Hello! How are you today? I’m great except for one little thing… I fell. I fell on my run this morning. Ha! But, I’m getting good at this game because it was a super light fall and I bounced up fast (thanks to the very busy street on my left, how embarrassing) and ran off like the wind a person ... Read More about What’s better than Taco Tuesday?
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How to Do a Capsule Wardrobe Summer Style
I am very excited to share how I did a capsule wardrobe for summer and how you can do it too. First, I’m going to answer the question I had when I first saw this floating around instagram… “What is a capsule wardrobe?” A capsule wardrobe is a way to minimalize and streamline your closet. The goal ... Read More about How to Do a Capsule Wardrobe Summer Style
What Fruit Has the MOST Fiber?
This post is sponsored by the Calorie Control Council. The Calorie Control Council provided compensation for me to create this post and discuss dietary fiber. The opinions and text are all mine. Hello! Today we’re talking about the fun fun topic of FIBER. Before scrolling down – Guess which fruit ... Read More about What Fruit Has the MOST Fiber?
Two Reasons I’m Proud of Myself Today
Hello! How’s it going? I’m very proud of myself for two reasons today: 1.) I finished my capsule wardrobe yesterday. (It took forever.) 2.) I just did some speed work running. I did two 1 mile at 7 effort and two 800m at an 8 effort. I was going to try and aim for certain times, but my PRs ... Read More about Two Reasons I’m Proud of Myself Today
A Day with My Family
Hello! How was your weekend? My weekend was full of quality time with my family and fireworks and food. Sadly, my aunt passed away very early on the fourth of July . She was my dad’s sister and watched me when I was a baby when my mom went back to work. One time she told me she used to take me to ... Read More about A Day with My Family
Fourth of July Run and Breakfast
Happy Fourth of July!!! What are your plans for today? I started my morning with a 15 mile run. It was rough. My legs are definitely tired and feel really tight. I just spent some good time stretching. I’m trying to actually train for a fall marathon and I am working on staying on a training ... Read More about Fourth of July Run and Breakfast
Nothing Is More (Mexican) American Than…
Hello! I am here to explain what I mean when I say I have a ‘tamale baby’. But first let’s celebrate the awesome delivery I got yesterday. The absolute highlight of a runner’s day/week/month is getting new running shoes. I am trying out these HOKA ONE ONE shoes and will report back with my findings ... Read More about Nothing Is More (Mexican) American Than…
The Four Safety Tips You Need for the 4th of July
Hello! The Fourth of July is just around the corner and I’m excited to hear about everyone’s fun plans. Part of my plans involve making sure our dogs are calm and safe. It’s something my family worries about every year and I thought I’d share some of my safety tips for the 4th of July. 1. Pet ... Read More about The Four Safety Tips You Need for the 4th of July
The Day I Almost Chopped Off My Toe
Hello! How are you? Today was a long day and I’m currently enjoying a night cap (read: ice cream) as soon as this post is done. Sometimes you need vodka, sometimes you need ice cream (some days you need both). This morning I ran around Irvine and spotted what I thought was a strawberry vine ... Read More about The Day I Almost Chopped Off My Toe
CrockPot Chicken Taco Tuesday
Hello! I brought out an old but delicious recipe today – crockpot chicken. It works for so many Mexican dishes = tacos, burritos, taquitos, salads… Salsa Chicken Recipe in Crockpot Slow Cooker Chicken for Tacos, Burritos, etc. Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1 jar ... Read More about CrockPot Chicken Taco Tuesday
I Need This Or I’m Going To Die
(Well, I guess I’m going to die at some point anyway, but I might die of sadness if I don’t get this asap.) I walked to my doctor appointment yesterday since my new doc is super close (thanks Obamacare). Unfortunately, they are moving office locations in September so I won’t be able to drag my ... Read More about I Need This Or I’m Going To Die
What to Wear for a 4th of July Race
I heard a rumor that the 4th of July is the MOST POPULAR 5k and 10k Race Day of the year! That would make sense since Thanksgiving is pretty popular, but the weather can rule out a race in some places. So today we’re talking about what to wear for one of the most popular fun run days = USA ... Read More about What to Wear for a 4th of July Race
Watermelon Water Smoothie
Hello! How’s it going? I’m on week 2 of marathon training! Except I don’t really know what race I’m trying for. I’ll get on that soon. This morning I did a speed run of 1 mile warm up, 4 x 800s at about 7 effort and 1 mile cool down. I saw my little baby duck friends this morning too! I ... Read More about Watermelon Water Smoothie
The #1 Reason to Marry a Mexican Girl
Hello! How was your weekend? I just got home from some fun at my parents’ hanging out with the fam and my favorite tiny person. Love. I started the day with a short run and then a quick wardrobe change for sustenance. Ben and I have been spending some good time together and had a nice little ... Read More about The #1 Reason to Marry a Mexican Girl
Easy Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Recipe
Hello! How’s it going? Today I spent some quality time with my little brother on a wild goose chase for some supplies he needs for summer camp. Long story short we went to the wrong place and then didn’t make it in time to the second place! Boo. And since I really didn’t want the whole day to be a ... Read More about Easy Peanut Butter M&M Cookie Recipe
Road Trip Fails and Food Wins
Hello! Yesterday was super busy I had a lot of work and errands to knock off my list before hitting the road for a mini-road trip to the Santa Barbara Half Marathon. I was on a mission to get everything done early to hit the road and beat the rush. Unfortunately, the trip was foiled by ridiculous ... Read More about Road Trip Fails and Food Wins