Hello! How’s it going? This week is flying by for me! Anyone else? I’m super busy and then had a mini-fail with the Run Camp emails when one of them didn’t send… and the next one goes out based on the previous so it was about to be a domino situation, but I think it’s fixed. Since I’m working on ... Read More about Overcoming Your Running Fears
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No Equipment Arms Workout for Runners
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going great! I got in a good run with some fast miles in the second half this morning. I really need to get it together immediately. I am on a mission. Post-run I made a green smoothie and topped it with apple crunchies. I love these! I usually top my ... Read More about No Equipment Arms Workout for Runners
Run Camp Day 3 -What to eat BEFORE you RUN
Hello! Today we’re talking about what to eat BEFORE you RUN. Do you have go-to food that always works for you? Lately before running I’ve been sipping Spark and snacking on grapes. I am obsessed with grapes. Not just now – all the time. It’s my second favorite fruit after my favorite food of ... Read More about Run Camp Day 3 -What to eat BEFORE you RUN
Run Camp Day 2–How to Run Faster
Hello! Today is Day 2 of Run Camp and we’re talking about Speed-work. If you want to run faster you have to train fast. Of course this is all relative to YOU and your running times. But anyone can get faster if they work at it. Speed-Work Reminders: Make sure you are warmed up before ... Read More about Run Camp Day 2–How to Run Faster
Run Camp Day 1 – GOALS
Hello! Welcome to Day 1 of RUN CAMP! Are you ready to rock it?! Day 1 is easy – we’re setting our goals. GOAL Big. What are your running goals for this year? What are your running goals for the next 21 days?? Fill out the Running Goals form. Yes, take a step back into 1998 ... Read More about Run Camp Day 1 – GOALS
Dog Hugs as Therapy
Hello! How’s it going? I have another awesome contest from UHC below. Enter to win a $100 gift card! The winner from the last contest is Paige C. I already emailed her. First, let’s talk running and eating and all that fun stuff… It was perfect running weather yesterday – a little cloudy and ... Read More about Dog Hugs as Therapy
How To Make Over Run Oats
Hello from my new phone!!!! This is awesome! I’m excited! (This was from my Instagram story I posted immediately after leaving the store.) The other first pictures on my new fancy Pixel Phone include Vegas sleeping through me telling him about my new phone. I guess he’s all about the ... Read More about How To Make Over Run Oats
The BEST and WORST Things About Not Having a Phone
It is with great sadness that I am sharing this unfortunate news. Yesterday at 6pm my Samsung Galaxy 6 died peacefully at home in her sleep. She is survived by your Monican, Vegas and RER. In lieu of flowers please send comments and likes to my Instagram. It’s what she would have wanted. Rest in ... Read More about The BEST and WORST Things About Not Having a Phone
Want to be a faster, stronger and better runner?
*If you want to get faster, stronger or run longer – check out the Run Camp invite at the bottom of this post.* Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going great. Extra great for the person who can say they ran their shoes off! Yep, I saw this sole from a shoe on the running path this morning. ... Read More about Want to be a faster, stronger and better runner?
Do you want a Hairy Chair or Beachy Waves?
Hi! How are you doing? I good, just sitting here blogging from this hairy chair I just bought… It’s so nice! It feels like I’m cuddled up in a giant’s armpit. Warm and cozy. Not really. What is up with that chair?! Ha! It made me happy so I had to take a picture of it. I wanted to sit in it ... Read More about Do you want a Hairy Chair or Beachy Waves?
Did I Run 2016 Miles Last Year?
Hi! Happy New Year!! Happy Monday!!! Happy happy pappy pappy! <- remind me to tell you about that. Anyway. Let’s talk about all the fun and food and running from this weekend! I had a blast, how ‘bout you? (Oh, and we need to talk about if I hit my goal to run the year of 2016 miles.) First… ... Read More about Did I Run 2016 Miles Last Year?
The BEST thing that’s ever happened because of this lil running blog
Hello! How are you? Are you going to go hard for NYE or keeping it chill? I can’t decide what to do. Before I start thinking about my New Year’s Resolutions and goals for next year I want to share the BEST and WORST posts / runs / eats / fails / recipes / PR / travels / fun / tears and more from ... Read More about The BEST thing that’s ever happened because of this lil running blog
Runner Nuts? Is this a food or what?
Hi! How are you? Ready to ring in the New Year? Ready to sleep in the new year?? Other??? I had some MAJOR fails this year. Actually, I had some major fails within the last 24 hours! Let’s just get all the fails out of the way so we can talk about wins. First. Last night I was watching TV at my ... Read More about Runner Nuts? Is this a food or what?
Does My Guardian Angel Have Red Hair?
Hi! How are you? I’m good but still sick so my new super fast running playlist has not been put into good use. Boo. I was really excited about it! I randomly put together these songs the other morning and I’m excited that it’s going to be the best running playlist for some fast miles for the ... Read More about Does My Guardian Angel Have Red Hair?
The Super Short Version of How I Started Running
Hello! How’s it going? I’m staying at my parents’ again tonight. They’re partying it up in Las Vegas because I’m sick and they are cool and I’m in charge of the dogs and my lil brother and drinking all the eggnog before they get back. Since I’m closer to Long Beach than usual I decided to ... Read More about The Super Short Version of How I Started Running
A List of Things That Are Sick
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