The Around the Bay 30k road race in Hamilton on March 24 was our first race in 2013. I had heard many amazing things about this race, which is also the oldest road race in North America (older than the Boston Marathon by three years). Dan and I had also never run more than 21.1 … Continue reading
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Crush it! – Disney World Half Marathon trip, Part 4
I don’t even remember what time we woke up for the Disney World Half Marathon. It was so horribly early that I’ve blocked it from my mind. We were on the shuttle bus to Epcot for the start by 3 a.m. I was really nervous and it was also really cold out. Because I tend … Continue reading
Let the memories begin! – Disney World Half Marathon trip, part 3
It was time for the Disney World Marathon Weekend Health and Fitness Expo. I had never been to a health and fitness expo before and didn’t know what to expect. I also wasn’t feeling well on this day and felt really nervous about the half. Dan had been fighting a bad cold for months and … Continue reading
Taller wizards in the back – Disney World Half Marathon trip, Part 2
Dan and I met up with everybody at Hogwarts in Harry Potter World in Islands of Adventure. I had heard that it was going to be cold that day, but I wasn’t prepared for how cold. It was about 8 Celsius, which would usually be ok (we’re from Canada) only we weren’t dressed for 8 degree … Continue reading
I fell in love again, all things go, all things go – Chicago
Dan and I were at a wedding with our friends Justin and Cassandra when we started talking about Chicago. Dan and Justin had both been, but Cassandra and I hadn’t, so we talked about how that summer we should all go together. Fast forward to the spring and Justin and Cassandra started sending us potential … Continue reading
I get my thrill on Hayes St. hill – Bay to Breakers 12k, Part 3
The big day arrived for my first race, May 15, 2011. Dan and I woke up bright and early and got ready to run the 100th annual Bay to Breakers (the longest consecutively run footrace in the world!). Here are all of the rookie mistakes we made: We didn’t follow any type of training plan. … Continue reading
If you leave hungry from the Berger Pit, it’s your own fault – Berger Pit Fun Run recap (my first 5k!)
Kristen’s family has a camp (in southern Ontario we call them “cottages.” My friend tells me in Newfoundland they call them “cabins.” Who knew?) in Echo Bay called the Berger Pit. I love the Berger Pit. I think it’s one of the most peaceful and relaxing places to go. Every year, her family organizes a … Continue reading
Volkswagen and the Bark Side
Volkswagen must really like Star Wars, especially around the Super Bowl. Last year’s Super Bowl ad “The Force” is one of my favourites. This year, their game day commercial teaser “The Bark Side” seems to show there will be more where that came from. I guess we’ll have to wait and see.
What are you doing New Years Eve?
I can’t believe 2011 is coming to a close already. New Years Eve is one of my favourite occasions, and as we prepare to celebrate, I just had to share this video by Zooey Deschanel and Joseph Gordon-Levitt. Brings a smile to my face. Enjoy!
It’s time to start the music, It’s time to light the lights…
I love the Muppets and can’t wait to see the new Muppet movie, which opened yesterday. I loved watching re-runs of The Muppet Show growing up, and I loved Kermit the Frog. To this day, my mom says Kermit’s Rainbow Connection still reminds her of me because I sang it so much. In the weeks … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 