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Everything’s comng up roses…

…and daffodils and cherry blossoms and crocuses and tulips… gotta love the winter Olympics in Vancouver! Anyhoo- On running… I’ve ran. 3 times this week to be exact. 3K on Monday, 5K on Tuesday and 8K today. And me knee has held out. There were twinges on Monday- but today I felt strong. I am stretchingContinue reading “Everything’s comng up roses…”

All it takes is a little focus… right?!

I am here. I am running. Really I am. I am desperate to get something rolling… as in some serious training, and in the last 2 weeks I feel as if I am on the right track. I am running the Historic Half in 3 weeks (!) I can do it. But I need toContinue reading “All it takes is a little focus… right?!”

Sneakin’ one in…

A very brief update… Had a couple of great weeks… feeling strong and goin’ long… but in the last week life’s been CR-azy and I am really just trying hard to maintain- Getting out for a few 5ks and a 8 if I’m lucky. I even “snuck”  in a run today… literally… so much to doContinue reading “Sneakin’ one in…”

Things that are working/Things that aren’t

I’m back baby!! In the past 2 weeks I have gotten into a bit of a training groove. It hasn’t been all rosy 100% of the time- it is a process- I’m taking it day by day- but I’m happy to report that I had a “4 runs” week and then a “3 runs” weekContinue reading “Things that are working/Things that aren’t”

Come hell or high water…

I’m doing it. I’m gonna run come hell or high water- my post last week where I ran (pardon the pun) down every (quite valid really) reason I can’t be running right now just didn’t sit right. Instead of making me feel “better” or “relieved” or “off the hook”  I was just depressed about it.Continue reading “Come hell or high water…”

Heigh Ho Heigh Ho…

I’ve been away for awhile, we went on our very fun trip to Tofino (saw whales, a bear an eagle, lots of sea lions, surfed, boogie boarded, evening fire on the beach… did it all!) and when I returned I had 1 week to prepare for a job interview. Not just any job interview, butContinue reading “Heigh Ho Heigh Ho…”

Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot!

My “haven’t run in 3 days” excuse de jour? It’s just too darn hot!! It seems we’re breaking records in the temperature department here in balmy Vancouver… 33.8 Celsius!  and while I don’t have too big a problem with it myself I find the kids to be particularly cranky, and of course the last 2 nights haveContinue reading “Feelin’ Hot Hot Hot!”

Who doesn’t love the dentist?

The only time I can get an appointment for all 5 kids to see the dentist at the same time (#6 doesn’t have to to see him yet but has to come along for the ride) is 8 o’clock in the morning… when booking the appointment it seems logical, because  making multiple trips downtown isContinue reading “Who doesn’t love the dentist?”

She’s crafty… not.

I have always wanted to be a natural crafty kind of gal but it just ain’t happening. I came to terms with my non-crafty ways ages ago but every once in awhile I think maybe with the right amount of patience and a whole lot of heart I will overcome my awkwardness with a glueContinue reading “She’s crafty… not.”