Happy day to you!
According to the race countdown thingy over there…
I have 3 days until the big day.
And by big day, I mean the OC Half Marathon.
You know, the race where I plan to blow my current (post-injury) PR out of the water?
I know I have NOT talked about this race before, so I can see where you could be lost.
(I’m using my sarcastic voice- in case you can’t hear it)
I have talked about this race like 2 billion times (here, here, and here).
There is no doubt about it.
I mean seriously.
We run long distances for fun.
Most people hate walking to the mailbox and we look forward to our long runs.
Like I said…
You know how much I love “keeping it real”
So, let’s talk about just how weird we really are! Continue reading
It might be possible that I am FREAKING out about my race next Sunday.
Okay, I am freaking out.
Like, seriously freaking out.
Happy day to you.
I flew out of bed today at 6 am, made some coffee, and got ready for an exciting morning.
Marathon Monday is a special day in the running community. Continue reading
Happy day to you.
Now that I am officially neck deep into marathon training for the San Francisco Marathon…
I thought it would be a good idea to talk about my fueling tactics for long runs and races.
Before we get into it, I must mention that this is what works for me.
It is important for you to experiment on your own to find what works best for you, your body, and your training.
The information I am providing is just a suggestion- I am by no means a nutrition expert.
Okay, I am climbing down from my soap box now…
Let’s get to it!
First off, I make sure to drink lots and lots of water.
Hydration is SUPER important.
If I have a race the next day, I have a higher carb meal at lunch. Continue reading
My first race was a 10K Turkey Trot in Bakersfield, Ca in November 2008.
My first Half Marathon was in October 2009 in Long Beach, Ca.
My first Marathon was in November 2009 in Fresno, Ca.
My first obstacle race was in April 2010 in Chino, Ca.
My first triathlon was in March 2013 in Arroyo Grande, Ca.
I have made many mistakes. Continue reading
Yes, you read that right and no, I am not being sarcastic.
I did not bump my head, I am not drunk, and this is NOT a figment of your imagination.
Seriously.
I am not joking!
Happy day to you!
For many, many years I considered myself a solo runner.
I was very uncomfortable with the idea of running with another person.
I ran by myself, I went to races by myself, and I went to expos by myself.
I thrived on the idea that I didn’t need anyone, and that I was “strong” enough to do it all on my own. Continue reading
Hope you are doing well today.
Unfortunately my Modesto Race Review & Recap is going to be published next week some time.
Sorry, but things are crazy!
I did however, add a few races to my running calendar recently.
As many of you know, I was given the opportunity to be the 2:30 Pacer for the Modesto Half Marathon this past Sunday.
I am proud to say that it was a ground breaking, earth shattering, life altering experience.
It was an event that I will never ever forget.
To answer your first question…
Well… pretty damn close.
Preeeetttyyyy damn close.
To answer your second question…
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About a month or so ago, a friend and I stopped by Running Warehouse to return some arm warmers that I bought for Surf City.
While we were there, my friend was ogling some super cool looking shoes on the shoe wall.
Coincidentally, she was looking at these bad boys.
When I received the opportunity to review them I was absolutely ecstatic. Continue reading
In case you didn’t already know, I absolutely DISLIKE Mondays.
I feel super jacked up after the time change this weekend… so I officially loathe this Monday more than all of the others combined.
Besides my overall disdain for today, I began to feel some pain in my knees towards the end of my long run yesterday.
I am a Destination Races Ambassador!
If you haven’t heard of Destination Races, let me inform you.
First things first.
Read THIS race review….
Santa Barbara Wine Country Half Marathon Race Review & Recap
This is where I professed my never-ending love for all things Destination Races.
Second…
Check out THIS blog post…
A Look at My 2016 Race Calendar
This where I signed up for not one, but TWO Destination Races (Wine Country) half marathons. Continue reading
Happy day to you!
If you have checked out my 2016 Race Calendar lately, you would have seen that my next “race” is the Modesto Half Marathon.
It’s next weekend to be exact.
And I am nervous as all get-up but super EXCITED!
Why am I nervous and EXCITED!?!?
Annnnnnd this is my first time pacing!
Woo Whoo!
I freaking love Fridays!
And today, I am excited to share with you my recipe for Cauliflower Lentil Yellow Curry.
I have been eating it all week and it is fantastic!!
As you have probably noticed, the majority of the recipes that I share with you are SUPER easy and don’t require much time.
So, for those of you out there who need quick meals, you are welcome!
 
Are you like this dog? Are you stuck?
Do you want to sign up for a race, but are afraid of the commitment?
As you have probably noticed, by checking out my racing calendar I ran 9 half marathons last year, and plan to run 11 more half marathons and atleast 3 (maybe) marathons this year.
So, I would like to think that I have a LITTLE experience in picking a race.
Because I have made the mistakes, paid the price, and lived to tell you about it. Continue reading
I hope things are well today!
Duh.
Today, we are going to segway that conversation into sharing some tips and tricks that you can use along side 2Toms SportShield.
No one. Continue reading
For that, I am terribly sorry.
Things have been a little nutzo at work!
Annnnnnd I’m getting ready for yet another vacation, so needless to say I am very behind.
Working in the hospitality industry will do that to you.
Seriously.
A friend and I are driving down to San Diego for the weekend!
We are going to visit a few friends while we are there.
Anyway, enough about me.
I asked you to write down your SMART goals and email them to me.
And you didddddddddddd!
I was beyond stoked to get the number of responses that I did…
THANK YOU to those of you who took the time to share their goals.
Let’s go over them! Continue reading
Let’s just get real here people…
(You know how much I LOVE doing that!)
We do lots and lots of weird things.
From our lengthy pre-race rituals, to compression socks, to snot rockets…
Seriously.
And that is okay!
Admittedly, the runners high can get the best of us…
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