New roundup of questions on running, half marathon training, running coach certification, my dating life, IT Band Syndrome and more! Ask me your question on Instagram or via email or voicemail! All these questions are answered via video and saved on the RER Instagram highlights too! Follow ... Read More about How Long Should Your Long Run Be and Best Running Movie Q&A
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Should You Exercise When Sick and other Q&A from Instagram stories
Here’s the latest Q&A from the @RunEatRepeat Instagram stories. We’re talking about running while sick, blogging or podcasting as a full time job, running the Boston marathon, rest days and tapering for a half marathon. I answered all the questions in video but here’s some extra information. ... Read More about Should You Exercise When Sick and other Q&A from Instagram stories
How to Stick To Your Beginner Running Program Tips from a Running Coach
4 Tips to Stick With Your Beginner Running Program from The Run Experience’s Coach Holly Today I have a great post full of tips on how to stick with your running plan – even when you want to quit – with Running Coach Holly. She’s an online coach from The Run Experience. I recently interviewed ... Read More about How to Stick To Your Beginner Running Program Tips from a Running Coach
New Bold Bites Snack by Foster Farms
I’m trying the NEW Foster Farms Bold Bites snacks! These are a new food find and I just so happened to have spotted them in the deli meat section of my local grocery store a few weeks ago. I’m a sucker for anything new and snacky so I bought 2 packs. Then it just so happened I was contacted to work ... Read More about New Bold Bites Snack by Foster Farms
Easy Chocolate Chia Pudding–3 ingredient recipe
Easy Strawberries & Chocolate Chia Pudding Recipe made with Real California milk and layered with strawberries for a delicious and nutritious treat. No cooking required! And this recipe only calls for a handful of ingredients. I originally read Born to Run a little after it first came ... Read More about Easy Chocolate Chia Pudding–3 ingredient recipe
Running Watch Bands, Old Navy Workout Gear and more questions
I’m answering your questions from the @RunEatRepeat Instagram story box! We’re covering running topics like how to prevent your watch from slipping when you’re sweaty to puppy house training to Old Navy workout gear. If you have a question for me – leave it in the IG story box or email ... Read More about Running Watch Bands, Old Navy Workout Gear and more questions
Treadmill Shower Shark Tank and Are Lunch Dates… dates?
Hello! How’s it going? Just checking in with my favorite running and eating from this weekend! What are you up to? First… Running! I actually/finally/happily/slowly did a long run. It’s been raining A LOT which has put a damper (literally) on my running. I don’t mind running in the rain, ... Read More about Treadmill Shower Shark Tank and Are Lunch Dates… dates?
BLT mini Tostadas Recipe
Hello! I have a delicious recipe to share that’s super easy and a crowd pleaser! It’s a BLT Tostadito – or a bacon, lettuce, tomato mini tostada. So you can make this as an appetizer or quick dinner. And it’s a lighter way to enjoy this dish because we’re baking the bacon and the tostada shells. ... Read More about BLT mini Tostadas Recipe
Run Challenge Poll and Valentine’s Day Donuts
Hello!! Getting ready to do another Run Challenge and wanted to ask YOU to chime in... ➡️ 1. How many days a week do you run right now? 2. Do you want increase distance / speed / how many days you run? 3. Are you training for anything right now? 4. How long should it be? ... Read More about Run Challenge Poll and Valentine’s Day Donuts
My Hair Product Favorites
Finally bringing you my favorite hair products! This is one of my most requested videos!! So I’m sharing what I’m using right now – and it’s all very affordable. I answer the top questions: ‘What are your favorite hair products?’ ‘What dry shampoo do you use?’ ‘How often do you wash your hair?’ And ... Read More about My Hair Product Favorites
Valentine’s for Runners–Printables& Memes for your Favorite Runner
Hello! Valentine’s Day is coming soon and I have a big ol’ pile of Valentine’s for Runners you can screenshot and share with your favorite runner or running buddy! It’s a free way to give ‘em some virtual love on social media. Consider it a post-run hug without the sweat? And if you want to get ... Read More about Valentine’s for Runners–Printables& Memes for your Favorite Runner
Dry Shampoo, Gut Health, Running in Canada and More Questions from IG stories
Hello! I’m answering your questions from Instagram on running, eating, beauty and gut health – what a mix of topics we cover!! That’s how you know we’re friends – we can talk about anything and everything from hair to toe… or should I say hair to gut? These are the notes on my answers – you can ... Read More about Dry Shampoo, Gut Health, Running in Canada and More Questions from IG stories
OC Marathon Training Plan and Race Discount Code
Hello! Did you run the Surf City half or full marathon this weekend? Got some FOMO? Or what is past tense FOMO…? SAMO - sad about missing out?? Anyway - I have SAMO! I’ve run the Surf City race for years and didn’t this year for a few reasons. But I think I’m going to run the Orange County Marathon ... Read More about OC Marathon Training Plan and Race Discount Code
Your Runner, Eater, Reader Questions– Insta Story (Jan part 2) Podcast
Hello! Welcome back to the Run Eat Repeat Podcast! Today I’m answering your questions – and they cover everything from my first marathon time to how I started blogging! We’re covering a lot of different topics and In case you’re new to the show… my name is Monica Olivas, I started ... Read More about Your Runner, Eater, Reader Questions– Insta Story (Jan part 2) Podcast
Medieval Times with Family & Baby Dragon Dinner
Hello! How’s it going? Have you ever been to Medieval Times? I went when I was a lil kid and this weekend my family went to celebrate my dad’s birthday. I’m pretty sure I’ve only been there once before when I was in 3rd grade and somehow I don’t think anything has changed about this Dinner and ... Read More about Medieval Times with Family & Baby Dragon Dinner
Running, Eating and More Questions from Instagram Jan part 1
Hello! I get a ton of questions in my Instagram Stories on everything from running to nutrition to why I’m so loud (or similar random questions). But Insta Stories only last 24 hours… and they’re video. So you might miss it OR some people don’t like to watch 88 videos of me way too excited to have a ... Read More about Running, Eating and More Questions from Instagram Jan part 1