One of the many reasons I’m filled with gratitude about running is because this sport has allowed me to experience so many extraordinary things, and spend time with so many phenomenal people. Here are a few snaps taken over the years…
Mt. Everest Base Camp, Tibet
Potala Palace in Lhasa, Tibet
Rome Marathon
New York City Marathon high-fiving young cancer patients at MSKCC
The first of three New York City Marathons, where I first fell madly for 26.2 (left) Portland Marathon (first marathon back after becoming a new mama!)
Rome Marathon Fred’s Team (left). Paris Marathon (right)–sporting red, white and blue after 9/11.
Ride the Rockies 432-mile cycling event through the Colorado Rockies (left), trying to keep a good attitude while working on my weakest sport (right)
Moms in Motion Triathlon Team
Santa Barbara Triathlon with my biggest little supporter
Solvang Half Century with Shannon and Coach Whitney (yes I’m stuffing my face with a cookie at the aid station…and the thumb? Classic.).
The Moms in Motion Cycling Team with some good lookin’ “helmet head”
Santa Barbara Marathon relay team with Evy, Shannon, Rosemary, and Moi (1st place in our division)
Track workout with my friend Lainie (left). Striking a pose with Super Stud Nash Jimenez after the McConnell’s 5k & 10K.
Friends at the Winter Warm-up 5K (left), my main squeeze at our favorite beach (right).
St. Patrick’s Day fun at Santa Barbara Running. Owner Monica DeVreese hamming it up with my sweet girl and her friend. And yes, it’s hard to run and keep a tiara balanced on your head!
Our fabulous Roosevelt crew after the Chardonnay 5K and 10-miler!
Our first time running the State Street Mile. Now we understand why our town loves this race so much!
A fun evening at Nite Moves with Jen Brown and Vanessa Willet. Jen won the women’s race in a blistering 19:40! This 5K takes place every Wednesday evening throughout the summer. While it’s never an easy race, it’s a whole lot of fun and offers our community a healthy, spirited activity each week. Afterward there’s food, music, ice cream and raffle prizes.
Beach Endurance Events (McConnell’s Ice cream Run) 10K 8/17/14. It was HOT and I was thinking, “When is this ever going to be over with, and where’s the ice cream?”
Santa Barbara Triathlon with my daughter. So.Much.Fun! 8/21/14
Love seeing the smile on my sweet girl’s face during her first triathlon.
She is Beautiful 5K 9/21/14
Santa Barbara Veteran’s Day Half Marathon 11/8/14
Santa Barbara Veteran’s Day Half Marathon 11/8/14
Thanksgiving Day 4-Miler 2014 with my Sweet Bug running her longest race to date and celebrating having fun with friends on a balmy 75 degree day. We have A LOT to be thankful for!
Poor girl has to put up with her goofy mom.
The Red Carpet Run 5K in Palm Springs 1/3/15. My first EVER 1st Place Overall finish (must have been the get-up).
Trail run with Moms in Motion Running Team January 2015
Trail run at UCSB Campus Point January 2015
Trail run at Ellwood Bluffs with my smiley friend, Jen
Palm Springs New Balance 5K 2/8/15
Grand Canyon 6/15 Pure Bliss!
Arches National Park 6/15
The B Team
She is Beautiful 5K 9/20/15
Boogie’s 5-miler in Aspen with my dear friend, Sarah. 7/4/16
High altitude training in Aspen, with the Maroon Bells in the background 7/5/16
Tri-cation fun in Aspen with endless open roads 7/13/16
Santa Barbara Sprint Triathlon 8/25/16
First time being first in my age group!
Ventura Century 9/10/16
Tempe Olympic distance Tri 9/18/16
Ironman Arizona 11/20/16
Santa Barbara Sprint Triathlon 8/28/22
Ironman California 10/23/22
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