Hello! How’s it going? How was your month … last month aka September aka a few days ago? Did you make October goals? I did! (Read as: I’m going to make them right now in an effort to get it together.) But before we get into the best run, eat and repeat from September & new month goals… Let’s talk…
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October Goals Planner–free printable monthly goal setting worksheet
Hello! It’s a new month and a new week! I love when Mondays time up with the 1st of the month – is that weird? I have a round up of highlights from September coming up but I wanted to share this monthly goals sheet for October right away! If you’re chasing down a goal before the end of the…
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How to Fit Marathon Training into your Busy Life with Running Coach Podcast 96
Today on the podcast… Ultra marathon runner, running coach, shoe expert, wife and mom – Andrea Kooiman! She’s sharing her tips on how to fit marathon training into a busy schedule. Plus we talk about her big scary dream of running a legendary race that is so hard NO ONE finished this year ( the Barkley Marathons), the 1 thing…
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Half Marathon in 10 Weeks Training Plan and Race Packing List and Tips
Hello! I have a new half marathon training plan plus a few tips and reminders for half marathon training and race day. The schedule is an intermediate level plan with a day of stretch training and a day of stretching. It’s about 10 weeks long so if you start this week you can be ready to run the Lexus Lace…
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The Best Podcasts Round Up & Running with Underwear Podcast 95
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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6 Healthy Protein Packed Snack Box Ideas
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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The Best Healthy Trader Joe’s Pumpkin Seasonal Food Choices
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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Instagram Live–Q & A session and other fun on the run!
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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How Runners Can Prevent and Defend Themselves Against Attacks – Podcast 94
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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