#ProjectAmy Got Off To a Great Start!I logged 17kms walking - woop! This included taking the stairs as often as I could when I was at work. I also got outside as much as humanly possible. The Vitamin D was good for me!I was also able to get in some yoga at home and at …
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I never thought this day would come!This April will have been one full year since my slip in the Dominican and this journey began!What started out as a possible meniscus tear was discovered to be an actual joint condition that I've had since I was a teenager!Osteochondritis DissecansSo, since the knee has been getting progressively …
A blank canvas.Where there is much uncertainty in the land of Crazy Mama.Yep...whole lotta empty right there.I had what I am sure was the beginning of Knee-mageddon on Saturday where I went to stand up and something moved....something REALLY moved inside my knee. There was pain and quite a few bad words.When I woke up the …
I know, Super Pumped RIGHT???Don't get me wrong. I've actually been to gym before. Worked in one even. Trained people too ;)This is a nice small gym at my workplace (big bonus points - it's RIGHT THERE) and I know the guy who runs it very well. I always feel welcome and he knows that …
The whole "not running" thingI know it's not FOREVER, but the thought of not even having my surgery for another 6 months is very disheartening. But that is how free health care works. Unless I get worse, I wait.Can I do other things? Yes.Problem being, it will become a robotic motion. Working out will become …
My date with the surgeon.And I have my nervous face on.I mean, I pretty much have a good idea about what is going to happen. It's just hearing him say it, and I can ask detailed questions about recovery.I'll be fine going into surgery. I just know it won't be pretty when I am done.So, …
Friday - Awesome Cookie DeliveryThis weekend was awesomeness!There were many celebrations this weekend, as yours truly turned yet another year older!The awesomeness started on Friday with a delivery to my office...COOKIES! My "Greg" is super duper fantastic. These are from Halifax Cookie Cravings. Handmade, with locally sourced ingredients. She delivers on her bicycle 🙂 MUCH …
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Runalicious has chosen their winner!And it was Jessica with the slogan "Chasing My Sanity" 🙂 Congrats Jessica!!The Ladies posted a teaser pic today:I love love love it! AND....Runalicious is going to share the whole "how does this shirt thing happen" process with us! Stay tuned to my blog for the awesomeness of shirt making!! Thank …
I've always learned things the hard way.And that also applies itself to running. I'm stubborn too, which just adds to the problem, lol.I first started running when I was working with a personal trainer at the gym. It all started when one of the girls at my workplace started up a lunchtime run group.The first day …
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Yes....Running! *HUGE SMILEY FACE EMOTICON*My first run...hesitation in that face? Umm, yes.My second run - happy face, lead in the legs ;)Two small runs, under 3kms, but RUNNING 🙂 This is a test of patience for me right now, as I have to #1: listen to my body, and #2: know that this running will …
Screaming Into the Void 