As I sit here writing this post (on my phone at the moment), I am parked facing the Pacific Ocean, just a little north of Point Magu, in Malibu. It’s 5:59 am, and I’m here with Alan as he prepares to announce the 7th Annual Malibu Half Marathon. Amazingly, I have an internet connection, something […]
The Knee Report and the Malibu Half Marathon
We’re heading to Malibu this weekend! As usual, Alan is announcing the Malibu Half Marathon on Sunday. He is “the voice of the Malibu Marathon” after all. Alan has announced the race for about the last six years. I usually go along and take a run while he’s working, but as you know, that will […]
Another Take on Quiche. And the Race I didn’t run.
Last week was one I probably do not want to live through again. First I take a fall on the run. Not a huge deal, I fall a lot, but I had some road rash, swelling, and pain. Enough of the latter to send me to the doctor on Monday. He didn’t think it was […]
Good News, Bad News, and Corrective Exercise Training
So I’ve got good news and bad news. What do you want first? Okay, good news (that’s what you said, right?). The Good News The good news is that today my husband and I celebrate our 16th wedding anniversary! I’m sure that most of you know the story of our wedding, but, in a nutshell, […]
How to Enjoy Running on a Treadmill. Plus an Interval Workout!
If you read my blog, you may know that I’m not really a treadmill running fan. All summer long, in spite of miserable hot and humid weather in the desert, I have still managed to run outside. I love being outdoors, feeling the wind in my face, seeing other runners, and enjoying the changing scenery. […]
Perfect Pasta Salad for #MeatlessMonday
Weekend Snapshots Let’s play a little catch up before the recipe, shall we? I’ve been laid off for over a week now. Ask me how much I’ve accomplished. Go ahead, ask. The answer is, sadly, in spite of big plans to use this time to take some of the tips I learned at Bloggy Boot […]