Rudy Garcia-Tolson
Rudy is a 4x Paralympian, Ironman Finisher, Gold Medal Winner, and all-around really cool guy. So glad I had the chance to interview him and learn more about the Challenged Athletes Foundation! ARTICLE>>>
Little League Nostalgia
In my hometown of Vista, CA, Little League is a pretty big deal. Tomorrow kicks off the start of the first All-Star tournament for this new group of youngsters. The local paper asked me to write about my memories of being an all-star…the first girl to make the team in the history of the league!…
SF Giants’ Jeremy Affeldt
Giants pitcher Jeremy Affeldt returned to the mound this spring with a new contract, eager for another winning season! He talks about the World Series, discipline, blogging, and why he wants to “stir a movement.” ARTICLE>>>
Ocean Photographer Aaron Chang
Did I really get to meet THE Aaron Chang? Yes! What a gifted photographer. I love standing in his gallery and viewing the ocean through his lens! ARTICLE>>>
NFL Kicker John Carney
If you know anything about the NFL, you’ve heard of kicker John Carney. This guy holds a lot of kicking records, coaches today’s top kickers, and owns a gnarly training studio in North San Diego County to cater to local athletes. If you look up “gnarly workout” in the dictionary, you’ll see his name listed…
Gluten-Free Carlsbad
Never second guess a sportswriter’s ability to whip up a tasty food article! If you’re into gluten-free eating, check out some local and national spots that cater to your needs, courtesy of Carlsbad Magazine. After my mom’s Grave’s Disease diagnosis, I’ve learned a lot about that thing called “gluten.” ARTICLE>>
Tim Tebow Cover Story
It’s official! My 2nd Sports Spectrum cover story. This piece on Tim Tebow is pretty special to me. Read it! A BRAVE HEART>>>
49ers Kicker David Akers
I jumped at the chance to interview successful NFL kicker David Akers earlier this year for Sports Spectrum Magazine. Akers’ amazing story both on and off the field is hard to beat! Several NFL writers are picking the Niners as Super Bowl favorites this fall. What about you? Check out the article in blog format…
The Road to London
This morning, I’m ecstatic with the news that my friend Amber Neben has been named to the 2012 US Women’s Cycling Team. She’ll be representing the good ol’ red, white and blue! Amber is the epitome of being steadfast. No matter what obstacles have come her way over the last several years, she has stayed…
2012 Carlsbad Marathon
Whether you’ve been to 100 races or 1 (like me), you’ll get a kick out of my firsthand account of riding the marathon media truck…and probably be wondering what the big deal was about a pair of shoes:-) MARATHON ARTICLE>>>