This post is in partnership with BAND-AID® Brand. However, all opinions expressed are my own. No matter how much you love running – when you’re training for a half marathon or full marathon there’s usually a point in at least one of your long runs when you want to quit. Not just kinda sorta ... Read More about Why I Kept Going After I Fell On a Run
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Confessions of a blogger…
Confession… Whenever I cook I bring out a lot of random food to snack on while I’m ‘cooking’. I use the term ‘cooking’ loosely though – because I do this when I’m making PB toast or just throwing together a salad. It’s a bad habit. Confession… I just shove things out of the way to make room ... Read More about Confessions of a blogger…
Do Watermelons Float??
Hello! How was your 4th of July? Do anything awesome? I did! I know it’s super basic of America but I got a big ol’ watermelon float for the pool! I feel like I had to get this or I’d regret it for the rest of my life (or at least the rest of the week). As you enjoy your time in the pool, ... Read More about Do Watermelons Float??
Mid-Year Goals and Best of June
Hello! Can you believe it’s July? I can, but just because the calendar says so. I love a good new year’s resolution. And I like to check-in half way through the year to see my progress. Holy crap. I just spent 28 minutes trying to find my 2017 New Year’s Resolutions post and I can’t find it. So ... Read More about Mid-Year Goals and Best of June
White Wine Sparkler for 4th of July
This super easy White Wine Sparkler is a skinny cocktail perfect for summer BBQs and the 4th of July. Hello! Are you doing anything fun for the 4th of July? Since it’s on a Tuesday this year it’s not exactly the best timing for major partying or going out of town. Luckily sparklers never go ... Read More about White Wine Sparkler for 4th of July
Reason #28 Why California is the Best… Avocados
Hello! Today’s post is all about Reason #28 Why California is the Best… Avocados! I visited an avocado orchard in Irvine – just one city over from where I live. Boom! The California Avocado Commission and Vons invited a group of bloggers to tour the field and have the most avocado-y lunch ever. I ... Read More about Reason #28 Why California is the Best… Avocados
How I Deal with Rejection and Mean Stuff…
It’s hard to deal with feeling rejection when someone says something mean to you. It sucks when someone isn’t a fan of what you have going on… but it’s a part of life. The faster we can get back up after being knocked down the better. You can’t change the people around you. But you can ... Read More about How I Deal with Rejection and Mean Stuff…
What I’m Really Eating. Kinda.
I get a lot of questions from runners or readers or runners who are also readers but probably not reading while they’re running… asking for posts and pictures of what I’m eating. Seeing what exactly other people eat is interesting. Even if I have zero desire to change my diet or cooking methods – if ... Read More about What I’m Really Eating. Kinda.
How to Make Chickpeas in the CrockPot and 10 Random Things
1. My hair got crazy tangled on Catalina Island and probably on the boat ride back yesterday. This morning my usual runner braids were crazy ratty. 2. I’m excited about eating everything in the form of Red, White and Blue foods for the next week. I’m a situational dresser and apparently I’m a ... Read More about How to Make Chickpeas in the CrockPot and 10 Random Things
Catalina Island Tips and BLUE Mint n Chip Ice Cream
Hello! I just spent the day on Catalina Island with my family. Have you been there? It’s a small island off the southern California coast. It’s a short boat ride away from Los Angeles / Long Beach or Orange County. I’ve been there before once for the Catalina Marathon and another time for a fun ... Read More about Catalina Island Tips and BLUE Mint n Chip Ice Cream
Quest Hero Protein Bar Review and Comparison
Hello! Have you seen the new protein bar by Quest Nutrition? It’s called the Quest Hero Protein Bar and comes in three flavors. I’ve seen it on Instagram and have been wondering about them so I finally hit up GNC to get one of each. Quest Hero Protein Bar: Comes in 3 flavors: Chocolate ... Read More about Quest Hero Protein Bar Review and Comparison
Reminders for your Long Run
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going good but I’m definitely overwhelmed with some of the technical details of starting a podcast. I have no idea what I’m doing on the technical side of things – but I’ve wanted to do this for over a year now and just decided to jump in with both feet. It’s ... Read More about Reminders for your Long Run
What Would You Do If…
Hello! Have you ever had something happen and it sucks and it’s your own damn fault so you can only be mad at yourself? Because, that’s me. Remember when I said something about having random tiny beetles in my condo??! Well, they were carpet beetles and I got rid of them super fast because I ... Read More about What Would You Do If…
Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Hello! How’s it going? Are you on full blast summer weather now? That means it’s time for chilled overnight oats instead of hot oatmeal, right? And it also means delicious summer fruit. Fruit in all the things! I read it was National Peaches and Cream day and decided to make a version of ... Read More about Peaches and Cream Overnight Oats
Have you had Green Yogurt??
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s busy and messy (the usual). I have a couple BIG projects I’m working on that have taken some time away from Run Eat Repeat. But it’s good for this lil running blog in the long run (pun intended), so stay tuned for that! Thank you for being patient and continuing ... Read More about Have you had Green Yogurt??
Don’t Take Lemonade From Strangers Unless They’re Hungry Runner Girl’s Friends
I know you’re not supposed to take candy from strangers, but can you take lemonade? Does it depend on the circumstances? For example – don’t take a drink from a stranger unless it’s super hot and you’re in the middle of a run? Yes. Let’s make that the rule. This morning I woke up and sipped ... Read More about Don’t Take Lemonade From Strangers Unless They’re Hungry Runner Girl’s Friends