I can look back on amazing training sessions this summer in places such as Calgary, Fernie, Osoyoos, Penticton and even New York City. It was a great summer as I learned that I could run longer than 20 minutes and that I didn't have to walk every ten minutes!! Running at different times in the last few months with each of my kids, helped me realize that while I ran and talked with the kids, time would fly by. Some of my most memorable runs were with my family - the whole family. The time we spent in Penticton afforded us the opportunity to run together in such beautiful places as: vineyards along the path to Naramata. Before I knew it, I was running with the whole family in Central Park in the rain. That run was for about 75 minutes. Who wants to walk in the rain when you can run in the rain!!My last long run in preparation for the 22km run in Banff in the Melissa's run was west through Fish Creek Park. I was out running for about 2 hours and 20 minutes. What an amazing park to run in. And the fact that I could be actually in running mode, for over 2 hours, was a breakthrough for me - physically, mentally and emotionally.
The running I did this summer as well as the numerous bike rides I did with Bob (aka Rick) gave me the strength and conviction to find the confidence to know that I could probably finish the 22km - hopefully in style.
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The Running Machine!!!! Yeah. I had a blast as 'Assistant to the lead Photographer' during the main event. Momma I'm glad that I could not only be a part of the Big-Show, but that I was able to enjoy a full summer of Bob's-Boot-Camp as well. What's next? Cause I'm IN!!!
Haha, I love it. Well I actually don't know how I feel about you being able to crush me a running now. Mom's last run 22km...Neil's last run...2! Keep it up mom, running and blogging!
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