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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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
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’ 
I am back from a 4 day weekend!
I got so much done this weekend…
I reorganized my bathroom
Cleaned out my closet
Went to see “The Heat” with my parents
Cleaned the house
Went wine tasting
Did laundry
Ran a total of 26 miles over 4 days
Sold a bunch of stuff on eBay
Watched 2 movies on netflix
Went recliner shopping with my mom
and….
I really need to start taking my own advice on a consistent basis and…
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
First off, allow me to clarify…
Breathe Mom, breathe!
I do however have two new additions to my running collection.
Hello and happy Friday to you out there in BlogLand!
After I take a midterm, do a shakeout run and read a few chapters in my textbook…
I am leaving tomorrow to go out of town.
I am going to go visit one of my best friends, Sarah, who is running her very first half marathon on Sunday. Continue reading
I decided that since yesterday’s post, “Drivers, please stop trying to run me over” was so serious, I should do a fun post today.
YAY for FUN!
With that being said, I admit it.
I am weird.
I am totally a “routined” eater. I have talked about this already… but I digress.
On Sunday, October 11, 2009, I ran in my very first half marathon (it was also my 27th birthday); the Long Beach ICB Half Marathon.
The LBC (as Snoop calls it) has a special spot in my heart.
Not only is it home to my best friend in the whole world, but as of 4 days ago, it was the place where I achieved my very first half marathon PR.
I have been chasing down that time ever since.
I have officially begun preparing for my half marathon this weekend (okay I started preparing for it last week, but that is not the point). If you don’t know me, I am slightly OCD and anal retentive… I do things like this:
Yep. I am one of those. Continue reading
Rather Be Runnin' 