Coming into this event I did not know what to expect. At parts of each day I did not know if I would finish. There has obviously been some self discovery and recognition that there is much left to learn about the world and myself. Both of these facts excite me.
“First you have to know what you want, defined in terms of the end result. And then you have to physically move towards it, without defining the hows. At which point, the thing you want actually starts coming to you, on its own terms, from a direction completely unexpected.”
Alright. So it happened. Not in the 6 year old girl way. Ever so slightly with about 2km to go today. I was reflecting back on all the messages you’ve sent and since I’d hit 123 km in the past 4 days I figured it was okay to let some of the tears come…
Today started out okay. I still couldn’t take in any food. I tried swallowing without tasting but that wasn’t working so I just stopped rather than risk the sickness continuing. I was in good spirits this morning so that was a positive start. 7 of the 8 people in my tent have now been…
I have now realized that everyday there is going to be a moment when the course asks me if I will do this or not. It simply isn’t a question of ability or capacity. It is a question of will, constitution and depth of faith in yourself. So far I seem to be holding my own.
The terrain today was like taking the most difficult sections of each run and stitching them all together. A bunch of people took a wrong turn and added about an hour to their day. Thank the maker that wasn’t me…
A few days ago I picked up the Underwater Audio Waterproof iPod Bundle. With the seasons changing in Vancouver and a couple of running injuries sending me to the pool more often for workouts I wanted something to listen to help keep me motivated while training. This is a big departure from my normal routine. … Continue reading »
In preparation for Racing the Planet: Nepal I received two intravenous treatments to boost my system. I’d like to thank Dr Stella Seto for providing the following information not to mention the treatments! I also visit Dr Seto for intramuscular stimulation (IMS). What is and how long have intravenous vitamins been used for? Myers’ Cocktail, … Continue reading »
Thirty days from now I will be departing for Racing the Planet Nepal - 250km in six back to back stages and 99% self-supported. I will be participating on behalf of Mencap – a UK based charity to benefit those with learning disabilities. Racing the Planet Nepal is my first ever multi-day event and true to … Continue reading »
Lately, whether it be in yoga class, casual conversation or brunch with my running group, I’ve been hearing a number of people using the acronym TFL in relation to an injury or some part of their body. I figured that since it was coming up so often I should take some time to find out … Continue reading »
2011 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon Race Report – 2.4km swim, 1km run, 29km cycle, 13km run Spontaneously in mid-October 2010 I entered the lottery for the 2011 Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. January 28th, 2011 I received the confirmation e-mail that I was one of the lucky 2000 participants. June 5th, 2011 I stood on … Continue reading »
Most of us leave the house for a run, cycle, hike or any other activity and remember to bring our sunglasses, mp3 players, watches, heart rate monitors, GPS watches, pace calculators, etcetera. Unfortunately countless people go outside without any form of identification. The majority of us don’t expect to encounter health problems or an accident … Continue reading »
5km. 13 obstacles. 1 incredibly good time. The Spartan Race is a growing phenomenon of a new one day mixed-sport adventure race that will be held in over 30 cities and 3 countries in 2011. The idea is present athletes from mixed backgrounds and disciplines with their most difficult challenge. The inaugural Vancouver event was … Continue reading »
