So after 8 weeks of rehab, rest and recovery I started doing some activities. I had gotten out to swim a few times but nothing consistent – this was largely due to the six week university course I also started shortly after the sprain. So far I’ve managed a few bikes to the lake for … Read more
Okay, So three weeks ago running an easy run to meet up with Caro for the real run, I rolled my ankle and took a bad sprain. These photos were taken a few days afterward, the bruising and swelling actually got worse for a bit. Needless to say, I’ve been off the roads for three … Read more
Wow, it’s been a while! We bought a treadmill last month and that has helped me get back at running more. I’ve been on it anywhere from 2-5 times each week, which is much better than the track record I was getting on the road.
So today I got out for a morning ride and was reminded of two things: 1-why I love cycling and 2-why I love autumn in Nova Scotia I took out my mountain bike, but knowing I’d be mostly on asphalt and/or gravel, I checked to be sure the tires were firmly inflated. I took off … Read more
I’m going to keep this short, as this really isn’t about the run, it’s about the cause. The run was just a celebration of having accomplished the goal to support the Canadian Diabetes Association. All that matters now is that I am done! This means tomorrow I get to go see my beloved sister whom … Read more
I haven’t raced since Cabot Trail. For those who don’t know – that was at the end of May! My training has not gone well, I’ve down graded goals, and lost all interest in racing. The only thing getting me through is that I will NOT DNS the Team Diabetes Okanagan. I registered for the … Read more