Results and Recap
Hello! I ran the Palm Springs Half Marathon this morning. Here’s my results and recap… First. I headed to Palm Springs last night to have some pre-race fun with my best friend. Road trip!! When I got there we drank. Shocker. And ate A LOT. Oh, and I spotted the NEW (OLD) ... Read More about Palm Springs Half Marathon Results and Recap