Krista DuChene

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.

Well folks, only two more weeks to go until the BIG marathon. Every workout and race this 2010 season has been designed for a personal best time in Ottawa, May 30th at the Canadian Marathon Championships! I am going to be brave and tell you my goal time: less than 2:40!! I completed my last hard run Wednesday, which was …

Check out today’s results on Global News BC. Go to this link, and click on full news hour Sun. May 2nd. Scroll forward to about 27 minutes, it’s shortly after!

The B Family giving the thumbs up to a super day! This family really gave us the true experience of “North Van”. Amazing food (much of it organic and super healthy), views, and catching up on things made for a very special day. One to remember for a long time. We hope to return w/ our boys soon! Jonathan and …

View from our hotel room. Stunning. Lovely looking. Check out those clouds!