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!

1286km - Reeving up!

What's happened that last 10 days.

A Regeneration to actually hit the streets before the FALL weather is upon us.
Long weekend: Chill to the Max, Burlington RIbFest!
10km average runs.

Weekend in QC: fun times with twinA, W, and Lank! This included QC espresso edition. Hill walking through Old Quebec, and Water fall good times. Not only that but... also a great time going shopping at Simons.

Flew back with Porter Airline. Amazing coming into Island Airport! Super convient. That meant a start of a week of Running running.

Got home around 2:30pm, rested, unpacked and hit the streets!
since then I've done 12km, 10km, 12kmx4 it's looking great.

Tally so far: 1286km
Left: 724km
Days left: 105 days.
(avg. 6.89km/day) Looks like I'm back on track!
WOOOOO!

Weeks ahead: STWM, Coffee and Tea show, Nuit Blance, CDN Thanksgiving, Shopping?, JD Bday wkend, Hween, NOV, DEC!!!!

Keep following this site as I have some exciting news to share in the near future.
My weeks will now go Monday-Sunday (only because Runningahead.com is counting mileage this way... le sigh). Sundays Wrap-up post will include some musings on what a typical run through the beaches entails.

OOO TERRY FOX run this Sunday!

California Fun

While Away in California I was able to:
Thurs: 10km
Friday: 10km
Sat: Beach
Sunday: Longbeach/Travel
Monday: 7km (Vertical climb)
Tuesday: SF (Walking adventure)
Wednesday: 13km (Fire Trail+Hill) then 2.4k swim

Coming back home I was inspried to Swim

Thursday: Back in TO (2.5k swim) + Ultimate Game
Friday: 4km
Sat: 3k Swim
Sun: 3.5km Swim
Mon: 4k Swim
Tuesday: Catch-up Time
Wed: 4km Swim w/ EC
Thurs/Fri: NO Dice