2013 Goofy's Race and a Half Challenge & then some
An eventful weekend- full of grown up and childish fun...39.3 miles in 2 days, (probably more if you want to get technical) but a whole lot of fun none-the-less! Check out my Rad week in a hand full of...
View ArticleI lost my mind for a sec and....
I did it folks, I signed up for ultra NUMBER 2.... But this time, its not on a beach path, its in the hard core heart trails of Lake Hughes..Somewhere off in the mountains where crazies go... I guess I...
View ArticleDear Trails, I respect you...
Dear Trails, I respect you. I respect your girth, your uneveness, your challenge, and your beauty. I respect your surprises, your tiring ways and your inconsistencies...Today I reminded myself that...
View ArticleHelp me achieve an audacious GOAL! (pretty please)
As runners we all know we love setting goals, whether it's running to that next trash can, running a ultra, or beating your fastest 10k time...I want to become a run Ambassador for a local running...
View ArticleFirecracker 5k & a PR in the books!
The Chinatown Firecracker run took place a couple weekends ago in downtown L.A.I found it the perfect opportunity to get some speed training in on the very very hilly short course, and the perfect run...
View ArticleConquering Goals one day at a time...
So.. I entered a contest...The contest had hopeful participants submit a 2 minute video answering questions about who you are, why you are, and what goal you reached for, conquered and are now...
View ArticleConquer Those Fears (Goal Crushing 101)
So I'm still alive folks! I SURVIVED! Yesterday, I conquered a HUGE fear of mine...I spoke to 300+ people, on a stage.And wouldn't you know, I talked about RUNNING :) I shared my journey as a "I am the...
View ArticleAn Open Mouth & LA Marathon 2013
Marathon #11, done and done... And what a great run it was! It was so great, my mouth was open in Awww the entire freaking weekend (or at least that's what the pictures state..)The LA Marathon picked...
View ArticleGoal crushing- a glimpse...
A video of the goal crushing night#lifebeyondluonhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtRJE6yjC9c&feature=youtu.bePS. I am totally in full fledged trail running training mode!23 days until Leona Divide...
View ArticleBoston marathon 2013
Monday March 15 th 2013, a day that will deffinetly make its mark.. Today the Boston marathon took place for the umpteenth year... New runners old runners and hopeful runners gathered to conquer their...
View ArticleLeona Divde 50k Recap BAM!
It happened guys! Ultra #2 a breath robbing, body working, heart loving experience...It started with a 1:15am wake up call.. A ride to the start with my amazing family and off I went to the start line...
View ArticleHollywood HILLS & Yerba Mate thrills
So it's been almost 2 weeks since the ultra, and I am definitely experiencing some post race desertion- I need more trails! I want another ultra! I YEARN to train, so what do I do? I drag my friends...
View ArticlePrepared to be not so prepared..
I'm always in search of new paths, different turns, untouched dirt but one thing I have a hard time deterring from is my morning routine before a longer run! I have to lay out my hydration, my...
View ArticleValley to the Sea and back to the VALLEY
God Good...I guess I really took myself seriously when I said I needed to be prepared to be not so prepared..I planned a run with my friend J again, this time I took a drive out to her hood- the...
View ArticleHappy National Running Day
Yes, happy National Running Day- in the books on the calender it's "National" running day today.. But to me every single gosh damn day is National Running Day.A quick note to running:Dear Running,...
View ArticleRad Runner has booked a FLIGHT
Hooray! I booked my flight- it's official folks- this Rad Runner is headed to Vancouver again! In August I am hittin the road to make my way to Vancouver for the second annual...
View ArticleNew Summer Find! Coola Suncare Review!
Dear Sunshine, I love you so gosh darn much, and being a California baby I know what you are capable of, your strong and beautiful just like a long run- but if I face you with out armor... You BURN me...
View ArticleBest Summer Ever and then Some!
Hey world- runners, walkers, readers, crafters, swimmers, bikers, friends and everyone in between...I can't help but think about how many times I've thought "Oh this would be good to blog about" in the...
View ArticleThe Innocence in Running...
With a heart full of curiosity, legs full of passion, and a mind set on intention of spreading a wealth of health to the masses, I realized it was time to start writing again. Just like I said last...
View ArticleWhoo's in El Moro 50k ReCaP
I survived!Yet another obscenely warm ultra in the beautiful hills of El Moro in Newport Beach! 32 miles of sweat, snot and breathtaking views were all mine for 6 hours and 51 minutes.The race was...
View ArticleOctober Antics of a Rad Runner
It's been a total of exactly 1 week and a day since the ultra- I've been running, yoga posing and signing up for races like there is no tomorrow...All while throwing a race of my own!Check it out HEREI...
View ArticleOctober, a Post in Pictures
I'm sitting back tonight on November 7th 2013 ready to write a post on the races and happenings of October, as I thumb through the pictures on my phone I realize, not only did I run more races in 1...
View ArticleMama I made it! Possibilities Page Write Up!
Hey kiddies! I wanted to share a rad write up I got on the lululemon athletica Possibilities page on Face Book!Check. IT. Out.xOxO- Rad Runnerlululemon possibilitiesYesterdayMeet us on Monday: project...
View ArticleA 545 Mile Bike Ride from SF to LA
Hey friends! You all know me as a run loving, goal having, cupcake eating unicorn chaser...So for my next magical act in life, I thought it would be an amazing challenge and opportunity to help others...
View ArticleWind that could knock your thoughts over...
66 miles on a bike, head winds that would knock your thoughts over and fear that invokes the phantom vomit in your throat that hides and waits for those times when you are so scared you forget how to...
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