Life.....

It's been a while since I've posted, life just gets in the way sometimes!! I've finally bought a new pair of runners, my last ones went 1100kms...I got used to the feel of them, but as soon as I put the new ones on, it was like floating on pillows of air....I reminded myself to keep this feeling with me, so then next time I would get new ones sooner!!!!
What I've been doing could hardly be perceived as training, however I am doing the Adelaide Half Marathon when I go home....was hoping to go under 2 hours but now I'll be happy with a 2 hour finish...between visitors, and cake decorating.....the training has suffered. Could hardly say to my daughter, of sorry i didn't get to finish your cake, I was out running!!!
Anyway, just thought I'd make an appearance before I head to the other side of the world for 2 months!!
Keep logging those miles!!

2010 Childrun

 This past Sunday I was very lucky to be one of around 6000 people that took part in the annual BC Childrens Hospital Childrun. This particular run has been going for 25 years and raises money for the BC Childrens Hospital Foundation. This year the childrun raised over 1 million dollars!! Absolutely AMAZING....at the same time the Miracle Weekend telethon was also held raising around 16.5 million dollars.....The weekend was a little bittersweet for us, the hospital system failed us as it has failed many, but at the same time is able to help so many other families, the more money raised, the more services that are available, more research etc etc, so big picture, it's all worth it. I was fortunate to be part of a team this year..(refer to photo), and look forward to doing it again next year. Amber will most likely run it with me next time :-).....All I could think of as I ran those 5km was how many children were sitting in that hospital, how many parents by their beds, and of all the children not yet born that will find that hospital their home for a period of time. It was the quickest 26 mins of my life!!!

Exciting Stuff!!

I've decided to run the Adelaide Half Marathon when I go home in a few weeks time....as always entering a race is exciting, but this one a little more so for me...It's in my home town!!! I haven't been home for a few years so that also makes it extra wonderful :-) It's most likely going to be the last half marathon for me before I move up to longer distances...fingers crossed it goes a little better than the last one did...oh and I'm going to ask for dry weather too :-)!! LOL....
A big shout out to my Mum...she's paying the entry fee for me...!! XOXOXO

Middle of the 3rd Week....

It's Thursday of the 3rd week, and all I can say is man alive my body is making it hard for me, it really doesn't want to let go of the last few pounds!!! Granted results prob would have been better had I skipped out on the alcohol last weekend, but..thats the way it goes!!
I'm having wonderful results with the couple of friends I'm helping out at the gym too..so to them I say well done and keep it up xoxo
Run day today 10kms, so burn baby burn I say :-)

2nd Week In...

Well today marks the beginning of the second week of whats going to be an interesting workout month....4 weeks, 7 days a week, Weights, Cardio and Plyometrics...coupled with an inspiring Clean Eating Regime...yes there is a hint of sarcasm in those last few words...but with 9lbs I still want to lose...there are just some things you have to do. The words that came to me during the last half marathon when I was wiping away some sort stinking mixture of breakfast and gels was SUCK IT UP PRINCESS!!!! I do have to admit...my breakfast yesterday (Mother's Day)...was as far from, my normal breakfast as it gets. I have to admit it was SO good,however I was happy to be back to my eggs whites/oatmeal/blueberries this morning.
BRING IT ON.........

Thought of the Week....

"Don't fear fear....put it to work"

2010 BMO Vancouver Marathon May 2nd...