Hi! Easter is next weekend and I’m going to be out of town this year. I don’t think that’s ever happened before! Every year I make a Bunny Cake – it’s sorta the only semi-creative thing I do all year. To be honest, it’s not super impressive – you can tell it’s a bunny but in the same way you can ... Read More about 12 Awesome Easter Recipes
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Confessions of a Running Blogger–I didn’t take the stairs
Confession Thursday is back. Even though my first confession should be that last night I was hoping today was Friday so hard I almost made myself believe it. Dreams can come try if you believe hard enough, right? Confession… I ate 8 pounds of grapes in about 24 hours. I am a grape eating ... Read More about Confessions of a Running Blogger–I didn’t take the stairs
Thin Mints Cereal vs. Reese’s Puffs Bunnies Cereal
Hello! How’s it going? Well, if you are as obsessed with cereal as I am it’s going great because I have a review of the new Reese’s Puffs Bunnies cereal to go along with the Thin Mints Cereal I tried in February. Both of these are only available for Spring AND both are still in stores ... Read More about Thin Mints Cereal vs. Reese’s Puffs Bunnies Cereal
Is This Cat Curvy or Pregnant??
Hello! How’s it going? Today was an easy day from running so I hit the road for 6 miles and then did some 21 day fix – then my internet decided I could go F myself and stopped working. Thanks Al Gore. I restarted it and called my provider WHILE EATING POPCORN because that’s what you do when your ... Read More about Is This Cat Curvy or Pregnant??
2 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon–My thoughts VLOG
It’s been about 9 weeks since I joined the Hyland’s Powered Team to train for the Boston Marathon and share my journey with you. I can’t believe we’re already 2 weeks away from the race!!?! That is both terrifying and exciting to me. I just got this final confirmation email from the Boston ... Read More about 2 Weeks Until the Boston Marathon–My thoughts VLOG
I want NYC style Pizza because of Andy Cohen
It’s gorgeous running weather and gorgeous scenery in Orange County right now. I had to stop and smell take pictures of the flowers. I ran 13 miles while listening to Andy’s Cohen’s new book Superficial. It’s literally just his diary and just day-to-day stuff but is super ... Read More about I want NYC style Pizza because of Andy Cohen
PB& Pickle Smoothie Recipe
I have a great pickle smoothie recipe to share today! Running long distance, sweating, hydration and electrolyte imbalances can cause major cramps. Luckily, pickles are a delicious way to keep muscle cramps away! And since I’m usually am not super hungry after a long run I created this pickle ... Read More about PB& Pickle Smoothie Recipe
Do you know what Gokay is?
Hi! How’s it going? Over here it’s going gokay. Is that a thing? I vote that it’s a real thing now. Gokay = good + okay This just occurred to me because I was about to say things are ‘good!’ but really they’re not. Things are okay but I’m optimistic they’re going to be good again so I’m going ... Read More about Do you know what Gokay is?
10 Things I’m Addicted To…
1. Running. No surprises there. I am happily addicted to running. Check out this white bird I saw on my run this morning! Hi, friend!! I like random ‘seen on my run’ stuff. 2. Being messy – can I be addicted to that? I’m too much of a mess to worry if that’s not a real ... Read More about 10 Things I’m Addicted To…
My Boston Marathon Race Strategy Broken Down Into 4 Parts
My 4 part marathon race strategy to perform my best and have a great race. If you have a goal for your race OR if you just want to practice running smart and strong - you have to plan how you're going to attack the race. Note: This can be used for a half marathon too, just update it to breakdown ... Read More about My Boston Marathon Race Strategy Broken Down Into 4 Parts
Things I That Make Me Feel Better…
Hi! How’s it going? Over here it’s been a little challenging. I am trying to figure everything out with the guys (including Vegas, Ben and the guy at Yogurtland who’s concerned I come in too much) in my life. I don’t really know what’s next exactly but I do know it’s going to be okay. The stress of ... Read More about Things I That Make Me Feel Better…
5 Tips to RUN Faster, Happier and Healthier this Spring
Hi! It’s Spring over here in California! Is the weather Spring-y where you are? Hopefully Spring temperatures and flowers are popping up all over the place and you can enjoy running outside. But with every new season comes a few new opportunities to tweak your running to get better. And sometimes ... Read More about 5 Tips to RUN Faster, Happier and Healthier this Spring
13.1 Miles, Facts and Fun from the PCRF Half Marathon
1. The PCRF = Pediatric Cancer Research Foundation. The PCRF Half Marathon / 10k / 5k and bike tour was this weekend in Irvine, CA. If you want information on the foundation or to donate to help fight Pediatric Cancer check it out here. 2. The weather was perfect for running and/or ... Read More about 13.1 Miles, Facts and Fun from the PCRF Half Marathon
The BEST Running Power Song
Hi! Today’s Hyland’s Team Challenge is to share my power running song. I was excited about this because I just updated my running playlist recently and have a lot of new (to me) songs. Basically they’re old songs I came across while randomly looking for music and realized, “I love this song! What ... Read More about The BEST Running Power Song
How to Make Hard Taco Shells in the Microwave
Hi! A while back I saw something on The Kitchen (I think) that showed ya how to make hard taco shells in the microwave. WHAT?! I was so excited. I immediately grabbed my corn tortillas (that kind of sounds like I’m grabbing a random body part I call my ‘corn tortillas’ but I don’t think I have ... Read More about How to Make Hard Taco Shells in the Microwave
10 Day Clean Eating Challenge Recap
Hello! How’s it going? Today I’m sharing my thoughts on the Clean Eating Challenge I did and what I ate. It was good for me to stop eating treats every day. I don’t know when it happened but I realized I was eating some sort of dessert after lunch and dinner (and randomly throughout the day). It ... Read More about 10 Day Clean Eating Challenge Recap