I started eating a plant-based diet while on a trip to Bali and Java. I quickly realized it wasn’t as difficult as I thought it might be. Here’s why I continue to eat mostly vegan. Read More…
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Compression Socks for Sport and Travel
Compression socks are not only important for travelers but also runners. Here are two brands with well-made socks great for long plane flights, sports recovery and even toesocks for running. Read More…
Following Your Own Path Upstream
It’s easy to be dissuaded by others when you want to follow your own path, whether it has to do with travel or making lifestyle changes for the better. Ultimately, however, you need to follow your heart. Read More…
Running the Tokyo Marathon
Despite pre-race jitters in the weeks leading up to the Tokyo Marathon, I fared pretty well and my concerns about training in Japan were unfounded. Read More…
Building Your Foundation
To Be Bold, you have to start with a healthy foundation. The exciting thing is that you never know where your small steps might take you!
Marathon Running Music Playlist
I can’t run without my iPod. Well, I can and do. At least on some short runs. But for distance, I either listen to podcasts or a playlist of upbeat music. I recently got this adorable iPod Shuffle (thanks, Santa!) and have been loading it up with podcasts, but until I figure out how to Read More…
Completing the Honolulu Marathon
Yeup. I made it! My friend, Carmyn, also ran the race and (YAY!) she also finished–not too far behind me. 🙂 My time: 4:38:55 That’s in the top 10% of all the runners! A personal record for me. HA HA. My first marathon, so of course it was a PR. I don’t think it’s bragging Read More…
Training for the Honolulu Marathon
I’ve been training for the Honolulu Marathon for about eight months now and the time has come to finally run this baby! The race is on December 13. Two days from now. I know some of you have been following my training runs and races via Facebook. But if you haven’t seen my updates there Read More…
Why Turning 50 Doesn’t Have to Suck
When I was in my early 40’s, I always thought of myself as still 40, not any older than that. It wasn’t because I didn’t want to be “in” my 40’s. I just didn’t FEEL (or look, hopefully) like I was “in” my 40’s. So for a few years, I enjoyed being just 40. This Read More…
If the Sky’s the Limit, I’m Doing the Honolulu Marathon
For years and years and years, I told myself I wasn’t a runner. If I tried jogging even a bit, I got winded easily and believed that my body type just wasn’t right for it. I could barely jog a few blocks. A marathon was the last thing on my mind. But at 45 I Read More…
