Krista DuChene

It’s been a while since I’ve posted. I guess taking some time off (due to plantar fasciitis, nausea, and the need for a true break) means less to blog about! But, I am back. I’ve started some easy running while maintaining my swimming, cycling (on trainer), and weight-training/stretching. The first time out I couldn’t figure out why I was so …

Check out this shirt (and many other great items) at my sister’s CafePress online store. This will be a great addition to my MATERNITY clothes! Yes, we are expecting our 3rd baby and are thrilled. Baby is due to arrive in February. Another blessing! Wow!

Article written by Tom Kennedy, brantnews.com. When marathon mom Krista DuChene said she was taking some time off from training, she didn’t mean she was kicking back to relax. In fact, what the Canadian champion long-distance runner really meant was she would be lowering her time spent running to a not-so paltry 80 km a week. The 33-year-old runner, who …

New June 3rd: interview and article with Canadian Running. Eric Liddell: I believe God made me for a purpose, but he also made me fast. And when I run I feel His pleasure. Well, I implemented the plan this weekend at the Canadian Championships at the Ottawa Marathon … and I couldn’t be happier! 1st Canadian.6th Overall.Personal Best time 2:39:07. …

Click here for a video clip from the National Championship at the Ottawa Marathon! Jonathan, Micah, Seth and I just got home from our Ottawa weekend. I have A LOT of laundry to do but am going to take all of this in, while I can. I have over 100 emails to read but wanted to do a quick blog. …

Isaiah 40:28-31 28 Do you not know? Have you not heard? The LORD is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom. 29 He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak. 30 Even youths grow tired and weary, …

Canadian Marathon Championships this weekend in Ottawa. I’ll be wearing the yellow Canadian Cancer Society ribbon to remember my parents and to support my friend, Theresa (aka “Tee”). I’ll also have a “t” (for “Tee” and the cross) written on myself and on my bottles. My men (Jonathan, Micah and Seth) will be cheering me on. Training started in December. …

June 6, 2010 is the date of the Paris Runner’s Den Phlox Run. Read below for more info. See you there! Runner’s Den, Paris 1st Annual “Phlox Run” 10k and 25k Trail Run The panoramic vistas high above the pastoral Grand River valley are just one of the highlights you’ll enjoy as you crossthe pedestrian bridge near the start and …

This morning I had the privilege of being the guest speaker at the Volunteer Appreciation Breakfast for Brant’s Food 4 Thought Breakfast Program. In speaking about my life as Marathon Mom, I spoke about: my background, setting dreams and making them reality, and who I am as a Christian, Wife, Mom, Dietitian, Runner, and Friend. Scroll down below to see …

Only 9 days until the big race. I am feeling great and enjoying the extra rest during my tapering. Here’s a picture of me in Vancouver, a few weeks ago. Can’t wait to race again! We are looking forward to taking the boys with us on this trip. Should be fun.