Jim always comes up with great ideas to make our runs fun and meaningful. Because it's our last RunNinjas run of 2018, he took us to "Resolution Cres" and then got us to share our running goals for 2019 when we got back to the store. It was fascinating and humbling to hear everyone share …
Category: Motivation
2400km…almost there!
It's been a really busy week with family gatherings but it's been so great to be able to run every day. I'm now on a 5 day run streak of 5km or more. Trying to get to 2400km has been both a motivation and an excuse to run. Not that I need a reason to …
2400km in 2018
Last night, I looked at my Strava stats and realized that I have run 2336km so far this year. Since it's so close to 2400km, I decided to make that my goal for the next 8 days. I figured 64km in 8 days is totally doable, especially since I'm not working this week. 😊 So …
Running is my therapy
I started getting a sore throat yesterday so I took a Nyquil before bed last night. Thankfully, my sore throat is pretty much gone but I was still feeling off the whole day today. When I got to MEC, I was pretty tired. If it wasn't for the Ninjas, I would have just gone home …
Who runs 875km for socks?
Jim Willett does. He is my running coach, my dear friend, and the most badass but humble person I have ever met. When he told me he was going to run the Boston Marathon, I asked him if he was going to be like a normal person and fly there. Of course, he said no. …
Four in a row
I've been doing a Nov Fitness Challenge with coworkers this month. The goal is to lose weight by doing cardio, strength training, eating 3 fruits and 4 veggies, and by stretching/relaxation. Here's the chart we are following. I've been pretty good at doing all these things but sadly, I haven't been able to lose weight. …
All I ever needed to know I learned through running
Thanks Lily for giving me the idea to put together a list of life lessons that I've learned from running. Here it is! There are no secrets to success. Just a lot of hard work and discipline. In order to be good at something, you got to put in the time to practise and train …
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What is my why
I love reading the signs during a race. They provide a good distraction. Most signs are funny and makes me smile. Apparently, smiling makes you run faster. It's true. Here are some of my favourite signs: Toenails are overrated Pain is temporary, Instagram is forever Seems like a lot of work for a free banana …
People who have contributed to my running journey
Here are some people who have impacted my running journey, whether they know it or not. These moments have been etched into my memory and have made a difference in my life. Deborah Ng (1986-1990) Debbie was my best friend in elementary school. In Grade 7/8, we were part of the cross-country team and she …
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Why I stopped drinking
Here's another way running has changed my life. When grocery stores started selling alcohol last year, my wine consumption significantly increased because it was so convenient to pick up a bottle (or two or three) during my weekly grocery trips. The wine section at my local Loblaws is conveniently and prominently located in the middle …
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