Hi! Here’s a quick round-up of Run Eat Repeat reader questions from email, Instagram, Twitter, Facebook, sky writing, Craigslist encounters, engraved plaques, graffiti and other random places you reach out to me… from this weekend.
First… I ran the Surf City Marathon this weekend. Check out my recap here: Surf City Marathon Results / Recap / Recycle / Rihanna / Reuse
After the race I went to my parents’ house to eat nachos and watch the Super Bowl (half time show). The pups were adorable as always. Love love love them.
Randomly… I was in the kitchen making nachos when Ben showed up with a HUGE container of legit nachos from Pepe’s. Boom. Great minds think alike?
This thing was packed with all the nacho happiness that makes life worth living.
In addition to nachos – I had a massive carrot cake cupcake because I’ve been wanting a good piece of carrot cake. Unfortunately it wasn’t good and I had to share it in an effort to get rid of it. I want an EPIC piece of carrot cake.
RER questions…
1. Where is that dress from?
I did a random video on Instagram and was wearing this new top. It’s a body suit with an extreme scoop back from Wet Seal.
PSA: The Wet Seal at the Irvine Spectrum is going out of business and everything is super sale.
2. Do you drink Spark before running?
Yes. Sometimes, it really depends on the day. I’ll sip coffee while changing / braiding my hair / putting on sunblock … Then, I mix a Spark to drink after my run and put it in the fridge to be cold and waiting for me when I get back.
But sometimes I don’t wait and sip some of it while checking email or doing other random things before I finally get out the door.
Tip: You have to put it in a water bottle or something and shake it to mix. It has vitamins and can smell vitamin-y if you just stir it with a spoon. I use a big blender shaker cup that I think is made for protein shakes. I use one packet or scoop of Spark and about 20 oz of water.
3. Do you take walking breaks when you run?
Yep. Sometimes. It depends on where I am, the elevation, my body, goals, mood, temperature, horoscope… basically, yes sometimes I walk (mostly hills).
4. Did you run the whole marathon?
Yyynope… I almost said yes, but remembered that I stopped to take a few pictures around Mile 20 and change my music because I needed a really good song to pick it up. I probably took 3 short walk breaks during the race.
5. Did you do an ice bath after the Surf City Marathon?
No. But I should have. I just didn’t have it in me to torture myself more.
6. What aroma therapy diffuser do you have?
I got a few questions on twitter about my lil aroma therapy machine. I have a small, easy breezy one from Now Foods. It’s this Ultra Sonic Oil Diffuser from Now Foods. It’s small and very easy to use – fill with warm water, add a few drops of whatever oil you want and enjoy.
Tip: You have to buy some oils to go with it. I started out with this super basic 3 pack. And now I’m slowly adding to the collection now that I know I actually use it and like it.
Do you have questions for me? Ask me in the comments or email runeatrepeat at gmail.com
And since I answered some of your questions – I have a few for YOU….
Questions:
1. Do you know of a class / book / seminar that teaches how to use apps / Google calendar – in a way that will organize your life?
I’m not asking for myself, but I might be interested. I know a young adult person who needs some organization help.
2. Where is the best place to get carrot cake?
Don’t link me to a recipe, I don’t want to eat a whole cake. Trust me, I’d eat the whole thing.
Monica, I feel like such a stalker. I have been so busy that I’ve been neglecting my blog reading and am just catching up. It’s a blog binge!!!! But now that I keep answering all your posts, I feel like a stalker.
Ok, so carrot cake. Depends on what exactly you want from carrot cake, but I found that you can make carrot cake by adding shredded carrots and either walnuts or raisins to Kodiak cakes. If you want frosting, you can whip up some easily enough. It’s amazing. It is a little on the dry side, so the second time, I added a little more milk, but I could add a banana too. It’s really yummy and healthy too.
Ha! Stalk away 🙂 Just kidding you are totally not. I do the same thing.
Good tip!!
I think Dufflet Pastries is just a Toronto Canada institution but if you ever get the chance…their carrot cake will make you see Jesus!
Nothing Bundt Caks has legit carrot cake cupcakes and bundtinis, and their icing is crack. No joke. I know they are all over OC, and pretty sure there is one in Laguna. If you haven’t been, you must go. Now. Go now. Oh and there lemon and chocolate are ridic also. Pretty much everything is. You’re welcome.
I know of one in Tustin! Thanks 🙂
I’m not sure if this is what you’re asking, but I am self employed for a job that is “on the field” (not at a desk most of the time) and I’ve found the Do! App to be the best for task management. AnyDo was pretty good too but I kept having problems with their updates and I didn’t like that you couldn’t assign specific dates to tasks.
Thanks! I’ll look that up. I’m willing to try anything 🙂
I just looked and you don’t have them in CA but if you’re ever in an area with them (they do have some in FL) and don’t mind eating a 2000+ calorie piece of cake I recommend this one: https://m.mcalistersdeli.com/menu/desserts/colossal-carrot-cake
So amaze-balls good but so, so, nutritionally bad for you.
I need this.
There’s a delicious carrot cake awaiting you in New Jersey. It’s a restaurant called Harold’s. They make enormous cakes the size of a lobster or spaghetti pot. The frosting and walnuts on the outside are perfection.
Definitely need walnuts on it!
Carrot Cakes from Cheesecake Factory are BOMB. There’s also this place called Nothing Bundt Cakes. They do epic cakes but I have to confess I haven’t tried their carrot cake yet.
I was going to go to Cheesecake Factory Friday night!! But ended up at a place that does ice cream sandwiches with donuts or freshly made cookies.
I have had their chocolate chip cake before!!
When you’re in Boston for the marathon, get carrot cake at Veggie Galaxy! http://www.veggiegalaxy.com/
The have a full-on vegan bakery, and I know you’re not vegan, but the carrot cake is EXCELLENT (so is the oreo cheesecake) for frickin anyone.
Thanks! Good tip 🙂
What essential oils are you currently using? Right now I’m digging lemongrass and lavender.
Lavender at night, tea tree oil during the day. Sometimes a mix of a few.
I need good carrot cake too, omg.
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Carrot cake!!!!!!
Thanks!!
It’s a little out of the way for you, but in La Jolla there’s a place called Trulucks, and they make the BEST carrot cake. The cake and frosting is divine on it’s own, but they also add candied pecans and caramel. I wouldn’t say drive all that way for it, but if you do, I don’t think you’ll regret it. 🙂