Dirt Diva

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 21:39:00 +0000

ITS NOT ABOUT BEING RIGHT OR WRONG...........
Let go of your attachment to being right and suddenly your mind is more open. You’re able to benefit from the unique viewpoints of others, without being crippled by your own judgment. Ralph Marston
More fun pictures from my 45 hour b-day run. Did I tell you I was sick when I was out there. Crazy how during the run even though I was coughing up phlegm and blowing my nose constantly my energy level seemed fine. Most people mentioned to me, you shouldn't be out there if your sick. But I know if I go out and run, I will feel better in the end. And I did.
I thought of my sister a lot who passed away from a drug overdose. When it got tough I kept moving thinking about her struggles and living on the street in and out of jail. I fought and pushed hard. That was how she had to live her life.
I often get depressed after running a 100 miler or this case 130 miler. You are so high from the huge accomplishment but then it's over. But the good news HURT 100 is just around the corner in less then a month. I will be running it for the 10th time. The past 3 years I have only finished the 100k. 2010 will be my year to shine.
I want to finish the 100 and I will. Knowing my next 100 is coming up I won't be sad for long.
I ran 4 miles today and felt great. Tomorrow I will pack, I am driving with Rocky to spend my b-day and Christmas with Andy. We will leave Thursday morning.
I hope you all get to spend time with those you love.
It's a special time and no one should be alone during x-mas. Have a Happy Holidays.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 16:08:00 +0000

IT WILL BE OK.............
Success means fulfilling your own dreams, singing your own song, dancing your own dance, creating from your heart and enjoying the journey. Trusting that whatever happens, it will be okay. Elana Lindquist
What a fun time I had. My 45 hour birthday run was a success, not because of me but because of my friends. Each person who paced me or emailed me or FB'd me played a very important role in my journey.
Even those who just simply thought ,positive thoughts for me helped . When you have positive energy around you and in you you will succeed.
Thank you to all my pacers, Linda , Clifton, Julia, Jerry, Joe, Mylinh, Rocky and Mikey Mike.
Clifton thank you for coming out at night to be with me for a few hours. You are an awesome person. Linda thanks for coming out and spending a ton of hours with me in the beginning, I love that you talk a lot it kept me going and going ;-). Julia my friend it was great to have your company and listen to your excitement of going back to school next year. You have joined me at most of my b-day runs through the years and means so much to me.
Jerry thanks for talking and telling me stories you kept me moving along when I wanted to slow down at 64 years young I want to be like you when I grow up ;-)

Rocky my little wonder dog kept me moving when I would get home to base camp. Had he not been there it would of been hard to motivate myself, to add some extra miles and hours through my neighborhood. He was really into being out at night with me while waiting for my next pacers to get to the house.
Joe& Mylinh you guys are the most awesome husband and wife team you guys had the hardest part late at night, in the cold for 8 hours. You always both have great stories you both kept me moving even though I slowed down a lot.
Mikey Mike you have been on so many of my crazy adventures you have seen me do things no one has done or wanted to do before, you have been an awesome mentor to me over the years and most of all a great friend.
You were with me for my first hours for age b-day run when I turned 40 and you paced me at the end there and now you have joined me once again for what I said would be my last hours for age run 45. You as always are an amazing pacer and I had so much fun. It was cold in the beginning and foggy but it turned out to be a great day. You never think twice about following along with me during my run. The tour of the cemetery and a quick Starbucks break make our runs together fun.
Our wacky encounter with the birds. And spotting and watching coyotes 1 and 2 was fun. Oh and the mister know it all on the bike, that was funny. Then you spotting coyote #3. Those were highlights for me.
I had a blast.

Even though many of you were not there. I felt you there. Just being able to connect via FB was fun. I know a lot of you, and a lot of you I have never met but feel a connection because of your kind words or comments. I want you to know it is those little things that kept me going.

Ok so your wondering how the heck can I keep going for 45 hours. It's because of my friends and my positive thinking.
I felt pretty good the whole 45 hours I did sleep after 36 hours of being a wake(24 hours into the run) for 45 min. ;-) and I slept once again after my 48 hour of being awake(36 hours into the run) 45 min.
Those naps proved to help during this event, normally I wouldn't sleep at all but remember it wasn't like I woke up and started the run like in years past. I started at night after being up already for 14 hours. I never got sleepy on the trail and body felt great my energy was fine because I made sure that I ate often. I didn't drink as much as I should of. But still felt ok. I just feel dehydrated today.
I am still high from this run. I really have yet to meet anyone who runs hours for age, I'm sure they are out there but haven't met them

Ok I did tell all my friends this would be the very last time I would run hours for age but, I already have to say I will do it again next year ;-)

Thanks again for everything my friends!!
I ended up running 45 hours, 130 miles ;-) success ;-)

Have a fantastic holidays everyone ;-)

This why I started doing birthday challenges
http://birthdaychallenge.com/

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:53:00 +0000

RIP Peggy Corbett 12/15/04
ADDICTION.............
She puts the needle in her arm with ease,
just hurting deep inside.
Tried to hide the pain away,
to get that one last high.
She See's the lights over head,
one by one they pass,
going down an empty hall,
their trying to save her fast.
She hears them say oh no we've failed,
we've lost another one.
This addiction took another soul,
it started out with fun.
Now her friends and family sit above her flower covered grave,
She floats above and cries to herself,
that's all I did was crave.
Now there's a hand reaching for me,
it's time to say goodbye,
This disease just got one more,
promise me don't cry.

This is a picture of me and my sister Peggy she was 7 years older then me. She was always looking out for me growing up. If anyone was mean to me she stuck up for me. We were close growing up, but in high school everyone changes.
She fell in with the wrong crowd and starting using drugs. She went through periods in her life where she was clean for years. But some how her drug had a tight hold on her.
I too became an addict for awhile but quit over 15 years ago. She often would ask how could I just quit?? Why was it so easy for me. I said running helped me.
She was always so proud of me and how I could run so far and be so healthy and live a clean lifestyle.
I always wished and prayed she would get clean.
After my Mom died I saw my sister once. I knew she live on the streets and wished I could of done more to save her.
Ultimately the drugs took her away from us. It's been 5 years since she was found dead from a drug overdose. I often wonder if she wanted the pain to go away and left with the purpose to die that day.
I at least now have peace in my heart she is safe, no longer chasing that high. She is safe with my parents.
Peggy I always loved you, and was proud of the big heart you had. I leaned to be kind from you. I keep all the positive memories I have of you in my heart.
Love you always.

Left to right, Auntie Nora, Peggy and my Mom Dee

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 21:57:00 +0000

EXPERIENCE THE MIRACLE..............
The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth in the present moment, to appreciate the peace and beauty that are available now.
Chimera 100-1 Ultrarunners-0 , That's right the Chimera beat us all. The weather was epic and the race was cancelled at 1pm. All the runners were on the course and we got turned around at Santiago peak and we were told to run 4 miles to Maple springs. When we got there we were asked if we were ok and told that we needed to run down to the Silverado canyon aidstation there we would be driven back to the start. We got in 38 miles.
What a nightmare for RD Steve Harvey. He did the right thing I think. The aidstation on Trabuco peak was trashed when we got there. The shelter was torn apart by the wind. I felt so sorry for the amazing volunteers who braved the Storm to make sure we were safe.
picture taken by Jacob

The weather was bad but was going to get worse that's why the race was called. Steve is an awesome RD and he was not about to let his volunteers, or runners be in danger. All of us runners are very stubborn and I know we would of not known when to quit, and may have put ourselves in danger.
I'm was very prepared yet I was feeling pretty cold up high on the ridges I was in Gortex but since I was sweating underneath I got wet.
I was happy to be out there with Andy having fun in the Storm.

Steve thank you for taking care of us, and a huge thank you to all the Volunteers out there, who were awesome. And thanks to Chris who shuttle some of us runners 2 hours back to the start.
I will be back and next time I will kick the Chimeras butt.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 08 Dec 2009 19:08:00 +0000

NOW'S THE TIME................
And finally, I want to acknowledge that making changes in your life is never an easy task. The key, however, is not to get caught up in the distance you have to go to get to where you want to be. Nor should you despair over the amount of control you have over your circumstances. Progress is made in the small, intentional steps, and chances are, you have more power than you think. By focusing on little steps you can take every day, the progress you make will motivate you to continue your journey, and eventually, you can go wherever you want to go. The important thing is simply to begin. Stephen Cherniske, M.S

Andy and I had a good run at Ridgecrest 50k. I was happy to finish in under 6 hours. We finished in 5:48 if it wasn't so windy we would of had a faster time for sure.
It was really cold too.
I love running with Andy he always keeps me going when I'm having a tough time. I fell 2 miles into it so my right knee was hurting a lot of the way. This is a pretty flat course for the most part so you end up running most of it. Not like most ultras I run where you are climbing tons.
I also learned a hard lesson do not do a hard crossfit WOD like Mary two days before an ultra. Will I ever learn ;-)
I am taking it easy this week want to be really ready for Chimera 100 miler Saturday. With the weather looking bad it will be challenging ,even to the toughest of the group. Mentally you need to be ready for being comfortable with the uncomfortable.
I just need to start packing since I leave right after work at 4pm Thursday. I would love all my friends to send me those positive vibes this weekend. Oh send them to Andy too, since he's running the whole race with me and will need them.
This awesome pictures were taken by Andy Kumeda.

A special woo hoo to my friend Kellie Crowles for completing her first Ultra way to go girlie ;-) very proud of you!

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:40:00 +0000

CONFRONT TROUBLE...............
If I were asked to give what I consider the single most useful bit of advice for all humanity it would be this: Expect trouble as an inevitable part of life and when it comes, hold your head high, look it squarely in the eye and say, “I will be bigger than you.” You cannot defeat me. Ann Landers
Woo Hoo heading to SoCal after work tomorrow. I'm excited to visit my BF Andy. I'm hoping to workout at Crossfit Elite fitness academy on Friday for Happy hour ;-)
We are running Ridgecrest 50k this weekend it will be my last long training run for Chimera 100 miler the following weekend.
Send me positive vibes :-)

WOD 12/02/2009

Overhead Squat 3-3-3-3-3

rest...

For time:
25 Pull ups
5 HSPU
20 Pull ups
10 HSPU
15 Pull ups
15 HSPU

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 09:29:00 +0000

FOLLOW YOUR INSTINCTS......................
Follow your instincts – you never know if your ideas will work out unless you try them. Lulu Guinness
What awesome weather we are having had great runs both today and yesterday took these pictures yesterday on a 12 mile run.
I hope the weather is nice this weekend for Ridgecrest 50k.

CROSSFIT TODAY:
30 thrusters
30 knees to elbows
30 push press
30 sit-ups
30 push jerks
my time-8:49

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 16:04:00 +0000

FACE YOUR FEARS............
You gain strength, courage, and confidence by every experience in which you really stop to look fear in the face… The danger lies in refusing to face the fear, in not daring to come to grips with it… You must make yourself succeed every time. You must do the thing you think you cannot do. Eleanor Roosevelt
Huge crossfit turn out at Quad. dipsea. It was nice to have other crossfitters try something new, like running an ultra. Myself, Robert Tuller and BMac all know what it's like to run Ultras but none of these people did until after they finished.(oops sorry Molly) Molly ran SF 1day before. They all crossed the finish line as Ultrarunner's yesterday. I talked to several of them after, and they want to run a 50 miler.

It was a beautiful day I felt slow in the beginning but really picked it up the last 14 miles. I was having a lot of issues thinking about my life and what I need to take care of.
I sometimes feel so alone in my situation. I know I shut down when I should talk about it but I feel so stressed when I think about it. I wish I could just disappear for awhile but that's not the answer. I need to face the whole bankruptcy issue.
I am getting 500 dollars less a month because one of my creditors has garnished my wages.
I got the book on how to file chapter 7 but it seems so overwhelming I'm afraid to look at it.
I am lucky I have a place to live for now. I have so much going on inside and I'm lucky I run because it helps. Life gives us many challenges and I just need to face mine.
Being out on the trail made me happy about life for the 6+ hours out there. Seeing my friends and meeting new ones made me have wonderful day out on the trail.

I finished my 12th Quad. Dipsea in 6:52 it's always my goal to run it in under 7 hours, which I did.
Thanks to all of your smiles and hellos on the trail or comments it helped me smile and have fun.

BMac of Crossfitenduarance.com and me, he's the one who really taught me how to run. Thanks for teaching me POSE Brian it has really helped me.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Fri, 27 Nov 2009 05:13:00 +0000

LOOK AHEAD.....................
Nobody gets to live life backward. Look ahead, that is where your future lies. Ann Landers
Happy Thanksgiving friends. I just want to say I am thankful for all of you my friends. I had an amazing 40 mile memorial run for Oskar. I will write more about it tomorrow. I hope you all had a beautiful day. I know I did!

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:36:00 +0000

PROBLEMS AND DREAMS................
Don’t be pushed by your problems. Be led by your dreams.

During the holidays I always miss my parents and friends and family members who have past away.
I miss my Mom mostly during these times. When I head out on the trail for long runs I often image what my life would be like if she was still here.
I have her memory in my heart and I do think of her everyday.
Sept.1995-Nov. 2002
Tomorrow is the 7th anniversary of my dog Oskars death he was such a funny little guy and his life was cut way to short. I will head out tomorrow like I do every Thanksgiving and run in his memory. I will run 40 miles along the Ohlone and Sunol wilderness trails.
I hope you all have a beautiful Thanksgiving with your friends and family. Hug those people close to you and tell them you love them. Let go of any disagreements you may have at least just for one day. And most of all let those close to you know you love them. We are all here for just a short time.
I love all of you.
Baby Oskar.............
Posing oskar..............

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:02:00 +0000

THE MIRACLE OF BEING ALIVE....................
Appreciation of life itself, becoming suddenly aware of the miracle of being alive, on this planet, can turn what we call ordinary life into a miracle. We come awake to such a realization when we recognize our connection to a spiritual dimension. Dan Wakefield
We must all be thankful for being alive. I know I am, it seems like I am being tested on a daily basis. I really don't know what I'm doing or where I'm going. But the one think I know. I am thankful for, is being alive.
I was really not feeling that great this morning just kinda tired, stress does that to people. But I knew one thing that once I headed out for a run my world would become a better place.
And it did. I made a point to say hi to each person I saw on the trail even if they didn't say hi back, I did my part on being a nice and kind person today.
Some time I just run with my head down and space out, but I wanted to make sure I was connected to the people on the trail.
I am thankful I am alive. I hope a couple people in my life get this that are having issues and connect with being happy they are alive. You know who you are.
Life is to short to live in misery and negativity.
There is a power at work that is not seen but nevertheless exists. When we are unable to deal with, or change, our situation this unforeseen power comes to our aid. So expect difficulties or obstacles to be transformed or even neutralized, but in all cases with a positive outcome. There is nothing to fear at this time, it is only a process, as the old gives way to the new. Without change growth cannot occur. The right ideas or actions will become apparent.
© Stephen Haynes

CROSSFIT today.
3 rounds for time:
25 Kettlebell swings.
25 kettlebell high pulls
25 kettlebell sit-ups(hold KB and do sit-ups)
5:57

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:26:00 +0000

FUN TIMES WITH FRIENDS..........
Had a fun run with Jerry, Faye and John along the Ohlone wilderness trail.
Friends make the world a better place.

I know my situation will get better and I already talked with a Lawyer. I just need to take action which I am doing and stay positive.

Thanks for all the awesome comments everyone it means a lot to.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Sun, 22 Nov 2009 04:32:00 +0000

DEFINE YOURSELF.................
Accept no one’s definition of your life. Define yourself. Harry Feinstein
Today we ran at Henry Coe State park for the very first time. From Left to right me (Catra Corbett) Fast Jerry, Yo Yo Man and Mikey Mike. I was happy to share the trails with my awesome friends.
The weather was perfect.
I can't believe it has taken me all these years to run over here. It's only an hour away. Mike and I can't believe no one has put a 50 miler on out here. I think we are going to plan a fat ass 50k race out here in Feb. And we are planning a 50 mile training run in Spring out here too. And well, I have big plans and want to run a solo 100 miler out here sometime next year.
My life has been up and down lately My sister and I finally got rid of our house we owned together. We did a short sell we will get nothing. It's sad but true. She couldn't afford it anymore she lost her job last year and got a job but got laid off again. There is no way I could afford it that's why I moved out and we rented out a room.
Next step for me is Bankruptcy, I don't really have a choice I am so far in debit there is no way out. Long story, but I made a bad choice a couple years ago after the PCT and didn't work for almost a year. I thought it would get better but it didn't and I kept getting further behind.
I am going to talk to someone next week to get advice.
I know I need to stay positive but sometimes it's hard. I am smiling on the outside but crying on the inside. I just need to take it day by day and stay positive and enjoy the free things in life, like running on beautiful trails, in places like Henry Coe state park.
Namaste
New beginnings or the possibilities of a new start are soon to be presented. Use your inner magician to pull together all the components of what soon will be in the offing, as you should now be able to manifest your hopes, dreams and desires. Remember you are only at the beginning, the first stages of development, so the more you are able to accept the more will be given to you.
© Stephen Hayne

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:52:00 +0000

CHANGE IT UP...............
If you do what you’ve always done, you will get what you’ve always gotten. Anonymous

That's just what I'll do tomorrow running a mix of roads, trails and peaks.
I need to take my car in, need a new windshield. My ever so sweet housemate Jerry was being nice and put new blades on but the wiper sprung back and made seven long cracks on my window and they can't be fixed so gotta get a new one.
So I will drop off my Vehicle and journey along roads and trails. it will be fun.

My BFF Julia will join me and I'm sure we might stop at a Starbucks for her along the way. ;-)

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:00 +0000

SUCCESSFUL PEOPLE.............
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes, but they don’t quit.Conrad Hilton
Had a great run this morning cold out, but beautiful.
Today is a busy day. I teach my get fit class at Whole Foods and I'm teaching a healthy eating class. Going to make some raw food sweets for everyone.
I better get my booty out the door.
Go out and enjoy your day....

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:43:00 +0000

THE BIG PICTURE...................
I don’t need to completely understand the big picture to know that my role is important. I don’t have to know the destination to know I’m headed in the right direction. Though I may not know where I am going, I’m not lost, I am exploring. Jana Stanfield
Yesterday was a perfect day did one of my favorite WODS. I call it Catra's Chaos
I added two extra running miles. here's the WOD.
Run 1 mile 50 squats, run 1 mile 40 lunges, run 1 mile 30 push-ups, run 1 mile 20 burpees, run 1 mile 10 handstand push-ups.
You can add any combo of exercises with it. It's fun when you want to run and want to crossfit but are short on time.

The weather was perfect but there is rain for Friday.
I was planning on running in Yosemite, but the snow level will be at 4,000ft so won't be able to run up Clouds rest. Instead we will explore Saturday at Henry Coe state park. Me and my friends have never run there, so we will go check it out. It should be fun.
Exploring a new area is always fun.
Enjoy our beautiful weather while you can. Get outside and do something fun!!!

WOD 11/17/09

From CrossFit Football

5 rounds for time of:

7 push presses(m135#/w95#)
14 push ups
21 double unders

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:27:00 +0000

LIVE LIFE LOVE LIFE...........
Andy and I on top of Jones peak or what use to be a beautiful peak. It's now a fire break. We started in Bailey canyon and went all the way to Mount Wilson and down Chantry. The fire break is a steep bitch. It's not a smart why to go and impossible to run. I was happy to see Mount Wilson and was happy to see they really did a great job on saving it from the fires.
We had such a fun run it was a cool day and cold on the top. I love spending time with Andy he is an amazing Ultrarunner. He is so nice to always go slow ,with his slow girlfriend.
We we are such goofballs when were together. I really can't wait to move to Sierra Madre one day. i love that little town and all the nice people.
We don't have much time to train for Chimera 100 miler it's just around the corner. But first up I have Quad. dipsea #12 for me and Andy has a 40 miler. We then have Ridgecrest 50k. Fun times.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:50:00 +0000

BE YOURSELF................
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson

You all know who this is..Yep, Rocky, I love this little guy. He has been part of my life for 6 years and it has been a wonderful 6 years. He loves to be with me and I love to be with him. I take him out almost every day for 3 miles. He loves the trails and he loves his run and walks.
There was a time when I was to busy to deal with him. But once I moved I decided I had to make sure he got out everyday. Most people think if they have a yard that's all their dogs need. That is so not true. They need to see the world they need to explore. Rocky is so much happier when he is out. I know I wouldn't want to be at home all day.
So I take him out every morning and at night my roommate takes Rocky out.

He is very special to me and I want is life to be exciting and fun. Rocky has traveled and seen more then most people in his life. He has been to Yosemite and Tuolumne many times. He has been to JTree several times. He travels to SoCal on a regular basis and has been on the Mount Wilson trail, AC 100 trails, Western states trail, Way too Cool trail and the Ohlone trail in Fremont, Sunol and Del Valle.
It makes me happy to see him out enjoying his life.

One of the best things I have done in life was to rescue him. Getting a rescue is so much more fulfilling then getting a puppy. I saved his life and he filled my heart with joy.
Andy and I are sad he's not with us this weekend because I flew down. But I know he is having fun hanging out with Jerry.
If anyone wants to get a dog go through a rescue or animal shelter. Save a life.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 21:48:00 +0000

NEW PAGE...........
If you want your life to be a magnificent story, then begin by realizing that you are the author and every day you have the opportunity to write a new page. Mark Houlahan
Fun times out on the Ohlone. did a 20 mile run yesterday and it was great I wasn't sore at all. I was a little slow from my high mileage week but hey that's to be expected. Running 120 miles in a week is a lot of work.
I love Fall..I love all the beautiful colors that it brings. The grass starts to turn green again and all the leaves on the trees are beautiful colors.I love that chill in the air and the cold wind on my face. It makes me work a little more to stay warm on my runs.

The world is my play ground so I get out as often as I can to play :-) I hope you all get out to play to..It's keeps me alive it really does. Have a beautiful day.

WOD 11/09/09

Split Jerk 3-3-3-3-3

rest..

21-15-9 reps for time of:

Pull ups
Plate front squat(45#/25#)
Sit ups

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:10:00 +0000

BE YOURSELF..................
To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. Ralph Waldo Emerson
Just another day at the office. Saturdays 30 miler. I had a great run wasn't really sore at all after Fridays 40 mile run.
My body and mind are working together which is how I like it.
I sometimes forget how lucky I am, I have this body that takes me to beautiful places. I see so much out on the trails, in the wilderness. I enjoy taking pictures for those of you who can't be out on the trails. Or maybe you don't have the desire or maybe your afraid to just get out.
Once upon a time I to was afraid to be out alone on the trails. But I had no choice if I wanted to see the beauty I had to do it alone. I didn't know anyone who ran at that time. So I learned on my own. I took it in baby steps. I was afraid of the noise in the bushes or the cow standing on the hill. I was afraid when the wind howled and afraid of the coyote's talking as the sun went down.
It was my own fears that made me strong. Each day I got a little braver and I prayed to my angels to keep me safe on my runs. They have never let me down. All the things I was afraid of I laugh at now.
Go beyond your fears so you can live. If you stay afraid you will stay stuck. You have but only one life, so go out and live.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:33:00 +0000

The everyday life we live...............
For a long time it seemed to me that real life was about to begin, but there was always some obstacle in the way. Something had to be got through first, some unfinished business; time still to be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life. Bette Howland
Had a great 40 mile training run along the Ohlone wilderness out to Rose Peak and back it took me 11:10 to finish. It started out nice but got cold, and it rained the last 2 hours.
I was the only one out on the 20 mile section from Sunol to Rose and back. And I only saw one person before Mission peak. Once I came down the peak at the end, there were a few people going up in the rain, saw my friend Joe.
I love that Sunol is so remote and if you want to go to Rose Peak it's a run or long 20 mile hike round trip.
It's a beautiful area to train.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:53:00 +0000

CIRCLE OF POWER...........
Power is strength and the ability to see yourself through your own eyes and not through the eyes of another. It is being able to place a circle of power at your own feet and not take power from someone else’s circle. Agnes Whistling Elk
Today I did a easy run with Rocky. Did tabata ab workout. I am a bit sore from crossfit and I am planning on running 40 miles tomorrow so decided to take it a little easy today ;-)
I love running to Rose Peak from my house it's a challenging 40 mile run.
It looks like the weather should be good maybe a little rain, but that's ok I won't melt.
Saturday I'm hiking up Mission Peak with some friends. I will leave them at the top and run into Sunol and run the Maguires peak loop that will be 30 miles .
Sunday I will do Mission peak to sunol 20 miles. Gonna be a fun weekend.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:46:00 +0000

SIMPLE THINGS..............
One of the simplest things about all facts of life is that to get where you want to go, you must keep on keeping on. Norman Vincent Peale
Another awesome day!! Perfect ran 12 mile and went to crossfit after. I feel just a little trashed. But it's a good feeling using muscles that don't get used often enough. I'm talking arms pull-ups and push-ups. Need to keep building my upper body. It's always been the weakest part for me.

Planning on running 40 miles on Friday if anyone is interested you can contact me. Another busy day for me so I better go.

New beginnings or the possibilities of a new start are soon to be presented. Use your inner magician to pull together all the components of what soon will be in the offing, as you should now be able to manifest your hopes, dreams and desires. Remember you are only at the beginning, the first stages of development, so the more you are able to accept the more will be given to you.
© Stephen Haynes

WOD 11/04/09

Deadlift 5-5-5-5-5

rest.....

21-15-9 reps for time of:

Power snatch(m95#/w65#)
Pull up

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:30:00 +0000

YOUR UNIQUE TALENT......

Use your talent (everybody has one) in anyway you can. Don't keep it for yourself like a miser - spend it like a millionaire! Lucy MacDonald

Had an awesome 12 mile run before crossfit today. The weather was oh so beautiful it was warm and sunny. The Momma cows were out in full force with the babies. I had to run around a few herds.

I love Mission Peak I know we all have that special place that is near and dear to our hearts ,where we go when we need to find that answer we are looking for.

I have so many times in my life hit the trail sad and lonely and came off that peak feeling so alive and happy. I often run up Mission Peak to be alone. It use to be easy, to be alone up there but through the years so many people have fallen in love with my Peak. I do know where to be alone up there and I always choose to go up Mission Peak the Horse heaven trail instead of the main trail.

Seems like today there were others trying to be alone on Horse heaven saw 3 different people going up that way.

It was a good day. I know the weather will change and it will soon grow cold and windy ,but for know I will enjoy the sun warming my body and the sweat dripping off my face and the dirt on my sweaty legs.

I truly am alive!!!

crossfit wod "Cindy" 20 min. as many rounds of 5 push-ups, 10 push-ups, 15 squats. I did 15 rounds + 2 push-ups(sub) pull-ups.

noreply@blogger.com (Catra) — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 08:11:00 +0000

LIVE SIMPLY AND JOYOUSLY............
Look at your own life. Has it become overly complex? Have you found yourself burdened by too many possessions or responsibilities? Take a deep breath and ask yourself: “What steps can I take to reduce the clutter so that I may live simply and joyously?
We had a fun and busy weekend 2 days of celebrating Halloween with Andy and Rocky. WE hung out in Sierra Madre Friday and went to Long Beach to the biggest Halloween event in the world for dogs. We marched in the parade with 500 other people and dogs. They had awesome costumes. People were so into it. Well I guess I was too because I dressed Rocky up.
He was by far the cutest Hot dog in a bun ever.

I must also say Andy was the spookiest and scariest ghost of all time ;-)
And well me ,I was Super Girl one day and midnight fairy the next.
I plan on on being in SoCal again next weekend for the 1st annual Malibu Marathon. It will be interesting since I haven't run a marathon since 2001.