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May 23, 2010, 6:06 pm
Stats
Chip Time 3:57:04
Gun Time 3:57:08
Pace 9:03
Overall 40/104
Age Group 3/12
Gender 6/34
Numbers wise it was a bust today at my third marathon, but only by 7 minutes and 4 seconds, so I am getting close to that elusive BQ.
Yet, I had an amazing time at the inaugural Whitby Marathon. The ... Comment - Like
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May 9, 2010, 2:10 pm
I'm surprised how long it's been since my last post.
It's been a rough couple of weeks, trying to understand the loss of a childhood friend and fellow army officer who is gone far too soon. I guess this isn't really an appropriate forum for sorting out my thoughts on this, so ... Comment - Like
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Apr 26, 2010, 10:17 am
"It's hard to run and feel sorry for yourself at the same time."
I love this daily quote I got from Runner's World the other day.
Running is so many things for me I wouldn't even be able to sum it all up. Quite often it's just a thing I do, like brushing my teeth. I am ... Comment - Like
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Apr 16, 2010, 12:46 am
I find it kind of funny how when I set out to lose weight and get back in shape, it seemed like a daunting challenge, yet eventually it became a comfortably familiar routine.
Losing weight can become addictive, though, and there is part of me that wants those size 0 jeans. However, when does this a... Comment - Like
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Apr 11, 2010, 11:48 pm
It seems that saying I'll never run Scotia again is coming around to bite me. I didn't really enjoy running the half last year, and I declared I'd never go back. Yet, the other day I not only signed up for the Scotia full this year, but decided to teach the marathon clinic to... Comment - Like
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Apr 8, 2010, 1:54 am
So I stumbled upon this organization the other day that supports turnaround teens, and it immediately stole my heart.
I remember in my teens having some difficult times, and how hard it was to get through it all. It was only through the kindness and compassion of others that I could be strong... Comment - Like
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Apr 7, 2010, 1:05 am
I wonder why there are days which seem so unbearable. I am so thankful to have running in my life to get me through it all. Comment - Like
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Apr 6, 2010, 1:00 pm
4k warm up
6 hills
4k back home
13k in all
Fueling up on healthier food lately, and liking how it makes me feel. Felt a mile above the ground on my run yesterday, was a good one. Comment - Like
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Apr 4, 2010, 4:47 pm
With the warm weather this week, it's felt so liberating just running in shorts again. I shocked myself too by going on my long run Friday with no shorts! I ran in a skirt for the first time.
I've always loved the idea of running skirts, but never got one thinking I'm just n... Comment - Like
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Apr 4, 2010, 7:21 am
The Ottawa Marathon is practically sold out and I've really been looking forward to the race. It turns out, though, that I have something important that weekend in town and can't travel to Ottawa for the race.
But, as luck would have it, on the same day as Ottawa, a new marathon is be... Comment - Like
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Apr 3, 2010, 1:10 am
I was really looking forward to the Ottawa Marathon this year. The half is already sold out, and the full is 80% sold out. It's a neat figure 8 course, and great for a BQ.
But, as luck would have it, I just discovered that my daughter's dance recital is the evening of the 29th, ... Comment - Like
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Mar 28, 2010, 6:31 pm
Stats:
Chip Time 2:39:50
Gun Time 2:41:27
Km Pace 5:23
Category Place 86/469
Gender Place 389/2683
Overall 1688/5697
10K Split 53:43
15K Split 1:20:36
20K Split 1:47:20
48 Minute PB
I'm so in love with this race. It has such a great history, being older than Boston, and you can just feel... Comment - Like
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Mar 24, 2010, 10:35 pm
So, instead of some kick ass stilettos, I got these boring shoes today. And, to top it all off, I ended up having to practice walking in them at home.
Go ahead and laugh. I can run 26.2 miles, but I can't walk even 26 feet gracefully in heels.
That's what happens when you go f... Comment - Like
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Mar 22, 2010, 11:37 pm
I seem to be missing some of the early bird deadlines for races this year. With race fees so high now, often hovering near $100 or more, it only makes sense to pay the lowest rate possible. I can hardly believe it's practically the end of March already, though.
I've gone over my race ... Comment - Like
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Mar 20, 2010, 2:43 pm
I was dreaming of these Jimmy Choos for 18 miles today! I really, really NEED a pair. One of these days I will test if I can walk in them after running a marathon. Comment - Like
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Mar 19, 2010, 9:54 pm
Races sure do have a way of sneaking up on us sometimes! Can't believe next Sunday is already the Around the Bay 30K. As usual I feel anything but prepared.
I don't really have a game plan for the Bay, beyond just surviving the hills. With the Ottawa Marathon around the co... Comment - Like
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Mar 10, 2010, 4:29 pm
It sort of struck me the other day how funny it is the way runners' personalities are reflected in their training.
For example, runners that have an obsessive compulsive streak, they will be the ones doing 3 runs in 1 day to make up for missed training. On the other hand, the not a care i... Comment - Like
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Mar 9, 2010, 1:00 pm
It's funny, with running I just hate to get too caught up in goal setting, yet I do like to dream sometimes about where the pavement might take me next.
Now that the Chilly Half is behind me, I am crunching numbers in the McMillan Calculator to help streamline my training for the Ottawa Maratho... Comment - Like
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Mar 7, 2010, 4:36 pm
Stats:
Chip Time 1:46:08
Gun Time 1:46:24
Class Placing 16/221
Gender Placing 107/1323
Overall 516/2499
Km Pace 5:03
2.3 K Split 10:35
12.6 K Split 1:01:33
Bib #87
6 minute PB
This is definitely one of my favorite races so far. Parking was easy to find, and just a 5 minute walk to the Travel... Comment - Like
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Mar 2, 2010, 11:30 pm
My Nike Pegs caught the camera flash and came out beaming in this pic, which made me laugh. I had to think that maybe they were magical in some way.
Hopefully that little bit of power in the shoes will propel me at the Chilly Half Marathon on Sunday, as my entire right leg is now being unobli... Comment - Like
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Feb 22, 2010, 10:00 am
Whew, what a week it's been. Happy to have a quiet moment to catch up on blogging a bit.
Am excited to be closing in on 2000 miles. Can't even wait to get started on the next 2000. Even my hopes for Boston pale in comparison to the sheer gratitude for just being able to la... Comment - Like
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Feb 13, 2010, 1:45 pm
Like many people, My thoughts are with Olympic luger Nodar Kumaritashvili today.
Only time will tell if the luge course created innapropriate risk for the competitors. It seems that the track pushed the boundaries of speed and technicality, but this is a daring sport after all.
I w... Comment - Like
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Feb 10, 2010, 10:23 pm
Or is it?
How to train for a marathon. What plan to follow, what to eat, how hard to run, what to wear? I've honestly spent countless hours pondering these things. Yet, at the end of the day I've basically muddled my way through to the finish line.
I look back at how I decided ... Comment - Like
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Feb 9, 2010, 12:28 pm
I'm now on week 2 of Hal Higdon's Advanced I Training Schedule. Today's a rest day for me, and so I'm taking a bit of time to look over the training plan.
One thing I love about Higdon's Marathon Guide is that you can click on each week and get a lot of training tips.
Thi... Comment - Like
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Feb 7, 2010, 10:12 pm
I was excited about meeting Simon Bartold today, the International Research Coordinator for ASICS. I was of course waiting to hear what he'd say about barefoot running. He was speaking at a seminar for ASICS retailers.
Bartold launched into his Minimalist Trends presentation by showing this e... Comment - Like
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Feb 6, 2010, 3:24 pm
I grabbed a couple of these cookies today, thinking ah well, it's my long run today, so I can afford a little treat.
But then I discovered (too late) that 2 of these cookies are 600 calories and practically 30 grams of fat, grrrr.
Anyhow, the sun is shining, and it's beautiful out, so why ... Comment - Like
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