The best podcasts I’m listening to right now – a list of my favorites in each category and a lil bit about them. I’m answering a super important but maybe TMI running question – do you wear underwear under running shorts / tights? And finally the awards this week are HUGE!! In case you’re new here… I’m Monica and…
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A healthy and easy roundup of 6 different ways to diy your own protein snack boxes! Make this part of your meal prep routine and avoid mindless snacking or an afternoon energy slump. As much as I love food and amazingly prepared meals… I think snacking is my favorite thing. It’s also something I struggle with daily. I like the…
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It’s finally Pumpkin season!! Or is it called Fall? … Either way I have a round up of the BEST Healthy Pumpkin food items at Trader Joes! These are a handful of my favorite seasonal foods from TJ’s focused on the healthiest choices from their very extensive Fall / Pumpkin food line up. Let me know your favorite! The Best…
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Hello! How’s it going? Just wanted to check in and say hi… hi! And update you on the latest running and eating going on in RER-land!! Running: I got the race photos from the Lexus Lace Up Half Marathon in Irvine! Love that they let you download the race photos for FREE!! If you’re planning on running one of the…
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Today I’m talking with a self defense expert about how to stay safe while we’re running, jogging or walking outdoors. After a runner in Iowa was attacked recently I received a lot of messages asking for runner safety tips. So please listen to this episode and share it with your people – running buddies, mom, co-worker who takes walks during…
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Hello! I spotted the new Gorton’s Shrimp Bowls a few weeks ago at the store. I love finding new products! (Which is why I spend way too long at the grocery store and the people who work there think I’m a lil weird.) And today I’m sharing my thoughts in partnership with Gorton’s. I’ve tried both of the new complete…
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Hello! This weekend I ran the Lexus Lace-Up Half Marathon in Irvine. I’m excited to share some of the highlights and fun! And I had a wardrobe malfunction that’s never happened before!! The Lace Up Irvine Half Marathon is part of the Lexus Lace Up Race Series – there are four races / locations with different distances at each. Next…
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Today I’m sharing 5 questions to ask yourself when you want to quit or skip a workout. We’re going to figure out if you’re helping or hurting yourself. And this week’s show is life or death – as in last week we talked about life (making babies) and this week I have really bad news. But I have some resources…
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Half Marathon Race Morning Routine Video – here is my morning routine for race day. I’m sharing everything from wake up time to what I drink while getting ready to what I eat before a race. I try to plan out what I’m going to wear, eat, drink, time-line, post-race needs and more. This video is exactly what I did,…
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