Weekly Check-in: Groovy, Baby

2 weeks away from the Kaiser Permanente Half Marathon, and I’m feeling strong. I had a good 2.5 weeks of solid training after my 5-day vacation in Mexico, and now I’m back in the groove. (Groovy, baby) Rest helps refuel my passion for running and prevents me from burning out both mentally and physically. When timed correctly, not running helps me come back stronger. Here’s my mileage from Strava for this […]

Good night, moon

I was running along the Great Highway earlier this week, doing my usual morning run, when I noticed the moon. A gloriously round, bursting-at-the-seams moon in the clearest of night skies. There was not a cloud nor any fog to obstruct my view, and when I ran past the crashing ocean waves, I couldn’t help but stop and admire. How lucky I am to live in such a beautiful city. […]

Top Secret Weapon to Cranking Up Motivation

This is part II of my last blog post 3 Secrets to Staying Motivated. Just when you thought I was done… Here is my top secret weapon to really cranking up the power of motivation: What would _______________ do? Yes, admittedly, it’s an adaptation of the “What Would Jesus Do?” motto you remember from bracelets, notebooks, and other teenage girl goodies in the 90’s. But it works. Just fill in the […]

3 Secrets to Staying Motivated

A fresh new year also means new years resolutions. If your Facebook newsfeed is anything like mine, it’s overflowing with posts and articles about goals and strategies to make sure this year will be the year. Uh okay, cool. No pressure. Now I think that’s all fine and dandy. I’m all for ingraining healthy habits and setting goals, and I strongly and honestly believe it’s never too late to change. There […]

2014 Race Calendar

Ahh. New year, new possibilities. It’s amazing to think of how much I’ve learned improved in the past year, and I’m excited to see what’s in store for me these next 12 months. After CIM, I took a few weeks to relax, get fat, spend time with family, and zip off to Mexico. Now, it’s time to get back into gear. In other words, I’m channeling Britney’s her new song […]