Marathon Mind Monkeys
Have you ever run a marathon and hit the wall? Or perhaps gone on a long training run and ended up stumbling through the final few miles? Maybe you’ve found yourself complaining about the huge crowds at a race, or wishing you had worn different running shoes, or becoming upset at the smelly runner in front of you who really should have ... More
George is My Reason
Ever have someone so small change your life in so many ways? George came to us abused. He was found in a barn chained by his back legs. He was rescued and brought back to health before he came to his furever home with us. When he was brought to us, he came scared, shaking and not wanting to get to know his own family.... More
26.2 Miles at Home
I've always been very proud to say that I am a "true" Bay Area native. I was born in Oakland, have lived here all 39 years of my life and don't see myself moving away anytime soon, if ever! I know my hometown like the back of my hand and have worked and played in San Francisco as often as possible over the years. ... More
Real Food on the Run
While training for my first (and only) 50k last year, I started seeing visions on my long runs. White clouds suddenly turned into hamburgers dancing through the sky. Pine trees were now hot dogs doing a comedy act, nestled in the dirt were all different styles of cooked eggs yelling at me to eat them. It was then that I had the epiphany that I should probably eat more protein.... More
The Gift of Running
I get asked many times why do I subject myself to running. Isn't it painful? Don't you get bored running so long on the weekend? My short answers: yes, it is sometimes painful and no, I don't get bored on long runs. In all seriousness, here is my story. In my twenties, I caught the running bug. I completed various 5ks and 10ks races. My doctor told me that it was too risky to keep running due to my weight and high blood pressure. Heartbroken, I stopped and became a couch potato who developed diseases like diabetes and high cholesterol. It was a low point in my life and my health paid a price for my inactivity.
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