I have suffered from Exercise Induced Asthma ever since I started running, especially once I started racing and training at a higher intensity level. I didn’t realize at first what was happening. At the end of a race I would feel dizzy, nauseous, and weak, and take up to an hour to feel better. I […]
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! […]
Tri Events 10k Race Recap: Running Fun and Triathlons in San Dimas
Last Sunday I completed the Tri Events 10k on a fun course in a park setting. While it is a small race, it is growing and I love that this running-only event (along with a 5k) was recently added to the triathlon competition. Alan has been announcing the Tri Events Triathlon series for about five […]
Are You Sabotaging Your Own Running Goals?
We have all had races that didn’t turn out the way we planned. You train hard and follow your plan, then something happens during the race and you don’t reach your goal. While there can be many reasons for this, it could be that you are sabotaging your own running goals. Are You Sabotaging Your […]