Here is a ‘run down’ of my favorite running gear right now! I think a lot of my Instagram followers just think I’m a crazy ginger who runs a lot (and eats even more!). They don’t realize I have a lil ol’ blog because I get questions every time on ‘What shorts are those?!’ and ‘Wow! It looks ... Read More about What I Wore to Run the Irvine Half Marathon
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ProCompression Discount Code and Giveaway
Hello! Happy Monday! I have a fun Pro Compression giveaway for ya today. Yeah!!! Starting the week off with something fun. Woo-woo. First, let’s talk running and eating… My quads were super tired on Saturday for the Irvine Half Marathon. I’m going to do a short run this morning and then roll ... Read More about ProCompression Discount Code and Giveaway
Sunday Set Up for Life
Hello! I’m just checking in really fast while I take a break from my Sunday Set Up, only today it’s more life set up than meal prep and exercise planning. Yesterday I spent the afternoon with my fam. My favorite tiny person was there and I cannot get enough of her cuteness. I love to spend ... Read More about Sunday Set Up for Life
Irvine Half Marathon Results and Recap
Hello! I ran the Irvine Half Marathon this morning so here are my results and recap and fun and randomness… First, I really enjoy making bad decisions so I went out last night. No regrets, life is short and I do so many races if I didn’t drink on race weekend I’d be relegated to drink only on ... Read More about Irvine Half Marathon Results and Recap
A Year Ago Today…
Hola! I just got back from a walk with one of my favorite peeps. And this morning I did a 12 mile run. Now I need to rest like it’s my job since I have a lil 13.1 miler tomorrow. Hello Monican relax with wine. In crazy Flashback Friday news… a year ago today I was in CHINA! Isn’t that ... Read More about A Year Ago Today…
Friday Favorites Champagne Diet
Hello! Happy Friday! How did the first week of 2015 treat you? Since yesterday was a rest day I took a nice walk and caught a beautiful pink sunset. Love love love. This morning I’m off and running. My favorite. My other favorites are below – here’s a list of the things that made my ... Read More about Friday Favorites Champagne Diet
Strength Training At Home
Hello! How are ya? I started my day with a little strength training at home. I did this lil Biceps and Triceps workout from the comfort of my home while watching Big Women Big Love (just discovered it last night and am going to be obsessed). Last night I was laying on the couch reading ... Read More about Strength Training At Home
StitchFix Review #8
Hello! I got another StitchFix delivery last week and wanted to share my review of this bundle because it’s actually quite different from my previous ones. I have really liked all of my previous fashion boxes, but this was the first one where I didn’t like anything they sent me. I’m surprised ... Read More about StitchFix Review #8
What I Wore to the Camarillo Marathon
Hello! Here’s a quick report on what I wore to the marathon this weekend. I got some questions on Instagram about my shorts and comments on my compression socks (discount coming Monday)… see below for details. What I Wore to the Camarillo Marathon: Running Gear Report: ProCompression ... Read More about What I Wore to the Camarillo Marathon
Want to Lose Weight? You Need These Tools!
Hello! I’ve been getting a lot of questions about weight loss and intuitive eating. I know it’s probably a combination of the new year and post-holiday pounds - time to diet, right? Well, my #1 weight loss tip is to read Intuitive Eating. Learning your body, your hunger signals and finding that ... Read More about Want to Lose Weight? You Need These Tools!
A Girl and Her Cat, A Photo Journal or Running Blog… Whatever
Hello! This is your local Monican and Vegas. Last night he decided to crawl on my lap and steal my body heat. And then I had a revelation that will change my life! (‘Change my life’ in that I’m going to eat more and worry about it less.) We woke up like this: Then, we changed. ... Read More about A Girl and Her Cat, A Photo Journal or Running Blog… Whatever
When You Feel Like Quitting on a Run Motivation
Hola! I just had a great day of eats and relaxin’ and all that jazz. Post-marathon recovery, oh yeah! Except I had a major food disappointment this morning… I found this red Peanut M&M on the floor under my desk today and got excited! YES!!! A random candy just for me Except, it ... Read More about When You Feel Like Quitting on a Run Motivation
Fitnessista’s Book HIIT It Giveaway!
Hello! Happy Monday! Are you ready to rock the heck out of this week?! Since I ran a lil bit yesterday I am taking today as a mandatory rest day. So, I took a walk to get loosened up… Then, I did the most love/hate thing to myself = foam roll. Even though I LOVE being LOUD I don’t ... Read More about Fitnessista’s Book HIIT It Giveaway!
Camarillo Marathon Review and Recap
I ran the Camarillo Marathon today and I can’t decide what is the flattest marathon course in Southern California – Camarillo or the Ventura Marathon? Both of them are super flat! Love that. Marathon Race Don’ts… Let’s back up really fast because I also have to share my 2 major fails before the ... Read More about Camarillo Marathon Review and Recap
I Ran a Marathon and Sunday Set Up
Hello! I ran a marathon this morning. I kinda wish “run a marathon” was my only New Year’s Resolution so I could cross it off my list and go on with my life… (Finish was about 3:56:xx) But alas, I have other goals – like ‘do the RunEatRepeat pose all around the world’… and/or in my ... Read More about I Ran a Marathon and Sunday Set Up
A NEW Product for the Bacon Obsessed…
Hello!! How’s your weekend? Life? Internet? Level of freezing-ness? I have a race tomorrow so I only did a four mile shake-out run this morning. I really really love doing my long runs on Saturday mornings so it feels a little weird/disappointing in my tiny black heart when I can’t keep my ... Read More about A NEW Product for the Bacon Obsessed…