Hi! How’s it going? It’s March 3rd and I want to share my favorite Run – Eat and Repeat from February. Plus, my friend is doing the Undy Run this weekend and it’s for a great cause so let’s talk about that first… Are you brave enough to run in your underwear? I’m not. But you don’t have to, ... Read More about Are you going to run in your underwear?
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Confession… the Big Obstacle I Set For Myself
My running journey has not been easy. I set a lot of obstacles for myself because of my weight, body image issues, confidence, fitness and self image problems. Today I’m sharing the biggest obstacle I’ve had to overcome with running. Check out the video and feel free to share any obstacle you’ve ... Read More about Confession… the Big Obstacle I Set For Myself
“Baked” Sweet Potatoes in the CrockPot
I made sweet potatoes in Crockpot yesterday and they came out so good!! I’m sharing how to make them below. But first I need to find out who stole this taco truck. And more importantly, do you have any more tacos? This morning I had a great tempo run!! You know how sometimes it just feels ... Read More about “Baked” Sweet Potatoes in the CrockPot
How to get into the New York City Marathon if You Didn’t Get a Lottery Pick
Hi! How’s it going? I have some good news if you didn’t get into the New York City Marathon lottery… PowerBar is offering runners a clean start to apply for an entry to the race!! From March 1, 2017 through April 12, 2017, consumers can visit PowerBarCleanStart.com and share why they deserve ... Read More about How to get into the New York City Marathon if You Didn’t Get a Lottery Pick
Eyelash Extensions versus Eyelash Perm and Tint
Hi! How’s it going? Over here it’s going good but cold. I don’t like to leave the house when it’s cold so I’m extra proud of myself for rallying and getting out yesterday. Go Monican. Okay. Today is not about running or eating or repeating. Nope. Today’s post is about a huge crisis ... Read More about Eyelash Extensions versus Eyelash Perm and Tint
A List of My Favorite People to Eat with
A list of my favorite people to eat with (in no particular order): Cindy –> homegirl eats super slow and then when I’m done with my food I can eat some of hers Matt – > (my brother) because he’s a teenager and is kinda down with whatever kind of food and I can influence his order so he ... Read More about A List of My Favorite People to Eat with
BeachBody Workouts with Running
Hi! How’s it going? Running? Eating? Other-ing? Vegas has been fold-ing… not really. He just felt the need to lay on my clothes as I was folding. Thanks, cat. This morning I hit the road for an easy paced 8 mile run and then came back to do a quick strength session. I’ve been using ... Read More about BeachBody Workouts with Running
Thursday by the numbers…
1 = I’ve had 1 good run this week. The rest have been meh at best. At least the one good run was a tempo run that made me happy. 1.5 = took me almost an hour and a half to get to my parents’ house on Monday. I went AFTER rush hour and it was a holiday so I have no idea what gives. Los ... Read More about Thursday by the numbers…
Super Easy Skinny Margarita Recipe
Easy Skinny Margarita Recipe with only 4 ingredients. Try this delicious margarita with No artificial sugar or sweeteners, fruit juice sweetened. Cheers! Hola! I’m going to cut to the chase – it’s National Margarita Day and I am a Mexican on a mission. My mission: Drink skinny margaritas, ... Read More about Super Easy Skinny Margarita Recipe
How I Got Past My Running Injury IT Band Syndrome
Hi! It’s 26 days until the LA Marathon and 55 days until the Boston Marathon. That is so soon. It makes me nervous to think about how fast they are coming up!! But, I have to keep myself on track and doing a little countdown helps me remember I need to train and sleep and eat and breathe and drink ... Read More about How I Got Past My Running Injury IT Band Syndrome
Training for the LA Marathon with LA weather forecasters and Do you know my favorite food in the world?
All last week the weather forecasters warned everyone in Southern California that the BIGGEST storm in the entire history of the world was going to hit the area this weekend. There were wind and flood warnings. People were getting sandbags. We were warned to that it would be non-stop raining from ... Read More about Training for the LA Marathon with LA weather forecasters and Do you know my favorite food in the world?
Brunch and Bible Study
Hi! I just realized I haven’t just shared what’s going on in Monicanland lately! I have pics of running, eating and life from Thursday to Sunday and I kinda feel like lifestyle posts are the most fun (and least informative but what are ya gonna do). Here is the fun and food from Thursday – it was an ... Read More about Brunch and Bible Study
Easy No Bake Mint N’ Chip Pie Recipe
If you only know ONE thing about me it should be that I love ice cream more than I love anything or anyone else. (Sorry, mom but it’s true…) And if you want to know TWO things about me… Well, then you need to buy me a double shot of vodka and I’ll spill secrets faster than a TMZ ... Read More about Easy No Bake Mint N’ Chip Pie Recipe
When Your Long Run Goes WRONG
A few weeks ago I had a pretty rough long run. I couldn’t get my fuel open. My hands were cold. I had to pee. (So I obviously peed on my hands to keep them warm.). Okay. Not really. Things go wrong when you are running. That is normal. Things can go very wrong when you are training for a ... Read More about When Your Long Run Goes WRONG
Thin Mint Cookie CEREAL
This is it people. This is what we’ve been waiting for – Girl Scout Thin Mint Cookies in cereal form. Everyone knows Thin Mints are the reason Girl Scouts have stayed in business this whole time. I remember being a girl scout and eating these cookies. I mean, selling not eating…I was supposed to be ... Read More about Thin Mint Cookie CEREAL
Monican’s Be Brave Tattoo Debate
Hi! How are you? How was your Valentine’s Day? I woke up to a fresh delivery of donuts! Seriously. This was the best surprise ever!! Love. Ben must have had to set 22 alarms to wake up that early. I have no idea. But these were fresh and the happiest breakfast of my life. I love ... Read More about Monican’s Be Brave Tattoo Debate