My Birthday Year Update

The only constant in life is change. I heard this on the radio station I was listening to during a run one morning. I liked it. I am now a little over halfway through my birthday year and I have many great experiences and I find myself randomly smiling when I think back to some …

Harriers 2:18 Elk/Beaver Preparation and Race Recap

Since the end of January, I have spent many, many hours running by myself to get ready for the Harriers 2:18 Elk/Beaver 50 km Ultra that took place on May 12th. When I registered online I was asked for a predicted finish time and I typed between 4: 10 - 4: 20. I wasn't really …

A Year of Monthly Experiences or Challenges

This year I am trying to do one thing each month that is outside my comfort zone, a new experience or challenge for myself. I am enjoying trying to find things to do and I am open to just about anything...I think. So far I have done the following: In January I ran the Dopey …

First Half Half Marathon Recap

Last month I won an entry from nuun, who was the hydration sponsor for the First Half Half Marathon. I was excited about the opportunity to go to Vancouver and run as I haven't done many races there. I went over on Saturday by myself and enjoyed exploring, being on my own time line, being …

New Job. New Workout Routine. My Own.

Starting a new job is exciting I think most of us would say. You get to meet new people, learn new skills and processes, organize your new desk, change of routine and work in a new office. While it is exciting you can also feel fear of the unknown, the stress of the learning curve, adjusting to …

New Year, New Goal.

The beginning of a new year usually finds me taking part in the Vancouver Island Race Series (VIRA) where I connect with my running friends and race every two weeks from January to April. I also typically return to my role as a run leader with Frontrunners and help lead one of the marathon clinics. This …

Mickey Mouse Marathon – Dopey Challenge Finisher!

I was awake again early. Up at 1:15am and stayed up but all good. I had planned on making my way to catch the bus for 3:45am because there were so many people for the half marathon the day before. I spent some time in our bathroom nook I created having my coffee, breakfast and …

Donald Duck Half Marathon – Dopey Challenge

First off I would like to say thank you to all of you who are sharing this experience with me by reading my posts, commenting on my pictures, sending messages of encouragement and more. I appreciate everything you are doing and you are all with me when I run. I had a better night's sleep …

Minnie’s 10k – Dopey Challenge

Another restless night and another way earlier than planned wake up (1:15am). I even grabbed my iPod to listen to in hopes that it would help soothe my mind but no luck so this post is starting pre race. Thoughts whizzing around: I am enjoying being at Walt Disney World, having this experience and being …

Pluto’s 5k – Dopey Challenge

After a rough sleep, my day started at 2:15am, even though my alarm was set for 2:45am. I think I was just excited to run and the unknown of what it was going to be like - besides exciting. I boarded a bus a few minutes after 4:00am and sat with a guy named Derek, …