My stories of training & racing around the world
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It’s World Bipolar Day 2023
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… Read more
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Race Recap: Red Shirt Run 10K 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… Read more
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Race Recap: Chilly Willy 10K 2023
Wanting to take advantage of the beautiful New Mexico winter, I did some more Googling after my 10K in Las Cruces and found that there was a 10K in Albuquerque the following weekend. It was the Chilly… Read more
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2023 New Year’s Resolutions
New Years resolutions usually suck. However, I’ve seen some folks who stick it out really….stick it out! My new years resolutions (already revised since Jan 1st) – Read more
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Race Recap: Las Cruces 10K 2023
New year, same me! Still scrolling through my favorite website of all time, runningintheusa.com and looking for quick weekend races. I’m trying to stay within driving distance nowadays. This new race sprang up out of nowhere…the inaugural… Read more
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I’m a Still I Run 2023 Ambassador!
I’m proud to announce that I have been re-selected as a 2023 Still I Run Ambassador. Still I Run is the country’s only non-profit running community that works to promote the benefits of running for mental health… Read more
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IVF for Runners
If you are part of this unfortunate group, I am so sorry that you are here. Throughout my IVF journey, it’s been so hard to find this information. I’ve asked my doctors for advice, Googled a lot,… Read more
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DIY treadmill desk
Being couched for long periods of time is no fun at all for a runner. I’ve thought a lot about getting a treadmill desk but they are just generally so expensive. My first treadmill desk was a… Read more
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Race Recap: Great Balloon Chase 10K 2022
Fall in Albuquerque is quite nice. I’ve really enjoyed the smaller races I’ve been doing lately. It feels nice to support smaller businesses and to get to know these cities a little more intimately. This was my… Read more
Amara in Training 