Last weekend was Maritime Race Weekend, and my birthday (wooohooo!). I had signed up for this race (the Tartan Twosome: one race Friday night, one race Saturday morning) when I was jacked up on endorphins from another race. I figured, what would be an awesome way to welcome 47! It has one of the best …
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Bluenose 15k
I received a fantastic pep talk close to the end of my 15km race on June 9th. It reminded me that even though I thought I had given up, that I could push through that last little bit and cross the finish line. Running is a coping skill for me. I can hash things out …
Let’s Get Running
Looking ahead to the next year as a whole isn't something that comes easy to me. Just typing this is making me itch with anxiety (for real, my arms are itchy). I have decided to start planning my races for next year. I will be running all as a Worth Living Run Ambassador to bring …
Where Things Sit
As I sit here and type this post, it is Thanksgiving Monday in Canada. We had a great turkey feast yesterday, after a very early morning traveling so I could run a 5k at the 25th Anniversary of the Valley Harvest Marathon. I have a lingering head cold, and was thankful I felt well enough …
That’s All Folks!
Well, I did it. The weather was perfect. The energy was amazing. I was ready. Once I got downtown, I ran into some of my running friends 🙂 We had a chat before they went our for their 10k. I went into my training with the A/B/C plan in my head. A: Go for my …
Races, Brain Melts, and the Return of the FitBit
Okay, So over the holidays I decided that I seriously needed to keep moving this year. Not just for my physical health, but for my mental health. I sat and muddled about a fall half marathon. I wanted something close to home (because I am without my own vehicle, and would need to acquire …
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Lessons Learned from a Less Than Ideal Race – Canada Day ‘EPIC Canadian’ Edition
My 10km Epic Canadian Race on Canada Day was Hot and Humid!Post Race Me :)We went into the long weekend here on the East Coast of Canada (Nova Scotia) with some hot and humid weather. This was my first summer race. Ever. My previous 10km races were a while ago. A Bluenose 10km and a …
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Post Half Marathon Chaos and My Next Race
It seems like forever since my Half MarathonI recovered.I took some time off from running. (Work and family stuff has kept me busy over the past little while.)Celebrated my Dad's 65th Birthday in Cape Breton with a big feast at my Aunt and Uncle's place in Boularderie. Then once I got home and settled, I sat …
BlueNose Marathon 2016 – Half Marathon Playback!!!
I DID IT!!I am totally dying here.It was a greyish cool day for running. Perfect weather.I played it safe with my usual coffee and oatmeal combo. My nerves were ON FIRE. It was super hard to eat. I thought I was going to barf. For real.I had everything laid out, so gearing up and heading …
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The Chronicles of Half Marathon Training – Checkin In and Some TMI
So Here We Are...20 days out.2 long runs left.During my 16k on the BLT It has to be said: I was feeling SUPER NERVOUS after the plague and the calf strain about my runs. I was even considering pulling down to a 10k because I wasn't sure what my body could handle.After yesterday, I am …
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Screaming Into the Void 