For almost 2 years, I have written articles for the local Quinte area newspaper, The Shield. All of those articles have been posted on the mylivingenergy.com website. Unfortunately, I have made the tough decision to stop writing articles for the newspaper.
Times are getting busier and busier, and the less on my mind the better for concentrating on my family and my work. It was an excellent opportunity for me, and my articles were read by so many people in the Quinte area it was incredible! A special thanks to all those at the Shield newspaper. I truly am grateful.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Tuesday, October 14, 2008
My Half-Marathon Experience
Well, it happened. I did my first half-marathon. To be honest, it was all I had hoped it would be. Exciting, nerve-racking, memorable, fun... and of course, a great workout.
My chip/final time was 2hrs 2 minutes. I was shooting for around 2hrs so I was happy with that result. I ran at a heart rate higher than I normally run, so I was pleased with that as well. However, due to my lack of training after the birth of my little girl (approx. 5-6wks off) I was not running the pace I can. But I was still satisfied with what I had accomplished.
The important part for me was having family and friends there to support me. My wife, two daughters, my dad, my sister and my close friend were all there to cheer me on. Along with others who knew me from work, sports etc... It was awesome!
I would totally recommend people try the half-marathon experience. Whether you do it for speed or just the experience, just do it! It's nothing you could imagine. The way the spectators support you as you run by (all throughout the race) is incredible! The adrenaline push from that is undescribable.
So I did it! I accomplished the goal I had set earlier in 2008 and did it with total success in my books! And that's what's important!
My next goal for next fall is to participate in the CN Tower run for United Way. Running up the 120 something stories of stairs at the CN tower! Wow! It'll be different, tough but just as rewarding in my books! :o)
My chip/final time was 2hrs 2 minutes. I was shooting for around 2hrs so I was happy with that result. I ran at a heart rate higher than I normally run, so I was pleased with that as well. However, due to my lack of training after the birth of my little girl (approx. 5-6wks off) I was not running the pace I can. But I was still satisfied with what I had accomplished.
The important part for me was having family and friends there to support me. My wife, two daughters, my dad, my sister and my close friend were all there to cheer me on. Along with others who knew me from work, sports etc... It was awesome!
I would totally recommend people try the half-marathon experience. Whether you do it for speed or just the experience, just do it! It's nothing you could imagine. The way the spectators support you as you run by (all throughout the race) is incredible! The adrenaline push from that is undescribable.
So I did it! I accomplished the goal I had set earlier in 2008 and did it with total success in my books! And that's what's important!
My next goal for next fall is to participate in the CN Tower run for United Way. Running up the 120 something stories of stairs at the CN tower! Wow! It'll be different, tough but just as rewarding in my books! :o)
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