I’ve Lost My Mojo
So, a couple of months ago I thought it would be a good idea to sign up for the LA Marathon. I figured that it’s about time that I run a full marathon since I’ve got a few half marathons under my belt...
View ArticleI’m in a Slump
It’s been a while since my last post when I wrote about how I was in a running slump back in January. Thankfully, I snapped out of it enough to run the LA Marathon in February and the OC Half Marathon...
View ArticleLA Marathon Weekend Part 1
I never entertained the thought of finishing a marathon a few years ago. But on Valentine’s Day, I did just that. Here is part 1 of a long overdue race recap. I was pretty excited to drive up to the...
View ArticleLA Marathon Weekend Part 2
Although I went to bed exhilarated by the Olympic Trials and the WeRunSocial meet up, I woke up on race day with mixed feelings. While I was excited to be running my first full marathon, there was a...
View ArticleDropping Plates
I tried to spin too many plates and I just couldn’t keep them all going. I’m not mad, though. Should I be? I am a little disappointed in myself but I’m not mad. That’s how life goes sometimes. And I’m...
View ArticleSchool’s Out!
Wow! My last post was a long time ago! I’m into my third week of summer vacation so hopefully I will be able to make more time for this blog. But for first, let’s talk about school. School (As a...
View ArticleGetting the Runs Back
I’ve spent the past few weeks trying to get up and running again. While it’s been frustrating that I have less endurance and I’m slower than I was a couple of years ago, it feels good to be moving...
View Article2017’s Notables
Happy New Year! Here’s a recap of some of 2017’s notables in no particular order. Races This wasn’t my year when it came to running races. Taking classes at UCR Extension for my credential used up time...
View ArticleAm I A Runner?
I’m in Runner’s World Magazine! How Did This Happen? Last September I received an email through my blog. My blog– that never happens except for spam. This message was from Karla Walsh, a writer at...
View ArticleI was a Junk Food Vegan
Today is 6th Anniversary of being vegan! When I first decided to transition from vegetarian to vegan in December 2013, one of the motivators was my health. I cooked a lot at home, meal prepped, and ate...
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