4 months - no training.

New Job, New Commute....

plays a tough role when you're pushing yourself with work.....
honestly 2011 in 2011 is not attainable.

New goals: get back into running, try to do a Tri - (July)

figure out how I can start training and be social.... boy...

30 days left

1700km! Not going to happen this year.

2010km in 2010 is just not going to be accomplished. I will re-evaluate where I could have prevented myself from injuiries, and keep a consistent running base.

My goal will be to finish strong and keep my 35km /wk target until Dec 31. After which I will set-up 2011km in 2011, and attack it with a better plan, with race schedule and training targets.

Until then, happy holidays!

check out my other project: http://espresso-adventures.blogspot.com

I've really been pouring more energy into that.
Keep it locked during the holidays as I'll unveal what I've learned from this year.

430 left

430km left - 48 days left -- yikes!

Been Gone for a month

I'm unmotivated to BLOG.

Sorry!

490km to go, 59 days left. avg. 8.2km a day, looking at 57km a week (yikes).

This means doing my beach runs for 4-5 days/wk... can my body sustain this? we'll see.

C

40: 36km

Just three runs - it's getting COLD.
Back at it tomorrow. Temperatures are dipping down to 8... yikes!!! running jacket is making a come-back, and the gloves.

Stats: 36km for the week
Total: 1393km
Left: 617km (91 days left) 6.9km average.... Sickness is preventing me from cranking out 10+days of 12km runs :P

Focus on espresso-adventures.blogspot.com AND BBTORCH

39: 47.2km

SCOTIABANK MARATHON!!!!

Congrats to Ren for completing his first 1/2!!! you looked awesome!

The last 10 days in a row - kicked my ass. They also decided it would be great to make me tired, FUN.
Thanks!
this week looks okay as well - just not really into it..... hmmm.

Focus is over at espresso-adventures.blogspot.com

38: 60k

10 Days straight of running 10km+ (mostly 12km Beachfront runs with the occasional Spadina Rd)

To date: 1357km
Left: 653
Days left:

Here's a video I'd like to share c/o: SQW

Week 37: 83km

To Date: 1310km

Best run: seeing as 6/7 runs were in the beaches (Neville Park Loop)...
The Beaches makes me happy as I get to hear sounds of water and run along the broadwalk. Run past DDS, Elmer (where JD lives), and it's from my house so it's always great running to clear the head and just run.

Why do I run?
That is a great question, as it seems like I'm obessed with putting up big numbers, following a training regimen, and competing. Sometimes it's for the pure push of physical activity, sometimes it's just for pure enjoyment to clear my head, sometimes it's for a pre-determined goal.
This year the goal is 2010km accumulated in 2010. I'm slowing inching my way to this.... V suggested that I have a celebration 5km run on Dec 31st. or Whenever I reach that goal.... On Track after a long break of 1.5 months away from running. Not just physically but emotionally I've been unmotivated during that break, and I think it's good to sometimes just make a clean break. It was enough for me.

Then Summer rolled around, and I focused more on swimming and cycling. Focused on teaching and going towards my life goal, then with summer rolling towards an end I had an amazing trip to SoCal, SF, and Pan Pacs.This inspired me to get back into trail running and outdoor swimming while I still could enjoy the weather.

Motivation is key, but ask yourself why are you running?
Sometimes I don't feel like running if I know it's crowded, as it distracts me from focusing on form and running around others is not very fun. Morning runs mean people who actually wave back, as opposed to evening runs.. where 1/10 might wave. I enjoy people waving or nodding, bascially acknowledging that I exist. It's mostly a game that I play with myself; count the number of people that make eye-contact and wave, nod or say "HI". It's fun! My PR is 25. Mostly on the Western Beach fronts... over on the EAST it's about 15.
It is also more peaceful in the morning, minimal amounts of drivers that want to honk their horns or whistle at you... (flattering, but really... get over yourself). Yes I where shorts, and yes they are short, but doesn't mean you can holla at your guurl. FARR REAL!

honestly I run because I can, because I didn't find swimming challenging anymore, couldn't push and see different sceneries, and I love how the wind just goes right past you and cancels out other noises. I love trail running, and just smelling the outdoors makes me happy.

If it makes you happy, than do it!