Tag Archives: Newton
USA Duathlon Nationals
Posted on03. May, 2011 by rachel.
A few months ago I was contacted by an outstanding individual I met in 2010 at XTERRA trail run nationals in Bend, OR. I’d had a conversation with he and his darling wife Tatjana about my Newton Running shoes. A couple of months later I met them again in December at Worlds in Hawaii. It [...]
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Spectrum 10k
Posted on20. Mar, 2011 by rachel.
When I started road running back when I was 16 years old, it was quite a humble experience. I had no idea what I was doing, my neighbors thought I was crazy, and my mom adamantly refused to let me run. She was certain it would ruin my dancing career and my body too. Fortunately [...]
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TriSoldiers
Posted on09. Mar, 2011 by rachel.
Vision. Amazing people have the ability to see possibility and potential. They carry within and without themselves the tenacity to materialize what initially might only be one seen from their heart. Jeff Trout is an amazing example of this. In 2010 I had the pleasure of meeting him and his darling wife Tatjana while racing [...]
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TransRockies on my Mind!
Posted on22. Feb, 2011 by rachel.
There was a time that riding bicycles was the love of my life. Yes I played hooky from college classes on many occasions (too many?) to enjoy a sunny day riding away without a care in the world. I commuted everywhere as I didn’t have a car, I trained, I raced. Dreams were of bikes. [...]
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Honolulu Marathon Finish to the Double :)
Posted on14. Dec, 2010 by rachel.
My ten day adventure to Hawaii was exhilarating. I had the best time ever! I really did have a race/vacation sandwich. I can’t think of anything else I would rather do. After my 5th place finish at the XTERRA trail run World Championship, I switched gears. It was all about having a great week with [...]






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