One year later
As we roll into October, I’m reminded that this fall marks roughly one year since I dreamed up this insane plan to do an Ironman. I think it’s worth looking back to see some of the things I’ve accomplished, and what didn’t go quite as planned.
Coincidence?
A few weeks ago, just as I was starting to get back into the swing of things after the fracture, I was driving to work wondering if all of this is really worth the effort. No sooner had the thought crossed my mind I ended up stopped at a red light behind a car with...
The Injury
As I mentioned in my last post, I did unfortunately injure myself during my first half marathon. Official diagnosis was a stress fracture of my third metatarsal bone.
I finished
It was a long, cold, and rainy Sunday morning but I managed to finish my first half-marathon!
Weekend Update
I was going to call this the “Where the hell have you been!? Edition” but it felt a little long as a title. It’s really been a crazy month or two. I started a new job, and it’s a completely new role for me. I’ve been with the same organization for almost 7 years now,...
Doing nothing is so easy
I haven’t really “trained” seriously in several weeks now. After climbing briefly out of that little rut I was experiencing in early February, I dropped right back into it. This time, I fell even deeper. If there was ever a rut so deep and wide that it had it’s own rut along the bottom, that’s...
Weekend Update (Late Edition)
It’s been a while since my last progress update. I’ve been in a bit of a motivation rut this past couple of weeks. Well, it was bound to happen at some point. I’m sure it won’t be the last time, either.
Detoxing the fridge
As part of my nutrition overhaul, I’ve gone through my house removing things that aren’t in line with my new food plan. Now, we Canadians are not exactly known for our healthy eating habits. Our claims to culinary fame? Poutine, pies, and pastries of every variety. So let me just say, this was not an...
Weekend Update
Posting my Weekend Update early. I’m very anxious for this week to be done, and next week to start. Why? This week has been a complete disaster! Sunday/Monday I had some knee pain so I didn’t do much. Tuesday I got sick, and I’ve been out of commission since. I’m getting my energy back now,...
Ottawa Race Weekend 2011
As part of my New Year’s Revolution, I resolved to nail down concrete dates for my goals. The big event for 2011 was easy to find so I’ll take a minute to make it official.
Weekend Update
Well, here we are again. Life is back to normal after a busy holiday season. I wish I could say I was very strict with myself about the big family meals and delicious holiday treats, but I’d be lying. I did maintain some control, and did not do too much damage. I also still managed...
New Year’s Revolution
I was putting together a new year resolution post when it occurred to me that a resolution just isn’t going to cut it this year. It’s not going to be enough to be resolute in my ambitions. I need what our good friends at Merriam-Webster define as “a radical and complete change.” What I need...