Musings, rants, complaints, and witticisms of a distance runner and every mom. Saturday, May 9, 2015. What is it like for the former race director to run the race she started? I stand up, and this one of me. Turns into a hundred of me.

Just a girl following her passion. Tuesday, February 17, 2015. Actif Epica - What an Epic day it was! Extreme Cold Warning in effect. A period of very cold wind chills continues. Extreme wind chills at or below minus 40 continuing this morning. Conditions are starting to moderate over the warned regions but extreme wind chills near minus 45 are expected to redevelop tonight into Saturday morning. People who consume excess alcohol.

Monday, June 4, 2012. Sulphur Springs 100mile Race Report. I remember a few years ago after I finished my first 50km race, someone asked me if I would ever attempt to run a 100mile race. Well that came back to bite me. Looking a little scared before the start. So my original lofty goal was to finish the first 50miles in 9hrs and here I was a good 15min ahead.

Monday, February 11, 2013.

Monday, September 15, 2014. Mr Heron fishing on the waterfall at the dam in Sydenham 20 ft from where I found him on the side of the road. Heron, you will be missed. Sunday, April 15, 2012. 2 Trails Down 8 to Go- Doe Lake Trail Loop. Hmm and I am wondering how these hikes are going to affect my running training. I did have a recovery run afterwards and was thinking the hike was a bit of work for my already tired glutes. Monday, April 9, 2012.

Sunday, February 5, 2017. If Life Gives you Lemons. There was a flock of 100 birds. A few of the many swans who chose to spend their winter in Kingston, Ontario. I enjoyed studying the finer details. Saturday, January 21, 2017. Getting Lost at The Barkley Fall Classic 2015.