Sunday's Run

AHHHH the ever-challenging Mount Scio Road. Sounds intimidating. IS somewhat intimidating.


For anyone out there who just did this route for the first time - trust me, it's always a challenge, no matter how many times you run it. The important thing is to embrace the challenge and work your way through it. It also didn't help that it has been very windy out (what's up with that?) leading yesterday's run to feel a little like this:












Everyone has good run days and bad run days. The important thing is that you finish and feel good about finishing.

Creative Christmas Gifts for Runners

Since Christmas is just around the corner, I thought I would share some interesting/different gift ideas for that potential runner in your life!

1. Have someone in your life who has recently run a marathon or who plans to run a marathon?

How about this marathon scrapbook from Etsy seller apicketfencelife? (I am addicted to Etsy)

2. If there is a new parent in your life - how about this hilarious onesie from CafePress?

3. Treat those feet with........A FOOT SPA

4. Magazine Subscription

My first thought was to suggest running magazines. But many of us already have a subscription to Runner's World or Canadian Running (but if that special person in your life doesn't have a subscription - they're great!)

No, I'm thinking, a great creative idea is a magazine subscription for yummy, delicious food. and did I mention easy?

I don't know about you, but running several times a week makes for a hectic eating schedule in our household. I'd love to have more ideas for meals. How about a subscription to Rachel Ray's magazine?

5. Pampering

Anything in the Christmas Collection from Tval Skincare. For those tired feet, the hands that get dry from being out in the cold! Yummy, yummy soaps, candles, lotions etc. More to come on my favourite items from Tval in a future post!!

6. Create A Memory Frame with their latest race medal, a race photo, and any other memorabilia (or use items from the race that means the most to them).

Anyone else have any great gift ideas for runners? Please share them!

Empire State of Mind

Last month my friend Jill was talking about this song, but things have been really hectic.
Today was the first time I actually sat down and listened to the full song and watched the video. Alicia Keys is awesome, as always.

H20

Dear Readers,

I have been absent for a few days. It's that time of year again, yep, final paper writing time. I have just pressed send on my final paper for this term of my Masters program. Fab-u-lous!

Today is Sunday so that means I had a 10 km run this morning.

We are running in pace groups and I miss my running buddies who are mostly running with other pace groups :( This is what happens when you try to take running half-seriously.

The topic today is H2O. I don't know about you, but I really have a hard time drinking water. I really have to force myself, EVEN THOUGH it makes my runs SOOOOOOO much easier.

I decided to Google (seriously, isn't google your best friend? What on earth did we ever do before google?) and see if I could up with some creative ways to spice up my water!

Suggestion #1

Make flavoured ice cubes to

go in your water! Cool - I'm thinking cranberry juice! However, I don't usually buy the groceries in this household so, hint, hint to husband!

Suggestion #2

Why stop there! What kind of cool ice cubes trays can I get for making these flavoured ice cubes? hmmmmmm more google. Take a look at what I came up with!

SHOES!!!

ok now just think about this for a second.

Cranberry Juice = red = red shoe ice cubes!

LETTERS!!!!

I could spell my name....or whatever I feel like, depending on mood!

You can visit the site where I found these 20 Unusual and Creative Ice Cube Trays for more options, including a more "manly" selection, including Tetris, Legos, Guitars etc. if that is more to your liking!

Do you do anything to make H2O drinking more enjoyable?

This week in Pictures!

On Friday, I worked at the local Olympic Torch relay community celebration.

My co-workers and I had a blast, despite the cold - we even got our picture(s) taken with the many fun backdrops.

Here I am with an Olympic Torch

Here is my Programs team riding in a bobsled at TOP SPEED

You know, I really wish that I had at least submitted an application to become a torch bearer. Seeing it all, it would have been an amazing experience. Me running with the Olympic Flame...... Congrats to all of you out there who applied, and were accepted! What a great experience. I have seen some great pictures so far. Note to self: Don't ever let great potential experiences pass you by!!

Inspiration!

Comments?!

Dear Readers,

I have heard some feedback from a few of you that you have been unable to post comments.
I think I have fixed that problem - now, if you leave a comment - it will be saved in my dashboard for approval, and will then be posted!

Comment away!