World's Most Interesting Races (in my opinion!)

1. Not Since Moses - Bay of Fundy, Nova Scotia

How cool is this? A run across the ocean floor during low, low tide in Fundy. I want to do this!

2. Great Wall of China Marathon

Clearly no one would actually RUN this at a race pace, unless they were crazy. I'm thinking more of a run/walk combo, since there are so many stairs. This is a marathon that you do for cultural experiences (at least, that's why I would do it).

3. Empire State Building - Run-Up

Yet another interesting thing to do in New York City!!! I don't know if I would actually want to do this race, but the concept is great, and I love the photo on their Web site!! I also love these photos on the New York Road Runners Web site.

4. Marathon du Medoc - a wine tasting marathon.

Not that I think I could actually run a marathon and also drink wine, but just imagine the experience. This run goes through FIFTY TWO vineyards. yup.

What do you think is the world's most interesting race?????????

New York Adventures

There are a million things to do in New York City.

This adventure is on my "hope to do" list for the marathon trip - the question is, pre or post marathon?

The New York Trapeze School has outdoor trapeze classes in Hudson River Park, which is where I would ideally like to go - I mean, just look at this!

However, in the winter they use an indoor location. Maybe this calls for 2 trips to NYC???

I think this picture needs to go on my new inspiration wall, which is hopefully going up this weekend!

Goals!

(from Etsy seller valentinadesign )

In case you don't know me very well, I am a BIG dreamer. I have lot's of plans, hopes and goals. Running a marathon is only one of my goals.

I do things that scare me (those are usually the best).

I'm proud of all the cool, fun things that I have done so far, and I always look forward to my next adventure. Here's (some) of the things on my life list!

1. Go dog sledding
2. Learn to snowboard
3. Get my motorcycle license
4. Hot air balloon ride
5. Visit Monet's House in Giverny
6. Finish my Master's degree
7. Swim with dolphins
8. Run the Tely 10 - for 2 years now, and will hopefully keep doing this one every year!
9. Volunteer Abroad
10. See Cirque du Soleil
11. Go to Africa (Safari)
12. Have a small house/cabin by the ocean in Newfoundland
13. Go to New York City - and I will be going again to run my marathon!

14. Skydiving - pretty much my ultimate fear of heights. but I know it would be amazing.

15. Run a Marathon

Speaking of things that scare me, here's a few pictures of me ziplining a couple of years ago in Ontario. I'm a bit scared of heights, so started out shaking, but once I got the hang of it, it was AMAZING!

Winter Adventures!

We have been taking a break from running this week, but that doesn't mean we can't do other fun outdoor activities! Yesterday we went on a nighttime snowshoe adventure, and I loved it!

Thanks to Kendall, the very awesome operator of Newfoundland Bushman for a great time!

The weather was perfect, snow was falling gently and our headlamps lit up all of the snow-covered trees while we walked.

We walked near Stiles Cove, and even though we couldn't see the ocean in the dark, the North Atlantic surf was crashing just below us - a beautiful sound. We will have to come back in the summer (or at least the daylight) to explore the trail some more. The photos from the link above look beautiful, and this is a newly opened section of the East Coast Trail!

After our trek, we sat around a fire and enjoyed Strawberries and Chocolate fondue (YUM) and hot chocolate (YUM).

What will be our next NEW adventure???? Kendall has me thinking about winter camping.....

Here's a cute bonus picture of Casey wearing my scarf before we left...