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 […]
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 […]
SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon Race Recap
I feel so excited that I’m sharing my SoCal Wine Country Women’s Half Marathon race recap! My last recap was in February 2020 (for the Mesa Marathon). While I did several virtual races during the pandemic, I didn’t bother to recap them. What would I say? I went out and ran 13.1 miles by myself. […]
My 39th Marathon: Sprouts Mesa Marathon Race Report
On Saturday I ran my 39th marathon. That sounds like such a simple statement, doesn’t it? It really applies to all marathoners, whether is their first or their 50th. Saying that you ran a marathon, while it’s very impressive, especially to non-runners, but it still doesn’t give the full story of what went on before, […]
The Sprouts Mesa Marathon: Before and After the Race
I know a few of you saw my Instagram post on Saturday and were a little concerned. With reason actually, though I’m fine now. I will have a full recap of the Sprouts Mesa Marathon on Wednesday, but I wanted to touch base first. If you didn’t see my post, here it is in all […]
Temecula Half Marathon Race Recap. Plus 20 Years Running…Together
On Sunday I ran my 52nd half marathon! (If you’ve seen me saying 51st that’s because I can’t count.) Here’s my Temecula Half Marathon Race Recap. If you’re counting, that’s two weeks in a row with a race report, which is quite unusual for me. 20 Years Running…Together Today is Alan’s and my 20th anniversary! […]
