santa maria

My first impression was not exactly positive.I was a pre-pubescent, extremely self-conscious, buck-toothed kid trapped on a "family...

marathon of eating

I can't stop looking up food options for Portland. In fact, at this very moment, I have not one, but two reservations for our pre-race...

the countdown starts

No Sunday is complete without a photo of my post-run meal. Today's feast was a housemade veggie burger and fries from Station House...

ladybug

Found in the breakroom today: A chocolate chip cupcake with chocolate-peanut butter frosting. Yum....

these little piggies

Sunday's 15-miler took Neveia and me past these little guys. We just had to stop and visit with them. They were amazing -- when their...

crooked no more

I saw my physical therapist this morning. After listening to me explain how the pain in my right leg has been moving from place to...

herding cats

Overcome by sudden urge to buy Ikea furniture....

les oeufs

Spent so much time discussing proper pronunciation of les oeufs vs. un oeuf in French class tonight that when I came home, all I...

back in the saddle. maybe.

Today's post-run breakfast: Redwood Cafe's Vegetarian Joe -- scrambled eggs with tempeh, tomatoes, onions, mushrooms and spinach,...

one mile

I am remembering the beginning.When one mile was a big deal, a major accomplishment. When one mile meant being sore for several days...

forecast: gloomy

Just tried to go for a short, easy run, and I couldn't even make it half a mile without pain.If this keeps up, I'll be going to Portland...

what money can buy

I would do it.If I were rich.And could wield a samurai sword. Because you never know....

ms. brightside

Having adductor tendonitis is not so bad. True, I haven't run in a week. And I cried last Friday morning because I was in so much...

when it hurts

Note to self: Do not run a race while injured. Because while you may feel like you are flying at the time, you will feel like someone...