Tag Archives: Xterra
Salt Lake Half Marathon
Posted on17. Apr, 2011 by rachel.
I choose to race both the road and trails for many reasons. I feel as though the road helps give me mental focus, good leg speed and a chance to work on form. I also don’t always have the opportunity or time to hit a trail. The beauty of the road, at least where I [...]
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XTERRA Lake Las Vegas 21K
Posted on11. Apr, 2011 by rachel.
Last week’s race in of cold, slippery mud in Boise left me shaken and a bit discouraged. Fortunately for me, I have the best of the best people surrounding me in my life. Friends and clients who love me even when I don’t do as well as my head thinks I should. Sponsors telling me [...]
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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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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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