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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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Because I haven’t written a race review & recap in almost 2 months (Thanks again RnR San Diego), I am beyond excited to FINALLY have a race to talk about.
Goodness gracious, it’s been too long.
And seriously- how big of a mouthful is this blog post!?!?
Try saying that 10 times fast…
You can’t do it can you!?!?!
All jokes aside, this is race has been on my bucket list since I started running back in 2008.
Only 3,500 runners are allowed to run in this coveted race and it sells out in less than 30 minutes each year.
Seriously.
The question you are probably thinking to yourself…
Is it worth the hype? Continue reading
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.
Where the heck have I been?
To be honest, I have been hiding under a rock. Continue reading
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!
Or maybe it is in my head?
Who knows.
I am feeling a little off this week. Continue reading
Disclaimer: I received a free entry to run the Bank of Marin Running Festival Half Marathon as part of being a BibRave Pro. Learn more about becoming a BibRave Pro (ambassador), and check out BibRave.com to review find and write race reviews!
I feel like I am writing race reviews & recaps every week now…
Which is definitely not a bad thing, by any means.
I have been running very well lately and have really enjoyed all of the races I have done.
This race was no different.
They say that “Running is cheaper than therapy”…
Which is totally false.
Running is NOT a cheap sport.
Running shoes,
running clothes,
electrolytes,
protein powder,
GU gels, Continue reading
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…
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
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.
-RatherBeRunnin’ 
As I mentioned yesterday, my vacation to Arizona and San Francisco royally threw me out of wack, so I apologize for the late post.
If you read my pacing blog post, you already know that I had a blast pacing this race.
It was an absolutely amazing experience!
But, I digress… We already talked about that.
Happy day to you.
Yesterday, I ran the Surf City Half Marathon in Huntington Beach, CA.
As many of you know, this race has been on my bucket list for a while.
I registered for the race back in 2014, but had to DNS because of my stupid injury.
The weather predicted unusually HOT temperatures on race day.
With a 7:45 am race start time, I was nervous about the heat.
If you have read my Shoreline Half Marathon race review, you already know how much I HATE running in the heat.
Yes, I know, this is something I need to get over.
I will… some day.
Whatever.
Fortunately, my race outfit was perfect for the temperatures…
and I fit in nicely with the “beach vibe”, don’t you think?
I drove down on Saturday morning and was able to check into my hotel early.
#jobperks
After some shopping, I headed over to the Expo to pick up my packet.
There were lots of big names there…
Although I usually run for bloody Marys, or pancakes… on this special day- I made an exception.
This race was off the charts awesome!
It was held in San Francisco, CA.
Home of my younger sister and of course the Hot Chocolate 15k / 5k race.
We went to the expo the day before to pick up our packets.
It was very well organized, despite the fact that there were 2 billion people there. Continue reading
And I may or may not owe you another race recap.
So let’s get to it.
I have lots and lots to tell you.
As you can see from my lovely stolen picture…
I dressed in costume!
Can you tell who/what I was dressed as?
If not, here is a hint… Continue reading
I ran the City to the Sea Half Marathon over the weekend, and I must say, it was glorious.
If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook (if you don’t, you should),
you probably already know…
(A special thanks to PaceBands for providing me with the 2:12:30 band I used during this race… it was SO HELPFUL.)
No, this is not an overall PR, but considering I started the year running a 2:19 Half Marathon…
I am grateful to be where I am now.
The race just so happened to fall on my birthday, so it was an awesome present to give myself.
Yesterday I ran the San Francisco Half Marathon (1st Half).
Ohhhhh boy.
It was a doozey.
I am soooooo sore.
Seriously.
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