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My Peroneal Nerve Decompression: Part 2

Posted on March 29, 2013 by Melissa

It has been a few months since I last wrote about my surgery.  It has been a bumpy road to recovery, but mostly on the upward slope.  I’m happy to report that I am running again, although the build up … Continue reading →

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2012 Event Recap

Posted on December 29, 2012 by Melissa

Instead of having a “Running Recap” this year, I have written an “Event Recap” since there wasn’t a whole lot of running going on.  While working on rehabilitating an injury that kept me from running, I took the time to … Continue reading →

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My Peroneal Nerve Decompression: Part 1

Posted on December 17, 2012 by Melissa

Just about every athlete goes through an injury at some point that can be a temporary or permanent game changer.  Over the last year I have been battling an injury that brought my 2012 running plans to an abrupt halt. … Continue reading →

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Marin Headlands: Tennessee Valley Trail (3.7 miles)

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Melissa

I have always taken the Tennessee Valley Trail for granted..flat and short, and a trail I usually use as a connector between other more strenuous trails. But in recent days I have come to really appreciate the simplicity of this … Continue reading →

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Mt. Kilimanjaro (19,340 ft., 5,963m)

Posted on August 4, 2012 by Melissa

Mt Kilimanjaro is the highest mountain in Africa and is thus considered one of the 7 summits.  Mt. Kilimanjaro once an active volcano, is one of the world’s highest free-standing mountains. This year when my friend Dianette asked me to … Continue reading →

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Training for Altitude at Sea Level

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Melissa

Many of my adventures take place at altitudes exceeding 10,000ft.  Without having the time to travel and train in the mountains, and without the means or desire for an altitude tent, I have a few techniques which can be performed … Continue reading →

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Mt. Rainier, Washington (14,411 ft.)

Posted on June 8, 2012 by Melissa

Mt. Rainier has an elevation of 14,411 ft. and is the most topographically prominent mountain in the United States (13,211 ft.).  In addition, Mt. Rainier has near 26 different glaciers, making it the most glaciated peak in the lower 48 … Continue reading →

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Rancho San Antonio Park: Black Mountain Trail (9.4 miles)

Posted on June 3, 2012 by Melissa

The Black Mountain Trail has the reputation of being one of the steepest trails in the Bay Area.  The trail is 9.4 miles round trip, and the 4.7 miles to the top gains over 2,300ft. Once being made aware of … Continue reading →

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Wine Country Century Ride (100 miles)

Posted on May 13, 2012 by Melissa

I have always wanted to do a century ride, and when I got an injury that kept me from running for a few months I figured it was a good time to get on my bike and complete this goal. … Continue reading →

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Cross-training: Bikram Yoga

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Melissa

I have never really embraced yoga before, as it never satisfied my cardio craving.  When I got a hamstring overuse injury last year, I knew I had to change something in my routine to maintain muscle mobility if I wanted … Continue reading →

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