This was the first year, since I started running marathons, that I did not race in one. It felt odd not training for an actual marathon, but it was nice to enjoy running for the reasons that I continue participating in this love, not love relationship with running. Also, I realize how foolish I sound…
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“Running Down a Dream…”
Older sister: “Kick some bootie, old lady!” Younger Sister: “I will!!!!!! I’m doing it for all the Golden Girls out there!” (with a slew of my favorite emojis and this lovely gif) What followed that exchange? A parade of humor after “ouch! My cheeks hurt” humor text exchanges with two crazy siblings who…
When I’m Feeling Blue…
When I’m feeling blue…, all I have to do Is take a look at you…, then I’m not so blue… Phil Collins is the man. He was right. While the rest of the lyrics to his beauty, “Groovy Kind of Love”, speak of romantic love, often when in need of a pick me up, nature…
Where Is My Favorite Spectator?!?!
Previously…. on “The Marathon Mess… ” Starting, well, me…, or as my husband would say, “the narcisista” and no, he doesn’t speak Spanish. He thinks marrying Mexican makes him an honorary -awesome-understands-some-sentences-and-can-speak-a-few-words Mexican. He wishes he was an awesome Mexican. Also, I’m not a narcissist, really, I’m not! You’ll see why I may seem like…
26.2 Miles of Not All Greatness- A .77% Glimpse Inside the Mind of a 2017 Los Angeles Marathon Runner
…It’s like another perfect day. I love LA!… I love it! I love it! I l…ove it! Randy Newman’s familiar voice blares as runner after runner crosses the start line of the 32nd Annual Los Angeles Marathon with goose bumps adorning their skin from excitement and the early morning chill. But… before we arrive at…
Can You Laugh and Run?
A month ago, my nephew brought up the, now, infamous, La Mascota 5K. It all happened over dinner at my sister’s home. We were eating, chatting and, of course laughing. We do that a lot, but when my sister’s best friend joins the mix, we could easily get rich quick with our comedy skits. Funny,…
Love to Learn, Run and Cook 