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7 Tips for Running Safety
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Sadly, there has been a significant uptick in running related disappearances, injuries and murders lately.
This, unfortunately, is the world we live in, folks.
It is imperative that we are always prepared for any situation that my arise during a run.
I have a few helpful tips and tricks that you can use to protect yourself.
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Inspirational Wednesdays: Volume 75
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…And Take Names.
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Every few months I feel like I write one of these posts…
The post where I realize I am slacking (no offense Fallon!), decide to pick myself up by the bootstraps and get my sh*t together.
Also known as this post, this post, this post and this post.
The post where I decide to start kicking a$$ and taking names.
This post is a little different though.
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Foodie Friday: The Lazy Runner Edition
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Today’s edition of “Foodie Friday” is going to be a little bit different.
Don’t freak out.
Instead of sharing a recipe that I like, I have a few quick and easy meal suggestions for you.
This post was inspired by a conversation I had with one of my best friends a few weeks ago.
She was complaining commenting on how she never has time to cook dinner because she is so busy working,
taking care of her family,
cleaning the house,
and of course,
working out.
And I, being the absolute laziest meal-prepper on the planet…
gave her a few suggestions that I use to make my meal prep Monday as short and sweet as possible.
I thought it would be a great idea to share those tips with you…
So here we goooooo!
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Why Do YOU Run?
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Last week I challenged you to share with me the reasons why you do this crazy thing called running.
The response that I received was overwhelmingly awesome!
It was so cool to read everyone’s reasons, because they are all so different.
Looking for some motivation?
Read the stories below and I bet one of them will light a fire under your caboose.
I know it has for me!
So let’s get to it…
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Inspirational Wednesdays: Volume 74
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Inspirational Wednesdays: Volume 73
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What motivates you to run?
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It’s no secret…
I have been completely MIA for the last few weeks.
Technically, it has been 18 days since my last blog post.
Whoops.
Where the heck have I been?
To be honest, I have been hiding under a rock. Continue reading
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I think I can, I think I can…
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As many of you know, I just (praise the Lord!) recovered from a minor hamstring injury that forced me to pull out of Rock n’ Roll San Diego.
Boo!
But! I am back running and haven’t had any problems with my hamstring since.
WOO WHOO!
I do, however, feel as though I have lost some fitness.
Or maybe it is in my head?
Who knows.
I am feeling a little off this week. Continue reading
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My Crazy Running Rituals
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As I prepare for the Rock n’ Roll San Diego Half Marathon and 5k this weekend…
I have realized HOW MANY running rituals I have.
I have talked about how weird runners are in the past, and I am no different.
I am a total weirdo.
I definitely have my own set of running rituals and I do them religiously.
Who knows, you might as well!
 Let’s dive in to this topic, shall we?
Let’s!
First up issssss……..
#FlatRunner to the Max.
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Tips for Saving Money on Racecations
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They say that “Running is cheaper than therapy”…
Which is totally false.
Running is NOT a cheap sport.
It is freaking expensive!
Running shoes,
running clothes,
electrolytes,
protein powder,
GU gels, Continue reading
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The SPI H2O Venture Series Hydration Belt by SPIbelt Review
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I have another totally awesome product to review today and share with you.
YASSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!
If you have been in the business long enough,
(And by “business”- I mean the running business- because let’s be real here… running is totally like a second job)
You have probably heard of SPIbelt.
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Things That (As A Runner) I Can’t Stand!
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As a runner, there are certain things that really piss me off!
I am sure most people don’t understand, but maybe you (being a fellow runner) will agree with me…
1. When some moron sprints ahead and then stops in front of me in the middle of a race.
Pull your head out of your ass, man! I mean come on! It’s called peripheral vision, use it and check out your surroundings before you come to a complete freakin’ stop. I understand that you are tired, but really? Continue reading
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Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Race Review & Recap (The 2016 Edition)
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On Saturday, May 7, 2016 I was the 2:30 pacer for the Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon.
This was my first assignment for Beast Pacing and what a day it was.
But, I am skipping ahead a little.
Let’s start at the beginning.
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Inspirational Wednesdays: Volume 65
-RatherBeRunnin’
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I Skipped A Long Run.
So this, my friends, was my weekend in a nutshell.
Did I clean my house?
Nope.
Did I go to the grocery store?
Nope.
Did I take out the trash?
Nope.
Did I do my long run?
Nope. Continue reading
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I’m Preventing Future Running Injuries!
Well… HELLO!
Happy Tuesday!
Hope things are well with you on this lovely day.
My shin is feeling better- which means that I am mentally feeling better.
Obviously…
My emotions are tied directly to whether or not I can run in the near future.
Obviously.
As I mentioned yesterday, not running is making me a little loco.
This is not a joke people. Continue reading
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Tired legs and a GIVEAWAY!
I really need to start taking my own advice on a consistent basis and…
Stretch.
Foam roll.
Yes.
I failed to complete my post long run recovery plan on Sunday,
and have been paying for it for the last few days.
Not fun.
My legs are tiiiiiired… Continue reading
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Well I’m up, I might as well go work out!
I hope you all had a great weekend!
I was up at 4 am this morning, thanks to my awesome cat Max.
Yep! This adorable sink dweller, is the culprit.
Jerk.
So, I rocked my Monday morning the only way I knew how to…
At the gym!
I did 4 miles of sprint work, followed by 20 minutes on the elliptical, a little core work and some stretching.
Yeah I did! Continue reading
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