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I’ve quite enjoyed Boston Marathon Monday the past few years. Many times I’ve watched and become inspired, seeing the leaders dig deep, while completing my own treadmill tempo workout at the same time. The women usually finish around noon and that’s when I have to get my kid (s) from the childcare so I too am pushing to get the …

Another solid week of training complete. Nothing overly exciting to report but these are the weeks that really make you strong. The day in and day out with consistency in routine certainly builds a solid foundation. With a day off, I was able to log 140 km in 6 runs, which included a 35 km long run, one track workout …

Celebrating the victory, personal best time of 26:59 on a hilly 8 km course, and comeback from injury. This shot, taken by Canadian Running Magazine reminds me of  … Dylan’s celebration after making the Canadian qualifying time in Rotterdam for the 2012 Olympic Games. Not quite the same significance but still. Yesterday was my first official race of the season. …

You know what they say about March, ” in like a lion and out like a lamb”. Well, it’s been that way for me! I am sitting at a fairly quiet arena watching Micah’s 1.5 hr tyke select practice. I’m definitely an extravert but don’t mind some alone time once in a while either. March has again been marvellous; celebrating …

L to R. 3rd Lisa Avery, 1st Lanni Marchant, 2nd Krista DuChene. Photo: Rick Mannen. CHCH news shoot with Leah in the Chariot. Cousins, Joe and Krista after their 30 km Around the Bay race. Joe’s a Tough Mudder competitor who competed at the World Championships last year. Now THAT is a serious race. His team competed for 24 hrs, …

March is busy but I love it. Leah, Jonathan and Seth have birthdays, the boys are home from school for March break, and I am usually preparing for the Around the Bay 30 km. And this year we’ll have Easter. Last week was a great training week because my wonderful husband started his work day a little late (9am) so …

Another great week in the books and I am very pleased. I can’t get over how much stronger I feel in this come-back from injury, particularly my core. When you get a proper diagnosis and treatment plan, which includes full recovery it makes all the difference. I feel so much more power coming from my hips and core. I’m excited …

Like I said in my last post, I didn’t think I would start my, “Phase Two” until May but I am ready now. I’m 36, have 3 kids, and will cherish the opportunity to run my best marathon at the World Championships in Moscow. Running in August 2013 will be my longest post-baby time period of 29 months and if …

Things are really starting to come along quite nicely. My broken ribs and hip/pelvis are handling the transition back to running quite well. I continue to have some pain in the ribcage, particularly when lying down and getting up, and can still only do breaststroke. The left hip is still a tiny bit swollen. But that’s it. I’m experiencing a …

When you experience intense pain, you remember. And when you think about those times, you know how they compare to each other. After fracturing my two ribs, I now have a new personal pain ranking! 1. Childbirth x 3. Every labour and delivery has been different. My first was 52 hrs from when my water broke to when he was …