After an ultra like Leadville I usually take a few weeks off. So far its been two months of not running. I am trying to sort out my body by unwinding the torques and twists that have resulted from years of postural neglect as well as a previous whiplash injury in my early twenties. A
Ok, I don’t want to die but Andrew bought me a t-shirt for my efforts as he was super proud of me and that’s what it says. I think ultra runners are crazy because this stuff hurts, some points we suffer other times we enjoy the beauty around us but then we always want to
I had to write a quick note on today’s pre- race pep rally! It was truly uplifting and encouraging to know that everyone is gunning for the 800 racers that will toe the line tomorrow. Ken Chlouber the former race director spoke with high expectations on not to give up, not to quit and that
I had the best week leading up to Leadville 100. First of all I had the week off from work which means time off my feet. I spend about 6 hours a day on my feet treating people with soft tissue injuries. This is key for me. Andrew and I left Sunday from Squamish and
Finally they posted the entrants list for Leadville Trail 100 race on August 20th and 21st. I received my confirmation back in February but there is something about seeing your name on the entrants list. I arrived at work on Saturday and realized they had posted the entrants list. As I scrolled down to
Thunder bay holds a special place in my heart, and every time I go back I am flooded with thousands of positive memories from my childhood and early adulthood. Every summer from the time I can remember we made the 16 hour drive as a family from Ottawa to Thunder Bay for a few weeks
Sometimes I find myself comfortably settling into my own routine of working, sleeping, eating, running and spending quality time with Andrew. I love all of these things but there are only so many hours in the day and with an hour commute to work it eats up much of my time. So planning my day
Training has been super, thanks to Nicola Gildersleeve on crafting a program for myself. She keeps me motivated and properly trained as the tendency for myself is to always do more then I should per week. Since she can see what I do through the computer training program it also keeps me accountable to not
Since I was a six I have always kept a journal. In fact my first private thoughts were contained in a red Annie diary that had a silver lock and key, protecting them from curious minds. Inside was filled with movie pictures of little Annie with quotes of friendship underneath her. Though the movie was