Nike Women's Half Marathon aka "Diva Run"

Six months ago, I was lucky enough to gain entrance to the Nike Women's Half Marathon through random selection. Since the race was one month after Big Kahuna, it seemed like a good idea. It would have been a great idea if I had actually continued to work out after Big K. Lucky for me, Nike is such an amazing event that adrenaline and pure enjoyment was enough to carry me through the race. I think there were around 15,000 runners. Women from all 50 states and 25 different countries were on the course.

This race is really unique. Great Dj’s, Live Music, Cheer Teams, Pedi Care Stations, Ghiradelli Chocolate Station, Free Post-Race Massage. And when you cross the finish line, you walk through a tunnel of San Francisco Firefighters dressed in tuxedos holding out silver platters with Tiffany boxes piled high. Yes, your finisher’s medal is a Tiffany’s necklace. At the beginning of the race, I was thinking to myself, “Why is everyone around me wearing diamond earrings?” Now I know – Because Nike is a "Diva Run". Next year I’m bringing my bling…

It was an amazing and unique race experience, but what was my favorite highlight? Having an entire high school cheerleading team do a “Go-Trish-Go!” cheer. Thanks Dennis :)

I Drank the Kool-Aid

Ironman: 2.4 mile open swim, 112 mile bike ride, 26.2 mile marathon.

I used to think this race was impossible and the people who trained for it were insane. But then those people became my friends and I've found myself pushing my own endurance boundaries farther than I could ever imagine. This summer, the TNT chatter started, "Who's signing up for IronTeam 2009?" Once the 2008 IronTeam triumphed in their races, the chatter was full blown, "Are YOU signing up for IronTeam?" I went back and forth in my mind with this for awhile. I'd already determined that I want to be an Iron(wo)man, the question was more a matter of when. Training for an Ironman alters your life, with every great reward comes great sacrifice. But then I realized that my life isn't going to get any simpler than it is right now. I'm 26, I live in Northern California, I don't have kids, and I have a super supportive and active boyfriend. And the icing on the cake? Coach Wayne is back!

Life is short.

Bridge to Bridge - October 5, 2008

What better way to spend a Sunday morning than a 7 mile run along the Embarcadero followed by mimosas and brunch?

Dennis and I joined the Daymon Crew for the beautiful Bridge to Bridge Race in San Francicso. Since I hadn't done any form of excercise since Big K, I was a little concerned that I wouldn't be able to get through it, but at my leisure pace, I managed to cross the finish line. Dennis handed out Obama Campaign Stickers to fellow runners and I focused on putting one foot in front of the other. We had a great turn out of Daymon associates and friends - Karishma, Hank, Aimee, Chellind, Nancy, Toni, Lonnie, Chelsea, Judd, Dan, Morgan, Ron, Dennis and Me. I should drink mimosas after running more often.

Cheers!