So many life changes! The boys and I are spending the summer in Los Angeles – flying back and forth to El Paso – while they attend a program at Cal State. It is very exciting! We have rented a little apartment and are experiencing urban living which is very entertaining. I am running all over the city, getting my bearings, and trying to get the miles in without a group to keep me on track.
I still have no definitive race plans, so I’m just running to stay in shape for my pacing/crewing duties at Badwater. This year, I will be pacing Phil McCarthy, a former teammate of mine from the US National Team. He is a phenomenal runner, so I can’t wait to see what he does at Badwater. I’m so excited to be part of his crew! Several other Team members are also competing, so it will be like a mini-reunion 🙂
Today, I ran to the Rose Bowl and did a 3 mile loop and then ran home. I ran again at lunch, doing the city tour, finally stopping at the dumpling truck for some Beef Kimchi dumplings and some jalapeno cream cheese wontons. Yum! Did I mention I’m really enjoying this urban living? I’ve really had to watch it though, because there is a cupcake store one block from our apartment and I have been going almost every day. As you know, cupcakes are my downfall. I looooooooove them! I’m hoping that all the walking I have to do on a daily basis will balance out my increased cupcake consumption!
More updates soon. Sorry for the long hiatus!
Happy running!
Mom, ultrarunner, four-time US 24 Hour National Team member, adventure athlete, food writer. Graduate of the Pro Cooking Program at the New School of Cooking, Los Angeles. Will run for food.
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