I can't believe I am just posting this so close to my 28th birthday. The worst part is that I had the file in my computer all ready to go I just didn't make the time. When I started the blog I started a tradition that on my birthday I shared the lessons I learned … Continue reading 26 Lessons, 2 years 2 late

Welcome back, you never got away but boy is this your stellar return? You are in everyone’s mind, just as banana bread is in everyone’s belly.  Quarantine has got the best of us and the worst of us. It has seen us cry in pride watching people stick together, but it has also seen us … Continue reading Expectations come take a seat.

Hello! Finally, the second part of my marathon post is here. If you haven´t read the first one here is the link. https://anapatips.com/2016/11/05/the-climb/ If you have I hope you enjoy! The title is actually true, I was too eager I guess I ran 1 km more! It´s my biggest achievement yet and although I was … Continue reading The journey of 42.195kms (actually 43.18)

Hello! It’s been a while since I’ve written! But I am back at it; these past few months have been exhilarating, thrilling and most importantly eye opening, so hang on tight. Today I am writing a two-part post about my bumpy journey leading up to the Chicago Marathon I just ran this October. I am … Continue reading The climb

Hello! This weeks post will be a short one, but I hope a powerful one as well. It was inspired by both Mexico City´s half marathon and marathon. One way or another, I always learn a powerful lesson when running is involved. I hope you enjoy! While I was running the half marathon I found … Continue reading No excuses

  Hello! Last week was my 24rth bday, so it’s time to write the 24 lessons I’ve learned so far. It was a wonderful year full of excitement, new jobs and a big move to the city. I am very grateful for every experience, and I hope you find something wise in my life lessons. … Continue reading 24 Lessons so far

Hello! This Sunday we celebrate Father’s Day in Mexico, and I always upload a picture with my dad and write something nice in the caption. But this year I realized I have more things to say that what I am allowed to write. So it’s time to make a post. The father-daughter relationship is one … Continue reading Lessons from my father

Hello! Today I will talk about when thing don’t go as planned, and how that makes us stronger for tomorrow.   Things happen, whether you want them to or not. Setbacks, injuries, rejections, they are all part of life, and it can happen to you even if you are super prepared. The faster you learn … Continue reading Why not?

Hello! This week´s post is a special one. Not only did I receive my entry to the 2016 Chicago Marathon, I am also running my 4rth half marathon this Sunday. And this post is dedicated to the women who inspire me to keep moving forward, and to never give up. 5,000 of us are taking … Continue reading This Sunday

  Hello! Too much has been going on and I have a lot of things on my mind, hence I have a lot to say. These last couple of weeks have been amazing, as I have been living some of my dreams, needless to say, I am in awe, but I am also coping and … Continue reading Turn On your Light

Hello! I know I haven’t been posting as much, I promise it’s for a good reason, and today I will make it up in this post. This week we had Feb 29, making this a leap year, and I saw how everywhere and everyone told you how important it was to do something different on … Continue reading Why wait?

Hello! Today I want to talk about letting things flow and not worrying about everything you can´t control. I have been working on some things that I will write about next month, so this time it´s going to be short & powerful. You can follow the directions one by one, carefully and meticulously, and even … Continue reading Leave your worries behind

Hello! The holidays are here! The streets are decorated, the trees sparkle with little lights, there are cookies everywhere and the stores look like madness as everyone is trying to buy last minute gifts. Whichever your beliefs might be, Christmas is a holiday that joins the family and the most delicious food under one roof. … Continue reading Christmas Spirit

Hello! This week I am going to focus on how society makes achievements look really easy. Nobody makes time for the things that matter, and everyone expects fast results. We are all in a hurry, but do we even know where we are going? Why do you feel the need to speed up something that … Continue reading Why the rush?

(One of my favourite pictures, I didn't want to leave Prague and I just sat down in protest, back in 2008/ Una de mis fotos favoritas, no me quería ir de Praga y me senté en señal de protesta, en 2008) Hello! In this post I want to remind us about making time for ourselves. … Continue reading Make the time

Hello! Today I will talk about races in an inspirational way, because you can´t go running and not end up inspired! I’ve had a pretty good record of 10k races, they’re fun, and last enough kilometers to feel satisfied with your workout. All races are special in a way, but there are some that are … Continue reading Life is a big Race

Hello! Today I just want to say this: Trust your journey. We want everything so fast we forget that things take time, and we should enjoy ourselves throughout the whole process. Yes, there will always be rough patches, but try to smile at whatever life throws at you, and remember to live in the present. … Continue reading Seconds of Inspiration

Hello! Today I will talk about expectations, and how they can make or break a moment. This has been a recurring theme in general and it´s time to address it. Expectations happen when your imagination gives you a very vivid picture of what a certain moment or how a certain person should be. They help … Continue reading Sweet Expectation