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Does My Guardian Angel Have Red Hair?

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28 Dec

Hi! How are you? I’m good but still sick so my new super fast running playlist has not been put into good use. Boo. I was really excited about it!

I randomly put together these songs the other morning and I’m excited that it’s going to be the best running playlist for some fast miles for the second half of a 10 mile run. I’ll let you know if I ever recover from this rare strain of Dengue Fever that has taken over my body and actually use this music.

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So, I didn’t run fast this morning.

And I didn’t run far.

But I did run into a beautiful view!

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Welcome to Pico Rivera. No one ever knows where it is unless they’re from one of the bordering cities.

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After my short run I came home and made Matt and myself a healthy breakfast. We have to balance out all that Christmas candy!

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I spent the day hanging out with the dogs, checking email, sneezing, procrastinating, being loud and other usual shenanigans.

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I finally decided to go out and get some DayQuil. (I make the executive decision to not take the medicine that expired in 2011 I found in the cabinet here.)

I saw this and thought “GENIUS!! Using that little plastic cup over and over – by a sick person – is not a good idea!”

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I thought it was individual shots of the actual liquid DayQuil medicine. Nope. It’s a DayQuil or NightQuil drink you brew in the Keurig. I think think my idea is better.

I walked by the Christmas clearance section and saw some angels on sale. I think these are what the statue makers believe Mexican angels to look like. That got me thinking… I wonder if my guardian angel has red hair?

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I filled up on vitamins in the form of blueberries.

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And anti-oxidants in the form of chocolate. (Bailey photo-bomb!)

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Matt and I are trying to keep things balanced and had a healthy lunch.

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I’ve also been keeping up on my hydration. I drink a gallon a day in the form of: straight up, tea, coffee, Spark, sparkling water, my massive water bottle…

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Bailey and Clyde say “Ruff”. That’s “hi” in dog talk.

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Question: Do you have a fast running playlist? What songs are on it?

Do you think individual shot cups of DayQuil are a good idea?

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    1. Nathaly @NathyCure says

      2016-12-30 at 8:46 am

      DayQuill are, in general a bad idea lol.

      And my music playlist are basically all the same for everything. I just skip songs If I’m running depending on my mood and pace.

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    2. Jen says

      2016-12-29 at 12:21 pm

      Single serve cold medicine is genius!
      Fun fact: my Grandma used to live in Pico, so most of my childhood was spent there!!

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-30 at 9:18 am

        Awwww. Love it 🙂

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    3. Aly says

      2016-12-29 at 11:47 am

      Wait. Do you really have dengue fever? Or were you being dramatic? I have had dengue and its terrifying! But I survived to tell the story!

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-29 at 12:08 pm

        I was totally being dramatic. But I’m so sorry you had it – ugh. I’ve heard it’s horrible. Where did you get it?

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    4. Lynn says

      2016-12-29 at 8:18 am

      My “fast” playlist is pretty much all Me First and the Gimme Gimmes. They’re a punk cover band. My favorite is probably the Broadway show tunes, but I also like Uptown Girl and I Am a Rock.

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-29 at 12:09 pm

        Good suggestions! I know my tastes aren’t for everyone so I love when people chime in with ideas.

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    5. Richard Wall says

      2016-12-29 at 4:59 am

      I have several playlists of varying rates. This is my fastest one. I normally run at about in the cooler months 190 SPM (180 in the summer), so these are in the 194-196 SPM range. Sorry mostly rock here.
      The Misfits : Hybrid Moments
      Oingo Boingo : Grey Matter
      Ramones : Judy is a punk
      The Rolling Stones : 19th Nervous Breakdown
      Wall Of Voodoo : Red Light
      The Clash : I’m So Bored with the U.S.A.
      The Dickies : He’s Courtin’ Courtney
      The Flying Burrito Brothers : Christine’s Tune
      The Goddamn Gallows : Big Man
      Jethro Tull : Mother Goose
      Lamb of God : One Gun
      Lard : Mate Spawn & Die
      Limp Bizkit : Full Nelson
      Limp Bizkit (Androids -vs- Las Putas Remix) : Nookie – For the Nookie
      Poor Dumb Bastards : My Dad Two Whores & a Crackpipe
      Rainbow : Self Portrait

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-29 at 12:10 pm

        Great list! Thank you!!

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    6. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

      2016-12-29 at 4:38 am

      I love your single serve cough medicine idea.

      I have a running playlist with Eminem but also Adele. Sometimes a powerful vocal is as encouraging as a fast song.

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-29 at 12:10 pm

        It’s so weird, but I don’t have an Eminem on my playlist. But every time someone mentions it I think I should add some.

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    7. Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog says

      2016-12-28 at 9:55 pm

      I’ve never had Dayquil or Nightquil, but I always hear people from the US talk about it! The brand isn’t sold here in Hong Kong.

      Your box of blueberries is HUGE! I wish berries were cheaper here. They’re like a luxury fruit – but my favourite. 🙁

      Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
      http://charmainenyw.com

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      • Run Eat Repeat says

        2016-12-29 at 12:11 pm

        What do you take for colds?
        On the blueberries… I get them from Costco here so they’re a decent price 🙂

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