Blogging from the lovely Fairfield Inn in the great town of Appleton, Wisconsin. When work sends you in the middle of nowhere…you write your feelings out on a blog 😛 Kidding of course…it’s actually refreshing getting out of the office and seeing Wisconsin in the summer time; last time I was here was in the … More Must try tapas + first Marina night + me day + weeks 3 & 4 of half training
This was a race of many “firsts” for me: 1) first race in California 2) first trail race and 3) first relay race! I signed up with the Golden Gate Running Club with two girls I met during the one training run I attended a few weeks ago (I’ve been delinquent with attendance since, but … More Brazen Dirty Dozen 6-Hour Relay race recap
I have some very happy news…I passed my Spring actuarial exam!!! This blog is well-aware of how much time and energy went into this past exam, and so I was extremely ecstatic to get this one under my belt. And so, last week started off on a very high note 🙂 International Yoga Day Wednesday … More Yoga day + girls night & apartment christening + pride in SF + week 2 of half training
This will be the shortest training cycle I’ve ever done. I’ll only have 6 weeks to recap on, but I have a decent base of ~15-20 miles a week, and think it is just enough time to get into half marathon shape. Super excited for the next 6 weeks!!! SF Half Marathon training week 1Â … More Happy father’s day + half marathon training week 1
Hello hello! I have approximately 800 things to talk to you guys about so let’s go straight in, shall we? Mon-Fri: low key week + Tahoe planning + Palace of Fine Arts The weekdays last week were pretty low key: easy work week, half marathon training (will write a separate post recapping this) and…planning for … More Theme of spontaneity + Dolo day + Marin drive + first bike ride
I’m so excited to share with you all on what’s coming up for me this summer 🙂 San Francisco Half Marathon – July 23rd SF City Beer Run 10K – Rogue Brewery – August 12th I couldn’t be more stoked to do these races in my new home city!! I was somewhat all over the place when … More Summer race plans!!
SUPER duper beat from the weekend: active during the day + late hangouts at night was a recipe for little sleep but lots of fun :). Saturday: Mission Peak + Scott’s birthday One of my friends from work, Grace, invited me to hike Mission Peak on Saturday. Grace and I go way back to my … More Mission Peak + Lands End + Scott’s birthday
This week flew by for me! Lots of random thoughts and occurrences to recap on from this past week – I’ll try and keep this somewhat organized 🙂 Presidio Trail run – Batteries of the Bluff + Bay Area Ridge Trail Tuesday was hands down my favorite run I’ve ever done. I was in the … More Weekly tangents: favorite run ever + off the grid + welcome to the family
Hey you guys! Happy Monday! I hope you all had some fun this weekend. It was absolutely gorgeous here in the Bay, and I was lucky enough to have a good mix of time outside (being in the sun is my happy spot), exploring the city, getting out of the city, while also being productive … More Picnics/block parties all around + housewarming in the ‘burbs + first running group experience
Wow, is all I can say. My first days in SF have been everything I thought it would be, and more. I don’t know how I got so lucky, and I am just so beyond happy to be here and to start my new live in this beautiful city. I flew in on Saturday night. By 11am … More How did I get so lucky…first days in SF!
I Run Like A Girl 