Happy New Year

As 2014 comes to an end, I have much to be grateful for. My family and I went on an amazing European vacation. I visited with one of my dearest childhood friends and got to spend a week with her and her beautiful family.

I crossed off backpacking with my girls in Europe, and having them experience different cultural experiences on my bucket list.

I ran in four races (and am thankful for the ability to do this).  We had many laughs with family and friends. Our family experienced good health this year. We fell in love with folk festivals, learned how to crochet, and shared many heartfelt, handmade goodies.

Cheers to an abundant and exciting 2015!

Back in the Swing of Things

It feels good to get back in the swing of things. I use Gaiamtv for my yoga classes, and I just love this site. There are hundreds of classes to choose from, from beginner to advanced level.

Last weekend, my running partner and I ran the 10K of the WFPS Half Marathon race. It is one of my favourites (of the few races I have run to date). It felt good to get back out there (although my legs were a little disgruntled for a few days after).

We have our sight set on the Twin City Marathon next October... she really wants to run the Goofy Race, so now it is time to buckle down and get serious on our training.

Cheers!

Plodding On

What have I been up to? Travelling, walking, and biking.  Running...um no. It is that time of year when the kids are getting ready to head back to school, and I'm getting ready to head back to work. It is a new year so to speak. So I am ready to set my intentions for this 'new year'. 

This year I will:

1. Practice yoga everyday

2. Run for at least 20 minutes five days per week

3. Get on my bike as often as I can

What are your intentions?

Cheers!

What Was I Thinking

Happy Mother's Day to all my running friends! Exactly one week ago today, I did the unthinkable...I ran a half marathon race without training. What was I thinking! It was a tough go.

When I signed up for this race in the fall of last year, it seemed like a really good idea. I was training hard, had just finished the Winnipeg Paramedic Half Marathon, and felt like a million bucks. Then winter came early, the extreme cold weather arrived, and all commitments I had made to running faded away with the sun. 

Fast forward to last Sunday. I made a commitment to my running partner that I would go and run the Winnipeg Police Half Marathon no matter what (I have cancelled for the past two years in a row for this particular race). And. I. Did. It. I made it through with zero running training sessions. Zilch. Nada. None. It was not a fast race, and it did not feel good when I finished, but I crossed the finished line. 

A week later, and I feel great. It only took three days to recover (to a point where it did not hurt to walk, sit, stand, or get up). I am now determined more than ever to train to run the Dopey Challenge. I don't ever want to feel this much hurt again from lack of training. And so, my training regime is in action. I will start with the basics and build my base. I will run the Dopey Challenge with my friend and running partner in 2016. 

Cheers!

Back on the Wagon

Today, I ventured out on a 7 km run after not doing anything for six months. What was I thinking? And so I ran the slowest run of my life today (walking more than half). Tonight as I sat down to eat my dinner, my derriere was screaming...we are doing this again why? Because we can. I have the ability to run so why not...

Next weekend, a friend and I are supposed to run a half marathon. I have not trained, not even a little bit. But, I am going to try to finish it, and I'm going to do this with a smile on my face!

Cheers!

Stuck in a rut

I am stuck in a non-exercise rut. There I said it.

Rewind one year ago. I was doing great, running four to five days per week, eating right, and practicing yoga. Then something happened...what it was, I'm not too sure. Slowly, my motivation dwindled. The desire to move my body evaporated. First, I stopped eating right, relying on sugary treats to nourish my body (I do love baked goods!) Then, I didn't run as far as I used to, or as hard. I stopped my yoga practice. Once scheduled and timed runs, turned into plopping on the couch and watching t.v.

Fast forward to present day. I HAVE HAD ENOUGH! I am starting this blog, today, right now, to give myself a swift kick in the derriere! I am re kick starting my running adventure and I invite you to join me. There is going to be blood, sweat, and tears, of that I am certain. The question is how much and for how long!

I am challenging myself to run the Dopey Challenge in 2016. This is going to be my journey getting there!

Cheers!