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• Memorial Week

  

  Since I had Memorial Day off from work, I decided to take a couple extra days and go somewhere! After a few hours in the air (and a great sunrise view of the... Read more

  Posted on 05 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Ohlone 50k

  

  Welcome to the other side of the table! Last year, I volunteered for this race. My friends thought I was crazy, because to get to the aid station where I was,... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Cinderella Trail Half

  

  I ran this race last year. It was hard last year. I remember feeling fatigued and thinking that it was probably because I didn't eat enough breakfast. I have... Read more

  Posted on 17 May 2013 TRAVEL

• I Will...

  

  My goal is to train for, and eventually run, a 50 mile race. When I volunteered for the Miwok 100k, I was so inspired by the runners and motivated to to it... Read more

  Posted on 14 May 2013 TRAVEL

• So Long Sugar

  

  Last week I decided to join up with Laura in a sugar detox, where we would remove all processed foods and sugars from our diet for one week. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FOOD & DRINK, TRAVEL

• Beer, Bikes and Busted Plans

  

  {1} Why is it the week I decide to avoid sugar is the week that...I go out to dinner with my brother (which I only do about once a month), my friend's band is... Read more

  Posted on 10 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Miwok 100k

  

  For a minute there you thought I did a 100k this weekend, didn't you? Well, as much as I would love to say that I did, I did not. In fact, none of the people wh... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Pour Some Sugar on Me

  

  I know you are singing this song now. Gotta love that hair. I am not one of those people that eats or craves a lot of sugar. I prefer a nice salty snack over a... Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 HEALTH

• Recovery Mode

  

  If you have ever had a big event, you know how it feels when it's over. You feel a little lost, a tad adrift, a bit confused. You don't know what to do with... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Looking Forward

  

  Happy May! Did you know this is my favorite month of the year? And not just because it's my birth month. I love Spring and May reminds me of birds singing,... Read more

  Posted on 01 May 2013 TRAVEL

• Currently: April

  

  Current Book - The Boleyn Inheritance by Phillipa Gregory **so far, so good. There is just something about the horrid nature of Henry VIII and all the... Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Take Five, Orlando: A Guest Post

  

  I am excited to introduce Stephany, whose goal this year is to write 50 guest posts. I was happy to have her come and visit me over on my space, and when asked... Read more

  Posted on 29 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Take Five: Snacks

  

  I am a snacker. I love snacks. Instead of having 3 regular meals, I generally eat about 5 - 6 snack-type meals. I wrote a post a while back about what I... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FOOD & DRINK

• Boston Strong SF

  

  When I saw this post over at Pavement Runner's site, I knew that I would have to join in. Little did I know, I would not be the only one. Read more

  Posted on 23 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Boston Marathon

  

  I woke up at 5 am and headed over to the Commons to catch the bus to Hopkinton. The bus ride was pretty quiet; you could feel the nervous tension. I was... Read more

  Posted on 22 April 2013 FITNESS, SPORTS

• No Words, Just Pain

  

  I don't really have any words. This week has been one of many emotions and I am not really sure that I am done sorting them all out. As you know, I went to... Read more

  Posted on 19 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Moving Right Along

  

  Today I take my brother and the lady to the airport and this marks the beginning of everything. I haven't really talked a lot about the Boston weekend, but it... Read more

  Posted on 09 April 2013 TRAVEL

• The Bunny Hop

  

  We have all done our share of Turkey Trots, but have you done any Bunny Hops lately? For Easter weekend I went to the Broski residence for some Sonoma county... Read more

  Posted on 03 April 2013 TRAVEL

• Canyon Meadows Trail Half

  

  When there is a race in my backyard, I can't help but run it. Last weekend there were two. First was the Oakland Running Festival, which is a nice course throug... Read more

  Posted on 29 March 2013 TRAVEL

• Currently: March

  Current Book - Half Broke Horses by Jeannette Walls -- I loved The Glass Castle and am so far liking this book, even though it's totally different. Current Drin... Read more

  Posted on 27 March 2013 TRAVEL