11.2km1:09:xx OK, last year my dr. thought I might have a stress fracture and so I opted not to run. Ian graciously (and somewhat ironically) stepped in and filled my shoes, so to speak. I was VERY disappointed that I didn’t get my shot at kicking a few memories down, and reveling in some good … Read more

I’m hoping that finally I’m going to be tested for a possible diagnosis of Fibromyalgia. I’m not sure what the diagnosis will do for me. But I need to find a better way to manage the pain and discomfort I’ve experienced for… well, years really. My doctor has always been reluctant to look in that … Read more

…not that I have really been off of it, since it’s inception Well, now that school is back in for myself and the girlies, with new routines and demands on us all, I am back to “training” when I can, how I can. Stating that I am on a non-training plan, eased the pressure somewhat … Read more

Race: The Canadian Sprint Tri, Ottawa, ON, 1 Sept. 2007 Place: 201 of 269 Bib # 811 Total time: 1:58:31 Women 30-34: 16/25 Women: 64/110 750M Swim: 204/269 Time: 16:58 Pace/100M: 2:16 30km Bike: 155/269 Time: 1:03:15 Pace km/h: 28.5 5km run: 230/269 Time: 28:42 Pace min per km: 5:45 T1: 6:37 (includes a 500m … Read more

Warning: I have a funny feeling that this may be one of the longest race reports that I’ve written. (more pics to follow) For those who don’t know, the Ironman 70.3 is also known as a Half Ironman – a 70.3 Mile Triathlon, consisting of a 1.9km swim (1 loop), 90km bike (2 loops of … Read more

And so it went… my first triathlon. I can’t say I’m not disappointed, but I knew not to have any expectations… so I shouldn’t be. A month now of non-training – not that I haven’t been doing anything, but not following a plan, nor letting myself feel guilty or stressed over the many missed workouts, … Read more