Chardonaldson
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My Life's a Marathon
http://char-mylifesamarathon.blogspot.com.au/
About running, family and keeping life in perspective.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 392 )
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Watch-Free and Carefree.
Saturday didn't start off well.I'd set my alarm for 4:45am the night before. I know I had because I'd double-checked it. But when I woke up with a start at... Read more
Posted on 16 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Why Run With A Group?
I love my running group.I've been running with it for seven years now and couldn't imagine my life without the regular speed sessions and long runs and even... Read more
Posted on 11 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Lesson In Overthinking
I am a self-professed worrier. An over-thinker of the highest order.It's a totally futile past-time. It's never made me feel better. Read more
Posted on 09 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Run Like A Girl
I was forced to confront a hard, bitter truth yesterday. It was a tough pill to swallow - not unlike the zinc tablets that I try to swallow without water only t... Read more
Posted on 06 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
As Requested
I try to keep my readers happy. So when Coach Dion asked to see my new shorts being modelled how could I not oblige?!I'm expecting phone calls from the marketin... Read more
Posted on 04 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Call Me Gullible
.I've been called a lot worse. My eldest son once called me a 'Wonderful Parent.' See I kept the note as a memento.I know it doesn't seem like that should be a... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kicking Goals
I know we're well into 2014 now but I've finally set myself some goals for this year.I'm not calling them resolutions because I traditionally haven't done well... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Life Is Good But Running Makes It Even Better.
I had an epiphany today. I really like my life.I wouldn't have said this a couple of years ago.Things were tough back then. I wasn't well. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Of Course I Did It.
I did run Owl Trail.I'd love to be able to say that I conquered it. That I owned it! That I beat it into submission! But honestly it was more a case of me... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
I Must Be Crazy Thinking That
I've had a thought rumbling around in my head for a while.It's a bit like an ear worm. Try as I might, I can't get rid of it by trying to hum bits of my... Read more
Posted on 21 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
28 Years
It's all about nostalgia today.Iven and I did manage to make it to out 28th wedding anniversary. So to celebrate I did this. Just to see if it still fit. And... Read more
Posted on 19 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Yes, Gravity Is Still Working
I finally did it.After months of procrastinating. Of saying I wanted to start doing it again. Of doing some not-so-secret solo training sessions in preparation. Read more
Posted on 16 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Lopsided
My husband and I celebrate our 28th wedding anniversary this Saturday.Now before you all send your congratulations, I have to let you know that I don't know if... Read more
Posted on 14 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Missing A 'First'
This is the first time in my life that I've missed one of the 'firsts' of my eldest son.I was there when he took his first breath. When he first rolled over.... Read more
Posted on 12 January 2014 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Of Life's Little Mysteries
This is a mystery photograph.If I was really clever at all things computerish, it would be overlaid with a big red question mark. Read more
Posted on 09 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Are You Good At It?
I was asked a question the other day that had me a little stumped.It was asked of me by an acquaintance that I hadn't seen in years. Read more
Posted on 07 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Year So Far In Runs.
It's 2014!There's always so much hype going into a new year. How are you going to see of the old year and welcome in the new? What are you planning to do to... Read more
Posted on 05 January 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Not Just Any Old Shoes
I gave these shoes away the other day. To a group who was going to hand them on to runners who couldn't afford to buy their own shoes. And even though I hadn't... Read more
Posted on 30 December 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Of Puppies And Naps
I didn't do it in the end.I didn't buy a puppy. Even though everything in me had said to go ahead and do it. That a puppy would fill the human-shaped hole in... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Some Days You Just Need to Run.
I went for a run this morning.It wasn't on my program but I'm pretty sure Coach Chris will forgive me this one.You see I had to run. Read more
Posted on 26 December 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION