Benefits Of Massage
Recently I was contacted by Massage Envy . They offered me a massage after my last race, The San Francisco Marathon, in return for a review. Being a runner, and exercising as much as I do, I know there...
View ArticleWhat Has Fitness Done For Me?
I mean, other than the obvious… I am grateful everyday for the direction my life has gone. I’ve said it again, and again…but I owe so much to my friend Krysta, who got me into running. I would be a...
View ArticleCIM 2014 Training: Day 43 of 125
Training, training, training…kinda seems like that’s all I do. But that is NOT a bad thing. I am loving how my training is going. I feel really strong, positive and happy with my progress! I am really...
View ArticleMy Day In Pictures 9/20/2104
This is how most of my mornings start – the kids begging for food. LOVING the Ninja blender I got for my bday! Today’s breakfast shake: spinach, greek yogurt, almond milk, blueberries & cinnamon....
View ArticleThe 3 Things That Have Made Me A Better Runner
I’d like to start by saying there are A LOT more than 3 things that have made me a better runner. However, in this post I wanted to focus on a few. I chose the top 3 things – according to me…obviously...
View ArticleUrban Cow Half Marathon 2014
This past weekend was the Urban Cow Half Marathon. This is the first half marathon I have ever raced. I have run half marathons before (9 to be exact) but I have never raced one. Is that a bad thing?...
View ArticleBack At It
FINALLY!! After a week of no running I am back to my CIM training! I am super proud of myself for being a good runner and resting instead of possibly prolonging my pain. Although, if I was a good...
View ArticleDinner From Around The Globe: Crete
I am not a good cook. I never got into it. I think I remember my mom trying to teach us as kids, and me just not wanting to. My reason for not wanting to cook as an adult is probably the reason most...
View ArticleBack To Back Marathons: SLO Marathon & OC Marathon 2015
Alright, let’s get right to it. My BIG goal for next year: I am going to race back to back marathons! On April 26th I will be running the SLO Marathon. Then, on May 3rd I will be running the OC...
View ArticleApple Hill Run 2014
Alright, so I am a little behind on my race recap of the Apple Hill Harvest Run. What can I say, I have been busy. I also have been taking some time off of running. Prior to this race I had only run 12...
View ArticleHave You Started Planning For 2015 Yet?
Where does the time go? It is already November, CIM is less than a month away and I am already planning my 2015 races. The first marathon I ran (California International Marathon 2012) I swore I’d...
View ArticleWinter Running Necessities
The rainy season is here! Does anyone else love running in the rain? At first it seems cold, wet and miserable, but once you get going it isn’t so bad. For me it is refreshing and energizing! BUT you...
View ArticleRun To Feed The Hungry 2014 – One of Sacramento’s Best Races!
Happy day after Thanksgiving everyone! How many of you raced? Maybe are a lot of you were here in Sacramento at Run To Feed The Hungry. It is the largest Thanskgiving Day run after all! I believe I...
View ArticleDinner From Around The Globe: Morocco
Over the weekend we had our second Global Dinner! It was pretty simple, but perfect for this time of year. The dish this time was from Morocco. We chose to make Morroccan harira & chicken soup ....
View ArticleBlessed
If I had to choose 1 word to describe my life right now it would be this: Blessed. I’ve never been one talk about my feelings, or be “mushy”. But I’ve gotta say, the older I get the more emotional I...
View ArticleCalifornia International Marathon 2014
California International Marathon. I look forward to this race every year, and every year it comes and goes so quickly. I’m letting you all know this first – this race was so f-ing hard for me today!...
View ArticleNew Chapter
January 1st. New year, new chapter in my life. I am leaving the veterinary field and moving onto a new career that will help me reach my goals. This wasn’t an easy decision. It has been a while in the...
View ArticleSLO Marathon & OC Marathon Training: Day 1 of 126
It’s that time again! I am training for my next 2 marathons. You read that right, 2. I am running back to back marathons. SLO Marathon on April 26th and OC Marathon on May 3rd. Today started with a...
View ArticleMy Christmas In Pictures
Christmas for us started at my bf’s brother’s house. They have a tradition of getting xmas socks. I like it. We both got books for Christmas. We LOVE books! Before going home & starting dinner...
View ArticleHello 2015!
Today is the last day of 2014. I’m sure most of us are reflecting on the past year, thinking of things we want to do differently for 2015 and making our New Years Resolutions. Personally I prefer...
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