Hello! I hit up the Tinkerbell Half Marathon / 10K Race Expo today. I love Disney races (even though I had to sell a kidney to afford this one)! You don’t need two kidneys to run 13.1 miles, right? Can a doctor let me know before Sunday? Thanks. The expo is part of the race weekend fun. Often I’m ... Read More about Tinkerbell Half Marathon and 10K Race Expo
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Dulce De Leche Milkshake
Hello! Yesterday afternoon I blended up a margarita... Then, I started dreaming up a snack – does anyone else do this? I have this little hobby of thinking up snacks – while I'm running or eating or sleeping... It might be a problem. But it's a delicious problem so I'm okay with it. Anyway. I ... Read More about Dulce De Leche Milkshake
Venice Beach and Influencer Blogging Panel
Hello! I spent the day in Venice Beach for a conference . LA traffic is a beast but I was able to get there from Orange County pretty easy breezy and I was super excited about that. Wait. First I want to share my happy lil tomato news. I woke up to two tomatoes on my plant!!! I squeezed in a ... Read More about Venice Beach and Influencer Blogging Panel
Cheap Running Hacks
Hello! Today I’m sharing some money saving running hacks. Running should be a fairly cheap sport – all you need are some shoes and a good sports bra, right? Well, in reality it can be pretty pricey with the cost of shoes, wick-wear, races, fuel, watches… Today I’m sharing some money saving ... Read More about Cheap Running Hacks
That Would Only Happen To You II
I have talked about how weird things happen to me and people say, “That would only happen to you!” before (exhibit A). Well, it still happens fairly often and I don’t even realize most of the time (until someone points it out). This week I asked an innocent question and got that reaction ... Read More about That Would Only Happen To You II
Protein Muffin Bites
Hello! There are a lot of new restaurants popping up around here lately. A new shopping center opened with tons of great options including one of those quick fire pizza places. I tried one at the Irvine Spectrum a while back and LOVED it. You know the places right? They’re the ones where you pick ... Read More about Protein Muffin Bites
Why We Gain The Weight Back After A Diet
Hello! How’s it going? I am super busy this week! I’m never busy, but suddenly I have 26 things to do when I’m usually just running and eating and hanging out with Vegas. I’ll take what I can get, so I’m not complaining but I’m nervous about two of the things I have on schedule. I was asked to speak ... Read More about Why We Gain The Weight Back After A Diet
Cryotherapy After A Half Marathon
Hello! How’s it going? Last night I fell asleep in the middle of writing this blog post! Ha! It was a long day. I’m excited to tell you about my experience trying cryotherapy though! First, breakfast. I am suddenly super into protein pancakes again. I made mini-ones the other night and made this ... Read More about Cryotherapy After A Half Marathon
OC Half Marathon 2016 Recap
Yesterday I ran the OC Half Marathon. It was a really good race even though SkinnyRunner my long time partner in crime at this race was not there (this is me trying to make her feel guilty). I usually run the full marathon but since I haven’t been running long lately I decided to keep it half style ... Read More about OC Half Marathon 2016 Recap
Best Run Eat and Repeat from April 2016
Hello! How are you I’m great – just ran the OC Half Marathon (recap tomorrow), made pancakes and am hanging out with a bunch of ants who decided to move in. So I have all that going for me right now. Before I get to the highlights of April – do you have any ant advice? Here is the deal – ... Read More about Best Run Eat and Repeat from April 2016
One Word Weekend–Running Around OC
Running (11 miles) Dinner. Watermelon. OC Marathon Expo (new RER) Sweatshirt (Available via Spreadshirt Shop) Weekend Reading: Trans Fat and Why To Avoid It via Fannetastic Food How Much Cardio is Too Much via Fitnessista This is How You Use KT Tape via Women’s Running ... Read More about One Word Weekend–Running Around OC
Operation Salmonella Watch
Hi! I’m not dead (yet). Operation Salmonella Watch is in full effect though (I ate raw chicken yesterday). I will try to Instagram a selfie before I go towards the light. Let’s back up to another major crisis in my life – my bangs. The last time I got my hair trimmed the stylist was very not cool ... Read More about Operation Salmonella Watch
Why I Ate Raw Chicken
I am really the worst today. I think it’s because today is a rest day from running so I didn’t get to run the weirdo out of me this morning. I did a quick 30 minute lower body workout and then made breakfast. And that’s when my first fail of the day happened … I tossed out my toaster a while back ... Read More about Why I Ate Raw Chicken
How Do I Get Back Into Running Vlog
Hello! Today I have a vlog answering two more questions from Instagram. Check it out and chime in if you have running tips or advice for our friends! These questions are about getting back into running after a break and starting to run (isn’t it so hard at first?!). Your Running Questions: How ... Read More about How Do I Get Back Into Running Vlog
Confession Day Camel Milk
Confession Thursday Wednesday! It’s that time again, time for me come clean about some stuff that is keeping me up at night. Well, maybe not keeping me up at night but at least making me a little nervous that I’m a horrible person. Or if I’m not a horrible person, just a normal person that wants to ... Read More about Confession Day Camel Milk
Peanut Butter Protein Bars
Hello! Yesterday I made some peanut butter protein bars that came out great so I’m sharing the recipe. I love when I create a healthy snack that I can make again since I have all the ingredients at home already. They can be made gluten free and vegan if you use gf/plant protein ... Read More about Peanut Butter Protein Bars