Are you looking forward to the 4th of July? I am! While celebrating Independence Day on a Thursday doesn’t sound like the greatest idea, it does allow for many to create a four-day weekend, so that’s always good. Since there’s a good chance that many of you are either hosting or heading to a holiday […]
Cross Training Options for Runners – Yoga and Pilates
I am so happy to share this guest post! I’ve been following The Run Experience for a while now. They share great information about training, injury prevention, and other tips for runners of all levels. So to have Holly Martin, one of their coaches, share her tips for Cross Training Options for Runners with makes […]
Rock n Roll Half Marathon San Diego Race Report
Where to begin this Rock n Roll Half Marathon Race Report? There is always so much leading up to the actual race. Or, how about a little bit of my history with Rock n Roll? You all may know this, but I ran the very first Rock n Roll Marathon back in 1998! Not just […]
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 […]
BBQ Kidney Bean Quinoa Burger Recipe – Vegan
As the weather warms up not only here in the California desert but around the country, my thoughts turn to…outdoor cooking and burgers! In particular this BBQ Kidney Bean Quinoa Burger! I don’t eat a lot of burgers these days, but I was in the mood the other day and (figuratively) dusted off this BBQ […]
The Best Banana Walnut Bread! Gluten Free and Vegan
It’s been a busy week around here, so I’m sharing this Banana Walnut Bread Recipe from a couple of years ago. It’s so delicious that it’s definitely worth a second look! Usually, by this time in May, the weather here in the California desert is hot, the snowbirds (meaning my clients) have all flown home, […]







