My grandma passed away recently at the age of 93. Last week we had her visitation, funeral service and interment of ashes. What was nice about this process was it gave us an opportunity to privately say goodbye to her (immediate family only so there were 12 of us total). The saddest part for me … Continue reading
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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
I left my heart in San Francisco – Bay to Breakers 12k, Part 2
Our second day in San Francisco was devoted to more touristy things. I love touristy things! I love taking pictures with iconic statues (or ridiculously big things like the Wawa Goose, the Love statue in New York etc.) and I love to buy cheesy t-shirts. So this day of our trip was devoted to all … Continue reading
I left my heart in San Francisco – Bay to Breakers 12k, Part 1
I’d always wanted to go to San Francisco, so when I heard about the Bay to Breakers 12k foot race, I filed it away as something to do one day. I happened to check the website one day and found out that 2011 would be the 100th running of the Bay to Breakers and that … 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
A year of running, food and travel
So it’s been a year since I last blogged. I know the two people who read this blog have probably missed me. 😉 I’ve been looking back on the last year and I have so many stories to share. There was lots of running (3 half marathons, 1 10k, 2 5ks, 2 obstacle runs (Warrior … Continue reading
Walk Off the Earth
I recently read On a Cold Road by Dave Bidini. Â The book is based on Bidini’s journals and chronicles the Rheostatic’s cross Canada tour with the Tragically Hip in 1996. Â It includes anecdotes by other Canadian artists on touring, recording records, making it big or trying to make it big. Â I really enjoyed this book … Continue reading
Loss and Inspiration
On Thursday, I was saddened to learn of the death of Canadian freestyle skier Sarah Burke. Â I’d been following the story closely since news of her training accident in Utah on Jan. 10. Â While I don’t regularly follow skiing and had honestly never heard of her, something about her story struck a chord with me. … Continue reading
We did it!
On Saturday I ran my first ever half marathon (and so did Dan), in the “happiest place on earth,” Walt Disney World! I’m so proud of us and everybody who ran with us (a lot of people from the Soo). Kristen and I ran the first 10 miles together. At around mile 10 my legs … Continue reading
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!
Plain Can Be Lovely 