Thanks to Nuun Hydration, I received the opportunity to Captain an entire team for Ragnar SoCal! Without hesitation, I called on my Southern California Tough Chiks and we are tackling the 200 mile course from Huntington Beach to San Diego for the second year in a row. This happened a few short weeks ago and it has been a whirlwind ever since then. So, in typical fashion, last minute preparations are happening. So, if you are like me and are {Read More}
Friday Five: Favorite Race Experiences
March 6, 2015 by 41 Comments
Thanks to the Friday Five link-up with Mar, Cynthia, and Courtney, I’m offering five races you need to experience! And, don’t worry because I am offering you some races that are still taking registrations and races that you can throw your name in the hat via their lottery systems. Plus, there is a little bit for everyone with a variety of distances! Beach to Beacon 10k: This is hands down one of my favorite races. I love Maine and the execution of {Read More}
Year of Running 2014
December 31, 2014 by 15 Comments
I can’t believe that another year is coming to a close. With it being New Year’s Eve, I love taking a look back at all the wonderful experiences running brought me in 2014! Many thanks to Amanda, also known as Miss Zippy, for hosting this annual link-up! Best race experience? The best race experience of my year was at the Disney Princess Half Marathon weekend. However, it had nothing to do with my running. Cora ran her very first Kid’s Races {Read More}
Ragnar SoCal: 195 Miles with Team Tough Chik
November 19, 2014 by 6 Comments
April 4th and 5th, 2014 Team Tough Chik took on Ragnar SoCal, the 195 mile journey from Huntington Beach to San Diego, California. As runner #1, I had the honor of kicking off our journey through southern California. With that, I was a little anxious about getting to the starting line on time. When we arrived, there were tons of crowds. Thankfully, the announcers mentioned that there were lots of folks behind schedule so that helped me from really freaking {Read More}
Relay Tips: Van Decorating 101
November 17, 2014 by 7 Comments
The one way to stick out as a Ragnar Relay newbie is to have a lame van. Yup, you read that right. You do not want to be the odd van out and show up to the starting line with a plain, white van. BORING! Here are my van decorating tips & lessons learned from relays past: 1.) You have your team name… Run with it! Make funny slogans and get creative! Combine that with the location and the options are {Read More}
Ragnar Napa Valley or Bust!
September 17, 2014 by 2 Comments
I’m here in California! Yes, it’s time for Ragnar Napa Valley with team Tough Chik. But first, I’m spending some time visiting family in Monterey and heading to the aquarium! To follow our journey from San Francisco to Napa, tune in to all my social media accounts. I’ll be sure to post photos along the way!
