Do you have a vegetarian or vegan on your gift list? Stumped for what to get them? Here is a vegetarian and vegan gift guide that will help you find a present that will fit your budget and will make them (and the animals) smile. Vegetarian and Vegan Gift Guide for Food Lovers Tofu press Why […]
My 47th Half Marathon Training Plan and Some Running Nostalgia
This started as I planned to write a post about my half marathon training plan for the Palm Desert Half Marathon coming up in February. I thought it would be fun to know how many I’ve done. Although I keep track of the number of marathons I’ve done (37), I never really counted the half […]
Improve Your Recovery by Creating a Race Recovery Pack
If you remember a few weeks back, after I finished the Tram Road Challenge, I mentioned bringing a Race Recovery Pack with me to the event. It was so convenient to have the tools and fuel that I needed right with me post-race that I thought I’d share a few ideas on how you can […]
Thanksgiving Adventures: Challenges, Turkey Trottin’, and Family Fun
I really don’t want this to sound like a whiny, poor-me post because it’s not. I had a wonderful Thanksgiving, I got to spend some time with family and friends, I even got in a few great runs. There were just a few, um, challenges along the way. Let’s just call them our Thanksgiving adventures. […]
Friday Fun: Recovery Smoothie with NuZest plus Racing News!
As a NuZest Ambassador, I occasionally receive free product to try out, create recipes with, and share my feelings. All opinions are my own, as is this Recovery Smoothie recipe. This post contains affiliate links. Life has been a little crazy lately. What with the holidays zooming toward us at lightning speed, a Thanksgiving Trail Race […]
The Shoulder Injury Report: Tips and Treatments to Improve Recovery
Apparently, I have no patience, as you will see when you read my shoulder injury report. As I mentioned last week, when Alan and I were finishing up our first day working the Malibu Half Marathon I tripped in the dark and either landed on or jammed my shoulder in my fall. I’m inclined to […]







