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2013 Mississauga Half Marathon
An “expensive long walk” was my original thought for this year’s Mississauga Half Marathon. I didn’t have much training and have never ran over 14.4 km in my life. Ever since my shin issues a few months ago, I never quite regained my motivation to run, especially with cycling in high season right now. My […]
2013 Achilles 5K
March 17, 2013
I winged another race, just a mini one. To date, I’ve never been able to train for any running events. I haven’t laced up my runners since I mentioned the Achilles St. Patrick’s Day 5K last month to recover some shin issues, except for a quickie 3km test run 2 weeks ago to assess my […]
Running a Detour
February 24, 2013
I seem to change my training “plans” every week, mostly detouring around running. Last week, I spoke of “speed work” in hopes of beating a certain someone in an upcoming 5K. This hope is now uncertain. My shin pains still exist, in fact there are intermittent local pains even when sitting. Have I also mentioned […]
Speed Work
February 16, 2013
Sprinting is not my forte. I prefer expending my energy over long distances. It’s more pleasurable for my mind & body when I go long and steady. However, this will be put aside for a short while. From now until mid-March, my focus is on speed work. It was announced last Monday that my company […]
Blizzard Treat
February 9, 2013
Ok fine, it wasn’t a blizzard yesterday. It was just snow. But it inspired me to whip up a “blizzard” – a Soft Serve Banana Blizzard. A ripe banana actually made it to the freezer without being eaten! Bananas never last in my house. We are all bananas over bananas!! For the “mix-in” in the […]
Mood Busters
February 2, 2013
Another “interesting” work week, which translates to a couple of missed spin classes and not meeting my cardio targets yet again. It’s been a battle lately to find time to focus on personal goals. What kept me sane & motivated over the week? Registering for a Half, a Century, & a Race. My wallet has […]
Exciting News
January 24, 2013
Perhaps my 1st exciting news of the year!! I’ve been selected as 1 of the featured bloggers for the inaugural GranFondo Niagara Falls!! A road cycling race that starts & finishes at the majestic Niagara Falls, riding through Niagara-on-the-Lake & its wineries, and up the Niagara Escarpment! (source) With this role comes slight adjustments in […]
The Unexpected
January 19, 2013
2013 has only just begun but there are already unexpected changes & outlooks. CYCLING. 1) I won’t be forming a Ride for Heart corporate team. Unfortunately, it’s not the best year for “company spirit”. 2) I won’t be riding the MS Tour . It used to be 1 of my favourite tours. Too bad a […]
Thanksgiving Weekend
October 7, 2012
My goal for Thanksgiving long weekend was far from anything “turkey related”. Instead, it was to ride until my legs give-out since winter doom is fast upon us. Plus, riding is the best way to check out Fall colours! Mission failed! I only got 1 ride in on Saturday. My route was all mapped out […]
The race I beat a turtle
May 5, 2012
That time again – Mississauga Marathon weekend. Remember last year at my 10K? Didn’t even make it to the Start Line. An unfinished business. I’m at it again this year. Surprise!! Another injury – piriformis (bum muscle). My initial thought, “Here we go again! Another DNF on my race history.” I have to change my […]
Just Hit the Pavement!
April 9, 2012
No more excuses!! New shoes. New Skorts. What’s missing? The running!! I MUST get out of my running hiatus if I want to run an injury-free 10K in May. I’m afraid of hurting myself again. Running & I are NOT meant-to-be. Motivation is lacking. So I destroyed my wallet this weekend with purchases for running […]
Chill Challenge – Failed!
February 29, 2012
Another DNF. I’m starting to see a pattern here. Running & I are not destined for each other. Another foot injury made me blow off another running event today. Thankfully, it was a free event by Running Room – Fibre 1 Chill Challenge. All participants have to run/walk for 20 min. Last couple of days […]
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