Last weekend I flew down to meet P in So Cal for fun in San Diego. I finally got to lace up my (new) running shoes to race+ACE 2010 hasn't exactly been the year I'd planned in terms of racing, I've only completed 2 of the 5 races I'd signed up for so far this year with two DNS and 1 DNF. I was really … [Read more...]
Getting my hills on
I splurged this week. Big time. About a year ago, P insisted we test ride some Cervelos. It was raining and we were tired and sore from racing Wildflower the day before. I was less interested in the bike, because I was set with my pretty Contessa and couldn't fathom spending so much on yet another … [Read more...]
Reality Check
It wasn't but 5 years ago that I ran my very first 1/2 marathon. It was the Nike Women's Half Marathon, here in lovely San Francisco on a beautiful fall day. I had never run that far in my life. It was thrilling to cross the line and even more surprising that I felt great doing so and even came in … [Read more...]
Oceanside! Go GGTC!
We were going to be heading down to Oceanside to race this weekend. But in between Preston running and only running all day every day and me whining about being slow in life, we decided not to go. Huck was planning on having a fun time at the beach cheering all of our friends on. Poor Huck, he'll … [Read more...]
Up, up and away!
I took a little break last week, to let my body and mind recover from some +ACI-oops+ACI in my training. I'd somehow managed to double my training hours week over week, simply by missing 1 long weekend bike ride for 2 weekends in March. I had no idea it would have that negative an affect.After backing off … [Read more...]
Spring Training
Thank the President's+ACE Or thank my lovely employer for granting me Monday off this week. I was shocked to learn that a lot of people are not getting Presidents' Day off as a holiday any more. I've always had this day off, through many, many jobs, so it certainly comes as a surprise.It was a gorgeous … [Read more...]
Aloha: Notes on running the Napali coast
No, I'm not writing from Hawaii. I really wish I was though+ACE We just got back from an extended weekend trip to Kauai on Monday night. I've finally uploaded my pics and Garmin data so it's time to tell about the adventures.We arrived in Poipu on Thursday afternoon, with plenty of time to lounge pool … [Read more...]
I’m divorcing Runner’s World
Let's be clear on one thing, I didn't pay for my subscription to Runner's World. I can't actually remember why I started getting the magazine last May in the first place. The only thing I can think of is that I must have gotten an offer to use frequent flier miles. I would never pay for this … [Read more...]
Defying Gravity
no, that is not me+ACE-Doh, cheesy title. But it just fits so well+ACE-Last night while it was dumping buckets of peanut M+ACY-M sized rain drops and gusting 30mph winds at Kezar, I decided it was the perfect time to head inside for a date with Mr.G. I'd heard so much about this character, instant weight loss, … [Read more...]
I feel it all
In the words of the ever so eloquent Feist, I feel it all. The good, the bad, the ugly that is. After some time off and then some time just getting back into, my fitness has certainly seen some lows. The good news is, I think I'm finally coming out of it and ready to build on and improve my based … [Read more...]