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• Three Things Thursday

  1) I have the taper doldrums. Not the crazies, since I am not tapering for a marathon...but with my 10k plan suddenly easing up - my motivation is gone. I'm... Read more

  Posted on 16 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Killing Hills with Tina

  

  Today it was time to hit the hills again and I was so thrilled to have a buddy for the long slog :)  Six hills in the noon sunshine. Lookit Tina GO!!!! I tried... Read more

  Posted on 15 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tank Test

  

  Ok - last post today, I promise... I am pretty sore from my weekend. 19k Saturday and 5k while carrying 40lbs yesterday has left me feeling like I ran a half... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• For Sale: One Race Bib

  

  Seriously. I am officially selling my bib for Color Me Rad 5k in Calgary on June 29, 2013. $30 (so, $20 cheaper than registering on the CMR website right now)... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Dietbet v2.0 and Why I'm Taking a Break

  

  My second go at a Dietbet ended yesterday and, YES, despite my initial concern - I managed to pull my head out of my ass and eke out a win. Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Race Report: Sport Chek Mother's Day Run & Walk 5k 2013

  

  Warning: This is going to be a very photo heavy post. Today was my favourite and most meaningful race of the year. Always. See my reports from past years here:... Read more

  Posted on 13 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• The 16k That Turned Into More

  

  Today, I had the luck to have my Goofy Runner Girl, V, as a long run partner.  Our plan was to run the majority of the 16k I had on the schedule and then meet u... Read more

  Posted on 11 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Two Chicks on the Run

  

  I was looking forward to my run with Tina all morning...so I was pretty excited when I could see her coming across the parking lot and I ran right down. Read more

  Posted on 08 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Prescription for Anger

  

  Oh my what a bitchy morning I had.  Seriously - heads were super close to rolling around here.  AND, even though it was a run day, I was DREADING IT.  Me and... Read more

  Posted on 07 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Biking with the Bluths...and a DietBet Update

  

  Happy Monday to you all! As I have been passing the time anxiously awaiting everyone's race recaps from BMO Vancouver yesterday (HINT! Read more

  Posted on 06 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• #RunVan Cheering on My Runner Girls in Van!!!

  

  I am so sad to not be there this year!  I made so many great friends when I was an Official Run Van Blogger last year! This year, they are running it without me... Read more

  Posted on 05 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Race Report: MEC Calgary 15k (May 2013)

  

  In hindsight, perhaps scheduling two races in less than two days and expecting to run fast in both while battling anemia MAY not have been the brightest... Read more

  Posted on 04 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Something to Do This Weekend in Calgary

  

  This Sunday is Disaster Alley. Sunday, May 5, 2013 11am-3pm at McMahon Stadium FREE ADMISSION! What is it? This is a really cool event that I took the girlies t... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Race Report: Skirt Sports Skirt Chaser 5k 2013 (Calgary)

  

  I have been so excited for months about the possibility of this race coming to Calgary.  I have watched form afar for years.  Plus, after running the Crave Chic... Read more

  Posted on 03 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Three Things Thursday

  

  1) My twins and I got to witness something absolutely terrifying on the Deerfoot today...Two cars ahead of us was a motorcycle accident. Read more

  Posted on 02 May 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Something Off

  For the past few weeks, something has been off with me.   I have been really tired and grumpy and prone to dizzy spells and headachey and body achey. Read more

  Posted on 30 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• First Reservoir Loop of 2013

  

  This week my long run got to be on Sunday after hubby asked me to swap it so he could have the car on a Saturday morning.  That left me without a partner, so I... Read more

  Posted on 28 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Training My Kids

  

  This year, my kids are "running" the Sport Chek Mother's Day Run with me and hubby.  They've enjoyed past years from the comfort of their stroller but we sold... Read more

  Posted on 27 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Friday Reads: A Happy Accident by Evan Tyler

  

  Disclaimer: I was contacted directly by the author with a request to review this book. I received the eBook for free but any opinions about the book are my own. Read more

  Posted on 26 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION

• Speedwork x 2

  

  Sooo hot out there.  I wish I'd had a tank in my office workout wear drawer.   But I shouldn't complain.  It snowed just 4 days ago.  And probably will again... Read more

  Posted on 25 April 2013 FITNESS, SELF EXPRESSION