Congratulations! >20% done (Nov. 14)

Posted on Nov 15, 2010 in blog, progress | 0 comments I am very impressed! We have done 20% in about 10 weeks. There is a shot that we can finish within a year – just have to keep moving and sending me the mileage. I am finding that I NEED to get out and move every day so the challenge is already a success for me. I’ll keep moving and hope to add more miles to the weekly totals. Some people have asked for a schedule to follow. I will put...
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Nov. 7 – just keep moving, just keep moving…

Posted on Nov 8, 2010 in blog, progress | 0 comments Thank you to everyone who is getting out in the horrible weather and sharing their miles. I’ve been getting out there every day but have slumped in effort. With colds and various other excuses, a lot of my contributions have been walks. It will get better. And so will your experience. Just make time to get out there and soon – before you know it – you will think that 5 km is a...
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worst walk of shame

Posted on Oct 31, 2010 in blog, seen on run | 0 comments I think the morning after a Halloween costume has to be a difficult walk home. This morning I got to see Tinkerbell walking home. It wasn’t a particularly revealing costume but it was definitely beat up (see wings below). Tinkerbell had mascara down to her cheekbones and the air of trying to get home after a long night. I would have taken photos but I think she would have cried. You will...
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What is a good schedule?

Posted on Oct 28, 2010 in blog, question, training | 0 comments OK, I haven’t been very good at improving my running. But it is time to get serious! I thought about joining a running group but a) I’m very slow and b) I go between Vancouver and New York so it is hard to be consistent. So, for now, I’m starting slow on my own.  I’m going to start at 5 minute running intervals with one minute of walking. Each week I will add 1 minute to...
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freaking sick

Posted on Oct 13, 2010 in barriers, blog | 0 comments This really sucks. I’ve been sick for over a week! I’ve managed to get out walking but it isn’t the same as running. This has given me new appreciation for Terry Fox’s drive and fitness. I hope to get to become more fit so I don’t have to resort to walking but can just do shorter jogs. I’ll let you know when I get back to jogging… I’ll probably...
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bad back

Posted on Sep 27, 2010 in barriers, blog | 0 comments Being active every day is great! I’m happy to get out there and I feel a lot better. But I hurt my back on Saturday night.  Nothing exciting but fell on the patio door divider.  I managed to get out the door on Sunday for a short walk (1 mile only) but it did feel a bit better moving around.  I thought I had only bruised it but… I went to the doctor today and well, I have some...
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