This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Vagisil. All opinions are 100% mine. Hello! In addition to chatting about some new things I’m trying this week to bring some balance to my life, I will also be doing a giveaway! One lucky RER reader will get a chance to win this beautiful purple ... Read More about Bringing balance to my life AND Fuzzy Purple Robe Giveaway
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Avocados are Killing Me and My Dog
Hello! How are you? What are your goals for the week? I feel like we should start sharing our Monday Mini-Goals again. It’s good to break up goals into small chunks or just work on realistic changes each week. But first let’s talk about why avocados are killing me and my dog. Yesterday I went to ... Read More about Avocados are Killing Me and My Dog
Rio 2016 Olympic Marathon
Hello! Happy Olympic Marathon Day!!!! Today was the big day – the Women’s Olympic Marathon! I woke up and sipped iced coffee while watching it online. Did you watch it? It was available on streaming live and now it’s on ... Read More about Rio 2016 Olympic Marathon
What It Looks Like When…
This is what it looks like when you have to step in the bushes mid-run to take a selfie because you don’t want a cyclist to crash into you (even though that might make for an awesome action shot). I got in a solid 10 miles today and have 12 miles at pace on the calendar for tomorrow. It’s ... Read More about What It Looks Like When…
(Random) Running Tips
Hello! How are you? This morning before going for a run I did my usual routine of iced coffee, check Instagram and apply sunblock and I remembered that I’ve been meaning to share a few running tips with you. I’ve been running for so long sometimes I forget a few of the habits or ‘dos and don’ts’ I ... Read More about (Random) Running Tips
Run Revel Marathon or Half Marathon Discount
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going pretty great because I scored a great deal on new running gear AND got the new Quest bar! Double win for running and eating. The new running gear was a random find actually! I went to the mall to buy the new Quest bar in Oatmeal Chocolate Chip. After I ... Read More about Run Revel Marathon or Half Marathon Discount
I Live The Cocoa Life
Hi! I’m working with the CocoaVia® brand to share how using the supplement can help support healthy blood flow*. I was already a big fan of cocoa when they contacted me and learned a lot in doing research on the product so I’m excited to share some of the facts AND share the CocoaVia® supplement in ... Read More about I Live The Cocoa Life
You Wouldn’t Know It But I
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of The Hershey Company for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. Hi! Today I’m working with Brookside to share something unexpected about myself. Brookside, usually known for their dark chocolate covered fruit, now makes fruit & nut bars dipped in ... Read More about You Wouldn’t Know It But I
Protein Waffle Recipe
Hi! How are you? Watching a lot of Olympics? I am. I’m also eating a lot of waffles. I kept seeing posts about a One Carb Waffle on Instagram. I have made protein waffles in the past so I was curious if this was the same thing. There are tons of protein waffle recipes out in the world, but I think ... Read More about Protein Waffle Recipe
Maybe He Just Likes Flat Cookies
Hello! How are you? I’m good. I’m also very carb-loaded. Most of those carbs came in the form of fresh (but very flat) chocolate chip cookies. Let me explain why these cookies look a little um, …different? Ben’s mom makes an impressive chocolate chip cookie. He loves them so much she’s baked ... Read More about Maybe He Just Likes Flat Cookies
I’ll Never Know What I Just Ate…
So it’s finally come to this… I knew the day would come but I didn’t realize it would be so soon. I thought I had a few good years to be normal before I crossed this line. Let’s start at the beginning. No, I don’t have that much time – let’s start at yesterday morning… I ran 17 miles. It ... Read More about I’ll Never Know What I Just Ate…
30 Day Yoga Challenge
Hello! How are you? I am good! But, I am not bendy. I want to be bendy though! (By ‘bendy’ I mean flexible.) So, I am doing a 30 day yoga challenge. Do you want to join me? I don’t want to tell you what to do, but you should totally join me. It’s good for you. I’ve been thinking about this ... Read More about 30 Day Yoga Challenge
LaceUp Race Discounts and Race Giveaway
Hello! How’s it going? Today I’m sharing a discount code for the LaceUp Race series. They have four races coming up in Southern California that include half marathons, 10ks and 5ks. If you’re in SoCal or want to come visit me use the code and come running. Why run one of the races? Well, ... Read More about LaceUp Race Discounts and Race Giveaway
Two Important Questions for You (that aren’t really important but yeah)
Hello! How are you today? I’m good! (Currently sipping iced coffee and talking to you nice people – not too shab!) Let’s talk about how I almost had another heart attack on my run yesterday…. I was running one of my usual routes and stopped at a water fountain like I always do when I am on ... Read More about Two Important Questions for You (that aren’t really important but yeah)
Layered Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
I’m sharing a layered Watermelon Smoothie Recipe in honor of my 2nd favorite day of the year… National Watermelon Day!! I have often said that RER is a love letter to running and watermelon –> my two favorite things in the world. I am not exaggerating my obsession with either. I ... Read More about Layered Watermelon Smoothie Recipe
Suncadia Half Marathon Recap and Results
I ran the Suncadia Half Marathon this weekend! And my one friend SkinnyRunner ran the full marathon and WON 1st place! Congratulations to her!! (Remember when SR had a running blog and was funny and would take walks with me all the time and go with me to races? I miss that, do ... Read More about Suncadia Half Marathon Recap and Results