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• Mt. Shasta

  

  Hiking Mt. Shasta is something I never thought I would do twice. To quote myself the last time I did it: "Sometimes I wonder why people, myself included, subjec... Read more

  Posted on 12 July 2013 TRAVEL

• If It Ain't Broke, Don't Fix It*

  

  *This post is alternately named: Procrastination Breeds Productivity. I have had several things in my life break lately. Okay, to be honest, a couple of them... Read more

  Posted on 09 July 2013 TRAVEL

• Be Yourself

  

  I don't really talk a lot about politics, because I know everyone has their own opinions and often talking about them will only lead into arguments and... Read more

  Posted on 27 June 2013 DEBATE, POLITICS, SOCIETY, TRAVEL

• One Track Mind

  

  I went to a party at a friend's house last weekend and struck up a conversation with a random guest and at one point he asked me if I had any hobbies "besides... Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Mt. Diablo

  

  Every time I do something physically challenging, it makes me think of my Dad. Dad -- Hiking the PCT (FYI: if it's factually challenging, Mom's the one. Read more

  Posted on 18 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Shadow of the Giants 50k

  

  As part of the training for the What's Beautiful Challenge, which is to run a 50 miler, I also signed up for a few 50k races. One of them was kind of an... Read more

  Posted on 14 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Then and Now: May

  

  I haven't done a Then and Now post since last November! I have to admit, things have been a little different for me around these parts. I got a new job in... Read more

  Posted on 12 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Currently: June

  

  Current Book - Lucy Sullivan's Getting Married -- Marian Keyes (it's a total chick flick book but it's a fast easy read, which is what I need) Current Running... Read more

  Posted on 11 June 2013 TRAVEL

• The Dipsea

  

  Like I said yesterday, I have to tell you guys about this funny local race we have. It's called the Dipsea Race and it's supposedly the oldest trail race in... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 TRAVEL

• Hood Mountain & Mt. Tam

  

  My family likes to scale tall things. I have mentioned before how my Dad and his friends like to climb to the highest points in each state, but we also like to... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 TRAVEL

• 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