This past weekend was our hardest race yet – and because that is somewhat relative given our limited racing experience, we’re talking tough as in known to be a challenging, technical race and part of the Canada Running Series. We had no idea what a “technical” race course was…but we quickly learned! It means HILLS. … Continue reading
Did you notice? This past week has been super-charged, crazed, frantic and overwhelming. Not just for me. I’m not the only one feeling it. While griping about my own stresses and pressures and schedules, I noticed I wasn’t alone in wanting to scream at the top of my lungs. I heard about it from friends. … Continue reading
Being consistent with running has paid off. Today my dear family dropped me off 10km from my house – and left me there. I had no choice but to run home! Using the interval method – walk 2 min and run 4 min – I actually completed the 10km in 1:16 min. A personal best … Continue reading
Well, the Fall training season is finally upon us (who else is sick of running in this sauna we call summer?) and that means that racing season has also arrived. Whether you are training for a goal race and using shorter races as milestones along the way, or entering races for fun to stay motivated, … Continue reading
bal•ance [bal-uhns] noun, verb, bal•anced, bal•anc•ing a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. Balance. Never did I ever think that this word would come to haunt me. On the eve of the first day of school, I am trying to figure out just how I am going to “DO IT”. … Continue reading
I have to confess, I am becoming a bit of a race junkie. I always like to have a race coming up and I love race days. True, I tend to panic a bit before races as you will know if you read our last race report…but really, doesn’t nervous energy just mean that you … Continue reading
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