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A few weeks ago, the Globe and Mail sent Kevin to Brantford for a little photo shoot. It was a beautiful day along the trails beside the Grand. Boy, I love running along there. Pictures are property of the Globe and Mail and cant be reproduced or republished.

So we heard, 16 days after our submission. The National Team Committee – Athletics Canada said “no” to our consideration for selection for the 2012 Olympic team. We can now appeal this decision. It will take some time as Lanni and I will have to speak with our coaches, plan and prepare a revised document. Thanks for your support. We …

If you read the article (posted in the previous blog), you’ll know that for mother’s day I requested a hand-made card and hot breakfast after a morning run. Well, thanks to Jonathan and the kids, that’s exactly what I got. LOVED it! Thanks, Team DuChene! (fyi still waiting for word on our appeal)

Yes, we continue to wait for news on our appeal for the 2012 Olympic games. I’m going with, “No news is good news” and “Good things come to those who wait”! Patience. Patience. In the meantime, I’ve been keeping my mileage low with high quality, and doing lots of cross-training. I must say that the variety of swimming, pool running, …

I thought I should write a brief update for those of you following our hopeful path to the 2012 Olympic Games. Last Wednesday, Lanni and I submitted our appeal to Athletics Canada. They were to meet Friday to discuss. And we wait.

Today is a big day for Lanni and I. The appeal has been submitted to Athletics Canada. Canadian Running wrote an article (click here). The Globe and Mail (click here) printed a great article. CBC radio interviewed me for, “As It Happens”. Click here as it will be on tonight (Wed., May 2) between 6:30-8:00 pm. Exciting stuff! Will keep …

    This blog post is about keeping it real. Being honest. Encouraging others. Yes, I am a 2:32 marathoner but I’m also a mom who doesn’t always succeed at keeping all the balls in the air!  The last few weeks have been incredibly busy; I went to Europe to run the Rotterdam Marathon, we moved (and we lived between …

I’m finally getting some pictures posted from Rotterdam. Lanni and I had a great time as roommates. And hanging out with Dylan and Rob made for a great weekend. I’ve taken a whole week off  with no training and lots of eating. Moving houses has kept my mind and body occupied but I’m ready to get back some training (easy, …

There’s a lot of buzz going on amongst a lot of people about how Lanni and I should be on the team for London 2012. Here’s a few links:1. Brantford Expositor, “DuChene’s 2012 Olympic dream up to COC.”2. Letsrun. “Canadian Women in Rotterdam.”3. My Next Race.“Should the COC make an exception for DuChene and Marchant?”And here’s Athletics Canada’s 2012 Olympic …