This week I got sidelined. The photo above was taken before it happened. I had a great run Tuesday morning before work and then I had a bit of a medical situation in the late afternoon when I was still at work: heart palpitations, dizzy spell, chest pressure. And while...
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Although I am often “physically” alone when I work out, I never truly work out alone because I often connect with Tanja, the #BCBabes1, occasionally other friends in my Streakers365 group, and with my family. It’s nice to know someone is always just “on the other side of the screen”....
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With no current race on the horizon, I struggle to get back to a routine. It’s easy to not plan the week and just “see what I feel like” in the morning. You can do that for a while, but it’s not sustainable (at least not for me). So, while...
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I am still trying to get back into the swing of things and decided to follow the Boost Your Base Program to get back to cycling, and also throw in some strength classes and start back with some easy runs. It’s not a structured plan yet, but I am getting...
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I returned from my European trip earlier this week, and I am readjusting back to the daily grind. Not always easy, but also imperative to combat the mental jetlag and find my groove again. I eased myself back into my morning workout routine and I am hoping to pick up...
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A couple of weeks ago, I ran the Shamrock‘n Half Marathon here in Sacramento. It’s been a while since I did a half marathon (the last one was the Urban Cow Half Marathon in 2023), and I am so glad I decided – on a whim – earlier this year...
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I usually take it easy the week after a race before I ease myself back into a more structured weekly workout routine. This week was for yoga, walks, and some light strength training. I also did a little bit of cycling and a short run towards the end of the week....
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You might have seen me use the hashtag #separatebuttogether whenever I post about (virtually) working out with friends across the globe. Well, this week, my friend and #pelobestie Tanja is here and we actually get to work out #together in person! What a treat. Monday 10 Min Daily Meditation –...
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