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Photograph 1 by: Jana Chytilova, Ottawa Citizen  Fresh start.   Photograph 2 by: Ashley Fraser, Ottawa Citizen  Rough end.

  Picture: Jana Chytilova, The Ottawa Citizen. Ready. Set. Go. Just finished meeting with Coach Rick today. Excited about our plans!

What a great family weekend in Ottawa! The 6 hr drive w/ the (3) kids was amazing…only stopped once on the way (a few more times on the way back but no complaints). We thoroughly enjoyed our action-packed weekend. Jonathan and the boys had fun running the 2 km and enjoyed the amphibus ride. The kids loved the hotel and …

It’s been two years since our family headed to the Ottawa Race Weekend. In 2010, we were a family of 4 and I ran a 2:39 to give me a National Champion title in the marathon. That weekend, Jonathan took our eldest on an amphibus ride, which was a huge hit while I stayed back at the hotel to nap …

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 …