Monthly Archives: July 2014
Elements of Bliss: The Runners’ High
There’s a sensation that happens. Always as I near the end of my run. When something takes over. It visits upon me when I am running at my zenith. When I no longer cast glances at my watch wondering how much further? No longer shackled to the desire, the need really… TO STOP. Indeed it […]
Keeping A Rein On Things
But I had to put all of that aside. Sometimes you have to lose the battle to win the war. I’ve been running well in training. And doing so while pushing my distances and frequency. Currently I’m working on a Hansons-inspired 6 day a week running schedule. A far cry more than the 4 day […]
Old Childhood Friends and Chocolate Chip Cookies
A special friend of mine called me early this morning. I had just gotten home from my run but my exhaustion was quickly overtaken by Arlaine’s larger-than-life boisterousness. It seems a group of childhood friends she hasn’t seen in 40 years is having a reunion tomorrow. A bit last minute I thought but apparently invitations […]
Better Than Gold
Amid the chaos of announcers and runners crammed in front of the results postings I stood transfixed. My eyes blurring with emotion I wasn’t certain of what I was reading. As far as summer evenings go, Burlington was boasting sunny but coolish conditions courtesy of the much-maligned polar vortex that had been gripping the […]
Homeless!
Alright, that was a tad over dramatic. But I am gym-less. Because I’ve altered my workouts to capitalize on being outdoors, I reduced my gym workouts to twice a week. And now, like the humble innocent forest creature who left his lair for sustenance, I’ve returned to find that another creature has taken over my […]
The Earl of Lemon Blueberry
It’s summer. Long hazy days of sunshine. The smell of blooming flowers scents the air as cicadas screech their distinctive noises in an effort to beat the soaring heat. Children frolic mirthful in backyard swimming pools and cottage lakes, and lemon blueberry recipes swirl about the internet in droves. From cocktails to cobblers, scones to […]
Can I Carb Load Now?
I’ve got another evening race. In 2 days. A short one. Again. One that taxes my nerves because of its brevity. Again. And being in the evening I’m feeling a little out of sorts. Again. This one is the Eaton Downtown Dash 5k in Burlington. Another home-town feel event as Burlington is where my partner […]
Free To A Good Home
I get cravings. And I try not to indulge them. Or more correctly I try not to overindulge them. Like this morning. I came home from running a half marathon and had a real hankering for a chocolate cake. But with a little twist. Hence my idea to pair the cake with a spiced buttercream. […]
Saving Grace
The sleepy downtown streets had a soporific effect on me today. In fairness I hadn’t really given them much help. Upping my first two training runs of the week each from 12 to 15 kilometres had rendered me sluggish. My legs leaden. Gamely I ventured forward. 10 kilometres being my modest goal. The air had […]
My Life As an Ultra Marathon Runner 
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