“The miracle isn’t that I finished, the miracle is that I had the courage to start” – John Bingham Solidifying my reputation as a marathoner I ran my second full marathon in St. George, Utah. It was definitely an interesting … Continue reading
The St. George Marathon is coming up on October 5th. That is 27 days from now. Being that it is less than one month away the reality of the race is starting to come into focus. It has been an … Continue reading
In 1838 the Mexican government gave what was then known as Mount Pachappa to a man named Juan Bandini. In 1847 a man named Louis Rubidoux established a ranch called Rancho Rubidoux and renamed Mt. Pachappa to Mt. Rubidoux. In … Continue reading
Last Thursday the RPD Baker to Vegas team went out to practice their legs in the race. For those not familiar with the Baker to Vegas race, it is a 140 miles relay race that as the name describes goes … Continue reading
I have once again reached a plateau in my weight loss strategy. I have had so many plateaus now in my weight loss journey that I now know that a plateau means that my body has now reached a new … Continue reading
You would think Bakersfield would be a very healthy city. It is pretty much the capital of the California’s bread basket. Carrots, corn, tomatoes, grapes, you name it they pretty much grow it in and around Bakersfield. Despite the plethora of farm … Continue reading
Several months ago I bought the above pictured pullup bar. I can’t really remember how long ago, but it has been in that doorway a long time now. If I … Continue reading
I don’t know what exactly happened with my alarm but when I woke up and and the alarm clock said 6:44 AM I was in a panic. The pre-race email I got the day before said the race was going … Continue reading
Way cliche I know, but it worked for me last year so why not this year? The following is a comparison of what was, is, and what is hopefully yet to come… Exercise: The Goal: To run another Half Marathon. After … Continue reading
“Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, … Continue reading