back in 09

The Holiday season has brung snowny, wet, icy weather. Put that together with a busy holiday schedule and the amount of runs I've done lately has dropped considerably, though I have been going out for the occasional long run. I'm resolving that this upcoming year will be the year I run my first 1/2 marathon... back to run-blogging in 2009!

Run 035: December 13, 2008, 45:34

Run 034: December 8th, 2008, 30:00

Run 033:December 3rd, 2008, 32:00

Run 032: November 29th, 2008, 44:24

Run 031: November 23rd, 2008, 32:00

Run 030: November 20, 2008, 30:00

Run 029: November 18th, 2008, 32:00

Run 028: November 16th, 2008, 53:02

Run 027: November 13th, 2008, 35:00

Run 026: November 11, 2008, 30:00

Run 025: November 10th, 2008, 40:00

First treadmill run of late. I miss the sun already.

Run 024: November 9th, 2008, 25:42

Run 023: November 4th, 2008, 28:54

Run 022: November 1, 2008, 42:31

I haven't ran in a few days due to being sick and the weird weather we have been having. These pics were taken a few days ago, today though it looks like a perfect fall day - no trace of snow/storm left except for the multiple fallen (some quite large) branches that are littering the streets.

Run 021: October 26th, 2008, 41:05

Run 020: October 23rd, 2008, 30:42

Run 019: October 22, 3008, 30:14

Today's run was a cold one, the first one of the season that I'm red from the cold - my hands are gradually thawing as I post this. Note to future self: bring running gloves from now on.

Run 018: October 18th, 2008, 27:32

Run 017: October 14, 2008, 28:53

Run 016: October 12, 2008, 43:52 + 5 hills

Run 015: October 10, 2008, 32:19

Had the day off today, so I took my legs and my camera down to the park for an early run. The change of route/scenery did me good! A great start to my 4 day/holiday weekend.

Run 014: October 7th, 2008, 25:04

So I forgot to post yesterday after my run. It's a good thing I went yesterday though - it's been raining all day today, and though I usually don't mind a rainy day run, today seems like a day to curl up with a good book. Looking forward to some runs while I'm at home this weekend though - it's supposed to be beautiful!

Run 013: October 4th, 2008, 34:16

I love the colours of Fall.
It's a distraction and the time spent running just passes by...

Run 012: October 2, 3008, 30:12

I've been bad. It's true! I have been on multiple walks, played some Wii Fit, and done a little hula hooping, but haven't ran much in the last 10 days. Life has been busy. But I needed my run today, even if it was only 30 minutes. And I can't resist a rainy day run! Its funny that i realize now that I've missed this post run feeling.
Note to self: must remember this when considering future slacking.

Run 011:September 22nd, 2008, 36:37

It's official. Fall is here! This runner is giddy with delight. Today's run was a breeze.

Run 010: September 20th, 2008, 45:59 + hills

Was home this weekend, so did my usual saturday run through canatara & down to the bridge, but also did hills for the first time in ages. Needless to say, I am really, really, really out of practice when it comes to hills. Gotta work these back into my routine!

Run 009:September 18th, 2008, 25:32

So, it's been awhile - but I'm not slacking - really! (Though there were a couple days of really heavy rain & I've also had a visitor recently that is more adverse to long walks than long runs) Will get back into the swing of things though next week!

Run 008:September 9th, 2008, 41:13

17 degrees, a cool breeze & hardly any mosquitos = more than a minute off my time on my usual run! Did I mention I love fall?

Run 007:September 6th, 2008, 42:45

I could feel it this morning. Fall is coming. I love the month of September. Running is so much better in autumn - I can't wait.

Run 006:September 3rd, 2008, 33:33

Run 005: August 31st, 2008, 41:23

Was a beautiful holiday long weekend spent at home with the family. As is usually the case, went & did my usual bridge run- a perfect way to spend some time on the last day of August.

Run 004: August 30th, 2008, 48:55

Today was a really good - almost like you're flying - kind of run day. I luv these kind of runs... Brought my camera along with, but only managed one pic before my battery died, which was good though cause I didn't feel like stopping...

Run 003: August 27th, 37:55

So I really didn't feel like running today, but some how found the motivation to get out & go. (Motivation = remembering last Woodchuck cider in the fridge.)

I think I need to make another trip to the states... why don't they sell this stuff in Canada? They need to. (If only to help me with my running!)

Run 002: August 25th, 38:42

So todays run was much nicer - what a difference the temperature makes! I can't decide which I like better though, early morning or evening runs. They both have there pros & cons. Morning pros: sunrise. birds chirping. less traffic. Morning cons: getting up early. Evening pros: sunset. stress reliever. not having to get up early. Evening Cons: the bugs. smelling BBQ and getting insanely hungry 1/2 way through your run...

Run 001: August 23rd, 55:29

So my first blogged run was a hot one. It's like 33 degrees out there, and I almost melted. To keep my mind off the rising temperature, I thought I'd take my camera with me.

There have been many a run where I wished I had my camera with me.Turns out today was no different - I stumbled upon the pond behind the museum where some waterlilies were in full bloom. I love how the colours are all crazy (NOT photoshopped at all) . Even though it sucks to carry, I think I'll be bringing my camera with me on runs more often...

Run Blog the 1st

So, I'm getting back into this running thing.

I figure, if I say I'll do it, I might do it, but if I write it down, then there's a greater chance it'll work.

A goal is what I need. A race to build towards. Something more substantial than a 5 or 10k, but not as daunting as a full marathon. So... a 1/2 marathon it is. Let the training begin.