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My last post was Dec 31, the last day of 2012. Today is January 9, the first day at age 36. 2012 was an incredible year and I am so excited about 2013. I am incredibly thankful for my accomplishments, and support from so many people, family members, and friends. Thank you, Jonathan, Micah, Seth and Leah, for your love …

Winning the Around the Bay 30 km race in 1:47, a minute from the Canadian record. Meeting Silvia Ruegger, Canadian marathon record holder at Athletes in Action dinner where she was guest speaker. Travelling to Rotterdam for a shot at the Olympic standard. This picture was taken after Leah finished nursing, a week before I left. Celebrating after our four …

It’s the last day of the year and a few weeks since my last post. I’ve heard people say that bloggers often don’t post when things aren’t going so well. But one thing I wanted to ensure with my blogging was being real, being honest, and being consistent. I think that it’s important to see how others struggle and cope …

To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under the sun. A time to be born and a time to die; a time to plant and a time to pluck up that which is planted; a time to kill and a time to heal … a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to …

Here is the clip of Reid Coolsaet passing off to me in the Chiba Ekiden 2012 race (click here). Kinda neat!

OTTAWA– Athletics Canada officially named today the athletes who will travel to Chiba, Japan for the 24th International Chiba Ekiden Road Race Relay on November 23.  The unique event features teams of men and women running six alternate legs to cover the marathon distance of 42.195-kilometres.   The Canadian team is led by 2012 Olympians Reid Coolsaet of Hamilton, Ont., …

From Tokyo to Brantford. Coach Rick and I proudly wore our Team Canada gear at the Brantford Santa Claus Parade, about an hour after we returned from Japan. Blog report to follow but sleep needed first!

Exchange during  Chiba Ekiden. I can’t believe that in 15 hrs I’ll be on a plane to Tokyo, Japan. Really? Me? An energetic mom of three going on a 13 hr flight? This is really going to be something. I’m not much of a movie watcher or reader so I have no idea how the time is going to pass! …

I must say that I’ve had a pretty positive response to the salad I posted a few weeks ago. It was kale with scrambled eggs, feta cheese, olive oil, and balsamic vinegar. Obviously as a dietitian and runner, I eat a fairly healthy diet. Salads are often perceived as boring or for dieters but that’s not how I see it! …

Tonight was a special night. My family and I were invited to City Hall where Mayor Chris Friel extended his and the city’s congratulations to me for my most recent success. Coach Rick and Josie (the mayor’s assistant) were also there. Thank you, Brantford! Here’s the link: City Council Nov 12, 2012. (4:00-14:00)