tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-58605389939347962202024-02-20T23:40:16.379-03:30Alison Runs NYCRunning. Life. Food. Inspiration. Motivation. BIG Dreams. Goals. Life.alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-39672513433638121852011-04-28T15:29:00.001-02:302011-04-28T15:30:21.258-02:30HaitusI'm taking a little break from running - but I WILL be back as soon as the training resumes.<div><br /></div><div>Thanks for visiting!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-62781567670291192032010-11-10T18:11:00.004-03:302010-11-10T18:37:56.930-03:30Several Newsworthy Items!!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TZjLgZLqpu2u9Jj9k3czMlMdKD7HBs6fLU2WiN_WEWKNfbCGDKkWE0npXkbO3qCXw5tjE6Sz53LmOA5nPGp1hcI7crEMSqsLYb0oCMBteJiwIeYoLAeF7Jler9HN7RMb7Ddl-apK051Q/s1600/76160_515049859856_106500028_30710957_7205165_n.jpg"></a>A clip of Jill in the New York City Marathon! She's famous!!!!<br />Catch her almost at the end, wearing the poppy! You look great Jill!<br /><br /><embed src="http://c.brightcove.com/services/viewer/federated_f8/1488687248" bgcolor="#999999" flashvars="videoId=670140515001&linkBaseURL=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.weather.com%2Foutlook%2Fvideos%2Fal-rokers-first-marathon-18730%3Ffrom%3Dvideo_email&playerId=1488687248&viewerSecureGatewayURL=https://console.brightcove.com/services/amfgateway&servicesURL=http://services.brightcove.com/services&cdnURL=http://admin.brightcove.com&domain=embed&autoStart=false&" base="http://admin.brightcove.com" name="flashObj" width="486" height="412" seamlesstabbing="false" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" swliveconnect="true" pluginspage="http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash"></embed><br /><br />In other exciting news, Steve created the first ever <b>10km TOY RUN</b> to celebrate the end of the 10 k clinic he was teaching. The runners brought gifts for the VOCM Happy Tree instead of a registration fee. I was very sad to have to miss this event due to work travel commitments, however, I am really looking forward to being involved in dropping off the gifts at the Happy Tree!<br /><br />Here's the link to a <a href="http://www.vocm.com/newsarticle.asp?mn=2&id=10383&latest=1">short news story</a> about Steve's race on VOCM news.<div><br /></div><div>Here's the photo of the racers and volunteers. Congratulations to everyone!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6TZjLgZLqpu2u9Jj9k3czMlMdKD7HBs6fLU2WiN_WEWKNfbCGDKkWE0npXkbO3qCXw5tjE6Sz53LmOA5nPGp1hcI7crEMSqsLYb0oCMBteJiwIeYoLAeF7Jler9HN7RMb7Ddl-apK051Q/s320/76160_515049859856_106500028_30710957_7205165_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5538044547630722162" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-55740395862090767942010-11-07T20:38:00.003-03:302010-11-07T20:46:01.230-03:30New York City MarathonToday was the 2010 New York City Marathon.<br />While I didn't make it in the lottery for this year, I will be submitting my application tomorrow for the 2011 lottery (even though I know I won't be able to run it in 2011) - it's one step closer to my guaranteed entry by 2013!<br /><br />Sometimes it's hard having a goal that could be so far-off, but I'm feeling re-motivated by the fact that my fabulous friend Jill ran the marathon today! A BIG CONGRATS TO JILL! As we were chatting about it the other night I got a new sense of the energy that the marathon brings.<br /><br />Juat take a look at these fans and choir along the marathon route.<br /><br /><object width="480" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/D-jAKWY09eg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/D-jAKWY09eg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="480" height="385"></embed></object><br /><br />Isn't that amazing? How could you not keep running with that kind of support?<br /><br />Can't wait until I experience it myself.alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-90846456706586348492010-10-24T21:22:00.000-02:302010-10-24T21:23:10.932-02:30There are many reasons why we choose to run - this could be one!<object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q-hP-Q8pa8Q?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q-hP-Q8pa8Q?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-48421491180532462972010-10-17T11:33:00.011-02:302010-10-17T11:54:43.561-02:30Recreating Italy - Homemade Pasta<div style="text-align: center;"><div style="text-align: left;">It's been quite a while since I last posted. Life seems to be getting in the way.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Yesterday we re-created our Italian experience by making homemade pasta - in 2 courses. It was delicious!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">We started off with some Italian bread drizzled with olive oil and a pinch of sea salt. Brought us right back to Tuscany. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BoMM6HvRfMCpKVs9gu-Z264G2rF5xnuKCEgLiX90CiMQRA-VxlNHxOJTs3pktiCcTfwJaXQQWZ_IuY1_mWTMtlaiZhhu3rcDBDU-UTeP02FRlqeW3Tvc20Fk_owTLkX5RumWhXy0dEAL/s1600/IMG_3142.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-BoMM6HvRfMCpKVs9gu-Z264G2rF5xnuKCEgLiX90CiMQRA-VxlNHxOJTs3pktiCcTfwJaXQQWZ_IuY1_mWTMtlaiZhhu3rcDBDU-UTeP02FRlqeW3Tvc20Fk_owTLkX5RumWhXy0dEAL/s320/IMG_3142.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529016043518662178" /></a><br /><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8QwIWZnJ7FOx9kUgWEaJjlQR_L3J1mkhtuENZxwStCcPyCA5o9onRzt2hOHp90RN3Ofyh-gUHUFDDKEMeDgT0I24clYVnDcn-RHdvhfIlD8_DI6dg7sc9mAdkNVqWrLf-ID-x36Jxjc2e/s320/IMG_3145.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529016576600947058" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Everything prepped for pasta making. Since we did all of our prep right on the kitchen table, we used a disposable plastic table cloth. Makes the clean-up really easy!</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfbZt-rLVPK83lXYkxK3uxJXBmAu2DoCyHDXsvYwyV2dVg_5-bhJSlSXWnlylLMsDLYwPxrgF9s2bEslfGUxieMWx9BVQvAajGM6KF_ftKH7XcY2sXTHIAvvhEolGOGJAwKtEJlPTtQQ8f/s320/IMG_3149.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529016848012505138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C0C0C0;">Making pasta is really easy. Using flour, create a little well for an egg and then slowly mix together with a fork. Then knead the "dough" until you get a good consistency.</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"> </span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwTjGYrxSpMlwP4Xmha7kN7RPwTF8rE_N7l1U4C_4etR4PT3GV7gl9yG7IvcbKmlsKLFpU9F8XNZZNC5nmo8xMD-S1_Onft4G-KNE_P3T_8YpYIjJZlgh9Zj_8o5hxcLzGkSyhsq4RBrkw/s320/IMG_3151.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529017053891274386" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Use pasta press to roll out pasta. mmm mmm. Use a round cutter or glass to cut circles for ravioli. Or, for linguine, simply run pressed pasta through the cutter on the other side. Voila! </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj39-7qzAFap6YQFxJthlbkeTNDfLKxyl4zscR6WdpVb9SOVV134AinRyamwsh4Ebht6rq9CRPwQh5cGhxI9VYW_QRLzGJwH8uMF7TtnyuMB8RYwiwPTnlKG-vGCaZlFuO4Qvb4LnlC_nuQ/s320/IMG_3152.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529017247553464258" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Fill pasta circles with spinach & ricotta filling, fold, and seal with a fork.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPmp5TECzOF00sLt0q9yUNh_5uXHw1fQ3AXNYTVvA24VfdPvEiHPNMl1d9rcqpESiPBCuYT_iOyH8VtbBlQewvgdmlAi1LXuR5uSEMlePZ9QL5xoktN2eNxBoiyRF7_SghkHkeOWat2Qsc/s320/IMG_3156.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529017664874843250" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Finished ravioli and linguine. Waiting to be cooked.</div><div><br /></div><div>Primi: Linguine with bolognese sauce.</div><div>Secondi: Ravioli sauteed in a little butter, covered in freshly grated parmesan. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirbEeUPR_16QaAnj8Ync78v-lOYmL423TRwGzdGIUj3pd45Hg6orrgWeyCK9pCx_DKZ_OdH8yGPsZQsAKxNpQ-EmMwJnX81iVotd83MvgnBALOlj2nDeUPIqzyq5EbhlR4130KRK2ahfPo/s320/IMG_3157.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5529018404084479826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-65674326932914859132010-09-27T19:27:00.004-02:302010-09-27T19:37:32.996-02:30So Proud<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jzvWV7kk9Zo7Tenr8Kb940bb3jS9sTXT8UuTNh8qoAJuAfRIoagc2eEtZXj91PL1NBVfhKGwhakj8jwiNef590pYJ6-5s6xViZJyMY6ZDB6ARH7ishLKwe-qFlD03XJ_l9laByw9bqJz/s1600/IMG_0071.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhFeBFnMcS53JgAO_Ve82OK5CtKbAINsp39Zwz6rdHmwk2edfrCGsszBTjDcLrpPbxb_hp1qPvIZTWzGEP348q4D6hIxZbdAyGb7zhjl6xad7Ha2EuVUxWMwTYzu9EA-fJLEmZrPnopaW/s1600/IMG_0068.jpg"></a>I'm so proud of my wonderful husband and his team (3 guys and a girl runnin' the huffin' puffin) who came SECOND in the first ever Provincial Marathon Relay yesterday!!! Congratulations to Clark, Steve, Gord (G2) and April!!<div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNhFeBFnMcS53JgAO_Ve82OK5CtKbAINsp39Zwz6rdHmwk2edfrCGsszBTjDcLrpPbxb_hp1qPvIZTWzGEP348q4D6hIxZbdAyGb7zhjl6xad7Ha2EuVUxWMwTYzu9EA-fJLEmZrPnopaW/s320/IMG_0068.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521717887216953074" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Also, big congratulations to some of our other running friends, Mary, Jody, Gord and Colleen who's team (running with the big dogs) came in THIRD in the marathon relay! </div><div><br /></div><div>Here's a picture of the whole group!</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1jzvWV7kk9Zo7Tenr8Kb940bb3jS9sTXT8UuTNh8qoAJuAfRIoagc2eEtZXj91PL1NBVfhKGwhakj8jwiNef590pYJ6-5s6xViZJyMY6ZDB6ARH7ishLKwe-qFlD03XJ_l9laByw9bqJz/s320/IMG_0071.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521718274477442306" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 239px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>What a great bunch of people I am privileged to run with!! See the full Marathon, Half-Marathon and Relay results <a href="http://races.nautilusrunning.com/marathon">here</a>!</div><div><br /></div><div>As my return flight landed at noon, I rushed home to shower and go with the group to attend the FABULOUS race reception at the Bowering Park Bungalow. BBQ hamburgers have never been so tastefully presented. </div><div><br /></div><div>I would like to try to run in the marathon relay next year.....who's in??</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-32617666494938415792010-09-21T18:33:00.005-02:302010-09-21T18:41:55.578-02:30A great rainy day meal<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fBCLDPWxUe_V_JUTEI96tlbo409VxnhCWIs4YJmBypUnDGmab_tmAYIJG1XLB_B3m7aug6rjGVH-qmLyEEbmJzvFmxv-kLT8_kWNOD21fq0UvbmtsLc9f2oE4y7cYCLzIxvZAQlXvcdD/s1600/Slow-Cooker-Provencal-Beef-Stew-58088.jpg"></a>Last night, during the beginnings of Hurricane Igor, we went for a run with the 10 km clinic. <div><br /></div><div>It was raining HEAVILY and we were all soaked through by the time we got back to the running room in the dark. It was a lucky coincidence that we had supper ready and waiting for us in the slow cooker for us when we got home. <div><br /></div><div>It was a new recipe, so I had been hoping it would turn out OK. Turns out, it's probably my favourite slow cooker recipe so far!</div></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-fBCLDPWxUe_V_JUTEI96tlbo409VxnhCWIs4YJmBypUnDGmab_tmAYIJG1XLB_B3m7aug6rjGVH-qmLyEEbmJzvFmxv-kLT8_kWNOD21fq0UvbmtsLc9f2oE4y7cYCLzIxvZAQlXvcdD/s320/Slow-Cooker-Provencal-Beef-Stew-58088.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5519476817653683186" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 307px; height: 204px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Slow Cooker Provencal Beef Stew</span></span></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Here's the Recipe (source: </span><a href="http://www.kraftcanada.com/en/recipes/slow-cooker-provencal-beef-stew-119025.aspx"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Kraft Canada</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">)</span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></b></div><div><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" font-weight: normal; color: rgb(102, 102, 102); line-height: 21px; font-family:Arial, Verdana, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><div class="table-row-gray" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> lb. (450 g) boneless stewing beef, cubed</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">3 Tbsp. Flour</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row-gray" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 lb. (450 g) sweet potatoes (2 large), peeled, cut into 1-inch pieces</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 can (28 fl oz/796 mL) no-salt-added diced tomatoes, undrained</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row-gray" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Zucchini, cut into 1-inch-thick slices</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1 Onion, chopped</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row-gray" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">4 cloves Garlic, minced</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/2 cup 25%-less-sodium beef broth</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row-gray" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/4 cup </span></span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Kraft Calorie-Wise</span></span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> Sun-Dried Tomato & Oregano Dressing</span></span></span></div></div></div><div class="table-row" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; width: 377px; text-align: left; "><div class="column1" style="float: left; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px; margin-left: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-right: 0px; padding-bottom: 0px; padding-left: 0px; vertical-align: top; width: 365px; border-width: initial; border- color:initial;"><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">1/3 cup chopped fresh basil</span></span></span></div><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Toss beef with flour in slow cooker. Add remaining ingredients except basil. Cover with lid. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Stir in Basil just before serving. </span></span></span></div><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">I was pleasantly surprised at how much flavour this had!</span></span></span></div><div class="textarea" style="margin-bottom: 0px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The slow cooker is one of our best friends on running nights - no worrying about what to eat when you get home late!</span></span></span></div></div></div></span></b></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-57543622736576210082010-08-30T21:22:00.005-02:302010-08-30T21:32:40.863-02:30Will Run for Cupcakes<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqFknn0Ib6NDit4LcRKpcBSv5_TgcVCgdyPq7RM30sAtFHabcPREKLdkxbtywDBCE43yut9QDvP_5Dens8dPcHfYUSWhGAstE7_s9_BXOxTSe-HYg8slhJXZhWfed5gnD0D8ylEg-u_eC/s1600/il_430xN.170117991.jpg"></a><div><br /></div><div>Had to write a post!</div><div>Anyone who knows me well, knows of my somewhat unhealthy obsession with the Web site <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a>. For anyone who is not familiar with Etsy, it's very similar to eBay but consists of all things handcrafted/artisan (love). </div><div><br /></div><div>Not a day of mine goes by without spending a little bit of time seeing what kinds of goodies I can come across on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/">Etsy</a> (in fact, some of you are getting Christmas presents that have come from Etsy - get excited, because they're awesome!)</div><div><br /></div><div>Anyways, <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/55021865/will-run-for-cupcakes-sterling-silver?ref=sr_list_17&ga_search_query=running&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=3&order=&includes%5B0%5D=tags&includes%5B1%5D=title">THIS</a> is what I just discovered. WILL RUN FOR CUPCAKES! I have often said that I want to get a t-shirt custom made that says just that. Seriously great. </div><div><br /></div><div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSqFknn0Ib6NDit4LcRKpcBSv5_TgcVCgdyPq7RM30sAtFHabcPREKLdkxbtywDBCE43yut9QDvP_5Dens8dPcHfYUSWhGAstE7_s9_BXOxTSe-HYg8slhJXZhWfed5gnD0D8ylEg-u_eC/s320/il_430xN.170117991.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5511356538762687826" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div></div><div>On another note, tonight was the first night of Steve's 10 km clinic at the Running Room. What a turnout! It was a fabulous first night and I am looking forward to helping out with the group and meeting new people!</div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><br /></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-84205200560230682692010-08-27T14:20:00.004-02:302010-08-27T14:29:13.604-02:30Link to an Amazing Giveaway!<div>Being a blogger, avid blog follower of many blogs, and photographer, I was SUPER excited to come across this giveaway. For anyone who reads blogs regularly, MANY do giveaways (I'm hoping to do one for this blog soon!)<br /><br />Anyways, here's the link, and Monday, August 30 is the last day to enter!<br /><br />I have been admiring these Epiphanie camera bags for a while now! I've never won anything in a blog giveaway yet, but if this time was the winner, it would be amazing!<br /><br />Good Luck!<br /><br /><a href="http://mightygirl.com/2010/08/25/gift-bag-giveaway-epiphanie-bag-and-photojojo-instant-camera/">Gift Bag Giveaway</a>: Epiphanie Bag and Photojojo Instant Camera from Mighty Girl.<br /><br /><div></div><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 133px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510134771121313698" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib8oT4E8BYzSJ1ZY6P72kbbmmxE60-cnoDgVpBtdW5dHGtg2I5XIca-Ke79k9WHAKja98NOSQGZw7bisNnkenocR48RdzpgJ4n4yntsRQG-0rvu0ohj3RJDYPUfHGN0xsU2ziPwTbfzP2O/s200/epiphanielolabag.jpg" /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 133px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510134885863296242" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwbQEdlub3fcQX77vX1LaV5fd2xbs3ScJsA8XzuJs4pPAfZ2WyjSAg2uCNzuxTxrbmxTxL2efgVNeyCypXCjOFpj5EP-lFSKaQuD4WbXNpawJTFTOXb-s5Q13UQE36nYmVoe48_CME3uQ/s200/fujinstaxmini.jpg" /><br /><div></div></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-45941981402191490822010-08-25T08:20:00.003-02:302010-08-25T08:32:31.564-02:30My favourite pose(in yoga that is)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 248px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 248px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5509298505427796434" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidpDR891vBT1RfLku9rwp4VRDRgnLAyTiCKV58ojI0PORkh_49qBZf498nTT497B6iZ0h-vqz4YMpLDukUdW-pdKIxfZXOaFC6D0AjVnHo7qbVntHkMW8OEtW7H9mISGMdF0bWVG_5LQ6R/s320/HP_214_ArdhaMatsyendrasana_248.jpg" /><br /><div align="center"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">photo source: </span></em><a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/poses/485"><em><span style="font-size:85%;">yoga journal</span></em></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="left">To be completely honest, I haven't been running much lately. Once a week, twice if I'm lucky. I think I needed a break, and it seems to be working well for me right now. Next week I will be helping Steve as he begins teaching a 10 km clinic, and that will get me back into a regular schedule. In the meantime, I'm practising yoga, at least once a week (sometimes twice) and really enjoying it. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">I have recently been introduced to the online world of the Yoga Journal (<a href="http://www.yogajournal.com/">http://www.yogajournal.com/</a>)</div><div align="left">It's amazing! I think I would like to subscribe to this magazine. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left">My favourite part so far is the visual description of poses, along with the health benefits of each pose. For example, in "Half Lord of the Fishes" pose, above, some of the health benefits are stretching the shoulders, hips and neck (and my shoulders can use all the stretching they can get), energizing the spine, stimulation of liver and kidneys. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"></div><div align="left">Another recipe coming soon!</div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-76039100716705211852010-08-19T19:47:00.004-02:302010-08-19T20:01:06.471-02:30Some Upcoming Films.....<div><br /></div><div>That I would like to add to my view list.....</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eXXSJHIHfcPWrY4Wdnwz4SY2q47nJTeCIKrOtUkGhR-239vrmfbagFDzPQ3OYOMmJ0AsGCZuR6YZXKDPNhC1opjPZDYiRN9VzR8cAvhGqEXFs1hOEA7NXa2gQPDbRzz69ekhMNSZ3JOG/s1600/beautiful+islands.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 233px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6eXXSJHIHfcPWrY4Wdnwz4SY2q47nJTeCIKrOtUkGhR-239vrmfbagFDzPQ3OYOMmJ0AsGCZuR6YZXKDPNhC1opjPZDYiRN9VzR8cAvhGqEXFs1hOEA7NXa2gQPDbRzz69ekhMNSZ3JOG/s320/beautiful+islands.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5507249575861709330" /></a><br /><b>Beautiful Islands</b> - <a href="http://www.beautifulislandsthemovie.com/index.html">watch the trailer</a> - because I live on a beautiful island.<br /><div><br /></div><div><b>Flippped</b> - watch the trailer below</div><div><br /></div><object style="background-image:url(http://i2.ytimg.com/vi/92SgWpDYjlo/hqdefault.jpg)" width="480" height="295"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/92SgWpDYjlo?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/92SgWpDYjlo?fs=1&hl=en_US" width="480" height="295" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object><br /><br /><b>Nowhere Boy</b> - the story of John Lennon's early years.<div><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y6Km9L1Sqd0?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Y6Km9L1Sqd0?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div><br /><br /><b>Waiting for Superman</b> - a documentary about the state of the education system in America<div><br /><object width="640" height="385"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKTfaro96dg?fs=1&hl=en_US"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ZKTfaro96dg?fs=1&hl=en_US" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="640" height="385"></embed></object></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-41553475360876334562010-08-12T17:58:00.003-02:302010-08-12T18:04:34.094-02:30Cupcake in a mug!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJnecurrusk47cpIa6424UNYQqiV9XC7twvel7CyrtWrbj4zTcxwWTXYXQZMFtaqeZLfUcYHHojDoQqCZnpVynqgC30Z1fJuaX6_kNZwJ65s7ESIp2Kc5CXpGu9L5JDNWqSuc6qArHsmc/s1600/mugcake.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 258px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsJnecurrusk47cpIa6424UNYQqiV9XC7twvel7CyrtWrbj4zTcxwWTXYXQZMFtaqeZLfUcYHHojDoQqCZnpVynqgC30Z1fJuaX6_kNZwJ65s7ESIp2Kc5CXpGu9L5JDNWqSuc6qArHsmc/s320/mugcake.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5504624385574424482" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">source: </span></i><a href="http://elilaiann.blogspot.com/2009/11/mug-cakes.html"><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">coffee and sunshine</span></i></a></div><div><br /></div>Craving a little chocolate?<div>Make this "cupcake" in a mug, in your microwave in seconds!</div><div><br /></div><div>I recently experimented with the recipe - you might want to add chocolate chips or similar to make the chocolate flavour more intense!</div><div><br /></div><div>Here's the link to the recipe I used - <a href="http://www.dizzy-dee.com/recipe/chocolate-cake-in-5-minutes">Chocolate cake in 5 minutes</a></div><div><br /></div><div>However I'm now tempted to try this recipe, which uses chocolate chips (see, I know what I'm talking about!) and vanilla. </div><div><br /></div><div>Try it for yourself, and let me know how it works!!!</div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-87350268801814827522010-07-28T19:08:00.014-02:302010-07-28T19:56:43.014-02:30My Tely 10 in Pictures<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4h1PK4VG2WuMLzdzoidelx7yJF-SMDc_8Lot7-7yzNRX4ilM1nMSLo-lqg7pVkatCPkJf4fK9uzGs5hmsmeYayVUecugcvOn5pRSamBqNmoXt630WadCOA079JL6NqufWyvhy2SuQwk5/s320/tely10logo.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499075410457314882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 120px; height: 104px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">See the </span><a href="http://nlaa.ca/tely10/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Tely 10 Web site</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"> for all things Tely 10 - including times. I had a personal best this year. 90 minutes!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgy4MGXQoFDieclsfzXVkjNlS8eDLF2C876UKczKpETgklqMwG_BSyRNAUoIzXw1X2lWMt-pw14xuGsVSrEEz2gj8zRMj1m0ezuQWPWzXC-GATIc7OnHdxB5fMMPpMSoH6gDt9Q6VF8U_az/s320/IMG_3004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499085966984512690" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">My orange shoelaces make me feel like a superstar runner. </span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgF62Ke7s6y0w2zQeEJy-WY7FD6EIGoOL98dQQFIS6qCThGzK1sCZO1VSgEbJirCAIdbBUQ5zI14mxNDCCEnlKjSxWQKHJu3jCx1vRTjZQGgcLTBmP0jWrN2wMUBUrOe5Z17I54pY7bRHMX/s320/IMG_3002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499086675069471138" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333333;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); "><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_6RPOkYIHBo68Bme3C55lV6ZdyqP-EZBVMJ84-a4DBR8gW3ITA5d9uJu6sJ8COughI8yhwJOEmn3UA57BBJZwbnkCOgbfiyt4nPZPK0gK9NkLv3mCTaI8Cor1XYl5x1cmGrkyMAP6xyj/s1600/DSC_0792.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_6RPOkYIHBo68Bme3C55lV6ZdyqP-EZBVMJ84-a4DBR8gW3ITA5d9uJu6sJ8COughI8yhwJOEmn3UA57BBJZwbnkCOgbfiyt4nPZPK0gK9NkLv3mCTaI8Cor1XYl5x1cmGrkyMAP6xyj/s320/DSC_0792.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499075154923154882" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></a><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Waiting at the start line</span></div><div style="text-align: center; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Photo Source: </span><a href="http://www.nlrunning.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">NL Running</span></a></div><div style="text-align: center; "><br /></div></span></span></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zdyr7_lH9TURNbweGcv6GZzEdrsAZs4snvW08QAzBUz1N0FWu7IiXAIF7B6hzRs3imjwVqNWIDR6LsgiqhVJPVInqRO4I-gR1glGHFfOrx3QVwh3cA2Ud0-A9gIaecrsU3v57VPy3KHp/s1600/39052_513646547106_106500003_30658986_3477766_n.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 205px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4zdyr7_lH9TURNbweGcv6GZzEdrsAZs4snvW08QAzBUz1N0FWu7IiXAIF7B6hzRs3imjwVqNWIDR6LsgiqhVJPVInqRO4I-gR1glGHFfOrx3QVwh3cA2Ud0-A9gIaecrsU3v57VPy3KHp/s320/39052_513646547106_106500003_30658986_3477766_n.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5499075853258059442" /></a><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Coming to the corner of Bannerman Road for the finish.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Thank you to Andrea for this picture!</span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEid4h1PK4VG2WuMLzdzoidelx7yJF-SMDc_8Lot7-7yzNRX4ilM1nMSLo-lqg7pVkatCPkJf4fK9uzGs5hmsmeYayVUecugcvOn5pRSamBqNmoXt630WadCOA079JL6NqufWyvhy2SuQwk5/s1600/tely10logo.jpg"></a></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">and a link to a photo of me from the Tely 10 photographer.</span></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.showmyphotos.ca/kings_photography/tely_10__last_3_miles/photo/details/1404197"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="-webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: none; "></span></span></a><a href="http://www.showmyphotos.ca/kings_photography/tely_10__last_3_miles/photo/details/1404197"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CCCCCC;">Show My Photos / King's Photography / Tely 10 - last 3 miles / Photo Details</span></a></div></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_6RPOkYIHBo68Bme3C55lV6ZdyqP-EZBVMJ84-a4DBR8gW3ITA5d9uJu6sJ8COughI8yhwJOEmn3UA57BBJZwbnkCOgbfiyt4nPZPK0gK9NkLv3mCTaI8Cor1XYl5x1cmGrkyMAP6xyj/s1600/DSC_0792.jpg"><br /></a></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-85792495074503398442010-07-13T17:23:00.003-02:302010-07-13T17:27:01.606-02:30Inspiration!What a beautiful and important message to focus on your own personal strengths and abilities. <br /><br /><object style="background-image:url(http://i3.ytimg.com/vi/BGODurRfVv4/hqdefault.jpg)" width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/BGODurRfVv4&hl=en_US&fs=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/BGODurRfVv4&hl=en_US&fs=1" width="425" height="344" allowscriptaccess="never" allowfullscreen="true" wmode="transparent" type="application/x-shockwave-flash"></embed></object>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-39144547001633081302010-07-12T17:01:00.006-02:302010-07-12T17:35:55.705-02:30Mews 8 km<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>It's only 2 weeks until the Tely 10 and I am getting into race mode. After the 10 km race a couple of weeks ago, I decided to try the 8 km race this past weekend as well. <div><br /></div><div>It was HOT.</div><div><br /></div><div>It being my first time racing the 8 distance, I again had no goal time, but I am totally happy with 42 minutes! I can feel the hill and speed repeats paying off. </div><div><br /></div><div>Here are some pictures of me during the race!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbb2TYIWqAWSGML73t8slMyA1_gSPVQnDJXIpNVQD5pvyCfnA8QzU5IUqfMlySLrrovM-iiTR5VrkHh7IZUrG4C0DPUyqViwCwO1rT1jc6YrZRMaBgzCPrxXurnnqlFlHBNdFW4jNIVqMA/s320/DSC_0256.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493111306721090562" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 213px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgx2yRIBuJcZc2cfJZuYE-LtTWSPGiW2wSHU30LJEnxrWzVOj8m9flhJQiqpesR53uDbZt8kK1NZ6Ju_YwnraImktlHIF3yasUyngte5jZwyYtdOeS3bl_p67oTR5Lj6fFwjUCCaQFIjQ_U/s320/DSC_0405.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5493111642657292658" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><a href="http://www.nlrunning.com/">Source: NL Running</a></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">It was a great run, and I'm looking forward to the Tely. Yoga tomorrow to stretch out my weary muscles!</div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-55705407828138211982010-07-06T20:03:00.003-02:302010-07-06T20:10:40.829-02:30Thoughts of the day brought to you by.....<div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.lululemon.com/">Lululemon</a> has this GREAT campaign going on.</div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7M0NtH8e_ww_3pMcIpvB6JruV2On7R-rF242SLSYN8i9kqaLPfgvClAsNUltzci3Icu4qmKmBPORFk4ZLB9BQQtSYYPnRGmzwtsg2-j5SaiFQmrXY6SGUzY5TYoEidTJeQ3OxaFEcTJP/s1600/feature_for_blog.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgO7M0NtH8e_ww_3pMcIpvB6JruV2On7R-rF242SLSYN8i9kqaLPfgvClAsNUltzci3Icu4qmKmBPORFk4ZLB9BQQtSYYPnRGmzwtsg2-j5SaiFQmrXY6SGUzY5TYoEidTJeQ3OxaFEcTJP/s320/feature_for_blog.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5490925166704643842" /></a>It seemed very timely to share this image, as I just finished my first Moksha ("hot") yoga class. and let me tell you, I did not sweat as much on my 19 k run earlier in the day as I did in this class. I am looking forward to more!<div><br /></div><div>Read lululemon's full blog post <a href="http://www.lululemon.com/community/blog/why-you-should-sweat-once-a-day/?icid=wwwhpswad">"why you should sweat once a day"</a> and get out there and move!</div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-6969573653790525782010-07-03T09:37:00.005-02:302010-07-03T09:44:41.751-02:30Summer Salad<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4bwKuR-nUa4hl3XwsELQr4EyVGE-YKW_H2HkUdyMFxwEN5_hw5xoWtl57w_fpMwBSB6kh_IlbyyL1jti09_OFQXGB5gElJ5m8QBog8OQ9qu8YTj_Ulyq9EcUiUaPFBI7sz2UBKvf0cu-/s1600/watermelonfetasaladjul200.gif"></a>A few weeks ago we spotted a great summer salad recipe in our new edition of Runner's World. Last night we finally made it! What a great, light, fresh and unique salad.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family:arial, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><b><a href="http://www.runnersworld.com/article/0,7120,s6-242-303-504-13538-0,00.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Watermelon and Feta Salad</span></a></b><br /><br /></span></div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiv4bwKuR-nUa4hl3XwsELQr4EyVGE-YKW_H2HkUdyMFxwEN5_hw5xoWtl57w_fpMwBSB6kh_IlbyyL1jti09_OFQXGB5gElJ5m8QBog8OQ9qu8YTj_Ulyq9EcUiUaPFBI7sz2UBKvf0cu-/s320/watermelonfetasaladjul200.gif" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489651364783428546" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 200px; " /></span><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:arial, sans-serif;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Watermelon is a good source of lycopene, an antioxidant that may lower risk of developing certain cancers, cardiovascular disease, and macular degeneration. Pair the salad with a few slices of toasted French bread for a light lunch.<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">SALAD</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />2 pounds watermelon, rind removed<br />1 cup Greek feta cheese, crumbled<br />1 cup fresh mint leaves, cut into a chiffonade (thin strips), or left whole if small </span></span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">*(Note: the mint adds a very strong and unique flavour. If you are not a fan of mint, you might want to leave this out)</span></span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />1 cup mixed baby greens<br /><br /></span></span><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">LEMON OLIVE OIL DRESSING</span></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#FFFFFF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt, or to taste<br />1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice<br />1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil or lemon oil<br /><br />Cut the watermelon into large chunks. Place an equal amount of melon on each of four chilled dinner plates. (Alternatively, cut the melon into four large circles, each one inch thick and four and a half inches wide, and place one circle on each plate.)<br /><br />Sprinkle one-quarter of the cheese, mint, and greens on the watermelon.<br /><br />Then make the dressing: Place the salt and lemon juice in a jar with a lid and shake to blend. Add the oil and shake once more.<br /><br />Taste for seasoning, then drizzle the dressing over each salad. (The dressing will also keep in the refrigerator for up to three days.)<br /><br />Serves four. </span></span></span></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-7491049858879410152010-07-03T09:32:00.002-02:302010-07-03T09:37:35.844-02:30Tranquil Moments<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjma99Cv_NBMB-qrZKSe8RTU7CEyp5pn48S6kQSp0gNqOd_LZD24p_0iFDGHqXZT8qxqZTx937CLvvCNCr7d_rixvRZsLdXXdT9gGudMXWioJYa5sMPDfQDs2vS7Z9J2Q7ATswDghHALVHP/s1600/IMG_2951.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjma99Cv_NBMB-qrZKSe8RTU7CEyp5pn48S6kQSp0gNqOd_LZD24p_0iFDGHqXZT8qxqZTx937CLvvCNCr7d_rixvRZsLdXXdT9gGudMXWioJYa5sMPDfQDs2vS7Z9J2Q7ATswDghHALVHP/s320/IMG_2951.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5489649397482671218" /></a><br /><div>Breakfast outside by the pool in the HEAT. It's amazing, this was such a special treat for me. I wonder if I lived in Florida all the time, would I appreciate this so much? Probably not, we always tend to take the things around us for granted after a while. </div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-27709128767036157342010-06-25T21:20:00.000-02:302010-06-25T21:21:15.765-02:30Lounging by a pool in Florida! Back Tuesday with new posts!alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-66511588004454076812010-06-21T17:30:00.006-02:302010-06-21T18:08:53.191-02:30Impromptu Race!<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dbUSPLRqL5NeWIIVLoCKhtaWhn42rOPR667nfY7Wkxc_seppv5ZZFscUnm3FxTLLMo8WspbaQs8R0vgfHRpnjsz7sXY-zgFejHE17MqsTAcf9Mi5Yi4SrAxhRQyRFLWqpzZ4JVRgaWSt/s1600/IMG_7270.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoD39l6OgLvAoLxYVyY4jBsR8GYrm6MzvbV5o-sCxbLTdS5CsLY4c-u7RdirSczw6M46H1I2_owjB023cYSlP1G7WRPvJAKnkmNCsYZPofYXfq4Wc-2LEtXegxPmCQf1nbTwWrdhEXnoM/s1600/IMG_7268.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDoD39l6OgLvAoLxYVyY4jBsR8GYrm6MzvbV5o-sCxbLTdS5CsLY4c-u7RdirSczw6M46H1I2_owjB023cYSlP1G7WRPvJAKnkmNCsYZPofYXfq4Wc-2LEtXegxPmCQf1nbTwWrdhEXnoM/s320/IMG_7268.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485327345907014338" /></a><br /><div><div style="text-align: left;">Since Steve and I had a wedding to attend on Saturday night this week, I decided to get my long run in on Saturday morning. As it so happened, the Molson Timex 10k race took place on Saturday, and a day or 2 before, I decided to register for it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">I have literally never run an official race for a distance less than 16 km before, so I wasn't really sure how I would do, or what my time would be. I DREAD racing. I get really nervous and anxious thinking about it, so we decided this would also be good practice. It was a really nice day for a run, and I'm glad I didn't spend much time analyzing the race course, because there were a few more HILLS than I thought there would be! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">All in all, I'm quite pleased with how I did for this first time.</div><div>I'm now prepared to run an 8 KM race in a couple of weeks. </div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1dbUSPLRqL5NeWIIVLoCKhtaWhn42rOPR667nfY7Wkxc_seppv5ZZFscUnm3FxTLLMo8WspbaQs8R0vgfHRpnjsz7sXY-zgFejHE17MqsTAcf9Mi5Yi4SrAxhRQyRFLWqpzZ4JVRgaWSt/s320/IMG_7270.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485328694719593378" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px; " /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>The "official" results are <a href="http://www.nlaa.ca/results/rr/2010/0619molson10k.php">here</a> on the NLAA Web site, however, we were told that there was an accidental extra 200 m on the course, so my time should really be a little less than this!</div><div><br /></div><div>57:05 - not bad for hills and wind. I think my goals for the Tely 10 are within reach!</div><div><br /></div><div>My wonderful friend Selina took some great <a href="http://picasaweb.google.com/sasgar/MolsonTimex10k#">pictures</a> at the race, including this one:</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXf7rK-1jzLH3c28Q61a49l_pDAMaM-RHBwmlUkLbj6ax2fVhlqJxYQndkdu4tv5niLqmoJIWLkh68IOsQIqtZYdS7oF1XlXjR9PVDw0HidbrPB22lLVF8fkDaSIshDUBgGfZJlCV3xas5/s320/IMG_8741.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5485325886102277538" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 214px; height: 320px; " /></span></div></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><br /></span></div><div>Thanks Selina! Let's see what the Mews 8 k brings....it's a faster course!</div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-25741832798089277152010-06-17T21:33:00.002-02:302010-06-17T21:33:00.575-02:30What's playing on my iPod?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7D8mCiUcPPlmp9tLcvlol6Gjy6h29bwkZw03hl3toTD93IJDUTiz0Z5NUt0WeD-Sva3iFVOAYqjvyOrxNSHVobik5W4c9SjRl8z8ADNdLvu_En2ertWAj4YzqaVeOPHRdY3I6f4-f7Zqw/s1600/ipodshuffle.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483810171809242466" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7D8mCiUcPPlmp9tLcvlol6Gjy6h29bwkZw03hl3toTD93IJDUTiz0Z5NUt0WeD-Sva3iFVOAYqjvyOrxNSHVobik5W4c9SjRl8z8ADNdLvu_En2ertWAj4YzqaVeOPHRdY3I6f4-f7Zqw/s320/ipodshuffle.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div>It's time for an iPod update.<br /><div>As I have probably posted before, I like to run to REALLY upbeat music....all the time. </div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>Here's my new playlist:</div><br /><div><br /></div><br /><div>1. Emergency - Paramore</div><br /><div>2. California Girls - Katy Perry</div><br /><div>3. Not myself tonight - Christina Aguilera</div><br /><div>4. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_L4Rixya64">Best of you </a>-Foo Fighters</div><br /><div>5. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1RnPB76mjxI">OMG - Usher</a> (my current fave upbeat song)</div><br /><div>6. Winner - Jamie Foxx (this one has gotten me up over a few hills lately!)</div><br /><div>7. Hell Yeah - Rev Theory</div><br /><div>8. Big Girl Now - NKOTB & Lady Gaga</div><br /><div>9. Imma Be - Black Eyed Peas</div><br /><div>10. Out of my Head - Black Eyed Peas</div><br /><div>11. Party all the Time - Black Eyed Peas</div><br /><div>12. Rude Boy - Rihanna</div><br /><div>13. Telephone - Lady Gaga feat. Beyonce</div><br /><div>14. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0UjsXo9l6I8">Empire State of Mind</a> - Jayz feat Alicia Keys - MY THEME SONG </div><br /><div>(this weekend I heard a DJ mix this with Sinatra's New York, New York - I loved it)</div><br /><div>15. Give it All You Got - lil Jon</div><br /><div>16. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wnQ-Ixnqpe8">Hello Time Bomb</a> - Matthew Good Band</div><br /><div>17. If we ever meet again - Timbaland feat. Katy Perry</div><br /><div></div></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-37709027155698316042010-06-16T14:43:00.000-02:302010-06-16T14:44:52.334-02:30Motivation!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YwEb7Wm5npQqeulB9W3oz1g6TAaL4kdtvN6IUdXUCHQ8E30e6O5KDV21IH52UNgWO7-5d2S_XxidQE0go7ZRoJL6atL_PwOz4wo5UWDTftnlxq8wTGdboS0G8l2dtH5uN_RnUgh7SY3F/s1600/running.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483420924972122850" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 339px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0YwEb7Wm5npQqeulB9W3oz1g6TAaL4kdtvN6IUdXUCHQ8E30e6O5KDV21IH52UNgWO7-5d2S_XxidQE0go7ZRoJL6atL_PwOz4wo5UWDTftnlxq8wTGdboS0G8l2dtH5uN_RnUgh7SY3F/s400/running.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><em>Found </em><a href="http://bobby-gill.blogspot.com/2008/10/need-motivation-essence-of-survival.html"><em>here</em></a></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-46863474058412217202010-06-16T13:26:00.011-02:302010-06-16T21:16:27.472-02:30Things I'm Excited About<div><br /><div><div align="left">In keeping with my summer plans, I've found a yoga class that I think is going to be a great fit with my needs. </div><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong>1. Moksha Hot-Inspired Yoga</strong></div><br /><br /><p align="right"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483413755507118914" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 303px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN2RsMuGkZ1sDOoattYU8Cgf-bWHqhVXpHOfASKoZ8E4nWaL031JS-XHt5Hv0g6moBCk4UG82rLFMmZuWj0JqSLrbwouXqvfwbLuNkgXnDopn8WSsign_JNsBZxuIl6EsKtWSukVR4UJvx/s320/benefits-of-hot-yoga_s600x600.jpg" border="0" /></p><div align="left">(for those of you not familiar, this is yoga in a heated environment!)</div><div align="left">Read more about Moksha yoga and what I've signed up for <a href="http://mokshajill.com/">here</a>!</div><div align="left">I hope to start in the first week of July. Thanks to my sis Julie for connecting me with this!</div><br /><div align="left"> </div><div align="left"><strong>2. Cake Decorating!</strong></div><br /><div align="left">I'm taking the Level 1 Wilton cake decorating class beginning on July 5!</div><div align="left">Because really, I'm all about the sweets.</div><div align="left">Maybe, once I complete a few levels, I'll be able to make a cake for one of our running parties that looks like this! Maybe?!</div><br /><br /><p align="center"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483412119346535666" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA5BohhTmxmDSLg_08z5FbytrLsIqviNWkMQZXXeJU1beEO1jDrQnYTWA44VI5ywNG97kjJYzaWX-i4Z8et3OpLKUKAsZyZAiUJo0CP-_hQ42umD08wjpICipdKclwiZq_y8nEWm3U1s9x/s320/runningshoecake.jpg" border="0" /><a href="http://www.azcakes.com/3dandnovelty/"><em>source</em></a></p><br /><p><strong>3. Summer Reading</strong></p><p><a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Animal-Vegetable-Miracle-Barbara-Kingsolver/dp/155468188X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1276706948&sr=8-2">This book</a> and <a href="http://www.amazon.ca/Defense-Food-Eaters-Manifesto/dp/0143114964/ref=pd_bxgy_b_img_b">this book</a> just arrived in my mailbox. Can't wait to read them both. All part of my quest for healthier eating! Thanks to Jill for the recommendations!<br /></p><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGXQyCpy7BqUrPIEW7ihU4sGjSB8J54PTFsoBqGr65nRsQALpp38BnasbtR0gAczflczeq3o3Z1BPsc9kWHAwxpVhnV8ji16e350sG71P7helKLqGvNVU6O4dVuHil1Vi72kqugC9ECAF/s1600/41gMl1amRUL__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU15_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483415522096653042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGXQyCpy7BqUrPIEW7ihU4sGjSB8J54PTFsoBqGr65nRsQALpp38BnasbtR0gAczflczeq3o3Z1BPsc9kWHAwxpVhnV8ji16e350sG71P7helKLqGvNVU6O4dVuHil1Vi72kqugC9ECAF/s320/41gMl1amRUL__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU15_.jpg" border="0" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKa2zhw8kytC3pXhDunmH4J4ZMDj9gznjeofXT6wyx7bfu8CIuYs4n4-tR8DZ4vgQl81vdCS9m7aCDVF4gHa-LeFVJZUvB40nQBDEMdFFI9uDHhD-_6P09z0gJdqsPkTE_kE8s_HxTv2w/s1600/51hRqlEjVmL__SL500_AA300_.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5483415174648184466" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 300px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 300px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiKa2zhw8kytC3pXhDunmH4J4ZMDj9gznjeofXT6wyx7bfu8CIuYs4n4-tR8DZ4vgQl81vdCS9m7aCDVF4gHa-LeFVJZUvB40nQBDEMdFFI9uDHhD-_6P09z0gJdqsPkTE_kE8s_HxTv2w/s320/51hRqlEjVmL__SL500_AA300_.jpg" border="0" /></a> <div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGXQyCpy7BqUrPIEW7ihU4sGjSB8J54PTFsoBqGr65nRsQALpp38BnasbtR0gAczflczeq3o3Z1BPsc9kWHAwxpVhnV8ji16e350sG71P7helKLqGvNVU6O4dVuHil1Vi72kqugC9ECAF/s1600/41gMl1amRUL__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU15_.jpg"></a> </div><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjGXQyCpy7BqUrPIEW7ihU4sGjSB8J54PTFsoBqGr65nRsQALpp38BnasbtR0gAczflczeq3o3Z1BPsc9kWHAwxpVhnV8ji16e350sG71P7helKLqGvNVU6O4dVuHil1Vi72kqugC9ECAF/s1600/41gMl1amRUL__BO2,204,203,200_PIsitb-sticker-arrow-click,TopRight,35,-76_AA300_SH20_OU15_.jpg"></a> </div></div></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-65177515363592669422010-06-14T18:42:00.005-02:302010-06-14T18:50:46.315-02:30Salt Water Joy<div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCDJJBbpYoD-N9vWmDYw79-q1k9VpqvicW9J9-vxZIfn-7_TtxNO8xtEFiofX-CcCIZgT_mBkvIALKzMpUwIVjGfrEro96TDS6ryb5ujk69mMADhBe92fas3hMZnqUEIVJTLqE0iCfvRt/s1600/IMG_2918.jpg"></a><div style="text-align: left;">Spent part of my day off drinking my coffee by the ocean. I love that I can do that.</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBeogBoSV17UkaHTBovaVwaW2sqpCuuVsGnPLVqS1_76cz3H5TZPUY02fW8P7pVqZBNLjWuqn7x6EqsiOhMtwuWmmgcVxKQQAeTAt7xK1cD2A-fwvFUAw37Vs14CZl5ltfztFq6CiG8Y4P/s320/IMG_2914.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482740822483948546" /></div><div><br /></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCDJJBbpYoD-N9vWmDYw79-q1k9VpqvicW9J9-vxZIfn-7_TtxNO8xtEFiofX-CcCIZgT_mBkvIALKzMpUwIVjGfrEro96TDS6ryb5ujk69mMADhBe92fas3hMZnqUEIVJTLqE0iCfvRt/s1600/IMG_2918.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCDJJBbpYoD-N9vWmDYw79-q1k9VpqvicW9J9-vxZIfn-7_TtxNO8xtEFiofX-CcCIZgT_mBkvIALKzMpUwIVjGfrEro96TDS6ryb5ujk69mMADhBe92fas3hMZnqUEIVJTLqE0iCfvRt/s320/IMG_2918.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482741130860058786" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvA6nWtlM72C_FtpDMU2-qV4IWfmxIG44FO3QWpVL1Wa0qh57y52oydb_JS-z8sND7cqTAMQitOhIw6FZevwlRSihF70F0Dh4YpRwGPCA4TTTkrottnwcqg2bJxevsPOoL7A-6sIN6fbR/s1600/IMG_2917.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpvA6nWtlM72C_FtpDMU2-qV4IWfmxIG44FO3QWpVL1Wa0qh57y52oydb_JS-z8sND7cqTAMQitOhIw6FZevwlRSihF70F0Dh4YpRwGPCA4TTTkrottnwcqg2bJxevsPOoL7A-6sIN6fbR/s320/IMG_2917.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5482740983360533778" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></a></div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">and in other very important news!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">If you are a runner or sports enthusiast in the St. John's area. PLEASE consider donating previously loved running and sporting gear THIS SATURDAY, JUNE 19 at the collection blitz. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">Full details on the NL Running Web site</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://www.nlrunning.com/2010/06/donate-your-previously-loved-gear.html">http://www.nlrunning.com/2010/06/donate-your-previously-loved-gear.html</a></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;">I'm making a collection of items now, hope you will too!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></div>alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5860538993934796220.post-25671638842736966852010-06-10T21:16:00.000-02:302010-06-10T21:17:46.131-02:30Breakfast: Part One<div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><u><br /></u></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">HOMEMADE GRANOLA = DELICIOUS!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoZO5Ulsr0Vhy47Fhv2NTxDn5O1GfDAD0sCqy8pjSc__1r1Ww7URQ_Dfk5o91UfNqCXPRBoSx9nm2aJzMAtVxjzxRi5lq2DVdd3pGkYZLqg6UMDyuw9LhJ41Sx7pYYxWRRSAxQ5mEhK9h/s1600/IMG_2856.jpg"></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WKOrO-twM7S59sW7WBq9OaWyoqR3goijI3eJQ_Dwyhr5jMy5Skh4Ij7AmEpcTANhrR_AQcNX128cHwEifZpPyCQvGqUGSp2MMT1KpaC9-FDw6hRo8i4OCmcFtKc5a1x70rJYwQdzACyB/s1600/IMG_2854.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0WKOrO-twM7S59sW7WBq9OaWyoqR3goijI3eJQ_Dwyhr5jMy5Skh4Ij7AmEpcTANhrR_AQcNX128cHwEifZpPyCQvGqUGSp2MMT1KpaC9-FDw6hRo8i4OCmcFtKc5a1x70rJYwQdzACyB/s320/IMG_2854.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480488240582413010" /></a><br /><div>Recipe:</div><div>2 1/2 cups rolled oats</div><div>1/2 cup wheat bran</div><div>1/2 cup wheat germ</div><div>1/3 cup slivered almonds</div><div>1/2 teaspoon cinnamon</div><div>1/4 cup honey</div><div>1/4 cup canola oil</div><div>1/3 cup dried cranberries, blueberries</div><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#0000EE;"><br /></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 238); -webkit-text-decorations-in-effect: underline; "><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWoZO5Ulsr0Vhy47Fhv2NTxDn5O1GfDAD0sCqy8pjSc__1r1Ww7URQ_Dfk5o91UfNqCXPRBoSx9nm2aJzMAtVxjzxRi5lq2DVdd3pGkYZLqg6UMDyuw9LhJ41Sx7pYYxWRRSAxQ5mEhK9h/s320/IMG_2856.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480488510074151970" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 240px; height: 320px; " /></span></div><div>Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Combine oats, bran, wheat germ, almonds and cinnamon in a bowl. Heat the honey and oil in a saucepan until small bubbles appear around the sides of the pan. Pour over dry mixture and toss until well combined. Spread evenly in a foil-lined shallow baking pan. Bake 40 - 50 minutes or until golden brown, stirring every 10 minutes. Add cranberries and blueberries. Makes about 5 cups. </div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGQoejwAeJY-bFInMQY3ooePecFnaZQv5oKvud98-Yet26HpDCPF9pa-toFdYcUT7G4zFsDIIOkRr8xKiv_dGaJ9V6P9F7c1nEHt9JYe3RvIN-qhOJhHm0zKtH2D2eN7OYm8lJd5PVLt3/s1600/IMG_2858.JPG"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSGQoejwAeJY-bFInMQY3ooePecFnaZQv5oKvud98-Yet26HpDCPF9pa-toFdYcUT7G4zFsDIIOkRr8xKiv_dGaJ9V6P9F7c1nEHt9JYe3RvIN-qhOJhHm0zKtH2D2eN7OYm8lJd5PVLt3/s320/IMG_2858.JPG" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480488818829050194" style="display: block; margin-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; margin-bottom: 10px; margin-left: auto; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 240px; " /></a></div>Here's the finished product for breakfast with yogurt and blackberries. mmmmm mmmmm!alisonrunsnychttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04117516380624307600noreply@blogger.com0