Paula:

Well, there is just 3 1/2 weeks before the race. I'm anxious. I went to mom and dads tonight. Dad and I walked 5K, nice and quick.

I've finally gotten Thomas, my oldest son, to add me to his facebook list of friends... boy, I can definitely have fun with this. Well, I could if I spent more than 5 mins a week on facebook, it doesn't take too long for me to get bored with it ;-) OK, it's bed time... night night.

Paula:
Today we had our website launch at Billings, during the volunteer expo! It went great! Everything was organized, members were happy, media was there, and they showed our new website on channel 7 tonight! Very exciting! Great job! Lots of exposure!

Ok, back the the reason for our blog ;-) I ran this afternoon, a short run at work. Tomorrow night I'll likely go for a nice long walk with dad. Now that I've run the 5K, I'm anxious to see if I can do it again... but my next run won't be until Thursday night... we'll see.

Paula:
YAY! YAY! YAY!!! I ran all 5K! I was trying to save the full 5K run for the event, but I had my doubts that I would be able to do it, since in the past I've had to stop to walk around the halfway mark and then again close to the end. I needed to know if I could do it, and I can!

You have no idea how excited I am right now! I AM SO EXCITED! And it was even raining! Well, maybe not raining, but sprinkling at least lol.

My poor kids had to wait for their supper tonight, I had better go and check the chicken to see if it's ready!

YAY!!!

Paula:
I woke up this morning and almost didn't go for my run, but I went after all. All I could think of was the food that I ate at my parents dinner, I'm certain that it was not very healthy... How can something that tastes so good be healthy?

We went for a long ride on Kerry's motorcycle, drove all the way to St. Albert... even though my butt was horribly sore during the ride, I still enjoyed it... it makes you feel so free! Hmm, Paula the biker chick!

Larissa

After four years, a squirrel has finally managed to get to our bird feeder. I'm so annoyed! But now the question is, is this a squirrel that's been spending winters with physics textbooks and working out how to get to the feeder, or is this is a new and super intelligent squirrel that's recently moved into the neighbourhood?

Either way, I'm somewhat disturbed. With option 1, there are so many unanswered questions. Like, for example, how is the squirrel buying the physics textbooks? Has it been running some kind of nut factory somewhere for extra book cash? Is it using the squirrel internet to have them delivered? And if so, you do realize this means there's a whole squirrel banking system out there as it has to have a credit card to order the books. Does the squirrel have better credit than me? Is the squirrel planning on forcing me out of the house and then buying it in foreclosure? Or, perhaps, it is planning on that but it thinks the bird feeder, which is shaped like a little house, is actually the house in question - after all, physics degree or no, squirrels don't really have the attention span necessary to carry out TWO long term nefarious plans.

If it is option 2, where some Super Squirrel has moved into the neighbourhood, how will this upset the natural balance of the wildlife in the backyard? There are the sparrows that nest above our backdoor every year - will their little ones be shamed by the squirrel's vastly superior intellect and therefore have their emotional growth stunted? Will the bunnies have to battle Super Squirrel for garden destroying priviledges? I can just see the bunnies with the shivs taped to their little paws and then Super Squirrel pulling out some kind of McGyver-like weapon fashioned from an old Nerf football and an orange peel. How will the raccoons stay focused on maximum garbage/yard coverage with Super Squirrel always forcing them to line up in order of the square root of their height/weight ratios?

The bottom line is, squirrels are spooky.

Paula:
Wow! You can come up with the most interesting topics, can't you!

We celebrated my parents 40th anniversary last night, it was a lot of fun, we went to a great restaurant and then to a comedy club, it's been a long time since I've been out to a club. I didn't get any excercise in yesterday, but spent some time working outside today, so that will have to count as my exercise for today, since I'm not likely to go for a run tonight ;-). I will, however, go for a run in the morning... boy, it's going to be nice when this 5K is over...

Paula:
I did my run tonight... 5K, I'm exhausted and ready for bed! Tomorrow is Friday, thank goodness, I'm looking forward to a restful weekend... yeah right lol (do I ever get a restful weekend? Even if I did start with a restful weekend, I would be bored within a couple of hours - there is no helping it, I need something to occupy me).

Larissa
Busy...busy....can't talk....EXCEPT:

I was watching a very high brow and intelligent show. Very very. Very. Sigh. Battlestar Gallactica, alright? Get your laughs in now....are we ready to move on? Yes? Good.

So I'm watching this and all of the fighter pilots have their call names, like Helo, Racetrack, Apollo. I realized that if I were a fighter pilot, my call name would totally be Hamsterwheel.

"Where's Hamsterwheel?"

"Over there munching on cardboard!"

And then at night I'd chew my way out of the barracks and get stuck under the refridgerator and stuff. And I'd never be able to go on patrol because I'd always be having tons of babies and every time it would be a surprise - "I couldn't even tell she was pregnant!" "I thought she was a boy, how can you even tell the difference?" Totally. Hamsterwheel.

Paula:
I'm really trying to eat healthy, but I'll tell you, it's hard when you go to my parents place for dinner... Mom makes the most delicious meals and deserts too! Well, at least my portions were smallish. Dad and I went for a 5K walk - he's definitely a fast walker, so it's a great exercise!

It's a crazy busy time at work lately. Everyone is working so hard to get things done in time for National Volunteer Week or the website launch. It's just hopping, at any point, you can find one of the staff/volunteers running up or down the hall... it's all so exciting, you gotta love it!


Larissa
As Paula says, crazy busy. So busy can't really talk right now. Shins...meh. Really, it's the knees. Am physically breaking down (mentally I went a long time ago). Still looking forward to the 5k tho, because clearly I can't get enough!

Larissa
I managed to get a non-impact workout in but my calves are seriously tight - no surprise to you runners out there who have had shin issues in the past!

But more importantly, I have something weird on my face. It's like a little itchy spot. There isn't a pimple there, or a mole, just a slight sort of bump and a bit of itching. Usually only the itching when touched.

This can only be the start of a bubonic plague pustule. I mean, what else is even remotely possible? Exactly. Therefore, I believe the next step after the slight discomfort is the massive swelling of the pus filled pustules, and fever, and I believe some other kind of horrific...ah yes, the skin goes all rotten fruit-y. This is not going to go well for me, is it?

I suppose this could also be a reaction to the new skin toner I used the other day. But how likely is that? Very UN-likely, if you ask me. I just wish the cat would stop judging me.

Paula:
That's it, we are going to have to decontaminate the office now... I don't want to get the plague!

Having shin issues is definitely NOT pleasant! I feel for you!

I did my run at lunch today and went for a bike ride tonight... all in all, a bit over an hour of workout today... I'd better drop some pounds this week! No matter what I do, I just can't seem lose any more weight! ARGH! I don't think I'm eating too badly, I'm making healthy choices, maybe eating a bit too much though... I'm so hungry all of the time lately (I just assumed that it was the exercise making me hungry ;-), well maybe it is, but I'm just taking advantage of the "excuse" a bit too much...

Paula:
I just got back from my run... I am exhausted... it's way too hot out (I can't believe that I just said that). I've improved on my time quite a bit, so I'm happy about that, but I'm walking more than I was before (figure that one out).

I have to go shopping tonight. Along with a whole new summer wardrobe (none of my summer clothes fit me anymore), I have to pick up a blouse too. Mom and dad are celebrating their 40th anniversary this weekend and Anita and I are taking them for a special night out (Dad, if I haven't given up the location by now, you aren't going to get it out of me ;-).

Larissa

Still sick. But worse, my brave talk about the ending of the shin pain was so not true. I went out last night and am in agony still today. I'm feeling so frustrated right now!

Larissa
Yeah, you know that brave little, "Tomorrow I'm out running, sick or not" statement from yesterday? Clearly the sick cells (bacteria? Virus? What?) heard me and picked up the challenge. I was up half the night last night coughing and I am not going to be running today.

But in good news, my shins are much better and while my doctor is all caution-y about running for a variety of reasons, at the very, very least I can walk-run this 5km. Because no lie, a couple of weeks ago I was thinking this might not be happening. And I'm not happy about losing essentially 3 weeks training, because in my shape you can't just miss that time and then pick it up again like it doesn't matter, but I know I can do this.

But in even more exciting news, a friend of mine (shout out Jane) might be moving into my neighbourhood! That is so awesome! Right now we have about 10 neighbours we hang out with and another 20 or so we meet at Dog Park or invite to parties, but I'm always on the look out for more neighbours. Which is so funny, because I understand that not everyone has this relationship with their neighbourhoods. Come on, people, stop to chat! Borrow some sugar! Chris, continuing his streak as the guy every elderly woman adores, has been taking out two neighbours' garbages - elderly women should not have to navigate slippery ice covered driveways and shame on anyone who lets their elderly neighbours fend for themselves - but this has also meant he's getting his jeans mended and fresh bakery items are sent to us almost every week. Not purchased, no no, the women are baking and then calling him up to come and pick it up. Seriously. So knowing your neighbours can have side benefits too!

Unfortunately, some of those side benefits are NOT good for those of us who are in training!

Paula:
I didn't go running today. My legs are still protesting from the past week. I did get out on my bike though! We went for a nice long bike ride. God it felt good! It's been way too long. Who knows, maybe I'll start biking to work this week. I will likely wait another week though, just to make sure that all the paths I take to get there will be clear.

What a beautiful day today! I actually got a sunburn while I was out riding. I definitely didn't expect that ;-) We went shopping this morning. I picked up some frozen yogurt! Why didn't I know about this before... it's great for a diet "snack", there is almost no fat and very few calories, and it's delicious! Well, I've found my new dessert. YUMMM!

Paula:
Got up early this morning and went for my run, it was much cooler, therefore less sweating. This I can handle...

We are getting the bikes out today, I'm looking forward to this, I can't wait until I can ride to work again... I'm not sure when the bike paths will be cleared, but I'm hoping they are already. I guess I'll find out later.

Larissa
As I sit here stewing about being sick and fretting about missing work and missing work outs and the rest, I'm also wondering why dog toys are so disturbing. They look like cute little squirrels and raccoons and piggies that then get their heads torn off and their insides ripped out. For the longest time Lola would carry around this raccoon head, and sleep with it and stuff. On one hand, awwwww. On the other, ewwwwwww! Sometimes when I looked at the racoon head lying on the floor staring up at me it sort of looked like it had its head poking out of a big hole. Which made me want to rescue it, which made it worse the next time I saw Lola happily tossing its body around and ripping off its limbs.

I've also had to come to accept that Lola is not going through a disembowelling phase but instead just likes ripping out guts. The other day I found a toy that was basically just a skin with a head and tail - again, disturbing as it came in raccoon, squirrel and what looked like fox. She dragged it around halfheartedly but was really all, "Nice try. Yeah yeah, drag a skin. Wheee. Now give me innards! INNARDS!"

The worst was a toy squirrel that looked exactly like a squirrel, but it had this weird sound thing inside. Most of the dog toys just squeak, but this one kind of moaned. And Lola loved it. She'd pick it up and whip her head around while the squirrel, I swear, was groaning out, "Oh god, oh god, oh god" which actually got so bad I had to take it away from her.

And that concludes Larissa is Sick and Can't Run Story Time. I'm going to head out running again tomorrow, sick or no.

Larissa

I'm sick. I've been sick since yesterday. Felt it coming on after my run on Wednesday but thought I could ride it out. Then it smacked me down on Thursday and today, while I'm better, I have the worst sinus headache and my throat is still pretty ravaged.

The worst out of all of this is the lack of things to do. My head hurts so much I can't really read, and without cable I can only watch movies, and all of the movies I have are not sick afternoon appopriate. Sick afternoon movies are things like "Pretty Woman" and "The Matrix" and "Star Wars" (original). Right now we have either thinky movies or Chris' Deadwood episodes. I just don't think I'm up for looking at people who look like they smell really, really badly.

Then I tried to clean out my purse, but when I surveyed the contents I am also not up for the level of psychological frankness necessary for that task. Why am I carrying around a tea candle, a stone, a dog clicker, a combination lock and a shot glass? Who carries GLASS? It looks like I'm ready for a gang fight. "I'll cutcha! With my lock...no, wait, I've got some glass in here somewhere..."

I miss work. I like work.

Paula:
I'm sorry you are so sick Larissa! What a crummy time to be sick. Not working, miss workaholic, must be driving you nuts ;-) Hopefully you will bounce back quickly.

I went for my run today. OMG it was hot out. I went at lunch time and I could feel the sweat pouring off me... very feminine huh?

Paula:
I went 5K tonight, I improved my time by 5 mins, but not without repercussions! I could barely breath when I got home... I have to remember to take my puffer before I start the run. It really sucks when you can't catch your breath. I am exhausted.

My son has his first "gig" tomorrow night, I can't wait! He is so crazy into music and he's been looking forward to this for a long time. I have to get going so that I can find my old recorder. I want to get some good video of him.

Larissa
That's awesome about Thomas' gig. While I know his music will likely cause me to spontaneously combust due to my lack of death metal appreciation, anyone's first gig is a rite of passage. We should all go, because nothing says cool band guy like his Mom's friends and co-workers all lined up at the back with their hands over their ears.

Paula, you have officially impressed the heck out of me. I'm still doing my little intervals, run/walking and still only for about 30 minutes. It's still much, much better than I ever thought I'd do, honestly, but you are doing so well. You have to make sure someone has a picnic lunch for you to eat while I finish - at this rate I'll only be 40 minutes behind you!

My coffee tastes like soap.

Larissa
I am becoming seriously concerned about wardrobe for the race. I bought the most hilarious T-shirts of hilariousness the other day, one for me and one for Chris. I had this thought that I might wear it during the race. However, I totally forgot about the trend for tight T's on women, and let's just leave it at that. It's such an awesome shirt, though.

Maybe now you'll understand my commitment to the Ministry of Fabulousness. I could just have called this Ministry up and told them the situation and I'd get a small grant for a fashion consult. You might not think this is a good use of tax dollars, but I say a) would you rather those dollars go to something lame like food regulation; and b) the sight of me running in horrible clothes could result in lasting psychological and emotional scarring of hundreds of people, which will then cost lots of healthcare dollars. Really, it would save us all money in the long run.

The Poofycat remains determined to get outside and there have been loud arguments throughout the day and into the evening on the relative readyness of the yards for cat enjoyment. The dog isn't helping as she whispers how dry and wonderful the outside is, freaking the cat out to louder and louder demands for exit.

Of course the cat is going to get the last laugh here as the dog, for reasons we can only speculate about, really only likes to poop on snow. When she was a puppy she was not impressed with spring and would hop from snow bank to snow bank. When the snow was gone it was like she was in a huuuuge house with no bathroom. Funny, but sad. So when the snow comes she's always so excited, and I just realized it's because she's celebrating the return of the bathoom. Dogs are weird.

Paula:
Not much happening health wise today ;-) It's Wednesday, my day off (or so it seems every Wednesday). I'm going to run again tomorrow night. We had cleanup night tonight, boy it's nice when the house is tidy. We've started at Facebook page at Volunteer Ottawa. I'm heading over there now to check it out. Later!

Paula:
OMG! I am so frustrated! I actually timed my 5K tonight and you won't believe how long it took me to run! I'm not even going to mention it here. It's embarrassing... (I even jogged 4.5 out of the 5K).

I have to shave at least 10 to 15 minutes off my time before the race (and I was so proud of myself, why did I decide to time myself? Why? Why?).

I guess I feel like I've been training for soooo long and I'm just not getting the results that I expected, so I'm feeling sorry for myself... Oh well, it should go away by tomorrow!

Larissa
Okay, first of all, you RAN 4.5KM! You have got to look at that and by freaking amazed. Who cares how long it is? And yes, I know you want to be all running like the wind and other stories of amazement, but you need to be proud of where you're at right now. Remember when you had never run ever?

I'm back to running this week after the week of Shin Shame. Things seem to be sorting themselves out down there (Wallace and Grommit? Anyone? No?) so I no longer have an injury excuse. And I will NOT be running the entire 5km, in any amount of time. Because the race is no fun when it ends in the arms of a paramedic. Even a cute one.

Larissa
Looks like we both missed Saturday. My excuse is that I have company, which is true.

I've spent parts of yesterday working on my calves, shins and quads. So I've been spending 3-4 sessions daily doing that thing where I stand on the stair riser with my heels hanging off and go up to my toes, then doing squats, then putting a towel on the floor and gathering it up using only my toes, and then stretching. No no, it's even more exciting to do than it is to read about! Please, do this at home! Dazzle your friends and excite your partner!

The cats are determined to get outside. We only let them out in the backyard and only when supervised, and there's still too much snow to allow them out. They disagree, as cats do, and have taken to darting out the front door. Well, in The Poofycat's case it's more lumbering clandestinely, but the point is the same.

They both got out the other day and it was exactly like they had planned it: outside and immediately split up, going in exactly opposite directions. It was so well planned I'm kind of surprised they didn't have regular cat clothes buried somewhere along with fake ID and passports so they could ditch their orange prison jumpsuits and move about freely. Anyway, it took us, 3 neighbour kids and the smell of tuna to bring them back.

My point is this: where you're at may not seem great, until you find yourself under the neighbour's porch without Fancy Feast. This point, of course, is moot unless you're a cat with a higher than average reading ability.

Paula:
There is always one day on the weekend that I just can't remember to blog... I blame Kerry, he keeps me too busy.

I've run both yesterday and today around 7:00am. Why can't I just sleep in like the average person... I've mapped out a new route (well, I guess I can't exactly say that "I've mapped out the route", since it's really just a very straight line, only one road). Anyways, this run that I've done this weekend is about 2.8 kms, and I ran the whole thing. I figure that I'm not quite half dead when I finish it (still breathing anyways) so I shouldn't been quite dead after the full 5K. As long as I have enough life left in me to walk to the "after race rest area" and pass out without thousands of people seeing me.

Oh god, what did I get myself into???

Paula:
We have started a running group at the office. Today, three of us went out for a jog. We went approx. 2.5kms or more... I think that Mother Nature is playing a cruel trick on us though, as it seems that each friday (our run day) we have horrible weather. Last friday it snowed/rained during our run and today it was freezing rain. Running while ice pellets bounce off your face can be a little more difficult than just running. We looked like drowned rats by the time we got back to the office.

Well, at least it makes our run interesting ;-)

Larissa
Interesting...insane...y'know, whatever works.

How I wish I had something interesting to say. Wait, I do. We're halfway to our fundraising goal of $2,000! That is really awesome, actually. Although right now I feel I've worked harder for this money than I have at any other fundraising thing. Let's make sure any future fundraisers has a lot of us sitting and talking about running. Visualizing, if you will.

Larissa

Thanks to everyone for the advice re: my shins. And knees. I am following as much of it as I can. However, the run must go on! We're halfway to our fund raising goal, so we have to make it!

I am so tired right now, though! I barely have the energy to continue sewing my Sequins of Power onto my running outfit.

Paula:
Hey! Save some of those sequins for me lady!

I just got back from my run. We did 5K today (still not running the whole thing, and won't until the race, if it even happens then ;-). Thomas went with me tonight, which was a nice change, except for the fact that it was sooo embarrassing! As I'm jogging and using all my energy to just keep going, he's walking beside me... "WALKING"! About 1/2 way through the run I told him that maybe he would get more out of the run if he ran ahead, then walked slowly until I caught up and ran some more... meanwhile, I'm thinking "run ahead of me, so that I don't look like I'm running so slowly - this is embarrassing!". Up until today, I was quite proud of how far I'd come, but after running with Thomas... I'm not so sure anymore.

Paula:
No running today. I woke up early this morning, thinking I would run before I got the kids ready for school, but I just couldn't bring myself to get up and put on my "running" clothes ;-). Then I figured it would rain all day and evening so when I had the opportunity to run throughout the day, I didn't have my clothes with me. I just can't win... although, if I was really serious and wanted to run today, I suppose I could go out now, but I'd much rather sit on my sofa and type this Blog. It's the first day in a while that I've missed, so I'll enjoy it and relax.

So much for "not" eating after 7pm, since it's about 8:10 and I've just finished my supper (and dessert... shhh).

Tomorrow is a new day...

Larissa

You've been doing really well, so I think you can take one (1) day off. Meanwhile, I am still dealing with the shins. Perhaps I can get a shin-ectomy later? That would solve a lot of my current issues.

I continue to stretch, and ice, and stretch...gah. Ah well, I know you're strong enough to carry me over the finish line, so all is good!

Larissa:

Sometimes I read our posts together, and it's like we're operating on two totally different planets! I'm all about the Ministry of Fabulousness, and you're like, "I ran 5k". Although, as my friend Jon would say (shout out), "I love your blog about running...that's never actually talking about running." Isn't he just Mr. Picky McPoint-Outy?

So, about running. Well, I have a sad tale of woe for everyone, in that my knees have not been Happy Knees lately. If they were cartoon characters they would be frowny juice cups. If I were a cartoon character I'd so be the bent over warty witch with a dangerous apple and serious childhood issues, but I digress. This is about RUNNING.

I bought my new pair of running shoes and went out last night and had to quit after just a couple of km because of the pain. Not. Good. So I've been avoiding talking about the pain, and how I'm actually officially worried that this means I'm going to blow out a knee on the run. Or not make the run. Or something equally horrific.

So I'm working out like a madwoman trying to instantly build up the muscles around the knees. This can happen right away, right? Right? WHY ARE YOU LAUGHING?

Paula:
Fabulousness is just not my regular topic of conversation, and you are doing such a good job at it ;-)

Larissa, watching you lose all the weight you lost is such an inspiration, with the effort you put into that, I have no doubt that you will pull through during the 5K.

I've been behaving badly on my diet lately. I have to stop eating at night (it's not "bad" food, it's just food). I know that I shouldn't be eating after supper, if I want to lose weight, but I just can't help myself, everything is so tempting and I'm soooo hungry! My excuse is that my body is needing fuel, since I'm exercising so much... but I really know that's not true.

Larissa

Hi folks, sorry I missed the weekend. Unfortunately, could not have been avoided and I can't get into it here. Was I spending the weekend making lists of potential GASP ministers? Maybe. Would love to have Stockwell "Doris" Day involved somehow, but I think those wetsuit images have completely and hopelessly destroyed any hope he ever had of fabulousness. I'll leave the political commentary to others. Although I think he should have insisted on only being interviewed by wetsuited journalists. Becuase nothing makes one's figure ready for tight neophrene like journalism.

In fact, I am going to wear neophrene every day from now until the race. Why do I have such a large collection of neophrene garments available? That's seriously on a need to know basis, people. Come on. But I do like to be ready in case of shark attack. Or zombies. Not entirely sure how neophrene protects me from sharks (the zombie protection is obvious), unless the shark is laughing so hard it forgets what its doing. Or perhaps drooling excessively at the idea of the hefty meal it is about to enjoy, resulting in dehydration and disorientation? Why aren't more scientists working on this?

Paula:
I just got back from my 5K... my legs are killing me, but I feel pretty darn good. I think I'll have to change my eating habits though, I'm sure there are certain things I should be eating/drinking while training (I know, I know, it's only a 5K, but it's like a marathon to someone like me).

We are watching the most disgusting movie... how to eat fried worms (I was just talking to someone about this movies yesterday... Brittany)

Paula:
I didn't have a chance to post yesterday, but I definitely did my exercise and ate relatively well (we celebrated my nieces birthday and I had a piece of cake). Yesterday, for the first time ever, I ran around my block which is 2K - I actually ran the whole way, never stopping. I was feeling pretty good about myself... I did it again this morning. It's no where near the 5K that I have to run, but I'm feeling more and more confident that I'll be able to do that one, without stopping (not 100% sure yet though ;-).

We are going out for lunch at an all you can eat Chinese restaurant today to celebrate Kerry's nieces b-day. I'm going to try to behave and eat properly, but my god, it's an all you can eat restaurant, I'll do my best!

Paula:
Ok, I think I went a little too train crazy. After my looong run yesterday, I got all excited and I went out for a run at lunch today too. My legs are soooo sore, my knees and my muscles. I think I'll have to skip a day, or run less at a time until I get more used to it (It didn't help that it was actually SNOWING when we went for our run today).

Well, I'm off to bed, it's Friday night and I'm going to bed at 10:30pm, not much of a party animal, am I? Actually, I'm usually in bed earlier than this... so it's a late night for me ;-)

Larissa

Yes, it is very difficult when we train too hard. Or so I've heard!

You're being all inspiring and crap. It's very difficult for me to be all puppies and rainbows, so I congratulate you on your dedication and continued commitment.

Meanwhile, I heard the best acronym ever! You know DINKS (Double Income No Kids)? This was GASP (Gay And Sans Progeny). Love it. Am going to have a Deputy GASP in my Ministry of Fabulousness.

Paula:
Larissa, you are doing great too! I'm sure that we will be crossing that finish line together (shiny, beaded, colorful clothing and all - what do you think about little helicopter hats? Or were you thinking more along the lines of nice big crowns - did I ever tell you that I was royalty in my past life, I won't mention what my sister was though... ha ha ha)!

I am so excited! I ran approx. three quarters of the distance I went tonight. I measured it after with my car on the way to Kanata and guess how far it was???? It was just about 6K (round trip). OMG! I must have run at least 5K of it (or close to it anyways)... now I just have to practice running the 5K straight ;-) YAY... YAY... YAY...

Larissa

Paula, congratulations! That is amazing!!!!!

Paula:
It's scary that there is less than 8 weeks left before the race. I took Alex to football practice tonight and decided to take a walk/run while I waited for him. I did 3.6K, but walked a lot of it, since it was mostly in a busy parking lot and I had no idea where I was going on my first lap (I did two laps and was able to run most of the second one). My goal is to run the entire 5K race, I would definitely like to be able to do it before the 24th of May... pressure, pressure...


Larissa:
You're going to do great. I'll be cheering you on. From the back.

I know I haven't written much in the last couple of days, I just haven't been able to. This month is so crazy it seems I don't have a second most days. Like tonight, it's 11.02pm and I'm just trying to get organized for tomorrow now. I don't know, I think my goal at this point is to survive until May.

Paula:
Had a short run today, but it was definitely a workout. I haven't eaten that well over the past two days... I had lasagna and potato salad yesterday "and" today and I feel extremely full. I'm watching the Biggest Loser right now and I'm getting more and more motivated. I'm going to push myself more in order to get back on track, I have to be in good enough shape to run that 5K in less than 8 weeks. I just wanted to say that everyone at the office is so supportive and it makes such a difference. Thanks guys!

I had some fun with the kids today, being April fools and all... any chance I get to tease them, I'll take it ;-)

Larissa:

Less than 8 weeks. Whooo, okay. Good reminder. I think there will still be snow on the ground, though, which seems totally unfair.