Dirty Dozen 12 Hour Run & Fun in the Sun Marathon

DIRTY DOZEN 12 HOUR RUN - JULY 7, 2012

Pinole California

Dirty Dozen 12 Hour Run is a 3.36 loop with nice views consisting of ocean and mountain views.  The course was run on dirt fire trails with fragrant eucalyptus groves.  I finished 10 loops, 33.70 miles in under 9 hours.  This was my 9th marathon in 10 days.  It was so nice to see my friend Valerie, who I met here two years ago.  Valery finished 54.57 miles in 12 hours. 

Having a good time with no sleep!

Good seeing you again Chris!

I love this trail and the eucalyptus trees...

Pretty day in Pinole...  I love the Bay Area...

Love my bling!

Thank you Sam and Jasmin for the nice announcement and a race well done!  www.brazenracing.com  

FUN IN THE SUN MARATHON - JULY 8, 2012

Long Beach California

I finished my 10th marathon in 11 days!!!  The funny thing about finishing 10 marathons in 11 days is I didn't plan it.  Fun in the Sun was run on one of my favorite bike path in Long Beach. I enjoy watching people workout on the beach.  I finished 6:48:23

Beautiful couple... Steve is running his first full marathon and Violeta is running 5 months pregnant...Congrats to you both!

Last time I saw Fred was at Nanny Goat 24 Hour Run...Congrats again on your first 100 miler!!!  You're awesome...

Thank you Mark and Michelle for a fun run in the sun!

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"My Journey to Guinness" book is now available on paperback or ebook!  Get your copy today!

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Summer Seven plus One - 6/28/2012

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE - DAY 1- JUNE 28, 2012

Long Beach California

Summer Seven will test our endurance and we are all up for the challenge. 7 days of running and 7 days of big fun.  I had the pleasure to be with some of the most amazing runners along with Guinness World Record holder Mr. Larry Macon and the legendary Mr. Jim Simpson.  Can these two men keep up with the "Walking Diva"?

The amazingly awesome Tony "Endorphin Dude"

 I Finished Day 1 in 6:43:06.

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE - DAY 2 - JUNE 29, 2012

Fullerton California

Chris is working on 52 marathons in 52 weeks.

Andrea, Ed, Chris and Chris sharing a few miles together.

I like the views at Laguna Lake Park in Fullerton.

I Finished Day 2 - 6:50:39

OASIS MINI FITNESS CONFERENCE- JUNE 29, 2012

Newport Beach California

http://newportbeach.patch.com/articles/maximize-your-fitness-potential

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE - DAY 3 - JUNE 30, 2012

Playa Del Rey California

A early start with Andrea and Tuan.

Sharing a laugh with Raul.  I finished 6:33:18.

HERMOSA 24 HOUR RUN - JUNE 30, 2012

Hermosa Beach California

The Hermosa 24 Hour Ultramarathon really pushes the limits on a very difficult course run on soft sand.  The course is a 3.36 mile loop that starts at Hermosa Pier to Manhattan Pier and back.  I had the pleasure of meeting the Guinness World Record holder for "Most Mileage Run on Sand" Patrick Sweeney.  Patrick broke his record and ran 94 miles!  Congrats Patrick.  I finished 26.44 miles in 11:53:46.

I had so much fun with Chris...he kept me laughing...we didn't know what we were getting ourselves into...this was our first lap...

The beautiful Jay running strong!

The pretty and sexy Mieko sporting a cute Running Skirts outfit...

Rudi finished over 30 miles...

I really don't know what I was doing or thinking!!! 

Second place winner Tatsunori finished 73 miles!

Patrick broke his Guinness record 94 miles!!!  He made it look easy. He is amazingly awesome!

Lap 5, mile 16 and I am soooo drained...It takes a lot of energy to run/walk in the soft sand! Is it over yet? 

I finished 8 laps, 26.44 miles in 11:53:46  I really did have a lot of fun and I will be back next year!

http://www.easyreadernews.com/53514/hermosa-24/

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE DAY 4 - JULY 1, 2012

Huntington Beach California

Chris and I a few hours after Hermosa...Yes we have been up for over 30 hours...I'm so tired!

Andrea and Rocky, 1st place winners. I finished 7:25:04

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE- DAY 5 - JULY 2, 2012

Long Beach California

Larry and Jim were trying to catch me!

I finished 7:01:54

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE -DAY 6 - JULY 3, 2012

Huntington Beach California

I finished Day 6 in 6:53:18

SUMMER SEVEN PLUS ONE - DAY 7 - JULY 4, 2012

Long Beach California

Yay I did it!  8 marathons in 7 day!!!  Congrats to Larry and Jim for finishing 7 marathons in 7 days...(  Larry and Jim still trying to catch me..)

A big shout out to Rocky who has lost over 35 pounds! Stay tuned his story coming soon.

Wow...I finished 7 in 7 plus one...Life is what you make it and I turned 7 days into 7 days of fun.  Challenge yourself, take chances, step out of your comfort zone, enjoy life, be happy, set physical goals, never give up on your dreams and try something new, you might like it...Marathoning is my passion and my serenity.  Find your bliss!

Beautiful buckle

Summer Seven Plus One - nice medals, buckle and shirts

Thank you race director Charlie for an amazingly awesome journey!  Happy running and see you at the next one!

www.charliealewineracing.com

I may not be FAST
I may be LAST
but I do it with CLASS
-Walking Diva-

"My Journey to Guinness" book is now available both paperback and ebook!

www.yolandaholder.com

In the "Spotlight" with Jay

Meet the beautiful and amazing Jayani
from Thousand Oaks California!

At the age of three, a car ran over my left foot, leaving me without a big toe and a severely damaged left foot. As such, my passion and commitment for exercise and healthy lifestyle choices began at an early age. I have been running ever since my "debilitating" foot injury. I bring a unique perspective to running because I am living proof that athletes can overcome physical limitations and perform at a competitive level.

To date, I have completed over 100 marathons, Ultras, and Triathlons, including Big Sur International Marathon, Xterra Trail Race Series, Malibu & Wildflower Triathlons, Arizona 70.3, Sycamore Canyon 50K, Santa Barbara Endurance Run (100 miles), LA Marathon, and countless other races. Currently I race every two weeks. My next challenge is the Hermosa 24 in which I will attempt to break the current course record and achieve the Guinness Record. This August, I am running the Run-De-Vous 100 miler in Northern California.

I am grateful for the opportunity to fulfill my dream of running everyday, and cannot think of any better way to enjoy my time. I have always enjoyed physical challenges and overcoming my foot injury has not only made me a stronger runner but also an emotionally and physically stronger person in all areas of life.I am also grateful for the support of my Sponsors: Brooks, Kool N' Fit, Rudy Project, Accelerade, Larabar, Feetures, GU, & Nuun.

My goal is to continue to strive to be a better runner and athlete (despite my lifelong foot injury), and to inspire others to reach their goals and lead active and healthy lifestyles. I am truly living my dream, one which I thought may not be possible after my car accident. As a one footed runner, I am defying science, one race at a time!!! 

"Don't ask me why I run, ask yourself why you don't"

-Jay-

 

Hermosa 24 Hour Run - 6/30/2012

Hermosa 24 Hour Run - 6-30-2012

Hermosa Beach California

Hermosa Beach 24 Hour Run was challenging!  The course was a 3.36 loop that started at Hermosa Pier to Manhattan Pier and back.  The weather was clear blue skies, over 70 degrees with a nice ocean breeze.  The race started at noon and my goal was to finish 10 loops for a total of 33 miles.  Running in the soft sand gave me an entire body workout.  The hardest part was to maintain a pace.  I have the endurance but running (power walking) took a lot of stamina.  My first loop I wore my green GoRuns and half way through the loop my shoes filled with sand.  My second loop I wore regular socks and my socks filled with sand.  My next loop I wore a pair of New Balance shoes and they filled with sand also.  Finally I tried my pink compressor socks and they worked wonderful!  I saw lots of runners wearing sand socks but I got mixed reviews.  My feet are fine and I finished 8 loops for a total of 26.44 miles in 11:53:46.

Guinness World Record holder Patrick Sweeney broke his record! He ran 94 miles and made it look effortless!  Congrats Patrick.

I was in good company with the beautiful Jay and fabulous Mieko!

I got to meet a friend in common Tatsunori from Philadelphia and he came in second place with 73 miles!

I'm fabulous fit and over fifty.  Life is what you make it!  Make your life grand by trying something new.  Dream big, never give up and keep believing in yourself.

-Yolanda-

http://www.easyreadernews.com/53514/hermosa-24/

http://newportbeach.patch.com/articles/maximize-your-fitness-potential