I was in Los Angeles for a design conference, and of course I naturally poke around a few race websites. As soon as I saw that there was a race available, I went ahead and registered. This race was with a small local group. I was a bit nervous to join a smaller group, since … Continue reading Race Recap: Ocean Breeze 10K 2019
For Rock n Roll Denver, I've resigned to the fact that I will have to do this race every year I live in Colorado. The course is not particularly interesting, but it's here and it's a nice litmus test for my health. We entertained a house full of friends for the weekend, and it was … Continue reading Race Recap: Rock n Roll Denver 10K 2019
This is perhaps one of my most favorite race series! There's something about the 15K distance that feels so novel and manageable. I headed over to the expo the day before the race and met up with the folks over at the nuun booth. I was on the clock! It was great chatting with other … Continue reading Race Recap: Hot Chocolate 15K Denver 2019
I had originally planned for this race to include a nice, long weekend in Philadelphia. I really wanted to do some sightseeing and take time off of work. However, it didn't quite work out that way since I had to be in Seattle for a week-long summit. I ended up shuffling some things around and … Continue reading Race Recap: Rock n Roll Philadelphia Half Marathon 2019
For Erik's birthday, I planned a surprise trip to San Francisco with a handful of running friends. After doing some research, it turns out that there are very few running races in downtown San Francisco during Labor Day weekend. That seems like a massive oversight, in my opinion! There happened to be two races, both … Continue reading Race Recap: Polo Field 5K 2019
When you train as often as I do, you need lots of workout clothes. They can get pretty expensive, so I am compiling a list of my affordable must haves here for anyone that needs it. I do not get compensated for these links or mentions. (I'm mostly too lazy to set all of that … Continue reading Running Gear Recommendations and Bargains 2019
I sprained my ankle almost a month ago, which has meant 1) no running and 2) no Orangetheory. It's been painful and swollen. I wore compression sleeves for almost two weeks straight. I was in a walking cast and crutches for a bit. A few days after my injury, I had to travel to Seattle … Continue reading Training while injured
Ironically enough, I last wrote here just a few hours before I found out I was pregnant. Since April 22, 2019, quite a lot has happened: I learned I was pregnant and was ecstatic I learned that I miscarried at 8 weeks I did not start my dream triathlon, the Escape from Alcatraz race I … Continue reading Tough spring…
I really did not want to do this race. REALLY did not want to. What I looked forward to most was the distraction of a weekend race...as well as In-n-Out. I was really just going through the motions of the race weekend. It was nice to see all of my friends again, who wanted to … Continue reading Race Recap: Rock n Roll San Diego 2019
The week before Memorial Day was probably one of the worst weeks of my life. I had spent a week in Seattle for work, piecing together a fairly complex project. Shortly after I arrived, I began spotting. I was worried about it, but was assured by many people (doctor included) that this was sometimes a … Continue reading My miscarriage story
Amara in Training 