Last Sunday, the smell of smoke permeated through our condo in San Francisco and woke me up in the middle of the night. At that time, there were 200 acres burning in Sonoma County and the wind was blowing the smoke South towards San Francisco and beyond. As of today, a week later, 220,000 acres… Continue reading Week 5 — Praying for Napa and Sonoma
Week 4 — Do It For The Views (and Food)
As Stephanie and I conquered the second big climb of the day, I huffed and puffed "do it for the views!" and she said "and food!". No truer statements have been made on the trails 🙂 We love our 360-degree views from the top of big hills, but we love a nice, warm meal after… Continue reading Week 4 — Do It For The Views (and Food)
Week 3 — “Runsploring” Mendocino
Whenever Mark and I arrive in a new city, the first thing we do is "runsplore" the area. When we arrived in Mendocino, California we couldn't wait to lace up our running shoes and head out the door to explore the Pacific Coast trails. We started the run from downtown Mendocino with a vague plan… Continue reading Week 3 — “Runsploring” Mendocino
Week 2 — Mi-wanna-wok
There's a notoriously long and steep trail in the Marin Headlands called "Miwok" and as much as I tried to stay positive and strong, I kept thinking in my head "Mi-wanna-wok"! I powered up the hill but did take a couple power-hike breaks. Pacing is key in endurance events! On Saturday I met my Golden… Continue reading Week 2 — Mi-wanna-wok
Week 1 – Ok, I’m Sore
Mark asked me, "Why are you walking like a penguin today?". My quads are burning, my legs are sore, and stairs are most definitely not my friend. As a result, I hobble around like a penguin! So, what happened? Well, on Saturday I went out for a 13+ mile trail run with 2,000+ ft of elevation gain… Continue reading Week 1 – Ok, I’m Sore
2016 Goals
2014 was all about getting to the finish line in Cozumel. 2015 was all about staying injury-free, smart, and dedicated enough to race in Kona and finish strong. But now 2016, my third year of Ironman training, will be focused on taking it 'to the next level' which just means focusing on getting stronger and… Continue reading 2016 Goals
Peace, Love and Kona: 2015 in Review
Never judge a full year by its beginning. 2015 didn't start out as planned but it turned out to be one of the best years ever. I fell in love, raced in Kona, found true happiness, and traveled more than ever. I mention this as a reminder to myself and to everyone writing goals for 2016, that… Continue reading Peace, Love and Kona: 2015 in Review
Triathlon Gift Guide 2015
Do you have a triathlete in your life? Or maybe you're a triathlete looking to give yourself a "to me, from me" gift this holiday season? Look no further! I compiled the list below based on some of my favorite things, and some of my friend's wish lists. Happy holidays, happy training, and don't forget to… Continue reading Triathlon Gift Guide 2015
1 Month Post-Ironman
"Nobody ever does 2 Ironmans. You either do one to check it off the bucket list, or you get hooked." -- a wise man It seems like it was yesterday that I was flying across the finish line at Ironman Kona. But my fake Ironman tattoo has faded, my sunburn has turned to freckles, my muscles have healed, the high… Continue reading 1 Month Post-Ironman
Ironman World Championship 2015 Race Report
Racing in the IRONMAN World Championship in Kona was truly the experience of a lifetime. The energy from the crowds, the support from the volunteers, the sight of the pros flying by, the excitement in the air and the stories from athletes from around the globe truly made this a world class event. For me,… Continue reading Ironman World Championship 2015 Race Report
Where's The Tofu? 