Tag: training

Healing crystals fair + random recommendations + heart of the cycle + weeks 8-10 of marathon training

March 12, 2019

Hey there! It’s been a while since we’ve talked about day-to-day life shenanigans around here, and I believe I owe you guys THREE weeks of marathon training updates. After Tahoe last weekend, I used this week to catch up on errands, recharge at home, and spend lots of quality time with my girlfriends which was … More Healing crystals fair + random recommendations + heart of the cycle + weeks 8-10 of marathon training

Victory Half Marathon 2019 race recap: when things don’t go to plan

February 25, 2019

I’m just jumping straight to the point: my 11th half marathon was tougher than the 10 before it combined. I was expecting an easy, low-pressure race in the middle my marathon training cycle…boy was I wrong. A few curveballs completely out of my control happened, and this race ended up not going to plan at … More Victory Half Marathon 2019 race recap: when things don’t go to plan

A rare day in Berkeley + deep house night + Lands End hike + weeks 6 and 7 of marathon training

February 18, 2019

Hey friends, how are you today!? I’m coming out of a pretty active weekend filled with some new activities as well as another two weeks of marathon training. My next race is next weekend, the Victory Half Marathon, and I could not be more stoked! Let’s go over the weekend first: Saturday: Volunteering in Berkeley + … More A rare day in Berkeley + deep house night + Lands End hike + weeks 6 and 7 of marathon training

Christine in SF + just like old times + mushroom forage hike + weeks 3 and 4 of marathon training

January 28, 2019

I don’t know about you guys, but I think meme pretty accurately captures how I feel right now. That aside, I really hope you all had fantastic weeks! The highlight of mine was having my BFF Christine visit from NYC. Christine and I use to work together during my NYC days, and we quickly became … More Christine in SF + just like old times + mushroom forage hike + weeks 3 and 4 of marathon training

Long winter + redecorating project + hot pot madness + football Sunday + week 1 and 2 of marathon training

January 15, 2019

Happy Monday! It’s been RAIN.com over here! Even though this is my second winter in SF, it feels like there is 10x more rain this year. I usually don’t get seasonal depression but if this keeps up (which the forecasts seem to suggest…), it’s gonna be a looong winter. A few things have been keeping … More Long winter + redecorating project + hot pot madness + football Sunday + week 1 and 2 of marathon training

Most excited person + morning workout groove + holiday party + Make-A-Wish 5K

December 10, 2018

Hey there!! How are you guys? Hope you all had fabulous weeks. The highlight of my week was starting my new job. So far it is everything I thought it would be, and more. I’m pretty sure I was the most excited person at orientation this week :P…just because I’ve wanted this for so long … More Most excited person + morning workout groove + holiday party + Make-A-Wish 5K

Real life stuff since we last talked + weeks 4-7 of half marathon training

July 23, 2018

Hey, hey, hey! So it’s been a loooong while since I’ve talked about “real life” on this blog. I realized I’ve been highlighting all my travels and fun activities these past few weeks, but in between it all, real life has been kind of a roller coaster… There have been some changes in my life … More Real life stuff since we last talked + weeks 4-7 of half marathon training

Pride weekend + another Sausalito afternoon + sunset picnic + half marathon training weeks 2 & 3

June 25, 2018

Happy last week of June! (How is it already?!) Things really couldn’t get better this week after I found out I got my first actuarial designation so I was riding that high all week. I have a jam-packed weekend to cover this post followed by some training talk, so let’s get into it: Friday: Sunset picnic … More Pride weekend + another Sausalito afternoon + sunset picnic + half marathon training weeks 2 & 3