Hello! How are you? Here is the run-down on my LA Marathon gear. Running gear notes: Race day was super hot in SoCal. It was a full marathon (26.2 miles). No pre-race/warm up gear needed. I was completely drenched with sweat at the end, but no real chafing to note. I have spent miles and months and sandwiches and blood…
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Blue Apron Dinner Delivery Discount Code
Hello! Last week I got a Blue Apron delivery. It was perfect timing since Ben was in town for a little quality time visit. I was able to cook us up a fancy dinner without having to go to the store for a long list of ingredients (the cupboards are pretty bare) AND I didn’t have to plan anything to…
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Trader Joe’s Spring Food Finds!
Hello! After a morning of work I needed a break from the computer and a few essentials from Trader Joe’s. I grabbed my favorites and spotted a few NEW delicious looking items just in time for Spring. First – the daffodils I mentioned before are the BEST. They bring a little sunshine to the room for only $1.50 a bunch!…
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This Rarely Happens But…
Hello! How’s it going? It’s going well over here, but I do have a bit of a headache after last night’s adults beverages. That rarely ever happens because I usually stay super hydrated so I’m a little disappointed in my water drinking from yesterday. This morning dragged my sad carcass out of bed and went for a run. My quads…
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What I Do When I’m Sad
What I do when I’m sad… eat. But I’m trying to stop that so here are some other things… This morning Mr. Ben and I took a walk sporting some green for St. Patrick’s Day! Then, I ate some Monican cereal. Love love love. Sadly today Ben headed to Florida. Vegas tried to stop him by sitting on his stuff,…
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Happy St. Patrick’s Day From Your Redheaded Mexican Friend!
Hello and Happy St. Patrick’s Day from your local redheaded Mexican, Monican! First let’s talk about eating dinner. I picked up Indian food for dinnah last night. Dig it and dig it well. Today I’m sporting my new green maxi dress. Similar: Piped sleeves maxi in a lighter green / Braided Maxi / Maxi with Ruffle Sleeves Plus my cheezy…
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Relaxin and Eating After LA Marathon
Hi! Happy Monday! Are you ready to rock this week? I spent last night relaxing and eatin’ after the LA Marathon. A LOT of both! Vegas helped me relax while I iced my knee and watched House of Cards. Later he cuddled with my hoodie! Ha! Highlights from my post-marathon eats included: french fries, cereal and avocado on everything (except…
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LA Marathon Results and Recap 2015
Hello! I just ran the LA Marathon!! Here are my LA Marathon results, recap and all the best eats from the day/weekend/fun! First. I headed to LA Marathon expo Saturday afternoon super last minute. I was just in and out to get my bib. Well, I was just there to get my bib and a California dog. Actually, I’m usually…
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5 Best Ways to Carb Load for the LA Marathon
Hello! How are you doing? It is HOT HOT HOT in SoCal today. So I am hydrating and eating like it’s my job. Tomorrow is the LA Marathon! Let’s talk about the 5 best ways to carb-load for running 26.2 miles… 5 Ways to Carb Load for the LA Marathon: (Or at least the 4 ways I’m carb-loading today!) 1….
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