Hi! How’s it going? I started to feel a little off today. I think I’m sick. Boo. So I’m trying to keep it a little calm and relaxing at the RER headquarters today. Last night Vegas and I chilled. He hogged up my back heating pad thing though. It’s pretty heavy but he really liked when I laid ... Read More about Nathan’s Hipster Running Belt GIVEAWAY
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Instant Oatmeal Bites in Microwave
This afternoon I was craving a comfort food kind of snack. But I’m trying to eat clean (and was all out of Oreos). So I threw together a few ingredients and came out with someone delicious – Instant Oatmeal Bites. Instant Oatmeal Bites Recipe Ingredients: 1 package instant oatmeal 1 ... Read More about Instant Oatmeal Bites in Microwave
The One Thing I DON’T Need In My Diet
Hello! How are you doing? I’m doing A-okay!! My hip was a little tight yesterday, but I’m not sore at all after the LA Marathon. That either means my body is used to the torture of running long OR just like my tiny black heart my muscles don’t feel anything either… Morning apple with coffee ... Read More about The One Thing I DON’T Need In My Diet
What I Wore to The LA Marathon
When we last spoke I had just run the LA Marathon (recap here). The remainder of the day included resting and eating and watching random TV because I was too tired to change the channel. I hung out at my parents’ house and since I was wearing my cool new ProCompression socks figured Roxy ... Read More about What I Wore to The LA Marathon
LA Marathon Results and Recap and Randomness
Hi! I just ran the LA Marathon and am here to share my results, recap and random thoughts. I mentioned yesterday that I decided to run the race as part of training / torture for another race. Yeah… um, that must have been the Spark energy drink talking or something because that was the worst idea ... Read More about LA Marathon Results and Recap and Randomness
A Race As a Long Run?
As of a few weeks ago I decided not to run the LA Marathon. Last weekend I dropped down to the half marathon at Surf City. I’m just not in great shape right now and definitely not in full marathon shape (no, I’m not pregnant I’m just outta shape and heavier than usual). When a few runner friends ... Read More about A Race As a Long Run?
The Wine Diet
Hello! Happy Friday! How are you? How was your week? Mine was pretty good. I am trying to stay on the course of the 24 Day Challenge but now that I’m in the second week of the challenge it’s getting harder. The first week I was so good about meal prep! It made it so easy. I haven’t fallen off the ... Read More about The Wine Diet
Last Minute Los Angeles Marathon Tips
The Los Angeles Marathon is this weekend! The race is in February this year. I think they switched it for cooler weather – LA has been super hot in the past. I’ve run it a few times now so I wanted to share some tips for the race. I am sporting my I Run This City LA Marathon tech tee for my run ... Read More about Last Minute Los Angeles Marathon Tips
The Habit My Family HATES
Hi! Today’s post is a special request from my brother. Okay, not really. He was just teasing me and I’m sharing it below. But first I’m talking about my latest obsession… using chocolate protein powder for everything. First I made the chocolate dipped strawberry protein shake and today I dipped them ... Read More about The Habit My Family HATES
Calling In Well Instead of Sick
Hello! This weekend I posted a picture of my pre-race bag and shared that I bring along Ricola to have one or two before the race. This is super random, but I got the idea from my SIL Heather (aka the mom to my favorite tiny person). Heather used to be a waitress and said she used Ricola during ... Read More about Calling In Well Instead of Sick
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
Hello! Well, I have a delicious smoothie to share but I also have something very sad to share. Good stuff or bad news first? Okay. Bad-ish news… Matt Damon ran the Surf City Half Marathon this weekend and I just heard about it today. Wait. I don’t think you understand. I adore Matt ... Read More about Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie
Top 10 Things You Must Do After Your Race
I was talking to a relatively new runner after the race and said, “Do you know you’re supposed to wear your medal the whole day now? It’s a rule.” They knew I was kinda joking but I went on to share all the things you’re ‘supposed’ to do after you run a half marathon, 5K, 10K, full marathon or any ... Read More about Top 10 Things You Must Do After Your Race
Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
Hello! Yesterday I made a great Cauliflower Pizza Crust that I wanted to post. I’ve made one in the past and really loved it but baking it longer helped to keep it together. Plus this recipe is a lot easier to make! Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe Ingredients: 4 cups riced ... Read More about Easy Cauliflower Pizza Crust Recipe
Surf City Marathon Results and Recap
Hello! I just ran the Surf City Half Marathon and am here to share my results, recap and random race day shenanigans. You know. First can we have a moment of thankfulness for this weather? It was hot for running, but perfect for living. I took this pic before I stepped on the shuttle ... Read More about Surf City Marathon Results and Recap
Surf City Half Marathon Expo
Hello! I hit up the Surf City Marathon expo yesterday. And because I’m a mess (in running and in life) I changed from the full to the half marathon. It was super easy to switch it. Thank Jesus (or I would have been seeing him very soon). This was the first time ever I was in and out of the ... Read More about Surf City Half Marathon Expo
Vegas Is Trying To Kill Me
Hi. My cat is trying to kill me, or at least sabotage my entire life. So if you don’t like cats you should skip this post. But if you don’t like me you should read it because Vegas doesn’t like me either and you can enjoy my suffering… First the other night he tried to sabotage my 24 Day ... Read More about Vegas Is Trying To Kill Me