Hello from SoCal! I made it back home and flew into Long Beach. Summer time in the LBC is coming soon. I’m excited.
Yesterday after the race I enjoyed cupcakes and beverages with my peeps. It was pretty fun. We got them from American Cupcakes and they were just okay. The popcorn was banging though!
Then bright and early this morning I woke up to catch my flight home. I’m always sad to leave San Francisco. I kinda want to move there after such a fun, beautiful weekend!
Luckily I scored a free iced coffee at the airport so that distracted me from the pain of saying goodbye and I was over it. Someone’s flighty
Motivation Monday
Alicia Keyes’ Girl on Fire is on my ipod right now and I LOVE the remix with Nicki Minaj. Well, someone sent me this video last week where she talked about how she #LiveWithFire and struggles sometimes with working out. It’s short and her very real, relatable struggle with getting out of bed to exercise.
I live with fire, but that’s mostly because I have a flame tattoo on my hip. And if I want to be able to show it to anyone I better get outta bed and run, right?!
More motivation – over 8,000 people ran the half marathon on Sunday. If they can do it – YOU CAN DO IT. Whether that ‘it’ is running or lifting xx or trying a new dance class. You can do it.
Question: Are you motivated this Monday?
YES! Just say Yes.
Melissa @TryingtoHeal says
Should have read your post when I had no “fire” to workout yesterday and just sat around. hahhaa
Jennifer says
That is not your hip. That is your vagina bone. How much did that hurt?!?
I was motivated until I got caught up in homework and didn’t make it out for my run. I did 8.5 this weekend though, so I didn’t feel too bad about missing it!
runeatrepeat says
Ha! I think of my vagina bone as lower. It’s kinda just to the side of my hip bone. I thought it was going to hurt so bad I would die, but it didn’t 🙂
Elizabeth @ Positive Change says
Working out I didn’t typically need a lot of motivation, I really love running and I love the feeling afterwards. However, cleaning is a different story…. 🙂
Coco says
Awesome tattoo!
Sue says
For sure coz I had a pretty relaxed weekend tracking my friends running the MWM (www.mwm.my) – so so so happy for all of them.
Katie says
Sure! My motivation hit pretty late because I didn’t work out till about 8:30pm, but hey…better late than never!
Cortney says
I totally agree with you about American Cupcakes. I live in the SF Bay Area and we made a special to to American Cupcakes last year for my birthday and I wished I hadn’t wasted the calories on them. Next time try Kara’s Cupcakes, WAY better! And it looks like you had a ton of fun on your race 🙂
Presh says
Today was a rest day
but i was motivated to finish
eating this amazing banana cream pie
cupcake I got yesterday. o_o
Losing Lindy says
I didn’t know you had a tattoo..any others?
Colleen says
I am motivated! I am always motivated on Mondays….Fridays kill me. My energy plummets as the week progresses. Is that just me?
lindsay says
are you going to tell us how you lost weight? you look great!! 😀
Angela says
Free iced coffee makes any day great in my book.
Rebecca @ Blueberry Smiles says
I think the cupcakes from American Cupcake are disgusting and I’m really not that picky. I can’t understand how they stay in business!
Casey says
Dang, I rarely have nice things to say, but judging from that tattoo photo, gluten free is all kinds of amazing for your body and lifestyle. Congrats!
Lindsey @ Run Freckles Run says
Question: Are you motivated this Monday?
Sure was! I was motivated to get a PR and I did!!! So happy!
Glad you had a great time with your race! You always kick ass!
runeatrepeat says
Congrats on the PR!
Amy H. @ Run with Perseverance says
I am, mostly thanks to my husband and dog! They made me go on a run with them this afternoon, and I certainly didn’t regret it.
Brennan @ Yum Run says
You are too cute! I never would have guessed that you have a freaking flame tattoo. Haha! Wait… is this another april fool’s joke? Seriously, though, I love it.
Motivation… I just finished a tempo run. Now Im motivated (and justified) for chillin’ on my couch for a little bit!
runeatrepeat says
Ha! Yep a real tattoo!
Gavi says
Absolutely! Congratulations on the half yesterday! I was out busting a PDR–15 miles!–through the hills of San Francisco while you were cruising through the half. I hope you had a great time in SF! My run yesterday made me feel super motivated for the upcoming SF Marathon.
Becky says
yes! Ran my very first 1/2 on Saturday (so I guess its a PR, right? 2:14…Ill take it!)
Now to switch it up a bit – adding more strength and ab work…..
thanks for the motivation!
Katie @ KatieEnPursuit says
Oh yea, motivated for sure! Had my trainer kick my boo-tay this morning & looking forward to some stretching this evening! Headed to San Fran on Wednesday, looking forward to seeing some of your same sights!
runeatrepeat says
Have fun!
Quix says
Slept in this morning, but having a nice long easy swim this evening at the gym… so… sorta! 🙂
I took a crazy epic spin class that used that song during it, so now all I can think of is the instructor saying “you’re pedaling through the desert, it’s 119 degrees, there’s sand up to your ankles…” (fun times).
betty says
what does the flame on your hip symbolize? other than your firey red hair? hah
runeatrepeat says
Seriously? Nothing. I just always wanted it since I was in high school. Only after did I find out about the phrase some people use to refer to red heads that involves that region of someone’s body. Swear. Fun fact: I can touch super hot things and eat HOT HOT HOT temperature food. I think there’s something wrong with me, but it all kinda ties in (or so I tell myself).
Kimberly says
I am motivated! Going to personal trainer tonight to work out the Monday funk 🙂
Mary says
I was this morning…22 miles…last long run before a taper! Woop! 🙂
Kelly @ Running to Healthy says
I need to be (but instead I’m reading your blog!). Just got home from work and WILL exercise here pretty soon. Really I want to hit the fridge pretty hard–last day on The Military Diet and I’m ready to get back to counting points with Weight Watchers.
runeatrepeat says
Go get it!
Amy @ Writing While Running says
I am motivated! I ran 8 in the park today after a long run this weekend. I’m coming to SoCA (well, LA) tomorrow and can’t wait to keep my running up during a busy conference week (I say that with a big ‘hope’ instead of the “can’t wait”).
Miranda @ Miranda Runs says
You also live with fire because you have fire on your head… duh. 😉 I’m definitely motivated today! I ran 9.3 miles outside today, which is the longest run I’ve ever done outside! 🙂
runeatrepeat says
Wow! That’s great 🙂