The Disneyland Half Marathon 2011

Hope you all had a great Labor Day weekend. I spent my three-day holiday at the happiest place on Earth...Disneyland! As much as I loathe big crowds of people and long lines, for some reason this weekend I shoved all of those peeves aside and had a great time. This was my first half marathon. … Continue reading The Disneyland Half Marathon 2011 →

Fitness Fridays: Starting a Running Routine From Scratch

Most of the people who have joined Team Dress for Success for the Honda LA Marathon are starting from scratch. I completely give them props for doing this! Because 26.2 miles can be daunting (especially for the girl who is leading the team who has never actually ran that distance before...) I've decided to start … Continue reading Fitness Fridays: Starting a Running Routine From Scratch →

Want to Join a Charity Marathon Team?

I'm hosting a public video chat today to give you information on joining Team Dress for Success. If you've been wanting to get into running, this is a great opportunity! I will be hosting group runs on weekends as a volunteer and (hopefully) helping everyone reach their running and fundraising goals. I'll also be available … Continue reading Want to Join a Charity Marathon Team? →

Recent Read: Teach Yourself How to Run a Marathon

This was one of my most favorite marathon books to read. It was very snappy, straight forward, and to the point. The content is well structured and the information is poignant. It's a fantastic resource for the newbie runner and marathoner (like myself). The content helps get you acquainted with... The time, mental energy, and … Continue reading Recent Read: Teach Yourself How to Run a Marathon →

Giving Blood as an Athlete

A friend invited me to donate blood sometime this week. If you've ever been curious about donating blood and how long you'll need to scale back and for how long, here's a pretty reasonable answer I found after doing some quick research. A healthy athlete should be able to recover completely from donating blood in … Continue reading Giving Blood as an Athlete →

Prepare to Fail if You Fail to Prepare

My boyfriend never lets me forget that I'm a J. (First search result: "ISFJs tend to plan their activities and make decisions early. They derive a sense of control through predictability.") I have a pretty set routine when it comes to my running. Not necessarily with routes, although I have a tendency to run the … Continue reading Prepare to Fail if You Fail to Prepare →

In the Spirit of Independence…

My longest race EVER is tomorrow morning at 8am in Santa Barbara! I registered for the Santa Barbara Semana Nautical 15K about three months ago hoping to find a midsummer race to keep me motivated through the season. It's my last mini-race (and by mini I mean magnitude AND cost) until September...which is pretty much … Continue reading In the Spirit of Independence… →

Dealing with Derailment

Often times things don't go quite as planned. Actually, let me rephrase that -- most times, things don't go quite as planned. Sometimes you've been incredibly meticulous at laying out your schedule and things get in the way. It happens...it's life! Sometimes, though, you get in your own way, or worse, you allow other … Continue reading Dealing with Derailment →

Setting My Sights on Athens Marathon, LA Triathlon

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 →