My stories of training & racing around the world
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Paleo Day 2…Still Going Strong
So far, so good! Day 2 and I haven’t gone off the deep end yet. I did, however, unload my 25-ct croissant box and my Simply Apple juice at school. SCORE! I was able to give some… Read more
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First Day of Paleo
My first day of paleo went pretty well! Drank a lot of water and ate to my heart’s content. I only felt hungry when I was hungry, but because I’ve been foodblogging I’ve sure noticed how many… Read more
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Unsolicited Advice to Newbie Runners (From a Newbie Runner Herself)
In the last week, I’ve had a few people openly declare to me their intent to start a running regimen or to tackle the marathon next year…and to them I say kudos!! Here’s a few things I… Read more
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Spring Cleaning: Paleo Diet and My Brand New Training Schedule
My last race left me a bit frustrated with how I’ve been trying to shove everything into my schedule…balancing school, freelancing, internship, and personal relationships left very little time for training the last few months, and I’m… Read more
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Let’s Be Honest…I Could’ve Done Better.
There was nothing easy about the LA Marathon for me. It was only last week that I crossed the finish line but I’m still thinking about it. All of my classmates asked me about how well I… Read more
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Q+A: Getting Started With Your Very First 5K
Someone I know is looking to get into her very first 5K. As a matter of fact, a number of people I know are looking to get into their very first 5K! (Something’s in the air for… Read more
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Race Recap: The 2012 LA Marathon
I survived…but man oh man I am definitely feeling the pain of undertraining. The course was great. It was the best foot tour of LA I’ve ever taken. What got me most excited about this race was… Read more
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I’m 28 and I Don’t Know What I’m Doing With My Life…Still
Happy Tuesday, folks! I’ve gotten a flurry of Facebook, Twitter, and Google+ love for my birthday last week. Thanks again for your outpouring of love and support, especially all I’ve gone through this last year. It means… Read more
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Marathon Countdown: 15 Days, 60-hour Workweeks
Woah, where did February go?! There’s only 15 more days until the LA Marathon. Good news is that I wrapped up my fundraising. I can’t believe that I was able to reach the $1,000 fundraising requirement. Honestly,… Read more
Amara in Training 