Super easy and delicious pineapple upside-down shake recipe. Try this as a post-run snack to refuel and help speed up recovery. Hello! I was craving a smoothie yesterday, but didn’t want something that tasted healthy – I wanted a dessert kinda treat. I wanted it to taste like dessert without ... Read More about Pineapple Upside-down Shake
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Pyramid Workout with My Roommate
Hello! The other day it rained in SoCal…like full on water falling from the sky. It was so weird. Luckily it was a rest day from running so I was able to stay inside and do a good pyramid workout. It’s a good mix of cardio and abs. In other news, I have a new roommate for a while! I went ... Read More about Pyramid Workout with My Roommate
How I Know I’m Losing It…
Hello. My name is Monica and I am losing my mind. I don’t know how or why or who or what – but I do know the exact moment I realized, “Holy crap, I am a mess…” It happened last night. I was just grabbing a yogurt out of the fridge and I spotted something odd…. Do you see it? The ... Read More about How I Know I’m Losing It…
Adult Strawberry Milk Recipe
Hello! Today I have a delicious adult beverage recipe to share with you. It’s super easy, but also tastes pretty amazing if I do say so myself (yes, I am saying so after drinking one or two). I am the kinda person who loves a good cocktail, but has no idea how to make anything fancy at home. ... Read More about Adult Strawberry Milk Recipe
Life Hacks Protect Your Heart
Hello! How are you? I had a great weekend because my only friend Skinny Runner flew down from Alaska to visit me! (And maybe do a few others things, but I think it was mostly for me.) We used to take afternoon walks and drink champagne – now I am the fifth wheel at mommy dates with fries and Dr. ... Read More about Life Hacks Protect Your Heart
Why She Is Going On A Diet
Hello! Happy morning (or noon or night or whatever you think it is right now)!! I’m checking in to share some good news and some bad news. What do you want first? I usually want bad news first, but this time I’ll make a news sandwich with good/bad/good. Plus a side of fries. Always get a side of ... Read More about Why She Is Going On A Diet
When You Are Anxious or Scared To Run
Hello! Today I have some tips for running outside when you have anxiety or fears about it. This question came from my call on Instagram for your questions about running. Feel free to email me or leave them below if you have questions for me or the group. This morning Vegas was kind enough to let ... Read More about When You Are Anxious or Scared To Run
Running Poses for Yoga Lovers
Hello! Today we’re talking about yoga poses for runners… no wait, I have that mixed up. We’re doing RUNNING poses for Yoga lovers. Yoga is really good for everyone, okay most people (I’d estimate 98.3% of the world). And yoga is especially good for runners like me who never stretch. It ... Read More about Running Poses for Yoga Lovers
3 Ingredient PB Oatmeal Cookies
I’m a big fan of 3 ingredient desserts. Once I have a craving for something sweet I don’t have the time to measure out 2.8 tsp of freshly ground nutmeg and scrape fresh vanilla beans and all that fancy stuff that the Barefoot Contessa wants me to do to make a freakin’ cookie. Today I have a ... Read More about 3 Ingredient PB Oatmeal Cookies
Want to Hear Something Sad?
“Hey you want to hear something sad?” <- this is one of Ben’s favorite ways to spark up a conversation with me “NO! I never want to hear something sad. You know I don’t,” is pretty much always my response. I don’t like sad things. I don’t watch sad movies or listen to sad songs (I ... Read More about Want to Hear Something Sad?
Top 4 Things I Do To Stay Healthy
This post is in partnership with Align. All opinions are my own. Hello! March is National Nutrition Month. So today we’re talking healthy habits . I love a donut or ice cream more than anything, it’s a big part of why I run. But day to day I eat pretty healthy (it’s just not as exciting to share ... Read More about Top 4 Things I Do To Stay Healthy
Quit Smoking Detox Plan
Hey! I am not super big on pushing Advocare since I know it’s not for everyone. Do you, do you 100%. But I did want to share this information about using their detox kit to help support people who are trying to stop smoking. I know some of you may be thinking “Who smokes anymore?” Well, a ton of ... Read More about Quit Smoking Detox Plan
How Much Do You Think I Could Get For A Kidney?
This weekend is the Barkley Marathons! Have you heard about it? It’s kind of a secret. The first rule of The Barkley Marathon is you don’t talk about The Barkley Marathons. But, I’m not talking about it I’m writing about it so I think it’s okay. Loophole. Yesterday I watched a documentary about ... Read More about How Much Do You Think I Could Get For A Kidney?
I Just Want to Document That I’m Throwing These Knives Away
Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going weird because my dad thinks I’m moving. And I need your help. Not help with moving, because I’m not moving… help with something else. Still following all of this? I am in this weird place in my life in that I have decided to finally ‘get it ... Read More about I Just Want to Document That I’m Throwing These Knives Away
The BEST of March and Weekend Reading
Hello! I had plans to help at a local race last night (Ragnar SoCal) but my plans got changed at the last minute and it didn’t work out. Boo. But I have a lot of stuff to do with writing deadlines and spring cleaning so I decided to be efficient. What? Is that the sound of you being super jealous of ... Read More about The BEST of March and Weekend Reading
If it makes you happy…
Hello! How are you doing today? I’ve had an eventful lil morning blogging and convincing my mom it was a joke. Just another day in RERland. Hope we can all move past. In running and eating and repeating news… the weather in SoCal is perfection for running. Perfection. I don’t even know what else ... Read More about If it makes you happy…