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the finish line. Photo by Larry Lewis2015-12-30T17:58:18+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/28/older-wiser-faster-stronger-port-city-challenge-half-marathon-by-the-sea-2015-race-recap-saint-john-nb/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2901.jpgIMG_29012015-12-29T12:23:33+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/25/reindeer-games-return-santa-shuffle-5k-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_5271.jpgIMG_52712015-12-26T23:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/24/magnetic-hills-and-reversing-rapids-port-city-challenge-harbour-passage-5k-2015-race-recap-saint-john-nb/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2726.jpgIMG_27262015-12-25T02:58:36+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/19/port-city-challenge-into-the-night-5k-2015-race-recap-saint-john-nb/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_2706.jpgIMG_27062015-12-20T00:24:24+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/15/the-meaning-of-net-downhill-goodlife-fitness-toronto-half-marathon-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_8890.jpgIMG_88902015-12-15T12:47:21+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/12/12/bermuda-triangle-challenge-bermuda-half-marathon-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/img_7939.jpgIMG_79392015-12-13T00:26:38+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/11/30/running-the-stripatnight-rock-n-roll-las-vegas-half-marathon-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4896.jpgIMG_4896https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213874863_xlarge.jpg393499_213874863_XLargeOur official race picture at the finish. For some reason Dan and I both held our medals up backwards! Oops!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213856031_xlarge.jpg393499_213856031_XLargeDan and I getting closer to the finish line.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213835167_xlarge.jpg393499_213835167_XLargehttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213817265_xlarge.jpg393499_213817265_XLargehttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213795830_xlarge.jpg393499_213795830_XLargehttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_214280829_xlarge.jpg393499_214280829_XLargeAction shot of me running around people.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_214168133_xlarge.jpg393499_214168133_XLargeRaising our arms as we crossed the finish line. We did it!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_214023142_xlarge.jpg393499_214023142_XLargeRunning on the #stripatnight!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393499_213987022_xlarge.jpg393499_213987022_XLargeRunning past the Wynn Encore.2017-06-21T02:23:31+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/11/26/high-fiving-meb-rock-n-roll-las-vegas-5k-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/img_4802.jpgIMG_4802https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213463043_xlarge.jpg393504_213463043_XLargeDan and I as the sun was setting.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213462721_xlarge.jpg393504_213462721_XLargeDan and I before the race. Getting excited!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213478458_xlarge.jpg393504_213478458_XLargeCrossing the finish line. I felt strong! The best part is I also beat Dan by a second (you can see him behind me).https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213476541_xlarge.jpg393504_213476541_XLargeStill running stride for stride!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213476540_xlarge.jpg393504_213476540_XLargeWe hardly ever run together when we race so this was fun! I also like how we seem to be matching each other stride for stride.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213466948_xlarge.jpg393504_213466948_XLargeOur official finisher's pic.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213465815_xlarge.jpg393504_213465815_XLargeDan and I running together.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/393504_213464070_xlarge.jpg393504_213464070_XLargeDan and I pose with our medals after high fiving Meb.2015-11-30T22:54:12+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/11/03/bermuda-triangle-challenge-bermuda-10k-2015-race-recap/2015-11-03T13:39:05+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2013/11/01/wow-im-a-marathoner-scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-marathon/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/20x30-tmal4635.jpegapproaching the finish line. I threw my arms in the air.I was overjoyed as I approached the finish line and threw my arms in the air.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/img_5779.jpgrunning through the painDan took this picture of me as I started running again.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/906437_10151619833576442_385584224_o.jpgmy favourite view of the Toronto skylineJason took this picture. This part of the course was difficult for me but I also tried to enjoy the view of the Toronto skyline.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1399614_10151619838166442_131323766_o.jpgJason took this picture of me runningJason took this picture of me running as he passed me. I like to pretend that it's blurry because I was so fast (and nothing to do with the speed of the photographer).https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1398553_10151619830951442_58006390_o.jpgstill smilingJason took this picture of Kelly, Arlene and I running. We were still smiling and looking good at this point. I was so proud of us.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/my-marathon_edited-1.jpgMy marathon course route with notesHere's the marathon course route with my notes on what happened along the way.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/1400244_10151619830431442_2070342116_o.jpgRunning past the ROM crystalRunning past the ROM crystal. Photo by Jason.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/859848_10151619839011442_250515697_o.jpgUs before the marathonKelly, Arlene, me and Jason before the marathon. We were in the purple corral and I was getting nervous and excited.2015-10-25T00:54:31+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/10/24/chafing-the-dream-scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-marathon-stwm-2015-race-recap/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbs1344.jpeg20x30-TWBS1344My official finisher's picture. So fancy.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbc3885.jpeg20x30-TWBC3885I was so happy to be finished.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twam1010.jpeg20x30-TWAM1010I raised my arms as I crossed the finish line.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twaf4518.jpegHeading to the finish lineHeading towards the finish line. I knew I was about to do it.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbq3907.jpeg20x30-TWBQ3907Me looking very serious. It was almost the home stretch.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbk1130.jpeg20x30-TWBK1130Trying to pick up my pace.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbe4788.jpeg32k markNanlee and I running just beyond the 32k mark in The Beaches.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twav2877.jpegMei being silly while runningThey didn't get a picture of me doing the "Edwing" but this one is kind of close. I don't know what I'm doing here. lolhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/20x30-twbl2283.jpegBrian, Mei and Dara at STWMBrian, me and Dara running STWM. I'm so glad the photographer got a picture of us.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/img_7630.jpgSelfie in the corralBrian took this selfie of the four of us waiting in the green corral. (Photo by Brian)2015-10-29T16:18:31+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/10/03/bermuda-triangle-challenge-kpmg-front-street-mile-2015/2015-10-04T01:59:06+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/09/30/i-think-i-can-i-think-i-can-stwm-tune-up-run-and-running-with-lanni/2015-10-02T01:51:15+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/09/26/yorkville-run-yorkvillerun15-5k-2015-race-recap-and-run-to-beer/2015-09-27T08:15:40+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/08/24/meet-me-halfway-stwm-training-update/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/11950286_948057545251761_1222978464584142851_o.jpg11950286_948057545251761_1222978464584142851_oIt was Hawaiian Night the other night at the Running Room in the Beaches. I didn't dress up but someone who ran with us had a coconut top and grass skirt. It made me smile every time I saw her running up and down the hills with us. Photo courtesy of The Running Room Beaches.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_3234.jpgIMG_3234Runners at the site of the landmark that is featured on this year's medal. What an awesome way to reveal it! Photo courtesy of Canada Running Series.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/nge0762.jpg_NGE0762Selfies at Twitter. You know we had to! Photo courtesy of Canada Running Series.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/nge0706.jpg_NGE0706Another photo stop with the Digital Champions. This is the bridge that was featured on the Yonge St. 10k medal. Photo Courtesy of Canada Running Series.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/nge0687.jpgDigital Champions Tweet UpDigital Champions and Community Leaders stop for a picture in Graffiti Alley during the tweet up. Photo courtesy of Canada Running Series.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0917.jpgIMG_0917Me with @dohanley and @freshierundutty. Photo courtesy of Canada Running Series.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/img_0908.jpgIMG_0908Meeting community leaders and other digital champions for #STWM. What a great group! Photo courtesy of Canada Running Series.2015-08-25T02:39:28+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/07/27/thats-how-you-get-calves-like-that-warrior-dash-2015-race-recap/2015-07-29T19:25:42+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/06/28/stwm-training-recap-weeks-1-2/2015-06-29T01:05:49+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/06/20/betterforit-nike-womens-15k-race-toronto-2015-race-report/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1376_photo_20096913.jpgrace_1376_photo_20096913The incredible view. How can you not love this? Photo courtesy of NIke.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20105951.jpgrace_1286_photo_20105951Me about to hit the boardwalk.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20097225.jpgrace_1286_photo_20097225The choir singing outside of the church. Photo courtesy of NIke.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20095669.jpgrace_1286_photo_20095669Right after crossing the finish line. There are no pictures of me actually crossing it because I ran into a pack of people. Photo courtesy of Nike.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20067712.jpgrace_1286_photo_20067712Any finish line that you can walk away from. :) Photo courtesy of Nike.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20014703.jpgrace_1286_photo_20014703This is my favourite picture from the race. I forgot to mention that Nike also provided free race pics!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/race_1286_photo_20006086.jpgrace_1286_photo_20006086Me running on the tarmac. No big deal.2015-06-22T12:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/06/09/how-long-distance-running-prepared-me-for-the-inca-trail/2015-07-24T12:35:06+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/06/01/may-madness-2/2015-06-03T02:53:52+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/05/01/on-to-the-next-one-the-first-nine-half-marathons/2015-05-01T11:23:52+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/04/28/if-you-build-it-they-will-come-toronto-yonge-st-10k-tys10k-race-report-2015/2015-04-28T02:47:32+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/04/20/killthehill-harrys-spring-run-off-hsrot-race-report-2015/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/9c686-11143009_649525318512852_1808491075_n.jpg9c686-11143009_649525318512852_1808491075_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/53996-11137968_1376919535969487_1649452931_n.jpg53996-11137968_1376919535969487_1649452931_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/44ba4-11024100_896835560382243_1175702249_n.jpg44ba4-11024100_896835560382243_1175702249_n2015-04-20T11:58:50+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/03/16/escaping-winter-bermuda-trip-2015-part-1/2015-03-17T02:06:06+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/03/04/so-long-february-running-through-the-coldest-month-on-record/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/0f257-10986290_703289943123449_1161237482_n.jpg0f257-10986290_703289943123449_1161237482_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/eaac8-11049201_793704467366978_762964457_n.jpgeaac8-11049201_793704467366978_762964457_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/094a5-1597817_1511787332380390_838303759_n.jpg094a5-1597817_1511787332380390_838303759_n2015-03-19T14:53:29+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2015/01/21/crush-it-goals-for-2015/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/bb0f0-10809468_546005635534389_1468339942_n.jpgbb0f0-10809468_546005635534389_1468339942_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/6541a-10848215_1020521164639966_661267109_n.jpg6541a-10848215_1020521164639966_661267109_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/0d845-1742038_465670903555301_874711254_n.jpg0d845-1742038_465670903555301_874711254_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/16d30-10899041_938775019466576_660082080_n.jpg16d30-10899041_938775019466576_660082080_n2015-01-22T02:53:17+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/31/the-final-countdown-new-years-eve-in-tsim-sha-tsui-hong-kong-2012/2014-12-28T12:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/30/i-will-be-with-you-again-new-years-eve-in-toronto-2011/2014-12-28T12:35:31+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/29/may-we-all-have-our-hopes-our-will-to-try-new-years-eve-in-sydney-2006/2014-12-29T13:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/28/watching-the-ball-drop-new-years-eve-in-new-york-city-2004/2014-12-28T12:30:50+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/26/christmas-in-july-killarney-ireland/2014-12-25T18:50:07+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/25/christmas-in-hong-kong-disneyland/2014-12-25T17:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/12/24/christmas-in-sydney/2014-12-25T01:54:50+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/10/25/hey-girl-youve-got-a-beautiful-pace-scotiabank-toronto-waterfront-half-marathon-stwm-2014/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/0a687-10735381_1553784931519441_1035570365_n.jpg0a687-10735381_1553784931519441_1035570365_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/ac593-10735318_376061575900361_226915677_n.jpgac593-10735318_376061575900361_226915677_n2014-10-26T02:54:52+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/10/15/breathtaking-banff-melissas-road-race-22k-recap-alberta-trip-2013-part-2/2014-10-17T14:22:12+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/10/09/alberta-bound-alberta-trip-2013-part-1-canmore-and-banff/2014-10-11T01:41:40+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/10/02/you-never-forget-your-first-race-race-for-health-5k-2014-sarnia/2014-10-02T12:25:30+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/09/26/the-course-of-true-love-never-did-run-smooth-a-midsummer-nights-run-15k-2014/2014-09-27T17:11:36+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/09/17/we-wont-tell-anyone-you-cried-warrior-dash-2014/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0171.jpgMei and another girl climbing over the wall at the top.Me and another girl climb over the wall at the top.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0168.jpgMei climbingI'm climbing up the wall and Nicola is talking me through it. It was hard to do in my old marathon training shoes that don't have much tread left on them!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0165.jpgMei and Nicola at the bottom of an obstacleI think we're clapping in this picture as we wait our turn at an obstacle.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0164.jpgIMG_0164https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0163.jpgMei and Nicola emerging from the mud pit.Nicola and I emerging from the mud pit. We look really impressed!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0161.jpgMei on a balancing beamI was concentrating on not falling off of this beam.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/img_0173.jpgMei not jumping over the fire.Nicola is ready to jump over the fire while I'm running beside it in the grass.2014-09-18T03:38:48+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/07/18/wedding-rings-lost-and-found-while-limping-through-mud-and-fire-warrior-dash-2013/2014-07-18T13:46:05+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/07/16/return-to-the-berger-pit-berger-pit-fun-run-5k-2013/2014-07-16T11:12:54+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/07/09/im-back-adventures-in-italy/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/25867-10513731_258251924377982_1405956220_n.jpg25867-10513731_258251924377982_1405956220_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/10ed1-10349834_261303144073777_1843042009_n.jpg10ed1-10349834_261303144073777_1843042009_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/14510-10449023_1449141902009070_1622901269_n.jpg14510-10449023_1449141902009070_1622901269_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/0e5a2-10369318_1504378079792741_2053104276_n.jpg0e5a2-10369318_1504378079792741_2053104276_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/a1eb8-927094_259386874247152_1926443048_n.jpga1eb8-927094_259386874247152_1926443048_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/6276a-10431941_1450871735169276_1995105705_n.jpg6276a-10431941_1450871735169276_1995105705_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/7835d-927346_244814929046077_363569505_n.jpg7835d-927346_244814929046077_363569505_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/abac1-10507923_325268760956612_1855358745_n.jpgabac1-10507923_325268760956612_1855358745_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/82970-926804_683719351697078_1008555321_n.jpg82970-926804_683719351697078_1008555321_nhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/805cf-10488805_651319454945102_1664820643_n.jpg805cf-10488805_651319454945102_1664820643_n2014-07-09T11:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/06/11/ferris-wheels-food-and-hello-kitty-taiwan-trip-2013-part-7/2014-06-11T19:12:38+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/06/06/take-this-picture-of-me-with-teresa-teng-taiwan-trip-2013-228-memorial-park-taipei-101-part-6/2014-06-06T16:37:35+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/27/humpty-dumpty-had-wall-issues-too-toronto-womens-half-2014/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/19039-19b377-21705664.jpgZoomphoto Inc Event PhotographyI don't know the runner beside me but I love how we both acknowledged the camera at the same time.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/19039-e60deb-21703497.jpgZoomphoto Inc Event PhotographyI was determined to finish.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/19039-b16361-21703494.jpgZoomphoto Inc Event PhotographyRunning towards the finish line. You can see Dan in the background, which explains why I was looking to the side in the other picture.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/19039-ba5612-21695840.jpgMe approaching the finish line. I was trying to figure out why I was looking to the side in the picture. I saw later that it was because I was looking at Dan!2014-05-30T01:42:44+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/24/run-like-ryan-gosling-is-waiting-at-the-finish-line-for-you-with-a-puppy-toronto-womens-half-2013/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/17641-126-19127647.jpgMe at the Toronto Women's Half MarathonRunning the Toronto Women's Half Marathon. They had free race pics! I got lots of compliments for my tutu.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/17641-126-19089282.jpgMei running and looking strongEither I was still feeling strong or I was posing for the camera. I have a tendency to do that.2014-05-25T03:49:55+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/21/spirited-away-in-jiufen-taiwan-trip-2013-part-5/2014-05-22T12:55:02+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/19/sky-lanterns-and-wishes-taiwan-trip-2013-pingxi-and-shifen-part-4/2017-06-21T02:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/16/the-famed-jade-cabbage-at-the-national-palace-museum-taiwan-trip-2013-part-3/2014-08-18T21:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/13/beitouxinbeitou-hot-springs-and-the-lovers-bridge-in-danshui-taiwan-trip-2013-part-2/2015-02-02T15:58:02+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/05/09/from-hkg-to-tsa-taiwan-trip-2013-part-1/2014-05-13T00:31:39+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/29/i-run-for-chocolate-the-chocolate-race-10-miler/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/17821-126-18944102.jpgApproaching the finish line.Me approaching the finish line with my skewer of chocolate covered marshmallows and strawberries. It was delicious.2014-06-21T03:49:58+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/26/what-we-ate-in-hong-kong/2014-04-26T18:42:15+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/18/all-for-one-and-one-for-all-toronto-yonge-st-10k-tys10k-2014/2014-07-29T02:02:20+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/09/running-in-tutus-inspiration-and-glam-runner/2014-04-09T11:33:34+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/06/flurries-and-hills-harrys-spring-run-off-8k/2014-04-07T01:33:14+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/03/18/screw-calm-and-run-zombie-race-2012/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/18202_559535297396059_895066056_n.jpgMei runningI'm smiling because I have no lives left so I can enjoy running with the zombies. If you can't beat 'em join 'em right?https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/60740_559536844062571_1561221711_n.jpgJason the zombieI didn't know at the time that this zombie would become my marathon clinic instructor. If I had known I might have been scared (thankfully he didn't look like a zombie when we trained).2014-04-04T15:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/04/02/i-defeated-the-reaper-around-the-bay-30k-2014/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/768526-1108-0041s.jpgMei and the Grim ReaperMe with the Grim Reaper. Nice guy.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/0041t.jpg0041tMe with the Grim Reaper. Nice guy.2014-04-03T01:11:26+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/03/28/15-things-to-see-and-do-in-hong-kong/2014-03-28T01:40:57+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/03/20/the-cold-never-bothered-me-anyway-the-end-of-winter-running-and-notes-on-swan-lake/2014-03-21T02:24:47+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/03/12/rainbow-brutes-the-color-run-montreal-2012/2014-03-12T13:26:57+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2014/03/03/crush-it-again-montreal-rock-n-roll-half-marathon-2012/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mtl04.jpgWe did it!We did it! Kristen and I with our medals.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mtl03.jpgme runningMe running. Dan always gets mad that I take such good race photos. I told him that the price he pays for being fast is poor race photos.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mtl02.jpgKristen and I smiling through the painKristen and I smiling through the pain.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/02/mtl01.jpgDan and Mei at the Montreal halfDan and I before the Montreal half. 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He later said "I hope that didn't impact my time too much!"https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dl05.jpgMy official race pictureMy official race picture. Sweaty and holding my two new medals.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dl04.jpgRunning through Sleeping Beauty's CastleMe running through Sleeping Beauty's Castle. Yes it was magical.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/dl03.jpgcrossing the finish lineMe crossing the finish time. Note that's the clock time, not my chip time. 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My inspiration for generating ideas as to where the girls are taking me!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/orlando.jpgorlandoIn 2009 we surprised the bride with a trip to Orlando.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/07/miami2008.jpgmiami2008In 2008 we took the bride to Miami. The beginning of a beautiful tradition.2010-07-06T17:44:04+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2010/06/30/are-we-there-yet/2010-06-30T02:08:56+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2010/05/20/unforgettable-flash-mob-wedding-proposal/2010-05-20T03:19:03+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/10/07/puppies/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img00011-20091005-1235.jpgIMG00011-20091005-1235This puppy is the first one I saw. I love her!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img00021-20091005-1246.jpgIMG00021-20091005-1246Olive watches Marla as she holds one of the puppieshttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/10/img00019-20091005-1244.jpgIMG00019-20091005-1244Olive and her 4 puppies2009-10-08T00:21:49+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/09/28/the-wooden-sky-and-elliott-brood/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood07.jpgElliottBrood07Shining a light on everybodyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood06.jpgElliottBrood06https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood05.jpgElliottBrood05They gave us pans and spoons...makeshift rhythm section!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood04.jpgElliottBrood04https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood03.jpgElliottBrood03Lots of Elliott Brood fans. Lots of dancing!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood02.jpgElliottBrood02Marla and I enjoying the live musichttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/elliottbrood01.jpgElliottBrood01Headliner Elliott Brood hits the stagehttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/woodensky04.jpgWoodenSky04The Wooden Sky's set list!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/woodensky03.jpgWoodenSky03https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/woodensky02.jpgWoodenSky02Marla went to school with Gavin and Andrew2009-09-30T14:14:28+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/09/23/olivehugo-hybrids-coming-soon/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/olive_expecting.jpgOlive_expectingPregnant Olive! Here she is lying on one of Marla's sweaters2009-09-24T00:53:24+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/09/19/tyler-yuke-memorial-open-mic-night/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web09.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web09Greg's bandhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web06.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web06Me, Marla and Lindsey enjoying the showhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web05.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web05This guitarist asked for volunteers for his rhythm sectionhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web03.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web03More open mic performances (one of Greg's African Drum students)https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web12.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web12Greg's drumming students wrapped up the nighthttps://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/09/yuke-memorial-nite-web01.jpgYuke Memorial Nite web01Tyler's brother plays the bagpipes2010-04-29T21:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/08/12/poor-neglected-blog/2009-08-12T12:48:13+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/07/26/in-celebration-of-wedding-season/2009-07-26T23:48:15+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/07/06/the-time-travelers-wife/2009-08-12T12:44:33+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/04/08/billy-bob-thorntons-blow-up-on-q/2009-04-21T07:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://plaincanbelovely.com/2009/04/02/visitors-from-home/https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/serene-at-dinner.jpgserene-at-dinnerMy close friend Serene.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/bromance.jpgbromanceNeil and Dan have a lot in common - they like sports, finance (stocks, business etc) and guy stuff. We could feel the bromance blossoming.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/us-in-panna.jpgus-in-pannaUs in Panna. I made Dan take this picture from outside.https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/serene-typical.jpgserene-typicalThis is a typical picture of Serene. ;)https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/serene-and-mei-panna-sm.jpgserene-and-mei-panna-smSerene and I in Panna. Together again!https://plaincanbelovely.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/04/superior-bakery-doughnuts.jpgsuperior-bakery-doughnutsDelicious Superior Bakery Doughnuts. 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