You know what’s sick? Everything, me included. Not in a good way. I am sick! Boo. How am I sick??! When I feel like I’m getting sick I can usually fight it off by taking massive amounts of Vitamin C and getting extra sleep. Does the trick 89% of the time! But with Christmas Eve and ... Read More about A List of Things That Are Sick
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Top 10 Moments of Christmas 2016
Hello! How was your weekend? How was your Christmas?? Mine was great because it involved a lot of running and eating and spending time with my family. I like them. Here are some of the highlights of my Christmas… Top 10 Moments of Christmas 2016 1. Run! I ran 10 miles Christmas morning ... Read More about Top 10 Moments of Christmas 2016
Christmas Eve Running and Eating and Wearing and Cooking
Hello! Merry Christmas!! Happy Hanukkah! How are you? Celebrating right now (but taking a break from your family checking your phone)? Act like this is a work email. Here’s a little peek into my Christmas Eve – it’s been full of running and eating and repeating a lot of last minute errands and ... Read More about Christmas Eve Running and Eating and Wearing and Cooking
Hungry Runner Girl Brings Rain to SoCal
Hello! How’s it going? Are you ready for Dec 24th? I still need to wrap and have a few gifts to drop off around SoCal to my family. I started my day with a run. But not a usual run because this morning – it was RAINING. In Orange County. This has happened way too often for SoCal this month. ... Read More about Hungry Runner Girl Brings Rain to SoCal
Why You Should NOT Feel Guilty About Eating All the Holiday Treats
Hi! Whatcha up to? Dusting cookie crumbs off your shirt? Wrapping presents while chugging eggnog? Taking a bite of each different chocolate in the box your neighbor sent over?? It’s the holidays. It happens. Yes, overeating isn’t exactly good for you – but if this only happens a few times a ... Read More about Why You Should NOT Feel Guilty About Eating All the Holiday Treats
Is It Just Like Riding a Bike?
Hi! Today was fun because I had a little lunch date to get Thai food with a friend. The only slight bump in my day was that it started raining mid-morning, which made me have to change my first tennis lesson (!). I randomly bought a Groupon for a tennis racket and two lessons a few weeks ago. I have ... Read More about Is It Just Like Riding a Bike?
The Best Advice I Can Give You (About Hummus)
Hi! Are you still working this week? I can’t tell if people are on vacation for real, or just in their head. I’m definitely starting to drift off in my brain movies. But I can’t stop working because I just got a desk bike. It’s part of a post I’m doing on fitness equipment. There is a lot of ... Read More about The Best Advice I Can Give You (About Hummus)
Easy Holiday Sangria and Protein PB?
Hello! How’s it going? Today is National Sangria Day, so even if it’s going not-so-good you can make it good with a lil wine and fruit. Boom. You’re welcome. I have a super easy Santa Sangria Recipe to share today. Check it out and then sip it up! It’s good for you. <- These statements have ... Read More about Easy Holiday Sangria and Protein PB?
Let’s Talk About Breakdown, Not My Personal Emotional Breakdown But the Podcast
Hello! How’s it going? Christmas is almost here! Are you ready? I am…not. Busted! I still have a few gifts to buy and baking to do. I need to get on that (soon but not right this second). First it’s important to run and eat. And repeat. The weather is still cold here but not as frigid as Sunday. ... Read More about Let’s Talk About Breakdown, Not My Personal Emotional Breakdown But the Podcast
You Know What’s Better Than a Cookie Party…
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going COLD. What is up with that? Luckily I have my love wine to keep me warm. Which reminds me – what is better than a cookie exchange party? A cocktail exchange party. I feel like this is probably a real thing, I just don’t have friends. Which ... Read More about You Know What’s Better Than a Cookie Party…
When Someone Stops You On a Run…
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going weird for SoCal… it’s raining! I hit the sidewalk for an easy 8 miles in the rain. Since water doesn’t usually fall from the sky here I kind of like running in the rain. It makes me feel legit. I stopped to take pictures of the leaves around mile 2.5. ... Read More about When Someone Stops You On a Run…
How I’m Getting in the Christmas Spirit
Hello! How are you? I’m good. I should probably schedule a therapy appointment to talk through that bee debacle from yesterday. But other than that I managed to avoid any bee interactions on my run this morning! I am ramping up for Christmas, but not in the usual ways. Even though I LOVE ... Read More about How I’m Getting in the Christmas Spirit
Have You Ever Been Licked In the Eye By a Bee?
This morning I woke up bright and early for a speed work run. I wasn’t super excited about it because I all I want to do right now is listen to the Breakdown podcast and that is not really great for speed running. It’s better for sitting on the couch being sad. Anyway. I had a mile of warm up ... Read More about Have You Ever Been Licked In the Eye By a Bee?
I Just Saw My Whole Skeleton and Found Out My Body Fat
Hello! I did a Body Spec DXA Scan today. It is one of the most accurate ways to test body fat and lean muscle. And it was super interesting! At one point I said, “This is the coolest thing I will ever see!!” and the guy running the machine said he hopes I see cooler things at some point in my life. ... Read More about I Just Saw My Whole Skeleton and Found Out My Body Fat
Should You Go to the ER for That Running Injury?
Hello! Today I’m celebrating Meatless Monday by cooking up a frittata with a little help from Vegas. And I’m also sharing a giveaway from United HealthCare – fill out the Quick Care Quiz and you can enter to WIN a $100 Amazon gift card! Vegas is not eligible to enter because he’s ... Read More about Should You Go to the ER for That Running Injury?
Mexican Thanksgiving Two Weeks Late
Hello! How was your weekend? Mine was great! There was a lot of running, eating and fun. Just like I like it. Here are some scenes from the weekend I wanted to share… Friday night. I went out Friday night and it was fun. That’s all. K. Bye. Running. I’m listening to The Breakdown podcast right ... Read More about Mexican Thanksgiving Two Weeks Late