Monthly Archives: March 2011

My Laid-Back Marathon Training

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

I know, I know- the marathon is over now so you’d think I’d move on. But I’d like to share what I did to prepare and how it worked for me. Running I only had one long run [19 miles] … Continue reading →

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Don’ut Smell Delicious?

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

Today is the first Sunday in a long time that I could wake up whatever time I wanted, without the stress or weight of a long run hanging over my head. I’m sure Severin was even more ecstatic about this … Continue reading →

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Thanks a lot, Dean Karnazes

Posted on March 25, 2011 by

I am very close to finishing the book RUN!: 26.2 tales of Blisters and Bliss by Dean Karnazes (but I’ve been stretching it out so it doesn’t end). Do you guys know him? He is also known as the Ultra-Marathon … Continue reading →

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Los Angeles Marathon 2011 Recap

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Thank you all for your amazing support and well wishes! I really appreciate it! 5:16 AM I wake up a second before my alarm which happens to be the same moment my mom opens the door to wake me up. … Continue reading →

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LA Marathon 2011 is TOMORROW!

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

AHHHHHH! The Los Angeles Marathon is tomorrow! And guess what the predicted forecast is for the usually sunny and beautiful Los Angeles? 100% chance of RAIN and strong wind for the entire day! I cannot really imagine what that is going … Continue reading →

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You Say Papas, I say Potatoes

Posted on March 17, 2011 by

These are tacos con papas. These are tacos de papas. Can you guess who had to have theirs separately? (And with ketchup!) Whenever I think of tacos de papa (potato), I can’t help but laugh. Once when I went out … Continue reading →

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Happy Look-I-Made-A-Pie-Day!

Posted on March 14, 2011 by

It is March 14th or 3/14/2011 or Pi day if you’re a nerd or Pie Day, if you really like pies (but if that’s the case, maybe everyday is Pie Day for you). I thought I would use this as … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

(But if you try sometimes, you just might find, you get what you need!) Yesterday was a pretty good day. I think it’s because I wore these socks Severin got me. For once I was wearing matching socks! My feet … Continue reading →

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Cereal- Quit Your Day Job

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

Someone slap me. I won the PickyBar giveaway on KristyRuns and am just now sharing about it?! I guess I was being selfish. And rightfully so- these babies are GOOD! I took this picture yesterday when trying to decide which … Continue reading →

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RUN!

Posted on March 6, 2011 by

I don’t call myself hippierunner for nothin’! I have been running since I was 14. My running career began in high school where I participated in track, cross-country and SRLA. It was often tough but rewarding. It’s kinda crazy to … Continue reading →

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