Category Archives: Running

BMO Vancouver Half Marathon Part 2: Race Day

Posted on May 25, 2013 by Leesa D

21.1k.  Sometimes I need to say it out loud to remind myself how far I actually ran. I remember thinking 10k was an impossible goal and here I just ran 21.1. Wow.  The things the body is capable of when … Continue reading →

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BMO Vancouver Half Marathon Recap Part 1: Pre-Race Prep

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Leesa D

My journey to my first half marathon wasn’t exactly as I had planned. A few injuries took me out of training much longer than expected.  My emotions were all over the map.  There were quite a few times along the … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon Happenings: To Run or Not to Run

Posted on April 21, 2013 by Leesa D

…That WAS the question I had been having for the last two weeks.  It seems like I keep hitting obstacles in my half marathon training and it has been quite frustrating for me.  First my foot injury that took me … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon Happenings: Week 1 & 2

Posted on March 11, 2013 by Leesa D

I’m baaaaaack. Yes I know I’m a bad little blogger. I could probably win the Most Inconsistent Blogger of the Year award. (Not to be confused with the Most Incontinent Blogger of the Year). But I thought I might as … Continue reading →

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I Would If I Could, But I Can’t So I…Quit?

Posted on February 3, 2013 by Leesa D

This last week has been particularly trying for me.  I’m frustrated.  I’m frustrated that my body isn’t working the way it should.   I’m paying an arm and a leg in treatments between physio, chiro and acupunture and I don’t … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon Happenings

Posted on January 19, 2013 by Leesa D

This post was going to be an update on my half marathon training progress. I was going to introduce my “Half Marathon Happenings” series (inspired by Pennies On The Run Marathon Musings series). I was going to tell you about … Continue reading →

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Recap: First 3 Weeks of Training

Posted on December 16, 2012 by Leesa D

So far I’ve been pretty good about posting my goals, but not so good about updating on how they are going.  I’m trying to get better with that one! So I am hoping to give more regular updates on my … Continue reading →

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Half Marathon Plans in Motion

Posted on November 28, 2012 by Leesa D

It’s official, there’s no turning back.  My goal has been set, my race has been chosen. I am now officially registered for the BMO Vancouver Half Marathon.  EEEKKKK!! I’m seriously sitting here all nervous and excited and just in shock … Continue reading →

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Snowstorm of Doubts for Half Marathon Goals

Posted on November 23, 2012 by Leesa D

I started running almost exactly a year ago. At that point I was strictly a treadmill runner, so I never had the pleasure of experiencing an outdoor winter run.  As winter approached (ok technically it’s still fall but when the … Continue reading →

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Run For Your Children: Heart Beats Race Results

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Leesa D

My heart is full of love and pride for my family. Yesterday my whole family participated in the Heart Beats Family Fun Run. This was Peter’s first 5k (not counting the Family Fun Run where he pushed a stroller and ran … Continue reading →

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