MEMBER OF THE MONTH - JANUARY 2021
KAYLA BLOM
How did you hear about Pacifica Runners? A quick Google search after seeing the banner on Hwy 1 How long have you been a runner? On and off for 12 years How did you get into running? Joining my high school cross country team (to socialize more than run, if I'm being honest) and then later in life I found I truly enjoyed running more when training for something specific. Do you have a favorite race(s)? Tough question. Santa Cruz Half Marathon, Avenue of the Giants (such a beautiful flat road race surrounded by giant redwoods), and CIM are the top contenders. I also find smaller local races to be very special, too. Most of my running used to be in Paradise/Chico, CA so I loved their smaller events (Strides for Diabetes 5k, Chocolate Chase 5k, Almond Bowl relays, etc.) What are your favorite running trails/routes? Now that I'm in Pacifica, I love running right out my front door in the Sharp Park neighborhood along the beach. I've been known to stick to road/bike paths in the past, but since moving here I've really been inspired by a lot of other Pacifica Runners to take to the trails! Hazelnut trail is one that I want to keep re-visiting to improve on. What are your future running goals? Too many to count. I'd love to improve my 5k time, explore the trails and maybe even sign up for a local trail race - I've been eyeballing the Devil's Slide Half (but am open to recommendations!) I also aim to hit 1000 miles in 2021! What did you most enjoy about working with Pacifica Runners? I wish I could say meeting up and running with you all, but... 2020. I have enjoyed virtually checking in with other Pacifica Runners and stalking some of your Strava routes in hopes of running together in the near future. Any other cool info about yourself? |
I'm originally from Minnesota but have been living in Northern California for the past 8 years. I've got a really handsome golden retriever, Ludo, and two cats: Calvin & Hobbes.
Previous Members Of The Month:
December 2020 - Serena Marie RD
November 2020 - Leina Serafino Arihara
October 2020 - Gia & Zoe Von Bargen
February 2020 - Tamar & Sage Powell
January 2020 - Pamela Garfield-Jaeger
November 2019 - Pacifica Resource Center
June 2019 - Dara Ditsworth & Lance Myers
May 2019 - Kimberly Scearce Levie
February 2019 - Kenny Crampton
December 2018 - Beverly Lamberson
November 2018 - Deirdre Martin
October 2018 - Jayanthi Linert
September 2018 - Annie Pearson
January 2018 - Lyla Smith Reinero
December 2017 - Hynn Suk "Suki" Jang
September 2017 - Justine Lotridge
August 2017 - Roland Martini Harris
July 2017 - Jennifer Chaloemtiarana
January 2017 - Fran Hardcastle
December 2016 - Ami Kelly-Hodge
November 2016 - Wendy Semenoff Lloyd
October 2016 - Ria Tingin Tajbl
September 2016 - Todd Dubnicoff