Category Archives: 60by60
Female, trail running alone, and being safe
I have always wanted to run trails but I am not the fearless type to do so by myself. I normally run only during daylight hours, in areas where there are other people around, or with other people. If I do happen to run … Continue reading
Ragnar
“12 Friends, 2 Vans, 2 Days, 1 Night, 200 Mile Relay, Unforgettable Stories” That is what Ragnar is all about. And as much as I heard and talked to others about Ragnar, nothing prepared me for the wonderful experience of being … Continue reading
Counting Down to Ragnar PNW
And my nerves are in high gear! Training for Ragnar is now done. And as always, there is this little voice in my head that keeps asking…”Did you do enough? Did you train hard enough? Did you give it your all?” … Continue reading
My Running Nemesis – Seattle Rock n Roll
It’s that time again. The Seattle Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon is this Saturday, June 22nd. Since the first Rock ‘n’ Roll in Seattle five years ago, I have had a love/hate relationship with this particular race. This was my first ever half and … Continue reading
Ragnar – Northwest Passage
Running and Ragnar just seem to go hand in hand or rather, one foot in front of the other. When I put #11 – Ragnar on my list at the beginning of this year, I never dreamt I would have … Continue reading
March—It was a Matter of the Lids
My droopy eyelids! What had originally started out as “Doctor, I think something is in my right eyeball” turned out to be the skin on my eyelid interfering with my eye sight especially in the afternoon/evening. I basically had two choices to fix … Continue reading
January/February 2013…Update
This year is now well on its way. I do hope those of you who made New Year’s Resolutions or Goals have been able to see some progress. And for those of you that have seen them go sideways, it is never … Continue reading
Here’s to 2013!
Every new year is like a new beginning-a chance for each of us to reflect on the year ahead. So what are your goals for this year? Did you make any? Do you have them written down? For years now, I always … Continue reading
Will It Be Four or Five for 2013?
That is 4 or 5 half marathons next year. Guess you could say that running has gotten into my blood! But I know it is more than just running a half marathon here or there. Besides the overall health benefits … Continue reading
Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon – My 4th and Last One for This Year
I did it! The Los Angeles Rock ‘n’ Roll Half Marathon was my 4th half of this year. And though I wasn’t able to have a personal best, this was a special one. The main reason was Donna Canterna surprised me at mile 6, … Continue reading