Warning: Kinda gross pic below. Man or woman the heck up and just look at it. Hello! How is your day going? Mine has been kind of crazy. That’s why I’m late posting today. Sometimes I’m late posting because I’m running all day or eating all day but today I actually have an excuse. Remember ... Read More about My Cat Tried to Kill Ben
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Running Shoes– Should You Rotate Different Pairs??
Hello! I got a great question from a reader on my last call for questions, but wasn’t able to answer it because How to Get Faster Running took too much time. So, let’s talk about it now… Running question for your Monican: “Do you wear more than one pair of running shoes? Do you rotate ... Read More about Running Shoes– Should You Rotate Different Pairs??
Binge Eating When I’m Tired
Hello from Orange County! I’m back home and trying to catch up on life, email and dirty clothes Yesterday I was super tired all day from my weekend of fun in Miami. That’s not a big deal, but I have a tendency to overeat when I’m tired. I’ve noticed my afternoon and nighttime snacking is the ... Read More about Binge Eating When I’m Tired
The Best Day of My Life in Miami
Sunday was the best day of my life so far. I don’t even have words, I feel like the pictures do it justice but I like to blab, so here is the story… I started the day my favorite way, with a run while I’m traveling. Running around Miami is gorgeous! We should have run to the Health District, ... Read More about The Best Day of My Life in Miami
The Only Thing MIA from my Miami fun was Pitbull
I cannot even believe this weekend. It was ridiculous. I’m looking at the pictures and want to go back and live it all again. But, sadly the real world beckons… at least I have good ol’ RER so I can remember it! First, some context… I was invited to Miami by Nokia. The company wanted to show ... Read More about The Only Thing MIA from my Miami fun was Pitbull
Low Fat Stir-Fry Peanut Sauce–Gluten Free with a Secret Ingredient
This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of Sabra Dipping Co, LLC. for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine. You might be aware that I am a huge fan of hummus. Love it. Same can be said of Sriracha. (See: My Sriracha diet of April 1st.) But my ... Read More about Low Fat Stir-Fry Peanut Sauce–Gluten Free with a Secret Ingredient
Silent Saturday… Gator Huntin’ in Miami via Nokia Lumia
Lunch in South Beach… Dance lessons for later… Later. details coming! Have a good day ... Read More about Silent Saturday… Gator Huntin’ in Miami via Nokia Lumia
Drinking and Running in Miami with KathEats, HTP and Fannetastic Foodies
Hello! I made it to Miami around 8pm yesterday and had 20 minutes to get ready for the first event – a rooftop party. I slapped on some eyeliner faster than heck and got to it! I move fast when tequila calls Part of the reason I was so excited to go on this trip was because Kath, Caitlin ... Read More about Drinking and Running in Miami with KathEats, HTP and Fannetastic Foodies
Going to Miami with my Favorite Make Up Essentials
I am going to Miami today! Last week I got an offer to go to Miami for a Nokia event and it just so happens Blogher Food is there this weekend and I’ll have friends in town too – so I couldn’t turn it down! But, I am very sad that I’m missing a race I planned on doing. Seriously – you know ... Read More about Going to Miami with my Favorite Make Up Essentials
The Most Important Survey of Your Life
Hello! How’s it going? I’m just here with Mari and some mystery person holding the leash. I usually always take Thursday off from running because I usually run Mon-Wed, but even though I ‘only’ ran Wednesday this week I took today to rest it up again. I went on a walk with SR and we spotted a ... Read More about The Most Important Survey of Your Life
5 Tips for Running Faster
Hello! Today we’re talking about how to run faster. But first an observation… It’s HOT HOT HOT here. It was 99 today and will be 101 tomorrow. I’m not complaining, I’m just sweating. I mean, saying… Anyway – let’s talk about running FAST. Or, fast-er… 5 Tips To Get Faster ... Read More about 5 Tips for Running Faster
Do You Gain Weight From Not Exercising
I ran today!!!!!!! And that makes me happy. But, it wasn’t awesome. A full week of rest helped my legs, but cardio-wise I felt weak and slow. I’m not exaggerating – it’s the slowest I’ve run in years. Coming from weeks and weeks of 40+ miles and a 3:43 marathon 10 days ago I don’t think I’ve ... Read More about Do You Gain Weight From Not Exercising
Team Vega–Fuel Your Better
So. I guess I’m going away this weekend. More info coming, but I am super excited! I took the ‘less’ out of “Meatless” Monday and added chicken breasts to the peanut sauce noodles leftovers. Seriously, meal prep is the BEST. Do you do it? This afternoon I had a protein shake as an ... Read More about Team Vega–Fuel Your Better
10 Minute Workout–No Equipment Needed
Hola. How’s it going? I didn’t run today and I feel like an object in motion stays in motion and a Monican at rest stays at rest because I’m not as motivated as usual to keep breathing/exercising/feeding my cat. I started the day with a pretty walk and my head movies. Ha! I ... Read More about 10 Minute Workout–No Equipment Needed
Gonzalo Beans
Earlier today I got a knock at the door and the Propel Fairy aka the Fed Ex guy delivered a TON of it!!! So, I’ve been sitting here on the floor drinking it all day. Just another day in RER land. I also hung out on the patio at some point sipping a bev. And I’m going this TJ’s cleanse ... Read More about Gonzalo Beans
Why I’m Not Running and Can’t Handle It and Want to Quit Life
Happy Monday! How’s it going? I’m going crazy. Like, if someone knocked on my door to take me away to a padded room I’d be relieved. And it’s all because of NOT running. I decided to take a week off for a couple of medical marijuana issues last week Wednesday and now I am ... Read More about Why I’m Not Running and Can’t Handle It and Want to Quit Life