Two days ago, I toe'd the line for the first running event in 12 years. Although I have done several OCR races, the courses were so technical and challenging that there was not a lot of running involved -- especially once I teamed up to support my … [Continue reading]
I have been thinking about a woman that I met around Mile 19 of Napa Valley Marathon (2005). Her name was Marion. She was 58 years old and running her 97th marathon. That day, I wasn't the only one struggling. Marion's father had recently passed, and … [Continue reading]
The last time I wrote, there was a hummingbird nesting in my backyard. If you're wondering why I have been silent, it is because the nest was attacked shortly after my post - pieces of nest hanging from multiple branches, no sign of an egg anywhere, … [Continue reading]
For the 2nd year in a row, my backyard is hosting a nesting hummingbird. This is most delightful and cause for celebration. By celebration, I mean the paparazzi in me is giddy with excitement. As you may know, my fondness for hummingbirds goes … [Continue reading]
With less than 12 weeks until race day, half marathon training has officially begun. I wish I could say that all my pre-training preparation has set me up to slide right into my training schedule without much discomfort. But it hasn't gone as easily … [Continue reading]