Becoming an Ultra Runner, Part 1

Friday Feb 5th, I was out practicing walking during lunch break, and yes I am learning how to walk and this is part of my Becoming an Ultra Runner training.

I always admire ultra-runners’ physical & mental toughness, especially after pacing Mike at WS100. I really don’t know how Read the rest of this entry »

My 2015 Recap

2015 has been a great year!  As we approach the end of yet another year, it is my annual ritual to reflect on all the best things I have! And I am so grateful that I am given a wonderful year of living large in so many ways!

First, I completed chemo treatment cycles in early May, and all tests, physical exams, and scans in Oct showed that Read the rest of this entry »

Osaka Marathon 2015 Race Write-up

Finally recovered from the jet-lagged, and it’s time for Osaka Marathon (大阪マラソン) write-up.

I needed a fall race, and preferably one that I can combine with travel. I also wanted it to be a re-birthday celebration run, so has to be Read the rest of this entry »

Spartan Up! Race Entry Giveaway

TGIF!! It’s another beautiful day from sunny California!! On this #FunFriday and #FitFriday, here are some exciting news to share and great opportunity for the fun & fit you before the end of summer!! Read the rest of this entry »

San Francisco Marathon 2015 Write-up

Sunday July 26th, I ran the San Francisco Marathon and this is my first local marathon :-p

When I told friends that I have never run a marathon without travel involved, everyone found it’s hard to believe and even a bit funny. Earlier this year while I was getting ready Read the rest of this entry »

2015 Western States Endurance Run Write-up

My journey into the Western States 100, as a pacer, is about emotion and heart!

I probably have slept 8 to 9 hours straight last Sunday after returning from Auburn, and on Monday and Tuesday I was feeling tired, thirsty, and quite blue. Lots of people gave me the “good job” and thumbs up “Like”, but slowly the Read the rest of this entry »

Western States 100 Prelude

The Long Weekend may be over, but the sight and sound of being on the Western States Trail vividly remained in my head. Now I am even more stoked about pacing at the Western States 100 — the Holy Grail to ultra runners.

I first heard about WS100 from Mike, my trail running mentor, a Read the rest of this entry »

Rotterdam Marathon 2015 Write-up

Sunday April 12, sun was out but still quite chilly and I was standing among thousands and thousands of Dutch people with funky disco music blasting ahead of me, what an exciting and crazy scene!! I must have looked & dressed a bit Read the rest of this entry »

Beste Michele

Today my friend Karl asked me if I am ready for Rotterdam. Am I?
I am as ready as I can, but not as what I hope/wish I can. After my last two 20ml long runs, I started Read the rest of this entry »

Spartan Up! and Race Giveaway

TGIF!! It’s another beautiful day from sunny California!! On this #FunFriday and #FitFriday, here are some exciting news to share and great opportunity for the fun & fit you!

The epitome of grit, Joe Desena, Read the rest of this entry »