A PB-PB!! Toronto 10 Miler Toronto 10 Miler – August 12th I finally can say I have a “PB PB”, or a “post-baby personal best”, as I have been hoping to say I did at least once in this year! I took almost 2 minutes off my previous best over 10miles […]
Summer Night 5k Summer Night 5k – July 20th I wish I wasn’t feeling so disappointed with a season’s best, and a course best (I’ve run this course many times!), but I am.. I can’t deny it. So, I want to write this blog entry simply to […]
Around the Bay 5k I planned to do this race months ago, probably while still pregnant, for a few reasons. I had noticed a fairly competitive field of women typically show up and wanted to be a part of that, I had some good friends doing it as well so I would get to […]
On the Right Track The New Year has kicked off with some indoor track action. This shift in training emphasis has sharpened my speed and given me a new and refreshing mental focus. The opportunity to coordinate some workouts with friend and Olympian Hilary […]
Adventures Teaching Abroad Post-marathon I took a two-week running break following the marathon in Toronto. I experienced the usual soreness in my muscles for a few days, but other than that, recovery felt good. From there, Coach Trent and I planned some additional […]
Trip to the well I waited for my thoughts and feelings to settle before writing about my marathon experience. Although my result wasn’t what I hoped for, I did okay, considering the tough conditions. Given where I was two years ago, I am grateful just to have […]
My Nonno, Business, & Running My Nonno (Umberto Longo) died on September 11th, 2012. A lot of folks don’t know that my Nonno used to co-own and operate Angelo’s Bakery. This man had a work ethic like no other and might be responsible for my ...
You Say Goodbye and I Say Hello It is my firm intention to blog regularly over the next 4 years as I make one final push towards greatness. Perhaps a video blog. I honestly cannot wait for the 2012 closing ceremonies to be over. To be blunt, ...
The Wheels are in Motion In my last post I mentioned a list of 10 Things I Need To Address. Below is the list. I have outlined my progress in RED. TOP 10 THINGS I NEED TO ADDRESS 1) READ MY BIBLE. I don’t read my Bible as ...
Pole Vault Summit 2013 Back from Reno, a little sick, but a LOT inspired! I loaded up the van Thursday afternoon, with 6 boys, an X-Box, and tons of food, ready to make our ...
Food and First Graders! On Friday afternoon I had the opportunity to teach a lesson on Nutrition in Mrs. Raymundo’s first grade classroom. It was the first time I had done something like this, ...
SOAR SHIRTS! The time has come! Proud to announce the design for SOAR shirts! Now you can support my season while reppin the fact that YOU see opportunity and respond! Remind yourself ...
This colourful and flavourful recipe makes an excellent side dish, and is super easy to make! It can be enjoyed hot or cold. Quinoa is one of the few vegetarian Full Article »
Runners Feed followers! I’m sorry for my absence, hopefully you’re not running to Gucci Mane, Rebecca Black, and Tyga! If you are here is a playlist that will begin a Full Article »