5/8/2017 - Trail love

I have discovered my new favorite trail to run in our area. It is shaded and relatively flat and just gorgeous. I think I will be spending lots of summer afternoons here!

4/29/2017 - Bootcamp, Hikes and Outdoor time

We've been soaking up all the nice outdoor time with the great weather in the Bay Area this weekend. I had a great bootcamp session in the morning. I feel like I am getting stronger every time. We were partnered up for our workout and our trainer had the teams compete to complete the most reps of certain exercises. My partner and I did 1843 reps of various exercises. I know i am going to be feeling it tomorrow. We ended up winning Protein Shake Shaker Bottles. Love winning! Following bootcamp, while Jesse got a long run in, the kids and I took Coley out for a nice hike in the redwoods. Other than some minor complaints from one particular kiddo, it was a good time. Finally, the whole family went out for a nice outdoor lunch and walk near Lake Merritt. Beautiful weather calls for lots and lots of outdoor time.

4/23/2017 - Beautiful Day in the Bay

We are still having fun with our 2 doggies. They love Jesse. He's quite the dog whisperer. While, he took care of the kids and doggies, I ran a hilly 5K through the Mountain View Cemetery where many of my relatives are buried. It was a crisp clear day and the hilly course gave me some beautiful views. It was a fun challenge and I am not disappointed with the race time. We took the puppies out for one last hike before she returns back to her family. It was awesome to see the dogs racing through the trails and the kids on their tails.

1/10/2016 - 15k supporters

The boys came our to cheer me on my first 15k in the city. It was awesome! I like this distance. I see more 15ks in my future!

10/25/2015 - Racing to great heights

Mama rocked her race today! 5th in my age group! 51st overall!!

Finn passed his test!! Kung Fu kid!!

10/10/2015 - broads run broadway

Fun evening 5k with a movie and dinner at the finish!!

5/9/2015 - Reunion

 

Chilly morning run views! 9 miles done!

Baby L is the prettiest. Such a happy girl.

Ninjago Cupcake cutie

My college girl reunion! 2 more kids on the way!

4/26/2015 - active Sunday

First trail race for mama!! So fun!

Biking shenanigans for the boys and the dog

Pooped pup after a doggy play date with his buddy Lucy

Kung Fu Bow Stance

4/2/2015 - me ... The runner

3/22/2015 - Sunday Funday

Ran the Oakland Marathon Relay!! Great great experience. Can't wait to run another race soon!

Date afternoons with our boys. Finn to an earthquakes soccer game with Jesse!

Swimming and yummy dinner with Li and I.

3/21/2015 - carboloading

Pre-race pasta consumed

Ready to race tomorrow.

3/10/2015 - RB4L

My running buddy  for life. Couples Relay pics came out today! The photog got this one of us!!

3/7/2015 - sunny Saturday

Beautiful for my sunny Saturday morning run. Love Lake Merritt.

2/22/2015 - Couples Race

Jesse and I ran a couples race at Lake Merritt. It was awesome. Our friends volunteered to take the boys while we ran the race this am. So lucky for such generous thoughtful friends.

2/10/2015 - new kicks

Dear new beautiful running shoes,

Thank you for making the lunchtime 4 miles not so bad! Your peppy color makes me smile.

Mel

2/3/2015 - Believe

Gratitude for my Believe Running Journal.  My runs might not always be satisfying but writing them down in this beauty always is.

1/24/2015 - Sunny Saturday

Running habit has taken hold. 5 miles early this am!! Keep going Mel!

Mama take a picture quick!!!

1/17/2015 - Saturday sunshine

Active Saturday. I did a run with one of my running buddy mamas first thing this am. Ended up running 5.3 miles. We took the kids biking on the trail by the bay. Got another 2.5 miles of running in by default. Beautiful day and nice to get some mileage in.

Cole got to join us for some of it. Jesse brought Cole to the dog park while the rest if us did the bike path.

Cole makes friends easily. Little charmer.

1/3/2015 - running forward

Beautiful views on Lake Merritt for my morning jog. Thankful to live in a lovely area but man it was cold!!!

Isn't he just beautiful?

3/23/2014 - Hella Love Oakland