Karma & Kindness Post #12

This Karma & Kindness post is dedicated to good Samaritans everywhere!

Last week a few running buddies joined me for my annual Jingle Bell Run.  We donned our warm and reflective running apparel and jingled our way to a neighborhood with an amazing light display.  I love Christmas lights almost as much as I love running -- needless to say, it's one of my favorite events!  Not only does this neighborhood brighten Reno with its Christmas spirit, but there is also a donation center set up.  Click here for more details.  Running is not required to enjoy the show.  But it is recommended!  ;)  Happy Holidays!

 

Turkey Trot Review

I can't believe it's December already!  Wow!  Anyway -- I ran a turkey trot in Dana Point this year since we spent Thanksgiving with my family in California.  It was awesome!  I highly recommend this race if you're ever in the Dana Point area for Thanksgiving.  It was my first race in a while -- since the relays back in June.  I didn't feel very race-ready actually.  I had only done one speed workout since who knows when.  And, I twisted my ankle pretty badly just 2 weeks before Thanksgiving.  I ran with my nephew.  It was his first official 10K.  We were in the second starting wave, so we had to do quite a bit of weaving during the first couple of miles.  There were about 17,000 people; so needless to say, it never really thinned out much.  It was a great course, though, and perfect racing weather!  Click here for the results -- bib # 7184.

So, now it's time to get serious and 

get into a training plan for my half in January!

Karma & Kindness Post #11

This Karma & Kindness post is dedicated to my awesome family

I am so proud of my Jackers!  He ran his first 5K this morning, and he ran the whole thing!  He wanted to stop and walk a few times, but he dug down deep and kept running!  I am also proud of my husband, Dave, for joining us.  Running is not really his thing, but supporting us is.  He not only came out with us, but he ran it as well.  We might have a new family hobby!

Anyway -- it was a great way to start a beautiful fall day.  I'm looking forward to the Run for Education again next year and hope others will join us in all the fun.  It's a great cause, too!  Check out the link (click here) when you have a chance.

 

First Snow!

Yep -- you're reading this right!  It is October 28th, and the title says First Snow.  Yikes!  (By the way, thanks for reading!)  I actually don't mind running in the snow -- or the sun, or any type of weather really.  One of the best things about winter running is getting new gear!  Or at least checking out what's new.  I tend to prefer half-zip pull-overs.  But, I've got my eye on a couple of new items for this winter.  These are from Athleta.

What is your favorite running store?

Karma & Kindness Post #10

This Karma & Kindness post is dedicated to all my GOTR friends!

 If you had more free time -- regular, carved out time, not just time to sneak in a nap -- what would you do?  Helping out Girls on the Run, one of my favorite non-profit organizations, is near the top of my list.  The goal of GOTR is to help instill strong values through a healthy lifestyle.  Based on the news lately, some of today's youth seem to be lacking strong values.  Please join me in supporting this awesome program.  And keep your fingers crossed for an epic ski season this year!

 

Karma & Kindness Post #9

This Karma & Kindness post is dedicated to my teacher friend, Andy!

Thirsty?  So are my friends, Andy & Kate, who are training for their first marathon.  That's what a 20-mile run will do to ya!  But, even after running 20 miles, they still aren't as thirsty as the friendly people of Western Kenya who lack clean water.

Please click here to join me in supporting Andy & Kate in this worthy cause.  

Good luck to both of you and your awesome training group! 

Good Mornings!

I don't really consider myself a morning person, but I love running early in the morning.  The weather is more predictable.  I run while the rest of my family is still sleeping, so no family time is lost.  It's generally very peaceful, and I get to experience some beautiful sunrises.  Plus, my day gets extended by a few hours.  I get so much done before most people have even finished their coffee!

I became an early morning runner about 9 years ago.  

I hope to continue for many, many more!