My husband glanced at me the other day while I was busily writing a blog post and said, “you’re a hippy.” What? Then I noticed that he was looking at my arms and the multiple things that I wear on my wrists. They do look kind of hippy-like. But they all have a purpose (and […]
Monday Motivation: Will I Run Faster If I Weigh Less?
I write a lot about how to run faster. I share workouts, running tips, and general information about how runners can train to be better at their sport. I was intrigued by a comment on one of my posts a few years ago. I was asked if losing weight was important in order to run faster. […]
5 Things that Motivate Me (that can help you too!)
I have a long history of fitness. In fact, I’ve been working out longer than some of my readers have been alive (and yes, that makes me feel old). Fitness is a habit, and whether it’s running or strength training, I pretty much do it without thinking too much about it. That doesn’t mean that […]
Random: The Quest for a 2-Hour Marathon, a “Me Day,” and Other Fun Things
I didn’t have a new recipe to share today, so it feels like a good time to share some random things from the last couple weeks, including the 2-Hour Marathon attempt, my recent “Me Day,” and other fun things. Today we’re talking about #Breaking2, @luckyvitamin, half marathon training and more! #random Click To Tweet A […]
10 Simple Ways to #DoYourThing to Save Energy!
Today I’m speaking mostly to the Californians among my readers, but smart people from anywhere can use some of these tips and the resources of Energy Upgrade California to help them save energy. Californians have long led the charge in energy (and water) conservation. As weather changes lead to increased levels of pollutants, and hotter, […]
5 Non-Running Things You Probably Don’t Know About Me
I’ve been writing this blog (starting as Live from La Quinta) for more than eight years! During that time I’ve shared a lot about my life, my family, my dogs, and my vegan lifestyle. Plus, of course, I write about running and fitness, and even about blogging itself from time to time. I got to […]
