I’ve run 16 half marathons, and while most aren’t particularly noteworthy (or blog-worthy), this morning’s Missions Heritage Half in San Antonio was. The course, which runs along the San Antonio River, within the San Antonio Missions National Historical Park, and passes four of the five Spanish frontier missions in San Antonio, was beautiful and so […]
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Thoughts While Running a Half Marathon
As my 15th half marathon approaches this weekend (Chevron Marathon and Aramco Half Marathon in Houston) and I begin to mentally withdraw inward to get in the zone needed to finish the race, I find myself reflecting on thoughts that commonly run through my head while running a half marathon. Depending on what mile I’m […]
Staying Motivated to Run During Off-Season
Half marathon season is upon us, and I’ve just finished my last virtual race of the summer. Keep in mind that in Houston, race season kicks off in October when it starts to finally cool off, and ends by the spring when it gets hot again. To me, anyway. I can’t/won’t/refuse to run outside when […]
A Review of Virtual Strides: Quest for the Lost Scroll
I’ll run any distance, any place, and at any time for a shiny race medal. Even virtual races! I’ve been adding Virtual Strides medals to my collection for a couple years now, and usually participate whenever they have a pretty medal that I want, or when they’re funding a charity that I want to support. […]
I’ve Run Everywhere, Man: Vacation Running
I would’ve never considered running on vacation…but gelato happens, so I suppose one must find a balance. I’ve been a runner for about two years. Even though I love my city (Houston), I travel as much as possible. Staying trained for races is what led me to run that one time in London, which opened up […]
I’ve Run Everywhere, Man: Destination Racing
I’ve been a runner for about two years. I love my city (Houston) but it’s crazy hot here, and the mosquitoes fly faster than I can outrun them. So our “racing season” is limited to a few short months between the first cold front in October and the last cold front in February. What’s a […]
48 Sleepless Hours in Seattle
In May we checked a huge destination item off our travel bucket list: an Alaskan cruise (read about our Alaskan cruise here). We left hot and humid Houston for cold (to us) and rainy Seattle, and spent 48 sleepless hours exploring the city. I love planning trips, and I love cramming as much excitement into […]
What’s in My Bra?
Ladies and gentlemen, behold: one of life’s great mysteries revealed…what’s in my bra! Some (maybe most) women hide things in their bra. Phone, ID, money, keys, granola bars, etcetera. You just never know what we’re packing. So as a runner, I use these “built-in pockets” to store essentials for before and during races. As […]
Becoming an Outdoors Woman Workshop: Spring 2016
I’ve now been teaching geology at Texas Parks & Wildlife Becoming an Outdoors Woman workshops for three years. Twice a year at each new (or sometimes revisited) location brings new experiences and I meet new people. The most recent workshop at Concan in April was no exception. Concan is probably my favorite location […]
Galveston Food & Wine Festival (Part 1: Pre-Events)
As much as we frequent other food & wine festivals, attending Galveston Food & Wine Festival this yeas was a first. I was born on the Island (BOI as they say), so I’ll drive down to Galveston for any event. Leading up to the festival were several pre-events in Houston and Galveston leading up to the […]