Summer in SoCal must have gotten an extension because the weather has been amazing this month. From training and climbing to photo shoots and charity events, I’ve been taking full advantage and enjoying every minute!
Joshua Tree Sunset
This Quinoa Soup with Avocado and Corn recipe is quick and super-easy to follow. The quinoa together with protein from the chicken and fat from the avocado packs this meal with tasty nutrients. For under $20, give it a go and let me know how it turns out.
Last week was monumental for my family, so I want to start by sharing the exciting news: my brother and his wife became proud parents of beautiful twin girls! I’m so excited to be an uncle and to visit my nieces in December to officially welcome them into the family. My parents are stoked to be grandparents, and it’s just an exciting time for all our friends and family.
Prior to traveling back east for the holidays, I’m racing the North Face 50 Mile Endurance Challenge Championship in San Francisco on Saturday, Dec. 5 and after the race, immediately flying to Vegas to run the Rock ‘n’ Roll Las Vegas Marathon the next morning on Sunday, Dec. 6.
Before the heavy run training begins, I’m rock climbing, functional training, running (low mileage/intensity) and cycling. It feels really good to climb again, and I’m excited for the camp/climb trips on the calendar this fall.
I started hosting a once-a-week, group workout series called High Voltage Fitness last month. Most of my inspiration came from ActiveX, the Wreck Yourself Wednesday crew and the Gut Check Fitness bootcamp workouts. This kind of training really gets me stoked because the results of going hard directly benefit all aspects of strength and conditioning. Designing workouts that target my weaknesses is key, but sharing the fun with a group of friends for 30 to 40 minutes is a huge bonus!
Last weekend I attended the Allied Climbers of San Diego Annual Celebration. ACSD is a local non-profit--kind of like the Access Fund--and are, “dedicated to promoting and maintaining access to climbing and outdoor recreation.” They put on a beautiful event at the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon
On Saturday, I had the pleasure of watching Rodrigo y Gabriela play here in San Diego
October has already been a great month, and I still have fun events on tap like the Cheers For Charity Date Auction and Raffle tomorrow night, the Chancellor's Challenge 5K Run/Walk for Scholars next Friday and a Joshua Tree climbing trip in a week. Stay tuned for more updates!
Last weekend marked the official end of the summer season so I celebrated by racing the Noble Canyon 50K and attending the Outdoor Outreach Joshua Tree Experience.
