Today, I was supposed to run the LA Marathon. Diverticulitis sidelined me but it didn't stop me from cheering on my friends who could run. I want to start off this post by congratulating all of the runners of this year's LA Marathon. YOU ARE AN INSPIRATION! It takes true courage and dedication to run …
Back At It
Today, my surgeon told me that I am cleared for all aerobic activity. I was tempted to ask him if this meant if I could run the LA marathon still but my better judgement knew that it wouldn't be smart because of two reasons: Who knows what 26.2 miles would do to my mending colonI …
The Mother Theresa of Health & Wellness
This post isn't for sympathy. Rather, a way for me to deal with my feelings and maybe help others who are are feeling down see how even though I'm possibly at one of the lowest points of my life, I'm already looking ahead to the future and how I'm going to make positive changes. I …
Adidas Runners LA
I am so thankful to be part of a community of people who celebrate each other and love the sport of running. I was introduced to this run club by a friend of mine after I told him I was going to run the marathon. He told me how they all train together through a …
The 20 miler
Two weeks ago I ran 20 miles. It. Was. A. Bitch. Did I mention it was in the rain? I started off in Marina Del Rey then ran to Washington I order to get to the strand. From there, I ran from Venice to the Palisades and back again. Having the ocean next to me …
Injury
I went into marathon training thinking I was invincible and that I could make up my own training plan....I was wrong I developed runners knee around two months before the marathon. I was devastated. Will recovering hurt my training? How long do I have to stop running? Luckily, I was talking to a fitness instructor …
Run, Yoga, Repeat. 