Three Corner Rock PCT 50K Write Up

I have never written any race report with such heavy heart that weights like Titanic anchor, and tears just streamed down my face nonstop that I could barely see any words on the screen. This post took me over six weeks to finish and I had to use past tense as past tense. How little did I know Read the rest of this entry »

Returning to Ultra – Part I

After completion of Fukuoka Marathon, I spent a week in Kyushu visiting Fukuoka, Yufuin, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Aso and Kurokawa. What a fantastic runcation. People are friendly, foods are super yummy, and the mountains and onsens are just amazing. I seriously think Read the rest of this entry »

Fukuoka Marathon 2017 Write Up

First marathon of the year, WOW!!

As we approach the holiday season, I can’t help but thinking “what a big difference this year has been.” Spent the entire first half Read the rest of this entry »

Fujisan Marathon 2016 Write Up

When I found out that I didn’t get into Berlin again, I was so very disappointed 🙁 But I still needed a fall race, so I started thinking where do I want to go this fall? Then remembered Randy told me about Kobe Marathon last year after our Osaka Marathon. But wait, Read the rest of this entry »

Lonely Shores

I still sit here,
on these lonely shores,
awaiting Read the rest of this entry »

Antelope Canyon Ultra 55K Write Up

Last year my running buddy Michael told us about this Grand Circle Trails races, and the first one in the series he wanted to do was Antelope Canyon 55K, since I am always fascinated about destination races I jumped on the bandwagon without any hesitation. Antelope Canyon Ultra is one of the 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 »

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 »