The day after our 5k race (and more importantly a week after our first marathon) Arlene and I ran the Monster Dash 10k in Toronto. As we were getting ready for the race, we both kept saying “Why didn’t I sign up for the 5k?” For some reason I have it in my head that … Continue reading
Thanks for the motivation – Run, Walk & Roll 5k
Six days after running our first marathon, Arlene and I headed out to run a 5k race with the goal of finishing in under 30 minutes. The weather was terrible, cold, wet and pouring rain. We were both glad that we didn’t have to deal with these miserable conditions during the marathon. I know I … Continue reading
Marathon mantras
I wore this shirt today for a workout and it reminded me of how that quote became one of my mantras during my marathon. Arlene had gone to the race expo the day before me and found this shirt. She bought it and sent me a picture and I knew I wanted it too. When … Continue reading
Wow, I’m a marathoner! – Scotiabank Toronto Waterfront Marathon (STWM)
On Sunday, Oct. 20, I officially became a marathoner! The day before my marathon I went for an easy 3k shakeout run. I saw some other runners along the way and one of them had the official long sleeved Toronto Waterfront Marathon tech tee. I knew that I would be getting mine soon and smiled … Continue reading
Still travelling, eating and running
It’s been a while since I’ve blogged (much longer than what I would have liked). I’m happy to say that I’ve been busy doing the usual; eating, travelling and running. I recently went to Ireland and it was everything I imagined it would be and more! So eventually I’ll have an update on my trip. … Continue reading
My little red-winged blackbird nemesis returns!
He’s back! I was running on the Don Valley Trail the other day, minding my own business, when my little red-winged blackbird nemesis dive bombed into my head. Last year I was attacked by a red-winged blackbird in almost the exact some spot on the trail, so I’m convinced he’s my little nemesis. I feel … Continue reading
There’s no stopping us right now – Las Vegas trip
I’ve been meaning to recap my trip to Vegas for a while now. There was no running involved with this trip (though we were training for the Disneyland Half at the time and brought our running stuff just in case). Who were we kidding though? We were in Vegas! So instead, this post has a … Continue reading
Finding inspiration – Spirit of the Marathon and my grandma
Marathon training has officially started. I still can’t believe I’m doing this! Kristen is following the same training plan from northern Ontario so we have been comparing notes. For the last little while I’ve been obsessed with the film Spirit of the Marathon. I own a copy of it and watch it every few weeks. Let’s … Continue reading
May Madness
Wow! Where did May go? The last month has been pretty busy and it looks like I have a summer full of adventures with good friends and good food ahead of me. The biggest news that I have from the month of May is that I took the plunge and signed up for my first … Continue reading
Spring is here and so are the red-winged blackbirds!
I have an irrational fear of birds. It may have started when I was very young and watched Alfred Hitchock’s The Birds (a movie that I know so well that I can quote whole lines from it). I’m not really sure but I know I’m suspicious of them. They swoop too closely to my head … Continue reading
Plain Can Be Lovely 