As you may know, I headed to San Diego last weekend to run America’s Finest City Half Marathon. Though I’ve run this race many times, it had actually been 12 years since the last time. As I was training this summer I kind of remembered why I’d avoided it. Summer training is so hard! That […]
So You Say You Hate Exercise
I didn’t become a personal trainer for the huge amount of money I could make. Not for the fame and glory that I could achieve. Nope, I became a personal trainer because I believe in fitness and how much better our lives are if we exercise. Which is good because there hasn’t been a whole […]
Fueled by Potatoes – The Perfect Food for Athletes + Potato Volcano Recipe
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Potatoes USA for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine. When I first met my husband he already had about 30 marathons under his belt. I was a little behind on that score, I didn’t run my first until about six months after we met […]
Run Strong on a Plant-Based Diet + a BBQ Tempeh Burger Recipe
Can you believe it’s mid-August? Summer has flown by, which, as a desert-dweller, I’m not too sad about. It’s still barbecue season, so there’s that. Though to be honest, when it’s 120 outside I tend to do most of my grilling indoors. Fortunately, the Tempeh Burger recipe I’m sharing is perfect for the barbecue, indoor […]
How I Survive and Stay Active in a Desert Heat Wave (plus a Starkey Water Giveaway!)
The country is in the middle of a heat wave and, since I live in the California desert, it’s even hotter here. The last few days it has topped out at 120 degrees with more of the same forecast in the week ahead. Not to mention that the humidity has been unusually high, making it […]
Running Accessories that will Improve Your Run
Runners often tout their favorite sport as the one activity that is simple. “Just lace up your shoes and head out the door” they will tell you. Not so fast, running guru! While in theory that is correct, in truth, runners will tell you that they enjoy their run more, even run better, with a […]
