Let’s gettttt rrrrrrrrrready, to get ready. Saturday was our first of 3 hikes we’ll be doing to get us in shape for our High Sierra backpacking trip / slash Dana’s first Mt Whitney ascent on July 4th. Let me explain… If you read this blog, you know Dana is an athlete and loves a challenge. She’s been interested in hiking… Read more →
I grew up in the water. Pool in the yard. Nearest beach 10 minutes away. Why, now, as my 33 year old self am I so scared of the open water? Growing up is scary in so many ways, particularly because the older you get the more fear you seem to build…the dreaded “what-if syndrome” that I picked up somewhere… Read more →
…from the del mar race track to the stinky la jolla cove, I ran my first half marathon this past Sunday.7:30 am the gun went off.The sound of thousands of sneakers pounding the pavement, beating through to my core as I watched everyone settle into their race pace pack was pretty inspiring. Seeing people of ALL shapes and sizes really… Read more →
It was 25° above average this past weekend in the High Sierra. How warm is that, exactly? Hmm, how to say this… There’s two ways to arrive at Mammoth. The most common is the late night arrival following a long haul up after work, in which you have a beer and try to relax while unpacking your car, settling into… Read more →
Mom and Dad Rubano just did 40 years time together and we joined them to celebrate in Vegas this past weekend. Many people would cringe at the thought of a weekend with the in-laws, but I seriously have the best couple as my second mom and dad! It was a perfect weekend! My parents will be celebrating their 40th next… Read more →
no, not that lottery….I won’t win that until tonight. I did, however, get picked for the lottery for my hiking permit that I have been waiting for! Mount Whitney, here I come! Read more →
We drove up to mammoth this past weekend. Our first trip since my injury in November. Our 2x/month average trips shrunk to…gasp!…3 months?! As we drove up on Friday with a view of the ‘white and brown’ Sierras….we were reminded why we haven’t been there in so long. While Casey was wiping his tears that he wouldn’t be able to… Read more →
Timmy was in town this past weekend, and damn it was good to see him. Roaming around La Jolla with him was a throw back to when he & Jodi lived around the corner. As Murphy put it, those were the times of no responsibilities. Click here for some more pictures from the weekend. Read more →
IIN Mega conference weekend. Speakers included Paul Pitchford ‘Healing with Whole Foods’, Geneen Roth, Julia Ross, David Wolfe, John Robbins!! Among many other amazing industry experts. Truly inspiring. My morning run. WF! Because the day cannot begin until we’ve had our green smoothies! Read more →
