Rock N Roll San Diego Marathon Half Marathon & 5K Discount Code

Medal Monday? How ’bout Meb Monday! Yep, Went to a kick-off party for Rock N Roll San Diego this weekend… and Meb Keflezighi was there!!
And I have some important stuff to report back… including a discount code for Rock N Roll San Diego. There’s a full marathon, half marathon, half relay and 5K!!

Important stuff about Rock N Roll San Diego my Saturday shenanigans…

1. Meb was at the RNR San Diego Party.

For those that don’t know – he’s one if the most decorated US marathon runners of his time. He won the silver medal at the 2004 Olympic games for the marathon. He finished 4th at the 2012 Olympics. And he won the 2009 New York City Marathon and 2014 Boston Marathon. Meb’s the first American male to win both of those races since the 80s. Amazing. And yet he’s so down to earth.

I’m listening to his book right now. So far I love it. He talks about every marathon he’s run and lessons from training, races, injuries, etc. He’s so relate-able and so much of what he says are things I believe and practice in my running. I’ve made a lot of notes so I’ll review it soon! Have you read it?

Meb’s new books is 26 Marathons : What I Learned from Faith, Identity, Running and Life from my Marathon Career. I’m listening to it on Audible… but there’s also actual book versions of it.

2. I asked Kristin (aka @stuftmama on Instagram) to be my date because she lives in the area.

Well, she’s also registered for the full marathon – I didn’t know until we were on the way.
Then, I talked to a few people running the race and… it made excited about it. I want to do it too! By the time we were driving home I decided I was in!!

 

3. So… I guess I’m running a marathon. Soon!!

The race is only 41 days away!! (Yes I counted. And that sound crazy close. Closer than saying 6 weeks…)

So early this morning I wrote a training plan that will hopefully get me ready in time. There’s no room for BS – I need to do every run, especially the long runs.

But I can do it. I want to do it. (I say that now… at mile 17 I’ll be singing a different tune.)

 

4. Rock N Roll San Diego Full, Half, Relay or 5K Discount Code!

I have a discount code for Rock N Roll San Diego – full, half, half relay and 5k!! If you want to run… c’mon!

Use this code to save:
Full/Half/Relay: SDRNR10
5K: SDRNR5

Get more info & register here: Rock N Roll San Diego info page

 

5. Oh, and a few fun things from the night…

I might have to repost my IG stories… Kristin and I were doing a photo-booth and she had on a poop hat and then I cut to Meb in the background… this is us.

And she has a big doggo, 2 hairless cats, birds and an epic pantry of snacks. I wonder if she’ll let me & Diego move in…

Oh, and we took a pic with Frida and Diego too…

Question: What are you training for right now?

If everyone’s running race do you have to do it too?

Me: yeah…

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PB and Chocolate Yogurt Snack for One Recipe

I couldn’t decide if this PB & Chocolate yogurt should be considered a snack or dessert. It’s so delicious, it tastes like Chocolate Peanut Butter Pie filling, but it’s packed with protein and healthy fats to help keep ya full and satisfied. So… I guess it can be considered a snack, dessert or anytime treat!!

PB & Chocolate Yogurt Snack for One

Ingredients:

6 oz. vanilla yogurt
1 Tb peanut butter
1 Tb chopped nuts
1 Tb dark chocolate shavings

Directions: If your PB is a lil hard to stir – soften it in the microwave for a few seconds.

Mix PB & Yogurt. Top with chocolate and nuts.

Enjoy!

This recipe can be used as a guide to create your own delicious treat! You can use your favorite Real California Milk vanilla or honey yogurt, switch PB out for almond butter, use milk or dark chocolate and top it with chopped peanuts. There are so many possibilities! 

PB & Chocolate Yogurt Swaps:

Real California Milk Yogurt –> vanilla, honey yogurt or plain yogurt that you sweeten to your taste

Peanut Butter –> almond butter, cashew butter, walnut butter

Dark Chocolate Shavings –> mini chocolate chips, milk chocolate, cocoa nibs

Chopped almonds –> chopped nuts, granola, crunchy PB

I try to keep vanilla yogurt in the fridge all the time so I have an easy base for all my favorite yogurt creations. Remember to look for the Real California Milk seal when grocery shopping. The seal means it’s real food made with ingredients from California dairy farms. And 99% of those are family owned, which is really awesome!

 

Question: Is this a snack or dessert? 

 

This post is sponsored by Real California Milk.  All opinions are that of the author.

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Catalina Marathon Winner Podcast 107

Today I’m talking with the winner of the Catalina Marathon. If you’re not familiar – it’s a trail marathon on Catalina Island, just off the coast of southern California. It’s been called a bucket list race and named one of the most beautiful courses in the US by tons of runners.

I ran the race a while back and it’s GORGEOUS but it’s a very hard course. So I was so excited when I was just scrolling through instagram and saw that my real life friend won 1st place female. Amazing!! So we’re chatting about the race, her training and what’s next. I’ll share my race recap at the end of this post in case you’re here for some tips and info on the race.

New to the Run Eat Repeat podcast?  Hi!! Thanks for stopping by!

I’m Monica – I started RunEatRepeat.com to share my first full marathon training and diet journal. The site grew an awesome following and now it’s this podcast too! Thank you for listening!

Let’s start with a warm up…

1. I’m freezing my eggs.

I talked with a fertility specialist on a previous podcast episode… Egg Freezing and Getting Pregnant for Active Women episode 92.

Check out the posts I’ve done so far about the process:

I’m Freezing My Eggs Day 1 Announcement

Freezing My Eggs – Week 1 Check In

Egg Freeze – How the injections at home are going

2. Diego is 5 months old!

He had explosive diarrhea the other day.

But here he is with bunny ears on… so at least there’s that.

Note: Diego my lil Golden Retriever puppy is a lil wild in the background of the interview. I apologize and I’m going to try and figure it out for future podcasts.

 

Main Event: Catalina Marathon Winner Pam Sanchez

Interview with Pam Sanchez winner of the Catalina Marathon! Pam ran the race for the first time and is fairly new to trail marathons… but she won 1st place female and is on a mission to run better, faster and longer. Her long term goal is a 100 mile race!

You can follow Pam on Instagram she’s @PammyRuns

Pam’s Favorite Running Gear:

Nathan handheld water bottle

Goodr Sunglasses

Asics Running Shoes

Adidas Tank

ProCompression Socks

Garmin running watch

Flip Belt 

Speed Round Questions:

What’s your favorite race distance and why?

Half Marathon… I was surprised by that!

What’s your favorite race?

The New York City Marathon

Do you have a running mantra or how do you motivate yourself when you’re not feeling it?

Courage to Start – Faith to Finish.

Push yourself enough to know you gave it your all.

What have you been listening to lately?

Podcasts & Music… but less lately because trail running doesn’t always allow for that.

What’s your victory lap? (What do you eat after a race?)

I hope that was fun and informative!

You can follow Pam on Instagram @PammyRuns and I’ll put pictures in the show notes!

 

Catalina Island Posts:

Catalina Marathon Race Day Recap and Pictures

Catalina Island Travel (day trip)

Catalina Marathon Training – virtual training program with Coach Steve

Cool Down:

Take a deep breath… let it out…. Take a another breath and think about a friend that you’re proud of… maybe text them and let them know you’re thinking about them and are proud of them.

Thank you for listening!

Remember to tag @RunEatRepeat on instagram and let me know what you’re doing right now! Like Pam Finding Fit who listened to the last episode on a run and shared her post-run selfie!

 

Have a great one!

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10 BEST Pics from the Boston Marathon Weekend Day 1

The Boston Marathon weekend was nonstop! Here are 10 Best Parts from the first day of the weekend.

I didn’t run the race – I was there covering it with Hyland’s hosting ‘10,000 Miles to Boston’ – the video series following this year’s team training and race weekend. It was so much fun!! But it was PACKED so I wasn’t able to post a lot while I was there. But I’m super excited to finally share.

The videos are on the @RunEatRepeat instagram and more are on Hyland’s Powered instagram. It’s not just about Boston – it’s about the runners. I think anyone would enjoy them so check it out. And I’ll be back soon with more!

(The numbers are out of order because it’s randomly how live writer pasted them and I want to get this posted now.)

2. First thing I saw at the airport… a big Hyland’s sign!!

Hello @hylandspowered Stop your cramp. Not Your race. Yes!

1. Boston  Marathon Expo fun!

3. We stayed at the StayPinapple.

It has a pineapple theme and had this lil pup on the bed – which I really appreciated because this is my first trip away from Diego…

 

4. Steve!!! Coach Steve is my friend & been on the podcast. He BQd last year and we met up for a bev in Boston.

Coach Steve was on the Run Eat Repeat Podcast ep. 72 What to Eat During a Race or Long Run

6. Chandra showed me where to run! She moved here a little over 2 years ago!

 

5. I had a lot of pizza this weekend. A lot.

7. SkinnyRunner came all the way from Alaska to see me! I think she misses me! I miss her too and wish I could’ve run with her…

We’re planning a fun destination race to catch up!

9. Blackbird Donuts!

 

8. Marathon finish line at night. So pretty!

 

10. Saw Kathrine Switzer at the expo!! In case you missed it… [check out my post on the 5k on why meeting this legend is extra special for me.]

#RunEatRepeat #bostonmarathon #bostonmarathon2019

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3-2-1 Grilled Cheese with Veggies

I think this might be the BEST grilled cheese I’ve ever had! (And I’ve had a lot of them.) I call it the 3-2-1 Grilled Cheese because 3 veggies with 2 kinds of Real California Milk cheese makes for 1 delicious sandwich.

Are you looking to Spring Clean your diet? Instead of cutting out certain foods or food groups … consider adding in ingredients that are good for you.

The idea is that you’ll crowd out some of the less than healthy foods you want to cut back on with better-for-you options for balanced consumption of nutrient-dense foods, from both plant-based and dairy sources. And this sandwich packs a lot of nutrients from both to help with that!

3 – 2 – 1 Grilled Cheese Sandwich

Ingredients:

4 slices whole wheat bread
6 slices Real California provolone cheese
1/2 cup Real California sharp cheddar cheese, grated
1 cup frozen broccoli
handful spinach
2 small tomatoes, sliced
Real California butter

Directions: Directions: Place broccoli in a microwave safe dish and heat for 3 minutes or until warm. Add sharp cheddar cheese, salt & pepper – stir. Heat for 1 – 2 minutes or until cheese is melted. Mix thoroughly.

Heat non-stick pan on medium. Use stick of butter to grease pan.
Layer sandwich: bread – provolone cheese – spinach – tomatoes – broccoli cheese mix – provolone – bread

Cook sandwich…

Tip: Put a plate that’s about the size of the bread and smaller than the pan on top of sandwich. This will help it melt together, toast the bread and make it easier to flip.

When the first side is done, carefully flip it and cook the other side. Cook until cheese is melted and bread is toasted. Repeat with the other sandwich.
Enjoy!

California dairy foods provide a sustainable source of essential nutrients, such as calcium and protein so remember to look for the Real California Milk seal when shopping for your ingredients!

And it’s National Grilled Cheese Day!! Are you celebrating?

Check out the different versions of grilled cheese recipes on the Real California Milk website!

 

7 Grilled Cheese Recipes from Real California Milk:

The CA style Dutch Grilled Cheese  – Gouda, butter, caraway seeds, cumin on rye or pumpernickel bread

The Havana Grilled Cheese Sandwich – Monterey Jack, ham, pasilla pepper, mango on rustic French bread

The Real Californian Grilled Cheese – Sharp Cheddar, avocado, tomato, garlic on rustic grain bread

The Tuscan Grilled Cheese –  Smoked Mozzarella, red peppers, olives, basil on rosemary bread

Cheddar and Nutella Grilled Cheese – Aged Cheddar, Nutella, almonds on brioche bread

Grilled Cheese with Tomato Dipping Sauce

Apple Ham Sourdough Grilled Cheese

Which one would you try first?

 

This post is sponsored by Real California Milk. All opinions are that of the author.

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Podcast Recommendations… Seeing Celebrities and more – Q&A April 1

Hello! How’s it going? Over here it’s going…busy! I have a long list of To Dos – most of which have deadlines. Luckily one of those to do list items is…Answer the questions from the Instagram Story box. Boom. I just did! So the latest set of your questions is on video below! I also shared it on the @RunEatRepeat Insta Stories and it’ll be saved in April Q&A if you miss it after the first 24 hours.

These questions are about my favorite cookbooks, podcasts, playlists and more…

April Q &A – 1

What are your favorite cookbooks?

I don’t really use cookbooks… but I love having them. I probably stick to the Food Network, magazines or Pinterest when I need inspiration for dinner ideas or other recipes. But I do have a few cookbooks handy at all times. They’re great coffee table books – so pretty!!

These are the cookbooks I have on my shelf right now:

Super Foods Super Fast by Julie Montague – I interviewed her for the podcast! Check out Julie Montagu on self care Run Eat Repeat podcast episode 64.

Run Fast Eat Slow Nourishing Recipes for Athletes by Shalane Flanagan and Elyse Kopecky

Good Food. Good Life. by chef Curtis Stone – I met him at an event in Los Angeles last year. It was for a fancy food blog event in a gorgeous house in the hills and he did a cooking lesson and then we ate amazing food. Check it out here – Fancy Los Angeles Dinner with Chef Curtis Stone

Did you do the Encinitas Half Marathon since you were in San Diego?

No I was going to my little brother’s band performance.

 

Podcast recommendations! Besides yours of course…

Lately I love podcasts that recap reality TV. I actually didn’t watch any reality TV when I was house-sitting for my friend for 5 weeks!! And I didn’t really miss it because I kept up with a few podcasts.

I think the best reality TV podcasts are:

Heather McDonald Juicy Scoop

Watch What Crappens

Bitch Sesh

Watch What Happens Live – the show is shared as a podcast

Reality Life with Kate Casey

 

For other stuff… my favorite podcasts lately:

The Happier Podcast

Savvy Psychologist

Curiosity Daily

Crime Writers On Serial

Undisclosed

Oprah’s Super Soul Conversations

And make sure you’re subscribed to the Run Eat Repeat podcast!

 

For the egg freezing is it to get a surrogate in the future? Or do they reinsert your own eggs into you?

 

Have you ever seen anyone from Vanderpump Rules out in California?

No but I should at least try the new Witches of WeHo wine! While eating pasta of course…

 

 

Can you share your playlists?

 

I know you listen to podcasts etc., but will you share a Spotify playlist for races?

Yes! I’m sharing my new running playlist for this month here on Spotify – Run Eat Repeat 4.19

 

Can you talk about egg freezing? I’d like to do it but it would be good to hear your experience…

Yes – more posts on the egg freezing process are coming soon. If you have specific questions – let me know. Email me or leave them below.

Got a question? Ask in the comments or in the Instagram Story Box!

Follow @RunEatRepeat on Instagram for more!!

 

 

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Freezing My Eggs–The Night Before Surgery

My egg freezing experience series. I’ve decided to freeze my eggs and I’m sharing every step of the process as I go through it. I started thinking about this over a year ago and kept going back and forth not sure if I should or shouldn’t go for it. After hearing something that pushed me to go for it I decided to move forward and now it feels like it’s happening so fast! I’m nervous and scared and overwhelmed.

This is the night before my egg retrieval! I’ve never had ‘real’ surgery before so I’m not sure what to expect. And I’m also not sure how many eggs I can get or really should get. I have a lot to share and catch up on!! But that’s coming soon. For now I wanted to share my thoughts in real time and I made a video just talking about how I’m feeling physically and mentally.

Egg Freezing – The Night Before My Egg Retrieval Surgery

Egg Freezing Series:

Egg Freezing Day 1 – announcement

Egg Freezing Week 1 Update

Egg Freezing Week 2 Update

Egg Freezing – Doing the Injections myself

More info is coming soon! I’m going to go through WHY I decided to go for it… how much egg freezing costs and some other important points next.

Let me know if you have any questions!

 

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