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make a run for it: Way Too Cool 50k (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). March 17, 2011. Way Too Cool 50k (Race Report). So naturally I was a bag of emotions: nervous, excited, anxious, and scared. But ready or not, the moment arrived. Friday night I went out for dinner with my family then headed home to lay my stuff out for Saturday. It's amazing how much "stuff" I take with me on trail runs, far more than needed on the roads! Ron and I pre-race. Back of the pack. The race began at 8am on the dot and we were off!
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make a run for it: Whirlwind
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). August 17, 2012. Alternately titled: "What the hell I've been up to ". I know it's been a while since I've updated this thing, and I owe you guys a post! These last couple weeks have been a whirlwind of activity, mainly involving my big move to San Francisco. Well, I'm finally here and loving it so far, but before I get to that, let me back up. Anything Olympic was good for me. I couldn't get enough! Back in the saddle! But I know it's not w...
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make a run for it: Wanderlust
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). Besides running, one of my biggest passions is traveling. In fact, I first started blogging while I studied abroad in Italy in 2008 with a travel blog, La Dolce Vita. Quest I think there are few ways to see a city better than by your own two feet : ) While this is and will remain a blog about running, training, and racing, I thought I'd include a page with links to recaps of some of the amazing places I've visited. Enjoy! Runner and triathle...
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make a run for it: Snapshots
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). August 3, 2012. So what was supposed to be a 5 day vacation somehow turned into twice that. I just didn't want to leave! I'm finally home though, and in an effort to squeeze out a little more vacation goodness I'll share some snapshots from my days in Santa Cruz. It included pretty much everything that makes a vacation perfect: sunshine, beaches, relaxing, fresh air, sleeping in, good food, running, family and friends. Forest of Nisene Marks.
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make a run for it: Resolution Run 10 Miler (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). January 11, 2011. Resolution Run 10 Miler (Race Report). Wow, I've owed this race report for a while! I jumped into the back of the pack so I could pull myself together a bit and then I was off and running! And man, I now know what people mean when they say that downhills will trash your quads : /. Not my pic, but this is what it looked like. I came in at 2:00:34. January 11, 2011 at 8:07 AM. January 12, 2011 at 6:51 PM. Roads dont even hold...
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make a run for it: Oceanside 70.3 (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). April 4, 2012. Oceanside 70.3 (Race Report). As I mentioned before, this race sort of sprang up on me! The expo was down on the Strand near the pier and you couldn't help but notice a great energy and excitement in the air. We hit up the official merchandise tent first, and I couldn't resist getting a bike jersey, and finisher's shirt, and a visor. My little pile of run gear. Early morning at T1. Soon enough it was time to head over toward t...
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make a run for it: The Color Run (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). August 6, 2012. The Color Run (Race Report). But fortunately a couple other friends from work had signed up, too. When something that usually feels fairly easy and natural becomes challenging, it becomes hard to enjoy. I only mention this because it most likely influenced my opinion of this experience. A few times we found ourselves running down the middle of the street with virtually no one else around us! Was that these powders have a not-...
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make a run for it: Motherlode Century (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). May 21, 2012. Motherlode Century (Race Report). The (unofficial) Team Cervelo! Carrie, Kevin, me, and Amity. We continued on with 16 miles til the next aid stop. The rollers continued, and one in particular didn't seem to end. It wasn't steep, but it went on and on. None of us had really studied the elevation profile closely, so we had no idea how long it was, and every corner we'd turn it would just keep going up! Pictures don't quite do th...
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make a run for it: 50 States Quest
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). Santa Barbara Marathon '09. San Diego Rock 'n' Roll Marathon '10. San Francisco Marathon '10. ET Midnight Marathon '10. Seattle Rock 'n' Roll Marathon '09. Marine Corps Marathon '10. Ironman Coeur d'Alene '12. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Oct 14: Nike Women's Half Marathon. Sacramento, CA, United States. View my complete profile. Jan 15: Houston Marathon. Mar 11: Shamrock'n Half Marathon. Mar 31: Oceanside 70.3. Apr 15: Icebreaker Sprint.
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make a run for it: PCTR Redwood Park 30k (Race Report)
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Make a run for it. Turning the impossible into the inevitable). March 2, 2011. PCTR Redwood Park 30k (Race Report). A while ago I signed up for my first PCTR. Trail race, the Redwood Park 30k. No snow, only ice. Soon it was time to head to the start and after hanging out for a bit while the race director explained the course and other details, we were off! Hiking up the hill of mile 1. Luckily we didn't have to cross through it! One of the awesome views that made the hills worth it. We emerged from the s...
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