Back On The Horse

I am also removing myself from the "Fail List"! It started when I was planning a trip to Yellowknife to visit my brother in August. I loved him dearly until this conversation. He said he would think of cool stuff for us to do while I was there. And he did... Next thing I know there's a post on my wall on Facebook that says, "Want to run 10kms with me in the Yellowknife Marathon while you're here?" I thought about it for a few days, and then committed. Turns out the 10kms is actually a walk so we'll be the only ones running and can only race ourselves. My kind of race! Although I'll still come in last.

Anyway, I started running again about a month ago. I started at 5mins running and one walking. Up to 10mins running and one walking now. I've had some great runs, some terrible runs and some that felt good because at least I went.

Not sure if I'll be ready for the 10kms. I am at 4.62kms about 2-3 times per week right now. I'll begin posting my progress.

Here's to being on the horse!

Summer's Coming

With the arrival of the warm weather and having made it successfully through our first of many long weekends we are reminded that Summer is Coming! I don't want to say it's here but it may as well be. With the sunny days and inevitable vacation coming on it is easy enough to fall into the trap of the patio/beach/pool zombie. Before you get out the Lounge chair and Kool-aid remember that this is THE PERFECT time to so something. ANYTHING. I'm not saying that hanging out isn't in my day planner....trust me it is but this time of year is the best time to be active and it doesn't have to cost you anything. Go for a hike, play some tennis, go for a swim in one of our MANY lakes, play some touch football on The Commons. Make sure to bring lots of water and wear sunscreen. Over these next few months the goal should be to take in and do as much as you can. Enjoy it because as we all know winter will have a grip on us sooner rather than later.