I jump out of the car holding two bags – one to be dropped at the start/finish line (warm clothes for when I cross the finish line in maybe 15 to 16 adventurous hours) and my hydration pack (carrying substantially more than just hydration). It’s 4:55am and there’s rain falling gently from the blackest of … Continue reading
This is not a race recap or even really a running story – although it does describe why and how I started running. It’s mostly an important piece of the story that made me who I am today, and is in large part a dedication to Sparkle and how she saved me from who I … Continue reading
I’ve been largely absent from any social media or blogging lately… Mostly because my time has been taken up with other things. By choice that is – I’m not claiming to be ‘crazy busy’ or anything – in fact to the contrary, for the first time in my life I am not consumed by busy-ness. … Continue reading
When I first heard about Deception Pass 50k, it was in the context of being a race that sells out pretty much as soon as registration opens. Clearly if it was that popular, I probably needed to run it! And so on June 29th I was one of the first runners to sign up. Fast … Continue reading
Last year my furbaby Sparkle gave us a terrible scare, one week before we were set to run the Seattle marathon. We almost lost her and needless to say, with Sparkle in the vet equivalent of ICU, we did not run Seattle. So instead, we ran it this year… And I’m ever so grateful to … Continue reading
This was supposed to be a training run! Ha. As I’m sure you’re now well aware, I’ve taken on the lofty goal of running Mountain Lakes 100 at the end of September. Although my original goal for Jack & Jill had been my long sought after sub 3:21, the demise of any ability to run … Continue reading
It’s been a roller coaster of a year for me. A lot of highs early in the year, with new PBs in the 5k, 8k and 10k distances. Those were pretty sweet – especially my WestVanRun 10km PB. I was particularly thrilled with that one (yes, you’re seeing that right in the picture below – my … Continue reading
I’m starting to get antsy. You know, like, actually wanting to run those hard and long workouts again. Which is perfect. That is exactly what this off-season was for. To get back that desire and drive to train hard and long again. I’m ready. But I’ve got a few more weeks to go of these … Continue reading
I, um, have a confession to make. I’ve been riding on the coattails of hubby’s enthusiasm. His motivation and keen attitude to run. I’m honestly not sure I’d have gotten out there some days if he’d not have hopped out of bed first and put on his running clothes. And goodness knows I won’t be … Continue reading
I think I may have mentioned to you that I am going to run a sub 3:21 marathon this fall. My husband doesn’t like it when I do this. When I announce an audacious goal to the whole wide world. It makes him nervous. Very nervous. And of course I understand why. My goal presumes that … Continue reading
I was recently reminded to “enjoy the journey”. It was meant in the context of my running a lot in an attempt to qualify for the Boston marathon. As in, my life revolves around running to the greatest extent possible while still: Working Going to school and completing my client case studies Giving speeches at … Continue reading
My run last Monday morning was 12.5 km of rain and discomfort. I have to say, I feel for Dylan Wykes and his GI issues that gave him a DNF (did not finish) instead of an Olympic Standard qualifying time – I guess I thought I’d sympathize with him or something. Anyway, it all slowed me … Continue reading
I often run alone. I used to run more with my running groups, but with my new schedule and the odd hours I run, I’m usually on my own. The groups still meet regularly however one individual, who was a regular (if there was anyone you could count on to show up, it’d be her) – … Continue reading
Your potential is limited only by how many excuses you have.* Sometimes we just feel like staying in bed, especially when we can see a good excuse for it. Last week (January 15 to 21, the 16th week until marathon day) was a miserably cold and snowy one for Vancouver. Granted, it was nothing like … Continue reading
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