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Help for a lonely runner?
My longest run before the marathon is coming up on Saturday. I have to admit I’m a little apprehensive about it, because it will be a 32k solo run — about 3 and a half hours for me; it really … Continue reading
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Tagged companionship, Lochside Trail, long run, marathon, Running, Sidney, solo, training, Victoria
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Running for the Truly Terrified
Many of you tell me I inspire you and you want to run (for the first time, or to get started again), but you are Truly Terrified. You don’t think you can keep up with me. You think you’ll embarrass … Continue reading
My 101st post is about workout music…
In March I had a request for workout music playlists, so I posted this. Recently I had another request, so I decided to publish this post as a page too. After the jump, you’ll see a couple of my playlists. … Continue reading
Race Plan – splits and cheering times
I think I will be finishing in 4 hours, 30 mins, but I will be happy just to finish! Here’s a link to the course map. Start gun is at 8:30 am. It will take me anywhere from 5-10 mins … Continue reading
Race Day Crew wanted
Each morning I lie in bed and listen to the song “Love Like a Sunset Parts 1-2″ by Phoenix and visualize myself running the Royal Victoria Marathon next Sunday Oct. 11, crossing the finish line, hugging my daughter. Because If … Continue reading
The Victoria Gin Post
So the gin is really and truly fabulous. It’s smooth, delicate, refreshing, and has spoiled me forever. No other can compare. Seriously, you have to try this stuff. I met Rod Phillips (purveyor of said gin and other fine spirits), … Continue reading
3 handy tips for running hills
Tonight we ran the Seven Sisters in Victoria: Hill workout! The Seven Sisters slay me: Fairfield; Oakshade, Gonzales, Lotbiniere, Robleda, St. Charles, Moss. I learned (re-learned) a few things: eat more than oatmeal for breakfast and a few pieces of … Continue reading
What does it take to be a great fitness leader?
Photo by fittpaldi I’ve been back to leading indoor cycling classes at the YMCA lately, and having a blast. I’m very interested in passing on some new drills, picking fun music, and attracting more participants to my class. I want … Continue reading
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Tagged fun, LinkedIn, strength training, Victoria, volunteer, YMCA, YWCA
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Losing my resolve, or loosening my heartstrings?
The resolution-o-meter is at 66 per cent. As you know if you’ve kept track of this blog, my New Years Resolution was threefold: stay purposefully single, run a marathon and rediscover my passion for rock climbing. The running and climbing … Continue reading
