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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Stupid Beyond Words
Sometimes my stupidity is beyond words. (And yes I'm going to write a post about it so it probably isn't beyond words but I liked it as an opening sentence.)I... Read more
Posted on 15 February 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Stretching - A Contact Sport?
I like to stretch.It was something indoctrinated into me way back in my high school days when I was (briefly) in the track squad. You run, you stretch. Read more
Posted on 10 February 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
What A Difference A Week Makes
How much difference can a week make? A lot when it comes to running, it seems.The past week has seen the humidity drop from running-under-water to... Read more
Posted on 08 February 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Keep Out Of Reach Of Children
Last night I went to bed knowing that I didn't have to wake up to an alarm and all I had to worry about was getting to a massage by 8:30am.Tough life - I know. Read more
Posted on 03 February 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Last Week in Review
I had a cake disaster last week.I know. I didn't think it was possible either. And it scared the bejeezus out of me. Was this the first sign that I was losing... Read more
Posted on 01 February 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's W.W.Wednesday
No I haven't developed a stutter. W.W.Wednesday stands for Whingey, Whiney Wednesday. I just didn't want to put it in the title and put people off.So now that... Read more
Posted on 27 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Show Us Your Tits
Some weeks it seems like the Universe is telling me something.Last week the Universe wasn't just telling me something. It was yelling at me. In its best, crudes... Read more
Posted on 25 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Little Whine And A Lot Of Crap
I need a little whine this morning.No - that's not a mis-spell. I haven't turned to alcohol to dull my pain. But come to think of it, it might not be that bad a... Read more
Posted on 20 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
How Awesome Am I?
I'm a pretty awesome wife.Actually I'm an exceptionally awesome wife - even if I do say so myself.I do the cooking and the cleaning and lots of organisational... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Sorry, Didn't Quite Catch What You Said
Since I was sixteen I've been a dog owner.Sometimes a multi-dog owner. Sometimes a single dog owner. Sometimes a dog owner with a cat on the side. Or a bird.... Read more
Posted on 13 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Don't Think Too Hard About It.
I've got a new motto for 2015 - Don't think too hard about it.Perfect for someone who tends to over-think and over-analyse. Perfect for the over-cautious.... Read more
Posted on 11 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
He Has A Name
My grandpuppy finally has a name.Henrique. Ricky for short.Of course his name has a back story and it all started in mid November when our struggling football... Read more
Posted on 06 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Welcoming A New Family Member
Stuff has happened since I last posted.Good stuff. Fun stuff. Cute stuff. All in the shape of this little guy.Josh and Serena decided to make Iven and I... Read more
Posted on 04 January 2015 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
2015 - 365 Days of Potential
Today is a day of new and firsts.It's a day for new calendars and diaries. For new resolutions. For beginning again. For leaving old stuff behind. It's been a... Read more
Posted on 31 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
My Christmas Highlights.
I'm sitting here in my underwear typing this.I know - a little racy but I'm celebrating having a totally empty house for a few hours and the best way I could... Read more
Posted on 29 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Santa Run 2014
We had our annual Santa Run on Saturday.Over 50 runners, walkers, babies and a few dogs showed up to take part. It's possibly one of the most fun runs that we... Read more
Posted on 21 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Where The Wild Things Are
This story starts all the way back in March on my birthday when I was given a Kindle.I'd never really considered getting an electronic reader. Read more
Posted on 16 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kurrawa To Duranbah 30K
Some runs are good runs.They're the runs where you float along on clouds. Where every step seems effortless. Where even the steepest hills seem flat. Where you... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kick-Starting 2015
This year's winding down quickly.I'm into my last week of work. I've made my last rhythmic costumeI have five bikinis to cut out. One more business phone call t... Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Getting Perspective
You probably all saw my birthday cake creation from the other day.This chocolate indulgence. While I was making it I did something a little odd. It's not unusua... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION