I wore my Run, Eat, Repeat shirt to Boston. I don’t know if you’ve noticed my complete lack of fashion sense that I try to call “California Casual”, but I mostly aim to be comfortable. This shirt paired with yoga pants fit the bill!
As I was going through security one of the screeners said he loved my shirt. He asked if I was a marathon runner and a surprising conversation ensued:
Screener: “Are you going to run the Boston marathon?”
Me: “No, I haven’t qualified yet.”
Screener: “Yet? But you’re trying, soon?”
Me: “Yes, I’m going to, just not yet…”
WHAT?!?!
How do I have the audacity to even say, “Not yet.” in reference to The Boston Marathon – especially in light of their new qualifying standards?
I don’t know, just thought it was super random that my first reaction was confident because deep down I’m doubtful and insecure and a mess. Just saying.
Okay, after my fun screener interaction I walked to my plane. Long Beach is a tiny small airport outside of L.A. It is the way to go if you want easy-peasy. Plus, JetBlue flies out of there with direct flights to Beantown.
I flew the Red Eye and normally can’t fall asleep on planes. Well, this time I did nod off for a bit (after my free snack in which I reluctantly picked chips instead of cookies). But I woke up with my neck pillow 5 rows up!!! I apologize to the guy in Row 11 seat D if I threw it at you.
Now I’m in BOSTON!!! Tina was nice enough to pick me up from the airport. First things first, a trip to DD!
After that very important errand we went back to Tina’s where I was greeted with the best gift ever = MORE Dunkin Donuts coffee from Tina!!! I may never leave 
And I finally met Murphy 
What is it about traveling that makes me super hungry? Because when I got here I was Star-ving! Luckily, Tina is well prepared with oatmeal toppings…
And oatmeal to to put them on! Much better.
March is National Nutrition Month!
National Nutrition Month is a campaign by the American Dietetic Association to raise awareness about healthy eating in the U.S. 
This year’s theme is Eat Right – With Color. Today’s tip is brought to you by the color BLUE: 
Go True Blue for Nutrition
Purple and blue may not be as common to find in the average meal as some other colors, but purple and blue foods have many health benefits, including antioxidant and anti-aging benefit
This makes me want to go out and get some organic blueberries!
Question: What are some healthy blue food ideas? (Blue Kool-aid doesn’t count)
I bought blue potatoes at the Farmer’s Market this week. They’re very cool!
I tried one for the first time at the expo this weekend! It tasted the same, but was more fun 🙂
I am jealous of your iced coffee and being in Boston! I want to go! Have a blast while you’re there.
So jealous you get to meet Murphy!!!!
Blue food input – the teal Fruity Pebbles? 😉 Do blackberries count? Those are kind of blue – right?
You will qualify for Boston in no time! Maybe at the OC marathon? It’s a nice, flat course 🙂
I love Murphy! So does my boyfriend. He asks for weekly Murphy photos. 🙂
OMGosh …. that is one (very) l o n g trip. Sure glad it was pleasant enough for you Monica. Even for me …. from IL to CA is rough. 4+ hrs. can seem like days. Have a great time together gals! RER + C&C, etc. …. 3 of my fav foodie + fun blogs! Love your (green) tee. Sell em … we’ll buy em! Don’t forget to bring back Teddie-Peanut Butter for Ben!
Tina totally was raving about the PB! I wish Ben was a bigger PB fan and I would totally bring him some!!! Maybe for me?
“Please do blog more about foods with anti-aging benefits,” say the little crow’s feet beginning to form around my peepers.
Those qualifying times are ridiculous!
HAHA oh man I laughed so hard at the fact that your pillow was 5 rows up. I could just imagine it flying through the air.
Obviously I pick blueberries. And I know blackberries are technically “black”, but their juice has a purply hue to them.
I still plan on BQing one day, too, despite the new standards. Granted that will probably be a day in the year 2050, but it’ll still happen 😉
Have a great visit on the east coast!
Whenever I hear men say that the BQ times are so much easier for women, I wonder which women they’re talking about ’cause all the women I know would struggle to come under 4:00.
I like LB for flying too, but I think the waiting areas sometime get a bit full.
I know, sometimes I think it’s a miracle to even finish let alone do a sub 4!
Yeah the waiting area was super cramped last night.
Good for you saying “not yet” for Boston! I think that too even though I won’t run my first marathon until October. My potential is unlimited. 😀
Comfortable clothing is the only way to go!
Wow, is it sad that the only healthy “blue” food I could think of was blueberries? There’s surely something else, but eh that’s what I’m eating.
Have a great trip!
Jealous. I want to meet Murphy. 🙂
Coffe is always necessary after a flight. I think it may actually been a rule….or at least it should be.
That is definitely a rule for me!
How do you order your iced coffee at DD? I tried it while roadtripping a few months ago and thought it was grooooossssss. I think maybe I just ordered it wrong? Help!
I just order it with skim, sometimes light sugar if I’m feeling fancy, but mostly not.
I think my error was getting the vanilla flavoring. It tasted like burnt chemicals.
Well there are blue corn tortilla chips, blue potatoes (yes!!), and my favorite…blue cheese! And none of these have sugar in them 🙂 have a fun time in Boston!!
Have FUN in Boston!!
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I love blueberries and eggplant! DD is just the best 🙂 already had my hot french vanilla this morning.
I like that you get Dunkin’ Donuts as soon as you arrive. Are you sure you don’t want to move here? 🙂
Are you going to be racing this weekend?
I really have no idea where you live…
I like the early post now that you’re on East Coast time! Sure you don’t want to move back?
I know! I always think, “It’s already lunch time on the East coast…” when I post breakfast. It makes me feel totally behind.
But, there is snow on the ground here and that reminds me to make sure I catch my flight back home 😉
Maybe your confidence just popped out because you do actually have lots of it!! It’s just hiding under your doubt and insecureness (is that a word?) Anyway, I think you definitely could qualify for Boston!! And I think you do too! 😉 Have fun!!
Thank you Maren 🙂
Hey, Maren’s probably right. You’ve gotta believe it to receive it. Or fake it ’til you make it. Or something like that. 😀
What about blue Gatorade? 🙂
I like red cabbage…that’s kinda purple, even though the name says otherwise.
Have an awesome trip!!
I’m not so sure on blue, but for purple there are plumbs, grapes, prunes & blackberries!
Have an awesome trip!!
Tina looks like a great hostess! 🙂
I love your shirt! Too cute! 🙂
I’m jealous!! I need coffee SO bad right now but the line at Milwaukee was so long I didn’t have time before boarding. 🙁 but I’m in the plane, see you in a couple hours!!
C’mon c’mon!!!
Crazy I actually put blueberries in my overnight oats for breakfast today!!
I love the Long Beach airport–so, so easy as you said.