Yes, I know in a lot of places there is snow and it's cold (both here right now), but the calendar says: not yet. I both love and hate this time of year. I love the coziness of winter. The sweaters and blankets, the hot chocolate (and other toasty warm beverages), and the holidays. I …
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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 …
Why I Am Retiring the Half Marathon
So if you follow me on Twitter or Instagram, you know that I announced that my half marathon on May 21st will be my last half marathon. I struggled with this decision through training. Even though I started out strong, every bump in the road seemed like a mountain. Running started to become a burden. …
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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Remembering Who I Am
It's been a while since I've posted. I wanted to wait until I was "situated" in my "new home" to do so. I've moved the blog from one platform to another. So feel free to let me know what works and what doesn't work! Feedback is appreciated while I continue to tweak some things …
The Things I Struggle With During Injury Recovery
I've Been Absent Photo courtesy of Bitmoji 🙂 I have found it hard to express everything I have been doing/feeling lately. It dawned on me that this is what I should right about. I haven't been unable to run for a bit. I injured my left calf when I attempted to bolt out of the …
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Race Recap: Maritime Race Weekend Sunset 5k and Sunrise 5k
Arrrrrgghhh Matey! This was my first time running Maritime Race Weekend.It did NOT disappoint!I registered for the "Tartan Twosome" Challenge, which gave you entry into the Sunset 5k on Friday evening and your choice of race on Saturday (I opted for another 5k as the route is relatively flat). This would give me an extra medal …
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When Life Gives You…..Shingles
Yes, You Are Reading That CorrectlyPic courtesy of Bitmoji :)This is NOT an "old people" thing.Your risk of complications increases over the age of 70.TeenThing had them when she was 10/11 years old.They appeared on the right hand side of my stomach, just across from my hip bone, just over a week ago.At first, I …
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 …
Screaming Into the Void 