Run Eat Repeat (latestItemTitle)

Posted: 24 Jul 2012 09:11 AM PDT

1. I woke up this morning from the most vivid dream! It's weird when you wake up confused if that was real life or what?!

In my dream I was living in a condo with a few of my high school friends and it started pouring as we were walking inside. So, my friend Jen rushed in and fell, then my dogs got stuck in the gate. So random. I haven't talked to her in years at this point – I should reach out Smile

2. Per my New York Marathon training plan I was supposed to run 3 miles at a 8:03 pace. I warmed up 1 mile and did 7:59, 8:23, rest break because I was dying, 8:00.

It's hard to do tempo or long speed work around here because it's not flat. I have one route that this 1/2 flat and I do 800s there, but anything over that is difficult to navigate.

3. I had eggs and an alternative bagel for breakfast.

I was running super low on Almond Butter so I bought Target's AB,PB,CB on Sunday. Yeah, it's not as good at Trader's Joe's. Let me explain with a visual aid…(source: Monica's tragic photo editing skills)

4. Reality TV Talk – I don't understand why Jacqueline is so bummed about not being Teresa's friend anymore. Talking to her is so frustrating. And when she made a dig at SkinnyGirl – that crossed the line. (source)

I told myself I wasn't going to watch the Real Housewives of NY this season and the last episode hooked me. I understand they want drama for TV, but I do like watching everyone get along and live fabulous, fancy lives. They don't have to fight for me to watch!

5. I took a poll via Twitter yesterday asking, "Do you read blogs on your phone or on the computer?" Surprisingly it was about 60% computer, 40% phone.

I ask because I'm working in a few updates to RER and was curious if most of you read via your phone you don't see my header and page tabs anyways!

Question: Do you still talk to your high school friends?

Do you read blogs on your computer or on the phone?

Running Calendar

Posted: 23 Jul 2012 08:31 PM PDT

The #2 search that gets people to this site is dirty sweaty red head (#1 is Run Eat Repeat, hello). I'm sure the people searching for that are looking for something completely different than pics of eggs and fro-yo, but I'd like to think I'm giving them a fetish for Yogurtland instead of gingers.

Anyway, the 3rd most popular search is Eat Run Repeat. I get it, sometimes you gotta Eat before you Run. So today we're talking about eating before we talk about running (specifically my running calendar).

First my snack of the day was the new Luna Fiber bars. They were on sale at Target and my mom gave me a gift card so after a quick text sesh with Meghann (I knew she had tried them, but couldn't remember if she liked them) I put them in my hand basket. They are delicious, but if not for the sale AND gift card I would not have gotten them. Way too $$$.

Dinner was a salad topped with green bean fries and ketchup. I kept it light to save room for dessert.

I've been craving banana soft serve and finally made some. Topped with graham crackers and almonds it was a great treat!

Okay now for the running portion of tonight's show – my updated running calendar.

This weekend is the iTrythlon! I'm going to be so so scared, but we're doing a practice tri Wed night so hopefully I'll survive.

I will be running the Vista Half Marathon in August. It's just north/inland of Carlsbad so I'm hoping Ben and I can make a fun weekend of it.

I am hoping to find a September event here.

Long Beach – I figure I'm going to be doing the half this year. I reeeealy wanted to do the full and get some redemption, but New York is just one month after that and I don't recover very fast so I don't think that's a great idea. I haven't signed up yet, but that's the master P.

And I signed up for THE New York City Marathon today!!! Ish just got real. According to the website it's 103 days away! That is not a long time to get ready for running a hilly 26 miles.

I'm in for the run of my life.

I would like to run a race in December, maybe a fun Holiday half or something…

Question: What are you running this year?