I can’t stop thinking about Sunday. I’m less than 48 hours away from running LA marathon. I started this blog about a year ago when I was in the hospital and recovering from colon surgery due to diverticulitis. I had been told from the surgeon that I wouldn’t be able to run the marathon and …
#adidastwentysix
I am so grateful and excited to be part of Adidas Twenty Six, a program of strong women committed to helping 13 young women from LMU run their first marathon. I applied for this program because of my younger sisters. As the oldest sister, I constantly am trying to help them navigate life. Whether it’s …
Malibu Half-Marathon
The final 2 miles of the Malibu Half-Marathon My time: 1 hour, 49 minutes and 56 seconds Yes, that is correct. ANOTHER PERSONAL RECORD. Two weeks ago, I ran the Ventura Half-Marathon and finished in 1 hour and 56 minutes, meaning I beat this time by ~7 whole minutes. I'm still in disbelief. I'm incredibly …
Ventura Half-Marathon
Hey everyone, It's been a minute since I've written or shared any of my running experiences, but I didn't want to write a post just to write...if that makes sense. The reason I have this blog is to write about my running experiences when I'm truly inspired and want to share what I'm going through …
Home Run
This past Saturday I shared a deeply personal part of my life and why I love running. Below is my letter to my run club, ARLA. "Dear Adidas Runners Fam & running community, It took a lot for me to write this letter. Originally, I was not going to submit this because the reason why …
San Diego Marathon
I have been out of touch with my blog for quite some time now. Why? To be honest, a variety of different reasons: First: I was in the final weeks until the San Diego marathon and writing was the last thing on my mind Second: Post-marathon left me feeling extremely proud and elated. I couldn't …
The Power of Positivity
Guess what guys! MY KNEE IS BETTER! I ran a full 12 miles today (9:13 min/mil avg) and experienced 0 pain!!!!! I am ecstatic to say the least. The key to the quick recovery from runners knee was seeing a sports chiropractor and not running for 1.5 weeks. I listened to my body and I …
Why Running Saved My Life
This will be the most important post I ever write on this blog because it will expose me. Only my sisters and my closest friends really know this portion of my life and even they do not have the full story. So here I go. I will lay out every detail about how running helped …
Illiotibial Band Syndrome
I've taken a hiatus from my blog. Remember my first blog post was about injuries? Well... I have another one and, this time, on my opposite leg. I have developed runner's knee on the right side. According to the sports chiropractor I am currently seeing for treatment, I have illiotibial band syndrome, which is due …
Yes, I’m vegan…Get over it.
I used to think being vegan was soooo LA and, honestly, a fad. My little sister moved to Los Angeles to study at USC and became vegan her sophomore year of college. The rest of my family and I were convinced it was because she was transfixed by the LA culture. Fast forward 2 years …
Run, Yoga, Repeat. 