My last “official” race of 2017 was the Valley Harvest 5k. It was a warm day. I had a head cold. I managed 30 minutes and I was happy 😃 I chose Valley Harvest because of the beautiful scenery in Wolfville.....and the blanket. Taking all expectation off of myself has given me back some of …
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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 …
Crappy Sleep, Training, and Yay Team Nuun!
It's been a bit of a go lately This week has been a full one of ups and downs, crappy sleep and some high level anxiety with a dose of blech. One happy thing that happened to me since we last sat around the bloggy campfire: I am now a Nuun Ambassador for 2017!! I …
Lessons Learned as a Relatively Newb Runner
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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New Month….What Will it Bring?
Hopefully Some Good News!Like, the date of my referral??? Please? I miss running with my peeps!Like this peep - my running bud! (I am smiling but in soooooo much pain in this picture!! My IT band was DONE.) Finding new ways to keep it all together physically (and mentally) is a lesson in patience. And …
Physio Day
Leg suction here I come!It is Physio Day! Packed up my fitness gear in preparation and wore my Asics to work. I only was able to run in them twice. They are feeling neglected, I know they are.On my way into work, I receive an email from the Valley Harvest Marathon (held in the beautiful Wolfville, …
Screaming Into the Void 