Everything you need to know about the Run/Walk method (sometimes called the Galloway method) of running! I’m talking with Jeff Galloway today – one of the first running coaches to teach the Run/Walk method of running about how long each interval should be, why it works, does it make you run faster ... Read More about Should You Run/Walk to Get Faster? Prevent Injury??
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Do you have any “H” Name Suggestions?
Hello! How’s it going? Thanks so much for all the love and comments on my Boston Marathon video! It’s kinda long but so is running 26.2 miles. I’m completely falling apart in life. Yeah. Just gonna put that out there. It kind of feels like a weight off to just lead with that. That’s why I’m a ... Read More about Do you have any “H” Name Suggestions?
Boston Marathon Race Recap & Vlog
Hello! I finally have my Boston Marathon race recap post ready! This took longer than usual because I took videos as I ran and wanted to have the final recap via vlog for ya. If you ran Boston this year or in the past feel free to link up your recap so we can chat about different perspectives and ... Read More about Boston Marathon Race Recap & Vlog
This is So Cal Snow!
Hello!! How’s it going? Over here it’s hot and I love it. Yesterday morning I ran through this path with TONS of pollen and flowers floating through the air. It was super crazy and looked like snow!! Check out my insta-story for video of it looking like SoCal snow. I am on a mission to catch ... Read More about This is So Cal Snow!
Popcorn with the Boston Documentary and Eating Sriracha Made of Squirrels
Traveling back home after the Boston Marathon. What I ate on the plane, post-race massage and the Boston Marathon documentary. Hello! How are you? I’m finally back home and catching up on everything - blogging, race recovery, sleep, text messages from my mom who thinks I moved to Mexico to start ... Read More about Popcorn with the Boston Documentary and Eating Sriracha Made of Squirrels
Boston Marathon Post-Race Party
After the race I headed to the Hyland’s Powered Team after party. Everyone that has worked on putting the team together, documenting the journey, running, supporting, cheering, planning and more came together to celebrate at the U club. It’s super close to the finish line so I grabbed my post-race ... Read More about Boston Marathon Post-Race Party
I Ran The Boston Marathon and All You Got was This Lousy Blog
I did it! I ran the Boston Marathon!! The whole marathon weekend has been amazing. I just got to the hotel and have a big after party to attend (that, or maybe I’m going to watch a Netflix marathon at a friend’s house with cheap champagne and pizza). But I wanted to share my results since I know my ... Read More about I Ran The Boston Marathon and All You Got was This Lousy Blog
Getting to Boston and the Boston Marathon Expo
Hello from Boston! I’m here for the Boston Marathon and wanted to give you a complete recap from traveling on Friday to the race on Monday. It was a long weekend packed with so much fun and running and eating. Friday morning I did one last run before the big race on Monday (the race is ... Read More about Getting to Boston and the Boston Marathon Expo
Boston Marathon with Hyland’s Find Yourself Find Your Finish Line Recap
Hello! I am on a plane right this second headed to Boston for the Boston Marathon. Is this for real? I hope it’s real... and I’m not actually in a mental hospital where I’ve been living for the past 6 years after having a nervous breakdown trying to run around the block on a hot day and since ... Read More about Boston Marathon with Hyland’s Find Yourself Find Your Finish Line Recap
This Post Contains Graphic Images and Squatty Potties but it’s not that bad because my Grandma is here
Hello! I had two recipe posts up back to back and feel like we haven’t just hung out. How’s it going? Over here it is kinda crazy because I’m leaving for the Boston Marathon tomorrow!! I started talking about it so long ago it just seemed so far off. Then, suddenly it’s here and I need to ... Read More about This Post Contains Graphic Images and Squatty Potties but it’s not that bad because my Grandma is here
Crunchy Peanut Butter Dip Recipe
Hello. My name is Monica and I like to eat peanut butter straight from the jar. Sometimes with a spoon, sometimes straight up with my finger. It’s messy. It’s also means I go through PB faster than I can keep it stocked (even if I buy the HUGE tub from Costco). Well, apparently a serving of PB is ... Read More about Crunchy Peanut Butter Dip Recipe
Spiced Mushroom and Egg White Tacos Recipe
This super easy vegetarian taco filling is made with egg whites, mushrooms and spices to make it a more dinner style taco. Bonus: This meatless (Mexican) meal comes together in 10 minutes. Boom. I usually eat egg whites for breakfast after a run. Ideally, a post-workout meal should have a ... Read More about Spiced Mushroom and Egg White Tacos Recipe
13 Things No One Tells You About Running Your First Race…
After running for years and completing dozens and dozens of half marathons and marathons I’ve learned a lot of race day lessons the hard way. Luckily I remember most of my running fails so I can share them with you. Here’s a list of 13 things no one tells ya about your first race… add your own ... Read More about 13 Things No One Tells You About Running Your First Race…
Friend Allergic to Cats? 5 Tips on How to Get Your House Ready for them
My best friend Cindy is allergic to cats. She has several bad allergies and cat fur is on the list of things she needs to avoid. This is a huge problem because she’s A.) my only friend and B.) I have a cat. So what do I do? I can’t get rid of my best friend and I can’t get rid of my cat (who’s not ... Read More about Friend Allergic to Cats? 5 Tips on How to Get Your House Ready for them
Confetti Easter Egg Hunt
Hello! I celebrated Easter with my family yesterday because I’m going to be in Boston for the Boston Marathon next weekend. (EEEK!) So, my lil familia was nice enough to do out annual confetti egg hunt a week early. (I think it’s mostly because they enjoy smashing eggs in my hair and didn’t want to ... Read More about Confetti Easter Egg Hunt
Quick Weekend Check In
Wine was needed, not optional on Friday. I felt super stressed about work and taxes and double booking my weekend. I'm not complaining - I'm very lucky to make money and taxes are part of the deal and I'm happy people want to hang out with me even though I'm very loud and eat all their food. I just ... Read More about Quick Weekend Check In