Hi! How’s it going? This morning was chilly so I wore a long sleeve top for my run. Even though SoCal doesn't get super cold, the mornings are definitely cool with a crisp chill in the air. If you're from a humid place that tends to hold onto the heat all day it can be surprising how cool SoCal ... Read More about How To Dress For Fall Running
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That Time I Asked a Stranger 86 Questions About Their Dog
Hi! How are you? I’m either super GREAT or super BAD today. Okay not really, I’m just the usual. But today was full of ups and a slight down so I’m sharing the highs and lows… First let’s talk about last night. I was watching RHOC and tweeting (and eating a snack and checking email). The OC ... Read More about That Time I Asked a Stranger 86 Questions About Their Dog
Super Easy Taco Bake
I have a super easy Taco Bake recipe below. It’s only 6 ingredients, gluten free and pretty quick. But before we talk about that let’s check in with the dogs. Hi! How are you doing? I am actually feeling pretty good considering I ran 26.2 miles yesterday. I didn’t even think about it until my mom ... Read More about Super Easy Taco Bake
Long Beach Marathon Results and the Problem with Using a Race As a Training Run
Hello! I ran the Long Beach Marathon yesterday. It went okay and I’m up at 5am not sore at all the next day – so I’ll take it. Did you run this weekend? How’d it go? I haven’t run a full marathon since the Jerusalem Marathon way back in March so I thought I forgot the drill. I planned on using ... Read More about Long Beach Marathon Results and the Problem with Using a Race As a Training Run
Shoe Score at the Long Beach Marathon Expo
Hello! Happy weekend! What are you doing? Chicago and Boston and Brooklyn and so many other places have big races this weekend!! Did you do one? Are you training? I’m running Long Beach so I ran 7 miles on Friday as my last run before the race. It was a really good one though! It was perfect running ... Read More about Shoe Score at the Long Beach Marathon Expo
Answers to Your Running Questions
The Chicago Marathon, the Long Beach Marathon and Half Marathon and many other races are this weekend! I asked for your questions on Instagram and here are the answers! Good luck to everyone running and racing!!! nathycure_blog How long do you need to wait to run your first ... Read More about Answers to Your Running Questions
Towing and TBT
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it going good but yesterday was kind of hectic. Before we get into the good and bad of it I have a little #TBT to share. This is me at Knott’s Berry Farm circa 1990. Ha! So random. Lil Monican. Okay now for my day… I had a really great run yesterday ... Read More about Towing and TBT
5 Tips to Get You Running
Having a hard time ‘making yourself’ run? I have some tips on how to motivate yourself to get out and run today! (Or maybe tomorrow morning, I don’t know your life.) Check out these ideas and let me know if you have a secret to get yourself out the door running! 5 Tips to Get You ... Read More about 5 Tips to Get You Running
The Running Injury You’ve Never Heard Of
This morning I got up to do my usual run, eat repeat thing. It was same-old, same-old except Ben and I were kind of arguing. Not a major fight, but trying to address something we disagree on. After that fun interaction I set out for a speed run. The only flat place for me to try and do speed-work ... Read More about The Running Injury You’ve Never Heard Of
10 Ways to Celebrate National Taco Day
National Taco Day is today! It’s an extra special Taco Tuesday so we should all do a ‘tacos cheers’ or something. Here are 10 ways to celebrate this special taco holiday!!! 1. Have tacos for breakfast. Here are some breakfast taco recipes… Skinny Waffle Taco Recipe via ... Read More about 10 Ways to Celebrate National Taco Day
The Best Part of Going Out Is Actually
Hello! How’s it going? I did a lot of running and eating this weekend. It’s my favorite. And I also made time to go out so I’m pretty proud of myself for rallying even though I wanted to be lazy. First let’s talk running… I am obsessed with TJ’s Pumpkin Butter so I had that to start my ... Read More about The Best Part of Going Out Is Actually
HPV doesn’t stand for Hungry Person Virus
I have always kept up on yearly physical check-ups. I don’t know if this is normal or what but it’s just been part of my life. Even after my mom stopped taking me to the doctor in high school I made my own appointment each year in college (and since). I liked my doctor and it was never a really big ... Read More about HPV doesn’t stand for Hungry Person Virus
Best Running Blog Posts from September
Hello and happy October! Are you ready for Fall? Halloween? Candy eatin’? I am. But before all of that let’s recap September. I have a busy weekend full of running, eating and hanging out with my best peep so I this is going to be a short post. Hope you are having fun!! This morning I ran (and ... Read More about Best Running Blog Posts from September
The BEST Audiobooks for Runners
Hello! How are you? I’m over here just running and eating and listening to audiobooks while doing both. Okay, not while eating because I like to hear myself chew. Kidding. Anyway… today I’m sharing my favorite Audiobooks for Runners. Best Audio Books for Runners I started using Audible ... Read More about The BEST Audiobooks for Runners
Healthy Toenails – Tips for Runners
Hi! How’s it going? Today is a rest day for me so I’m a little antsy. Isn’t that the worst? I just want to run! (and eat) At least I can write about running to keep me busy today. And we’re talking about a great question I get from readers all the time – “How do you keep all your toenails while ... Read More about Healthy Toenails – Tips for Runners
Why Eating While Watching TV Is a Problem For Me
Happy National Coffee Day! Are you celebrating with hot or iced?? Ben was out of town for a little bit and since he’s back I decided to try and buy his love by making him steak. I'm not really a red meat person and I never cook it unless it's for someone else. But it's his favorite so I ... Read More about Why Eating While Watching TV Is a Problem For Me