Earth Day comes just once a year, but caring for our Mother Earth should be something we think about every day. As runners we have a special opportunity simply because most of us spend a good deal of our time on the road and trails, breathing the air, and appreciating the beauty of our world. […]
She Broke Barriers: Paying Tribute to the Women Who Came Before Us
March 8 is International Women’s Day and it’s time to celebrate all women! As an Adidas blogger, I love sharing the She Breaks Barriers campaign which honors women who strive to break barriers in sports and encourages girls to play sports. I want to pay tribute to the women who came before us, who helped […]
What You Can Do to Save the Oceans
We’re in big trouble. With a capital “T.” Which rhymes with “P” which stands for Plastic. That’s right, plastic. Plastic bags, bottles, straws, and more are strangling our oceans, killing wildlife, and creating a serious threat to fish, seabirds, and other ocean animals as well as boats and the coast itself. We need to do […]
Breaking Barriers: 3 Women I Celebrate on International Women’s Day
Okay, ladies, let’s celebrate! March 8 is International Women’s Day! Even better, the month of March is Women’s History Month. It’s a great time to celebrate women, so as a runner I’d like to honor a few female runners who I admire. All three break barriers in their own way. Breaking Barriers: 3 Women I […]
David’s Story: He Wants to Race Everyone in the World #RaceDavid
I’d like you to meet David. He’s a badass six-year-old from San Diego on a mission to race every single person in the world. These photos are from Ironman 70.3 Oceanside Iron Kids race, where Ironman and the Challenged Athletes Foundation joined forces to make David’s week one that he’ll remember forever. Click any screenshot […]
5 Reasons You Need to Go to Shiftcon 2018
You’ve heard of Shiftcon, right? Now in its fourth year, Shiftcon 2018 is a blogging conference, healthy living event, natural products expo, and networking event all rolled up into one spectacular three-day experience. It’s being held February 1-3, 2018, at the Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California. I’m volunteering this year and I couldn’t be more […]