Chardonaldson
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My Life's a Marathon
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About running, family and keeping life in perspective.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 392 )
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What I Did Last Week
I've entered a race.But not without a lot of procrastination and a lot of angst. Should I? Shouldn't I? Will I have to pull out at the last moment? Read more
Posted on 30 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's Not Dementia ... Yet!
Ever have one of these moments?You're walking along and you spot a distant relative or two that you haven't seen in years. Decades, really. You're busy. Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Just A Quiet Night In Front Of The TV
The other night I was sitting watching TV. By myself. With no one trying to talk to me over the most crucial part of the program. And no one passing judgement o... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Attracting Birds
I thought it was time that I gave you an update on my mission to attract beautiful, wild birds to our garden.When I embarked on this mission I thought that it... Read more
Posted on 18 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
They're Not Always Good Runs
I know it was less than two weeks ago that I was waxing lyrical about how amazing my runs were. How good I felt. How life was filled with rainbows and... Read more
Posted on 16 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
It's G20 Time
The G20 is in my city over the weekend and I'm excited!Actually that's a lie. I'm not excited at all. I'm annoyed. And I've been heading down the slippery... Read more
Posted on 12 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Kitchen Confessions
I have always maintained that I'm quite an open person. I don't believe in keeping things hidden away just to maintain an image. If I've had to poo behind a... Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Still Loving It
It's only 4:00 in the afternoon and already my clothes are laid out for tomorrow's run.It's not that I have OCD. Well, I'll admit to having a little of it when... Read more
Posted on 05 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
One Of THOSE Runs
Please don't hate me but I had one of THOSE runs yesterday.Don't know what I mean by THOSE runs? That's okay - I'm happy to elaborate.They're the Willy Wonka's... Read more
Posted on 02 November 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Think Before You Speak
I think dementia is finally starting to take hold.Some amongst you would argue that that ship had sailed quite a few years ago. Read more
Posted on 30 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Farewell Little Red Hen
We said good-bye to our last little red hen on the weekend. She was pretty old and had been less and less active. I went to check on her on Friday night and kne... Read more
Posted on 26 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
A Public Service Announcement
I just have one thing to say today. A Public Service Announcement if you will.Because there are just way too many stupid people in the world. Read more
Posted on 21 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
We Put up a bird-feeder.I've Been Enjoying All the Birds ...
We put up a bird-feeder.I've been enjoying all the birds that come visit my Mum and decided that I wanted to do the same so I talked Iven into creating a specia... Read more
Posted on 19 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Inspired
The Melbourne Marathon Festival happened over the weekend.The first I haven't been part of for five years.I can't say it wasn't hard to hear all the excited tal... Read more
Posted on 12 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Blame Game
It happened again.I went out with all intentions to run a nice easy run on Thursday and somewhere along the way all those good intentions got thrown into the... Read more
Posted on 06 October 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
The Highlight Of My Day
Sometimes I think I spend too much time by myself.Actually I'm pretty sure I said that out loud to Bubbles yesterday when we were walking back inside after... Read more
Posted on 30 September 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Leave No Man (Or Woman) Behind
Saturday mornings is always long run morning. Rain, hail or shine. (The hail part may be a bit of an exaggeration because that's never actually happened in the... Read more
Posted on 28 September 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Another Important Life Lesson
I'm a girl.Not a big surprise there since I've birthed three no-longer-tiny humans. And have all of the appropriate accessories that girls usually have. Read more
Posted on 23 September 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
We Know How To Party
Something happened this last weekend that has rarely happened in the 27 years since I've had kids. We ended up with an offspring-free house! Read more
Posted on 21 September 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION -
Crazy Loves Company
I just need to have a little whinge.Yesterday's speed session was hard!Not that speed session is ever easy. You can't run fast (ish) for 45 minutes without... Read more
Posted on 16 September 2014 DIARIES, FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION