I started to explore what I put in my body as I was studying massage therapy in 2009. We had a naturopathic doctor come in and talk with us about what our body needs and what might be possible irritants that lead to pathologies, sickness and discomfort. We also learned that each body is uniquely […]
Tarawera 100k New Zealand is a land I’ve been looking forward to visiting for quite sometime. Arriving to my first international race to see the world on my own two feet was a dream come true. After a long red eye flight, picking up my rent-a-dent car with proper dent decor and cruising to Rotorua […]
RECIPE – “CHEESY” KALE CHIPS I thought i would try to add some of my favorite recipes from time to time. My go-to recipe for snaking or trips is “Cheesy” Kale Chips. Kale is one of my favorite foods, there are many varieties and countless ways to prepare it and it’s always delicious right from the garden. Ingredients (all organic): 1 1/2 large bunches of […]
Santa Monica Mountains. Picture – Gary Valle When I think of Los Angeles, I normally don’t think of mountains. I think of way too many people for my taste, too many roads to navigate and crazy drivers to dodge. It’s definitely a chaotic city. But once you move past that and take in a glimpse of […]
Profile for Bandera 50k Running Bandera started off my year of racing. It’s always a little hard for me to get back into the racing mindset. I love to push myself, but am usually not to concerned with my place. My hope is to enjoy the day and have a satisfying experience. I started Bandera […]
I am honored to announce I am officially a part of The North Face global athlete team. This is such a huge opportunity with unending possibilities. I feel so blessed and grateful to join such an outstanding company and a team of athletes that inspire me to live my dreams. The North Face press release […]
Finish TNF EC. Photo: Brett Rivers This past year brought many emotions that I will remember forever. Thank you for following my journeys with continual love and support! It’s fun to reflect on this past year, but more so, I look forward to continuing on, seeing where my feet will take me next. My last […]
It’s a thing: what would i do. #wwid 😉 By wwid, I mean, take ownership for yourself and stop worrying about what other people are doing. Make the best choice and think “what would i do”. Sometimes it’s hard to take responsibility for yourself. You feel as if you don’t know the correct path, but […]
Twenty miles into the inaugural Run Rabbit Run 110 mile race and I was cashed. Around mile 24, as i was hiking pretty trivial grade, I couldn’t believe how dead my body was. The surrounding Emerald Mountains were breathtaking, the single track was very cruise-able and I floundered around gasping for air wondering what in […]
Grimacing, making the final 3000ft climb to Maiden Peak (8000ft) all I could do was giggle. As I felt myself making faces working up the last ascent, all I could think about was my son. I’ve had two (now three) weeks to watch his every move and one similarity I’ve noticed is that we make […]