There is something so special about international races. Perhaps it's because I'm out of my element, or because some of the street signs are in a foreign language. It's just far enough away from home to make it feel special again. This race took me to...Canada! The journey to Canada took about six hours from … Continue reading Race Recap: Rock n Roll Montreal Half Marathon 2018
TL/DR: I made it all the way to Beijing and picked up my bib. I even made it to the start line. I went up and down the Great Wall and back over in one piece. I finished the thing! This was my face before I knew what I was getting into: Now, for the … Continue reading Race Recap: Great Wall of China Half Marathon 2018
I registered for the Great Wall of China half marathon! EEEEK!! There's a few races that are actually held there, so for clarification, I am running the one that has been organized by a local company that's hosted the race for 16 years. The website is a bit difficult to read, but you can learn … Continue reading I Registered For The Great Wall of China Half Marathon
After much anticipation, we touched down in Manchester for a quick afternoon, wandered the city for a bit, and then boarded a train to Liverpool the next morning. Despite the tragedy that struck just a day or so earlier, we found a lot of love and beauty in the city: The next morning, we boarded a … Continue reading Race Recap: Rock n Roll Liverpool 2017 Remix Challenge
Lets do this Memento style: start with the ending and then go from the beginning. The giant marble stadium was overwhelming. As I neared it on the last of my energy reserves, I tried to pick up the pace but it was just unbearable. But, as my right foot landed on the soft track, I … Continue reading Race Recap: The Athens Classic Marathon
This week marked a number of momentous occasions for me personally. I finally had the guts to commit to a marathon...the Athens marathon, nonetheless. I've registered for the event and I've booked my flight. I will be in Greece for 10 days and in Turkey for 1. I have a 24-hour layover that will permit … Continue reading Setting My Sights on Athens Marathon, LA Triathlon
Amara in Training 