I ran the Palm Desert Half Marathon two weeks ago, my first half marathon in almost two years. Here’s my race report. I was a little surprised when I realized how long it’s been since I’ve run a half marathon. Of course, last year I was dealing with plantar fasciitis, which not only ruled out […]
Bob and Brad Heated Back and Neck Massager: Don’t Forget Your Upper Body Recovery
Before I share my Palm Desert Half Marathon Race Report (next week, I promise), I want to share some of the things that really helped me recover faster. First off, the Bob and Brad Heated Back and Neck Massager. This post contains affiliate links. When I finished the race, I was tired, of course, and […]
5 Reasons to Date a Runner
I’m sure I’ve told you this before, but I met (and married) my husband Alan at the Tram Road Challenge. We were standing on opposite sides of the finish line, cheering on the other runners, after we’d finished the race. We chatted a little and it so happened he won a dinner for two at […]
Create Your Half Marathon Race Plan and Avoid a Race Day Fail
We’ve all done it, no matter the race distance. Trained hard, stuck to our plan, did the taper, got psyched up for the race, then, bam! Race day comes and it all falls apart. Let’s not let that happen again! Whether it’s your first half marathon or your 50th, learn how to create your half […]
Palm Springs Health Run 5k and 10k Race Report
So I did a thing last weekend. But first, a little story. Back in 1998, when I was fairly new to racing, the La Quinta Gem of the Desert 10k, which had been my first race ever, added on a 5k. They designed it with enough time in between so that runners could do both […]
Half Marathon Training: 3 Key Workouts to Run Your Best Race
Do you have a half marathon on your 2023 goal list? Either training for your first, improving, or even setting a new PR? Here are three key workouts that will take your half marathon training to the next level. If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I am signed up for my first […]
