The Surf City Marathon will always have a special place in my heart. After crossing the finish line last Super Bowl Sunday, not only did I feel like a champion, I also discovered that happiness isn’t about where you are, it’s about what you do. I’m not going to lie, I slipped into a low-key […]
The first time I ever crossed the finish line to a marathon was in 2012, I was fresh to the island of Oahu and signed up for the infamous Honolulu Marathon two days before the big race. Everyone thought I was small kine crazy for taking on a daunting challenge with zero training, but no […]
You guys, I’m still on a small kine high from the Malibu Half Marathon. Although the race was over a week ago, I can’t help but get all giddy when I think about the entire experience, because it goes so far beyond the finish line. You see, this year I made a promise to myself […]
Would you believe me if I told you I ran my first full marathon with zero training?! Zip. Zilch. Nada. I bought a number off Craigslist two days before the race and ran as Lilly Lee, a 38-year old from Honolulu Hawaii. Of course everyone told me I was insane for randomly deciding to run […]
They say if opportunity doesn’t knock, build a door. So just to be on the safe side, I’ve built like 12. From beer babe pursuits to #GennahRation movements and everything in-between, it’s no secret I’m a creator of opportunity. But every time I hear a knock at one of my metaphorical doors, it’s almost as […]
Two days ago, I eagerly aged into a 26-year-old Mermaid woman. It’s not usually typical for someone to be so stoked on turning the random age of 26, but in case you haven’t realized, I’m not your typical individual. I’m a marathon runner, and this specific birthday celebration is pretty monumental to me because today, I […]
Passion is a feeling of desire that gives life a sense of purpose and meaning. It’s that feel good energy, fueling you with the confidence needed to conquer another day of perseverance and growth. It’s a unique spark hidden deep within that exudes as a glow of inspiration to the outside world. Passion is a […]
Call me crazy cat lady, but I’m pretty sure no love will ever compare to the love I have for my Asics. It’s a steamy kind of passion that leaves my skin sweating and heart beat racing, a special love that makes me feel beautiful without ever having to say it. I’m telling you, when […]
There are some days in a girl’s life when she wakes up with a butterfly feeling of anticipation to experience a day that will forever change her life. For some it may be the whirlwind morning of her wedding day, for others their first one night stand it could be a monumental interview for the […]
The Running Mermaid 