I am so lucky I live in the Bay Area. I have so many cool places to run. Each day I thank God that I am healthy & happy. I also give thanks for all the wonderful people that are in my life.
I don't ever think I will stop being a monkey. Just like a little kid I love to climb.
You have more to give than you realize. The only expectation you should have in others is what you expect of yourself. That's how you stay replenished.

FIT AS F**K........
That's what Freddy, my crossfit trainers sweat shirt said on the back. I thought yeah, I need to be fit as f**k! So I decided to do 4 workouts today. It started with a 6:30am crossfit class then a 4 mile run. Back to crossfit at 10am for a workout. Then a 5 mile run.(We did a 1 mile run at crossfit,well 4 400m)
I ended up running 10 miles total. It was very challenging doing the Quad. workout. That's what I named it since I did 4 work outs. I will do this once a week to challenge myself.

Me taking a quick break to enjoy the view along

Quarry lakes.
Stretching out is very important after doing a quad. workout, that's for sure. Ouch! I'm sore.

I finally made it back to crossfit. So happy that I did. I also ran 12 miles after class. It's been two months since i was at crossfit. I'm happy to be back. Look at todays weather nice again ;)
Running like the wind at Quarry Lakes.

CONSIDER THIS AMAZING POSSIBILITY; YOU INCARNATED ON THIS EARTH JUST TO EXPERIENCE THE JOY OF BEING ALIVE. DO YOU EVEN KNOW WHAT GIVES YOU JOY? DO SOMETHING ABOUT THAT TODAY.

Can you believe this was the same spot where me and
Alikona took a picture yesterday. Today it was cold and drizzely.
I added two more pounds to my pack. Now it weighs 14 pounds. I will keep it at that weight for a couple weeks to get my body use to it.
Happy to be on the top! Happy to be alive.
Hey what happend to my Mt. Diablo??? Looks like the clouds
ate it ;(

Illness can be a teacher, companion, or challenge-but not a punishment. Still, sometimes its message isn't clear. Ignore the illness. Look for stimulation in the knowledge that you can heal in an instant.

Me & Alikona on top of Mission Peak. She drove all the way from Sacramento to run with me. Well she had to work in the Bay Area today too ;) Thanks Alikona I had a blast!!!
You want some of us??? Well try and catch us!!!

Me & my running buddy "Fast Jerry" coming off the peak. We started our run in cold & foggy conditions. But ended it in warm and sunny weather.
Here's a weekly Rocky shot. I just love this little guy!
Today, view every experience as a blessing and the remedy that serves your well-being. Your healing path already exists within you.

HAPPY ST. PATRICKS DAY!!!!!!
Coming off the peak ;)
These legs where made for running....................
You create harmony by making choices that feel right to both mind and heart. Consider one choice you need to make today- no matter how insignificant- and make it harmoniously.

RUNNING SKIRTS....................
People often ask me where I get my skirts? I actually make them I take apart my running shorts and sew them. Well that was then, this is now. I actually fond a local company that makes running skirts.
It's called Atalanta here is the web site http://www.runlikeatalanta.com
I wore this one yesterday during my 40 mile run. It has build in little shorts underneath so you can even wear it to the gym and work out, like I did today. It has two huge pockets. I carried 3 clif shots on each side and a vegan food bar and lip balm and still had room to put stuff.
I like that they are made in the USA and it's a small local company.
Girls check them out I'm sure you will like them.

Me & Julia at creek crossing along the Ohlone wilderness trail
It was HOT during our 40 mile training run.
Johnnys pond, heading down to Del Valle.
Practice the healing power of compassiante mind. Open your heart to other people without judgment, and radiate the message of delight at having them in your life.

Mission peak on the left. Just a quick 4 mile run today. Tomorrow will be a 40 miler. Sunol to Del Valle & back. It's going to be HOT!!
Poser ;)
Running the Peak Meadow trail.
All you want to do today is love being alive-even if it's the hardest thing you've ever done. Appreciate the sounds, sights and the sensations of your life: friends, books, ideas, sleep...just enjoy.

Practice the healing power of compassionate mind. Open your heart to other people without judgment, and radiate the message of delight at having them in your life.

Me and my 12 pound pack training for the PCT

Me tearing it up on the Horse heaven trail.
The best water along the Ohlone Wilderness trail, horse heaven trail.
This is heaven.. 10 miles with a pack isn't easy. But it's fun!!

March is a very tough month for me. March 24th marks the 25th anniversary of my Dads death. He left me to soon, he was only 48. He died of a masive heart attack. I know I have made him proud but wish he was there to pace & crew me during my races. I know he would totally be in to it.

He is always with me during my races. I call on him when I need his help. He always comes through.

March 31st marks the 5th anniversary of my Moms death. I found her dead of a bacteria infection that got into her blood. She was a young 70 year old. I miss her each & everyday. I always shared my adventures with her. I took pictures and would show her. She thought I was crazy because I was so into running. But she knew it helped me get through the darkest days of my life.

This month I will run for them and celebrate my Mom & Dad for giving me the best gift ever. Life.... They are always with me and I know they are always watching me and making sure I'm safe.

FORGIVENESS
Forgive one person
today. Open your heart to
that person, and release
unnecessary suffering from
the past. Feel the peace that follows
from this simple act.

Many of you have said you would like to help donate money or gift cards for my PCT trip. It is for sure not going to be cheap. Just to do the whole thing it's going to cost me at least 5,000. I have to pay my house payment & car payment for three months. I also need to pay a few other bills. Plus I won't be making money while I'm out there.

Just to have my friend Jerry ship my drops is going to cost around $800. Yikes!!!

I will set up something so people can donate gift cards or checks. Doesn't have to be much. Anything will help. I will keep you all posted and have an address up soon.

Way to cool fun runners. 5 of us ran the 40 mile fun run. I had a few issues but I cranked out 111 miles for my first week back to running after being off 21 days. I didn't drink enough during the 40 miler. I didn't eat enough either. Other then that I felt great!



Me and Alikona in front of a waterfall on the Western States trail

Me along the American river Canyon trail

The root cause of all disease is a negative attitude about
taking care of yourself.

How do you define "taking care of yourself"?
Create a new self-care practice today.
Observe your comfort level when it
comes to being good to yourself.
Discomfort is a wise teacher.

Me & Christine on Mission peak. Christine is a fellow blogger. It was the first time we ran together. I'm going to get her running 20 milers in no time ;)


Have a great day friends.

Me loving life on the top of Mt. Diablo. Life is good :)


Me practising my circus stunt on top of North Peak.

Me and Julia at Juniper Campground overlook on Mt. Diablo. It was a perfect day for a 20 mile run.

I am very lucky to have such a wonderful life. I get to chase my dreams. I thank God ,and my parents for helping me live my life to the fullest.

What a perfect day for a run. As you can see it was warm out. I was happy to get in a 9 mile run. Tomorrow I will be running 20+ miles on Mt. Diablo. That should be fun.

I love the picture of me and the baby cow. She looked up just in time for a cute picture.

Have a great day!

WAY TOO COOL 40 MILE FUN RUN FRIDAY

Friday March 9th a group of us will be running 40 miles on the Way too cool 50k
course. We will be starting from the staging area just past the Damn overlook, the finish line of American river 50 miler. Drive past the overlook which will be on your right and park in the dirt lot on your right. We will be starting at 8am. We will run to cool via the Western States trail also part of the Rio del Lago 100 course. We will get water in cool and head out on the 20 mile loop. Please bring a hydration pack and snacks. There should be water at ALT and near HWY 49.
You don't have to run the full 40 you can run as far as you want and turn around. I will have maps for the Cool loop. So we will try to stay together until we reach Cool. It will take 10-12 hours. Bring a flashlight just in case. Last year we had to share one between 3 people. Please email me for more info if you want to join the fun. catrarunner@yahoo.com I will see those of you who will be racing Way Too cool 50k Saturday. I will be working check-in and aid at HWY 49.

Check me out on the cover of the latest
Adventure sports journal.
This picture was taken at the Quad dipsea this
pass November. There is also a little write up
on me inside.

me and julia

Look I'm running. I ran 10 miles today and felt great!
I had to moderate the post to my blog. Seems to me we have a couple energy vampires on the loose.
I had to delete some post which I felt were not nice.
My blog is for people who want to see what I'm up to. I veiw most all of you as my friends.
I just don't feel it's right to say hateful and mean things.
To these few people it's sad you even post as anonomous. (can't even say who you are).
Hey like my Mom always said, if you don't have anything nice to say then don't say it at all. I am very nice to everyone. If you do have a problem with me,my email address is there email me and I will tell you how it is :)

I'm not really sure why someone who doesn't like me, or like what I do or how I look would follow my blog.
People who have a problem with me need to look inside in themself.
I know when I use to be that way and had a problem with someone, it was not them it was me. I learned to take a look inside. It helped me grow.
Have a great day my friends.
 

Beautiful day on the peak.