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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Hip, Hip Hooray and a Winner
There are inherent dangers in ramping up the mileage quickly after you've been forced into what feels like semi-retirement. My long-term readers are quite... Read more
Posted on 14 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Amazing Real-Life Stories
I know that a lot of you come here to find out about my latest achievements - to be impressed, amazed and astounded by what I can only describe as God's unfair... Read more
Posted on 12 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Warning To Runners - Don't Make Decisions in the Middle Of a Runner's High
Have you ever gotten a runner's high? If you're a runner then you probably have and that's why you're still a runner. Have you ever got a runner's high that... Read more
Posted on 10 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Things I Fear
It's started already. People have begun to ask the question that scares the bejeezes out of me. "What would you like for your birthday?" I've had a fear of... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Best Wife Backfire
I blathered on a little while back about marriage and the promises made to each other. Promises to love and cherish. Promises to support each other. Promises... Read more
Posted on 05 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Fun Continues - Gynaecologist Visit Part Two.
I've had an 'a-ha' moment this week. When the gynaecologist is happy, everyone's happy. It's a truism that probably every one else in the world was aware of, bu... Read more
Posted on 02 February 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Give Away And My Challenge
It's the start of a new month already! I thought we'd just started a new year but apparently we're now well in to it. And to celebrate the start of the... Read more
Posted on 31 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Ghost Of Simbas Past
First up I want to state that I don't hate cyclists. Well, not all of them. Sometimes I hate the ones who blow past me at a 100k/hr on the bikepath and miss me... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wet, Wet, Wet And Prune Toes
Yep, it's been a bit wet here. Constant rain for over 24 hours. A weather radar that looks like this. Now the rain has settled a bit and the wind has come up. Read more
Posted on 27 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Romance of the Run
All week I've been just a little bit stressed. This Saturday is Australia Day and Coach Chris had planned a special run for Australia Day. We usually run from... Read more
Posted on 24 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Guilty Pleasures
I know, I know! My last post was all about being wealthy without the need for things BUT I couldn't help but be a little excited to see this on my doorstep... Read more
Posted on 22 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Rich Beyond Imaginings
A conversation with my Mum a couple of days ago started a flow of thought in me. We were talking about board - how much I charge the boys and how much she used... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Power Of Purple
I felt sick Wednesday night. I couldn't quite work out why my stomach wanted to rid itself of its contents or why my intestines were making audible (and I'm... Read more
Posted on 17 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Do Something Each Day That Scares You - Does Walking Two Dogs Together Count?
Let's start by announcing the winner to my dodgy, home-made give-away prize. (I like to really talk things up) And the winner is (cue drum roll)... Ali Mac. Read more
Posted on 15 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Fifty Shades of ...
What's wrong with us runners??!! It's been hideously hot this last week. Not as hot as it has been in outback Queensland where the temperatures have been hittin... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Looking For Love - My Little Foray into On-line Dating
I've just dipped my toes into the on-line dating pool. I know! I know! I'm married. Mostly happily (I'll try not to think about the tissues left in pockets... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Revenge Massage
I've been able to increase my kilometres in the last two weeks. I'm back up to running four times a week and I'm trying to stretch one run out a bit longer. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Wardrobe Malfunction.
Ever had a wardrobe malfunction? I have. My worst was probably when those see through plastic bra straps were in. People of my generation (ie getting on in... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Clean? I DON"T Clean!
Gasps resonated around the world yesterday when I posted about not messing up my new iPhone. And I'm expecting even louder gasps of astonishment and amazement... Read more
Posted on 03 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Award Nominations
Cute little fellow isn't he?! I thought so but my first-born was reduced to waving the white flag (or rather, tissue) after a little encounter with him last... Read more
Posted on 02 January 2013 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION