Hey guys! As you all probably know, I am a 2018 Rock ‘n’ Blogger. One of the events that I try to do every year is the Carlsbad 5000. It was one of the first 5ks that I ever participated in (in 1995!) and even back then it was an awesome race. Here are five […]
5 Quick 5k Race Day Tips plus the YBeFit Palm Desert Challenge 5k Recap
On Sunday I ran the local YBeFit Palm Desert Challenge 5k! It was a last minute decision, made actually after Alan decided to run the Mini Reverse Triathlon. I thought it was pretty cool that they had a separate 5k so even though I hadn’t exactly trained for it, I signed up last Friday. Doing […]
Marathon Miscellany: 26.2 Facts, Thoughts, and Memories
If you love marathons as much as I do, you think about them. A lot. I actually love to collect marathon miscellany. I’m interested in different facts about the race. Plus, since I’ve run 37 marathons, I have a lot of thoughts and memories. Here are some of the things that have been rolling through […]
Tram Road Challenge Recap and Anniversary Run!
Before I get to the Tram Road Challenge recap I want to announce the winner of the GoMacro Thrive Superfood Nut Bar winner! Congratulations to Julie G! Tram Road Challenge Recap Running 3.7 miles straight up! Tram Road Challenge race (and Anniversary Run) recap. #running Click To Tweet This past weekend was the Tram Road […]
Postcard from the Weekend: Sunday at the Santa Monica Classic
So, just to put my cards on the table, I did not run the Santa Monica Classic on Sunday. Yes, I was there. Yes, I ran. Yes, I had a great time, met and saw some awesome people, enjoyed the cool weather. But, procrastinator that I am, I missed the deadline and the Santa Monica […]
Postcards from the Weekend: LaceUp Irvine 10k Race Weekend Recap
As an Ambassador for the Lexus LaceUp Running Series, I received a complimentary race entry and accommodations for the LaceUp Irvine 10k. All opinions are my own. Where to begin? I had such a great experience at the LaceUp Irvine 10k that I want to tell you everything that happened this weekend (hopefully without boring […]