My stories of training and racing around the world
Only 22 days left of this age group before my birthday. I've got some mixed feelings about this birthday. I think the older I get, the more mixed feelings come up. As I look back on how I've spent my 20s and 30s, I can't say I have very many regrets. All of the bad … Continue reading 22 Days Until the Big 4-0!
I finally ran three years in a row and made it to the Longboard Legacy Club! In past years I had always intended to make it three years uninterrupted, but for some reason or another I always had to skip the third year. Last year I almost had to bail from the race but ended … Continue reading Race Recap: Surf City Half Marathon 2024
Dopey dopey dopey...each time I say "no more!" and inevitably I'm always planning the next one. Post-race amnesia is so real. I'm already looking at ways to improve for 2025 and beyond. We registered for Dopey in April, and spent lots of time tinkering with our training schedule. I love using the Galloway training plan, … Continue reading Race Recap: Dopey Challenge 2024
I've seen Boulderthon advertised locally for a few years now, and have always been curious about it. I think the first year was on a trail, and since I am pretty clumsy on trails I skipped it. Last year was just out of the question. This year was also out of the question since after … Continue reading Race Recap: Boulderthon Half Marathon 2023
There is no greater beauty than the fall season in Colorado. Every year my husband drives me all over the state in search for fall foliage. I dutifully save up my PTO and hope that everyone is patient with me as I take off random weekends at the last minute in search of those blazing … Continue reading Fall Colors in Colorado 2023
Lately I've been trying to incorporate more outside time whenever possible. I spend most of my life sitting at my desk/couch/bed staring at a screen. In an effort to give my mind a break, I've taken my leisure pursuits out into the woods. I usually don't really get the urge to go outside until the … Continue reading Hiking: Maroon Bells 2023
With Colfax Half Marathon training in full swing, I decided to add this 10K to my training calendar on a down week. It took a lot of inner strength to NOT sign up for the half marathon, which would've caused me to jump up in my mileage prematurely. I think it is the years of … Continue reading Race Recap: Albuquerque 10K 2023
Going through IVF has been one giant emotional rollercoaster. My 39th birthday came and went. The day was mostly a blur of tears and depression. I cleared my calendar and even got in a tear-filled 3.9 mile run in on the treadmill. In one sense, I've come a long way -- I have a great … Continue reading I registered for the Disney World Dopey Challenge in 2024!
Bipolar disorder affects nearly 1% of the US population. It is more than just mood swings: it includes a dizzying array of symptoms that are reasonably disproportionate. A lot of folks go misdiagnosed for years -- typically for depression or anxiety -- because they seek help during those lows. In the highs, it appears like … Continue reading It’s World Bipolar Day 2023
February was a busy month! I took a week of vacation to visit friends/family (and to drive 2,000 miles!) and then went straight back to LA for a work trip. As with any work trip, I always try to multi-task so I checked my most favorite website ever - runningintheusa.com - for some fun weekend … Continue reading Race Recap: Red Shirt Run 10K 2023
Amara in Training 