Being a runner is a secret I always keep to myself when meeting new people. It’s almost as if every time I share that fun fact with others, their initial reaction is the typical, “I hate running!” “That’s cool. Did I ask?” I mean, I get it. Running sucks. Even as a runner I have […]
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 […]
With basic bitch season in full swing, I can’t help but crave all pumpkin everything. Cozy candles, warm coffee, and my Aunt Joyce’s legendary pie — you name it, I’m about it. I mean, I even bought a pumpkin lotion to rub all over my body with the hopes some dude will smell it and […]
It’s crazy to think a good portion of my younger years was spent obsessing over a boob job. I mean, I grew up in Orange County where plastic surgery is a right of passage for a girl on her 18th birthday, so I guess it’s really not that crazy. Lucky for me, I’m horrible at saving […]
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 […]
The Running Mermaid 