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You NEED This for a California Road Trip

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Hi! Are you ready for a good week? I’m in it to win it and get back on track with clean eating and walking every day. That’s my POTM15 goal for the week – take a walk each day. But before we all share our Pile on the Miles report for today let’s talk about my SoCal road trip.

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California Road Trip Must Haves…

1. Patience. Traffic can be a B.

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2. A Toll Roads Pass if you’re headed to Las Vegas or Palm Springs from Orange County. Boom.

3. Lots of water which you can carry in one of those hunting packs. It’s dry. Plus you may be enjoying an adult beverage during your travels – stay hydrated or it’s unpleasant.

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4. Lots of pee stops. See above.

5. Snacks. Just because I love snacks.

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6. Bluetooth for your phone so you can catch up with your peeps / tell them you’re stopping by randomly!

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7. In-N-Out. If this doesn’t happen your road trip didn’t count.

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8. An open mind to non-fancy hotels. Saves money. Click here for a list of hotels in Laguna Beach.

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9. Good company. If that’s not available a good audio book or podcast.

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10. An epic destination, which includes pretty much everywhere in CA. It’s nice here.

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I spent some quality time with my best friend in Palm Springs last night and this morning. She is the best! Bonus: She has the best champagne.

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Plus this.

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Pile on the Miles Week 3 Check In – Monday

Question: What are you doing today?

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  1. Stephanie says

    2015-11-17 at 5:09 pm

    I did spin and body pump 11/16

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  2. Hadas says

    2015-11-17 at 3:23 pm

    ran 3 miles and walked for 45 minutes.

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  3. AmyW says

    2015-11-17 at 10:15 am

    Didn’t get to check in yesterday, but it was a rest day.

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  4. Amanda says

    2015-11-17 at 4:57 am

    Oops forgot to post yesterday. I got in a quick elliptical workout after work all day and an event in the evening.

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  5. Lindsey says

    2015-11-17 at 4:04 am

    Rest day!!

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  6. Courtney says

    2015-11-17 at 12:00 am

    Rest! Tomorrow is a run 🙂

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  7. Sue says

    2015-11-16 at 9:47 pm

    Lunch now 🙂
    This morning’s workout was a super short jog/run and elliptical cross training

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  8. adrianna says

    2015-11-16 at 8:12 pm

    walked 2 miles to/from gym, spinning, then yoga. first yoga class in 10+ years…

    Reply
  9. Crystal says

    2015-11-16 at 7:41 pm

    #POTM15 – 3 mile treadmill run after 5+ hours in a car for work. Kudos to hubby for dinner and baby duty so I could get it in. #bodyafterbaby

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  10. Hillary says

    2015-11-16 at 6:35 pm

    Strength along with 20 minutes on this hybrid stair machine.

    Strength: 1 of 3
    Cardio: 0 of 3

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  11. Jackie k says

    2015-11-16 at 6:22 pm

    4 miles of speedwork, my fastest 4 mile run ever!

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  12. Sarah Beth says

    2015-11-16 at 6:10 pm

    Hit up the gym for a warm up on the elliptical and then Zumba!

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  13. Marissa @ Run Riss Run says

    2015-11-16 at 5:50 pm

    Today was 5 easier miles in the morning and 2 miles of sprints with my runners, and all with a cold. Running seems to help build my immune system and I feel like I get over stuff quicker when I run.

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  14. Amy says

    2015-11-16 at 5:40 pm

    I walked 4.25 miles this morning and went to body shred class tonight!

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  15. Jen M says

    2015-11-16 at 5:35 pm

    Spin & Strength class. First workout since I got sick last week and it felt good!

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  16. Leianna says

    2015-11-16 at 5:24 pm

    Fog and rain here in Austin, TX so had to jump on the treadmill and yuck! I could only bear one mile, but I did complete my other challenge and did some dumbbell work too.

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  17. Penny says

    2015-11-16 at 5:21 pm

    I walked on the treadmill, incline and hiit. I also did day two of the 21 day arm challenge.

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  18. Arthi says

    2015-11-16 at 5:19 pm

    Ran 7 miles this morning and walked around a ton!

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  19. Danielle says

    2015-11-16 at 5:06 pm

    Record mileage for last week! 25 miles in one week! Got 44 of 85 done for November…

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  20. Tara B @ Run and Live Happy says

    2015-11-16 at 5:02 pm

    I had a rest day from running, so I did some Blogilates today!

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  21. Erin M. says

    2015-11-16 at 4:52 pm

    I ran 5.25 miles this morning!

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  22. Rebecca says

    2015-11-16 at 4:30 pm

    Ran/walked a 5k yesterday, today i wasn’t able to exercise but I did get some stretching in. Plan for tomorrow is run a 5k on the treadmill at the gym

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  23. Tracey says

    2015-11-16 at 3:20 pm

    Today was work, followed by a 10 mile bike ride and a session with my trainer at the gym. I can’t believe I got a bike ride in on November 16 in Massachusetts. The weather was just gorgeous today!!! I’d go tomorrow too, but I have to work late and it gets dark at 4:30.

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  24. paige c says

    2015-11-16 at 2:48 pm

    ran 3 miles today and did 10x100m on the track

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  25. Stacey says

    2015-11-16 at 2:46 pm

    POTM2015 check in!
    Did 10 minute core exercises, then a 20 minute runners yoga and got my steps in!
    Woot woot!

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  26. Jody B says

    2015-11-16 at 2:44 pm

    Ran 3 miles today and went for a easy hike!

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  27. Abby says

    2015-11-16 at 2:27 pm

    I got in a couple miles and an upper body workout before class/work. My body is LOVING taper week so far!

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  28. Hillary says

    2015-11-16 at 2:26 pm

    Teaching barre tonight and then practicing 2 songs for new choreo!

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  29. Jen @ Marshmallows and Margaritas says

    2015-11-16 at 2:20 pm

    I was up really late and again really early this morning for work, so I think I’m going to take a rest day today. I did go out for a 5K run yesterday, though!

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  30. Sheena @ Paws and Pavement says

    2015-11-16 at 1:39 pm

    I love In-N-Out! I wish there was one here in Idaho! I want to go for a walk with my dogs but it snowed last night and there are 50 mph winds so that’s not happening at the moment.

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  31. Anne Marie D-Chi says

    2015-11-16 at 1:36 pm

    Rest day! Taking a brisk walk (it’s really windy in San Diego today) and vacuuming my house. Also core, stretch, foam roll, eat.

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  32. megan w. says

    2015-11-16 at 1:12 pm

    Ran about 3.6 this morning and did the lower fix workout video!

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  33. laura says

    2015-11-16 at 12:52 pm

    5 miles this morning woohoo!

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  34. Anne says

    2015-11-16 at 12:46 pm

    I got in 2.1 miles of uphill trail running this morning with my dog. Now I am inside watching the snow clouds roll in!

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  35. Gaby says

    2015-11-16 at 12:39 pm

    Today I did a great 9 mile run 🙂

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  36. Jessica says

    2015-11-16 at 12:36 pm

    workin today, then going for a 3-mile walk tonight.

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  37. Celeste says

    2015-11-16 at 12:20 pm

    I got up super early and went to the gym for a 3 mile run

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  38. Alicia Wynn says

    2015-11-16 at 11:24 am

    Wind is super crazy here today, so the plan is to hit up a class at the gym tonight, either spinning or Zumba.

    Reply
  39. Bobbie says

    2015-11-16 at 11:24 am

    started this week off with a 3 miler since I’ve been hitting my strength training goals for the past couple of weeks but not quite making my running goal.

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  40. Karen says

    2015-11-16 at 11:18 am

    Today was super weird – there was a crazy person holed up in an office building in in downtown DC so I got stuck working from home. It was so nice, I ditched work for a bit and went for a run in the middle of the day! Work from home for the win.

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  41. tess says

    2015-11-16 at 11:18 am

    I am feeling a road trip. Even though it’s November. The pull of the road and the nomad in me is calling…

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  42. Kaitlin says

    2015-11-16 at 11:04 am

    Long run yesterday was a success! But I am pretty sore today so I’ll do some yoga and strength at home.

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  43. Donna says

    2015-11-16 at 10:44 am

    On deck today: 6.5 miles on bike. Tomorrow is a running day!

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  44. Courtney says

    2015-11-16 at 10:10 am

    5 miles and planks for me! I’ve been sticking with that as my Monday routine, and I have to admit that I really like starting the week off strong.

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  45. Sally @ sweat out the small stuff says

    2015-11-16 at 10:07 am

    It’s slow at work so I think I’m gonna sneak out early and walk downtown to catch the ferry home. It’s a 2.5 mile walk.

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  46. stacie says

    2015-11-16 at 9:35 am

    spin class. what what

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  47. Sassypants says

    2015-11-16 at 9:27 am

    Today is an unscheduled rest day, because Murhpy’s Law says as soon as my quad heals, I have to wake up with a tweaked neck. SIGH.

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  48. Melisa says

    2015-11-16 at 8:28 am

    Great running weekend. 5 miles on Saturday. 4 miles on Sunday and 2 barre classes in the bank!

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  49. Lizzy says

    2015-11-16 at 8:25 am

    I’m running for 35 minutes (easy pace) plus taking the dog for her pup to 5k.

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  50. Jessie says

    2015-11-16 at 7:08 am

    #POTM15 🙂 So proud, I ran 4km/2.5m in 22minutes, cycled 7km/4.3m and did some arm workout!

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  51. Lauren says

    2015-11-16 at 6:43 am

    6.5 miles on the dreadmill this morning and some arm weights. Why can I spend hours and hours running yet no more than 15 minutes lifting weights before I’m bored out of my mind?

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  52. Jen says

    2015-11-16 at 6:40 am

    Today was an early morning boot camp day for me. I already have 5 miles in for my 10 miles per week goal. Maybe I should up my goal 🙂

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  53. mom#to#crazy#three says

    2015-11-16 at 6:33 am

    POTM – yoga today.

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  54. tiff says

    2015-11-16 at 6:32 am

    Today is a walk day. Already got one in before work, plan another at lunch and a super long one this evening.

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  55. Louise says

    2015-11-16 at 6:13 am

    Walked 2.25 miles this morning. Best part = listening to my Monday morning inspirational podcast (Half Size Me) and hearing you as her guest! Great job, Monica!!!

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  56. Jeffrey says

    2015-11-16 at 6:09 am

    12 mile hill workout yesterday and a 7 mile interval this morning.

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  57. Alisa says

    2015-11-16 at 6:04 am

    Already took a walk this morning and then after work I’m hitting up an Insanity class

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  58. Patty says

    2015-11-16 at 6:02 am

    Cycle class!

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  59. Kristie says

    2015-11-16 at 6:00 am

    Chest and abs done..treadmill sprints at lunch time.

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  60. Georgina says

    2015-11-16 at 5:24 am

    5 miles with a little speed work thrown in this morning!

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  61. Gretchen | Gretchruns says

    2015-11-16 at 5:08 am

    Running and Zumba today!

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  62. Becky @ Ok, so here's the plan says

    2015-11-16 at 4:57 am

    I’ll be going running with my pooch and doing a little yoga today.

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  63. Patricia Coller says

    2015-11-16 at 4:50 am

    POTM check in-4 miles, done!

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  64. Caroline says

    2015-11-16 at 4:38 am

    Today’s an active rest day with yoga (at home) and walking to(and from) work

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  65. Melissa @girlchasingpavement says

    2015-11-16 at 4:23 am

    Everything about this road trip looks awesome. The weather….ugghh. If you ever want to host a runner girl from Pennsylvania, let me know…haha. I will bring watermelon and chocolate! Pile on the miles is going well. Got it 11 yesterday and 32 for the week.

    Reply
  66. Pippa says

    2015-11-16 at 3:12 am

    I’m taking a rest day today as I was pacing at a 10k yesterday. It was surprisingly exhausting being the cheerleader as well as doing the actual running!

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  67. Hannah @ Will Run For Coffee says

    2015-11-16 at 2:13 am

    I have a long day at work today (boooo), and am cooking dinner tonight – so just a 15 mile cycle (to/from work) for me.

    What a depressing little comment this is.

    Reply
  68. Jen says

    2015-11-16 at 2:11 am

    taught bodycombat today! day 1/5 workouts done. haven’t hit up the yoga yet though… which is an additional goal for this week!

    Reply

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