AUTUMN'S RUNNING LATE

2023 SD Rock 'n' Roll Half Marathon Recap. A great run followed by a ton of "calf labor".

For my 35th birthday, I gifted myself a triathlon entry. The San Diego Mission Bay Triathlon, and it went a little like this:

In case you needed reminding: there are good people in the world. People who do nice things with no expectations of anything in return....

We’ve prayed since we found out we were pregnant with this child. Praying for good health and that we find peace in any outcome.

A diary entry from October 26, 2020 when only Blake knew we were expecting. 7 Weeks and 3 Days pregnant. Feeling extreme fatigue and nausea.

I'm finally running, it's great, even if I'm experiencing GI issues. I'm emotional, and the finish line is more exciting than I imagined!

Part 3: T1 & the Bike Excited to be out of the water, now just 112 miles with a full bladder and nearly unbearable pain from seat chafing!

I don't like swimming. It was boring and all I could do was pray and have short choppy conversations with myself. It went kind of like this.

Ironman Arizona 2019 Recap Part 1. I was a nervous wreck and definitely not having the pre-race experience I'd envisioned.

IMAZ 140.6 is here and I'm nervous and nauseous! These last 10 weeks have been the hardest and honestly, I can't wait to check the whole eve

I’ve gotten in the habit of writing down my thoughts but not posting it until sometimes weeks later. This one was written after another...

This isn’t the everything-is-awesome post I’d intended. And in truth, I’m not sure what I’m seeking by publishing it other than to be...

Superfrog 70.3 Recap. One of the hardest half Ironman's on the circuit and I'm a survivor! In fact, I had fun!

Training for an Ironman is like having a baby. I don't know what to expect but I'm praying I don't poop myself!

It's been nearly one year since I ran my first marathon at Orange County's 2018 OC Marathon and while I didn't write a recap, I did write...

I’ve been dropping bike jargon like I’m some kind of cool kid, but maybe you’re new to the sport and in need of a bike slang tutorial. Or...

I joined a group ride last minute and lasted less than seven miles. Ouch. I haven’t conducted any formal research here, but I think...

It’s cool to be an American. We get caught up complaining about all of our #firstworldproblems but really we’re lucky to be Team USA!...

You win some, you lose some and it wouldn’t be authentic to only write about the times I felt proud and inspired. I botched this run and...

I just rode the longest ride of my life and I’m not even walking funny! I feel strong and energetic and inspired! My first ride in a...