Ok, so here I am again!
Today was the first edition of the Deca Bike, a popular bike ride (non competitive) around the city, organized by a sport store called Decathlon. It was nice. Lots of people and a bit hectic but Paula had a great time which is what counts. The thing itself was great but we had to stop a lot because of police not stopping the traffic, then really narrow streets, water given at a very very very narrow spot but all in all a nice experience. So nice to have the streets of the city closed just for us :D We did a total of 14.620m which is not bad at all!
This past week had been tough. Bad news came my way on Wednesday. No more job for me... eek! 3 kids and a mortgage require a job you know... anyway, I just know things will work out great and something will come along, I just know it!
On Friday I went to the presentation of the book "The smile of Endurance" by Alexandra Panayotou and it was great... such a breath of fresh air, plus I got to see 2 good friends there and talk to Alex herself which was such a gift!
I went to work yesterday afternoon. It was the school's end of year show. It really went well!
And then last night was the final of the Champion's League Barça against Manchester United and... Barça won! Barça is the CHAMPION! It was great... awesome goals and a great match. We got the kids out of bed (they weren't asleep yet) and we celebrated for like 3 minutes... it was really nice :D
Kids are off to camp (Paula and Jan) on Wednesday. Their sleeping bags are clean and folded, ready for departure :D They can't wait, they're sooooo looking forward to it, yay!
And as new news... 70.3 is on my mind... yes... so since I might be having lots of time, I might do my first next spring, woohoo! How cool is that?
Nothing else for now. More to come as I resume my exercising which I miss very much. Doing some studying for my exams. I will pass them all!!!!
Sunday, May 29, 2011
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
Lots going on
Well... it's been over 2 weeks... and lots have happened.
My grandma, in the first place, suffered a heart attack after we visited. She was in hospital for a week, she had a valve put in to widen her aorta and is doing great. She's such a strong woman. I'm so proud of her!
My exams. I passed 2 out of the 3, not bad considering the situation. More to come, 3 on June 17th and 1 on the 18th. That should get me through my 1st year and onto the 2nd one... wow... that was fast!
My friend Ana, after a long 5 year adoption wait, has finally been assigned a little 7 month old Chinese boy. She's traveling to China with her husband and daughter on June 17th and will be meeting Alex on the 20th. So happy for them! My cousin Sandra should be traveling to Russia soon too to bring little Sophia back :D
As for me... a 2 week break (on purpose) off running to see if my feet would heal but they're more or less the same. No pain, the blisters are dry, so I think it's time to get back at it. I have gone on 2 bike rides with Paula and they've been great. We did 12.5kms a week ago and 15 last Sunday... she does great and it was a blast! We've signed up for a "bikathon" next Sunday, it should be lots and lots of fun!
Paula's final will be held in Vic on June 4th. Slowly buy surely we're getting our schedule settled... nothing in months and all of the sudden lots on the calendar. I think I need holidays, LOL!
Kids are doing great. So proud of them all. They've all 3 had their hair cut and look cuter than ever!
Been somewhat demotivated (huh... what's new???) but think I'm finding my way again :D I can do it... I just have to go ahead and do it ;)
My grandma, in the first place, suffered a heart attack after we visited. She was in hospital for a week, she had a valve put in to widen her aorta and is doing great. She's such a strong woman. I'm so proud of her!
My exams. I passed 2 out of the 3, not bad considering the situation. More to come, 3 on June 17th and 1 on the 18th. That should get me through my 1st year and onto the 2nd one... wow... that was fast!
My friend Ana, after a long 5 year adoption wait, has finally been assigned a little 7 month old Chinese boy. She's traveling to China with her husband and daughter on June 17th and will be meeting Alex on the 20th. So happy for them! My cousin Sandra should be traveling to Russia soon too to bring little Sophia back :D
As for me... a 2 week break (on purpose) off running to see if my feet would heal but they're more or less the same. No pain, the blisters are dry, so I think it's time to get back at it. I have gone on 2 bike rides with Paula and they've been great. We did 12.5kms a week ago and 15 last Sunday... she does great and it was a blast! We've signed up for a "bikathon" next Sunday, it should be lots and lots of fun!
Paula's final will be held in Vic on June 4th. Slowly buy surely we're getting our schedule settled... nothing in months and all of the sudden lots on the calendar. I think I need holidays, LOL!
Kids are doing great. So proud of them all. They've all 3 had their hair cut and look cuter than ever!
Been somewhat demotivated (huh... what's new???) but think I'm finding my way again :D I can do it... I just have to go ahead and do it ;)
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Races and places
It's been a while... again... ugh!
Well... I run my 9 miler on Monday, April 25th and it was an amazing experience, first running through the city and then in the woods, really nice. I finished in 1:51, really happy about it! Plus I met this guy who's had a tough life and we talked a lot... it was great!
I then went for runs on May 4th, 9kms, May 6th, 6kms and May 8th, 10km! Yes, that's today! I did a race right around the corner from home. It was a 9k but managed 10 due to having to speed to get there. I was 5 minutes slower than last year :( still, got it done and feel great about it! The blisters on my feet don't feel that good though...
We went to England and we didn't get to run :( Grandma looked well, we went out for lunch and shopping, it was great, but then, on Wednesday, she had a heart attack and is now in hospital. Has to have a valve put in. Mom flew over today and she said she was unlucky enough to fall in the shower this am and hurt her foot and bump her nose... oh my...
I did my exams on Friday and they were ok for not having done much. Went again yesterday and was caught up in traffic so I missed the first one, argh! Caught up with my SIL and went to the Nike Store to get my diploma and DVD from the Bombers Race and went back to the exam site. Did my exam. It was ok, we'll see.
I am extremely tired and it's getting hot here... my feet are killing me due to my blisters... I really need someone to cure it for me... it is painful but oh well, guess it could be worse!
My brother and I, AKA the Forrest Team will be traveling to London, England in September to run the run to the beat half marathon on September 25th, woohoo!!!!
Well... I run my 9 miler on Monday, April 25th and it was an amazing experience, first running through the city and then in the woods, really nice. I finished in 1:51, really happy about it! Plus I met this guy who's had a tough life and we talked a lot... it was great!
I then went for runs on May 4th, 9kms, May 6th, 6kms and May 8th, 10km! Yes, that's today! I did a race right around the corner from home. It was a 9k but managed 10 due to having to speed to get there. I was 5 minutes slower than last year :( still, got it done and feel great about it! The blisters on my feet don't feel that good though...
We went to England and we didn't get to run :( Grandma looked well, we went out for lunch and shopping, it was great, but then, on Wednesday, she had a heart attack and is now in hospital. Has to have a valve put in. Mom flew over today and she said she was unlucky enough to fall in the shower this am and hurt her foot and bump her nose... oh my...
I did my exams on Friday and they were ok for not having done much. Went again yesterday and was caught up in traffic so I missed the first one, argh! Caught up with my SIL and went to the Nike Store to get my diploma and DVD from the Bombers Race and went back to the exam site. Did my exam. It was ok, we'll see.
I am extremely tired and it's getting hot here... my feet are killing me due to my blisters... I really need someone to cure it for me... it is painful but oh well, guess it could be worse!
My brother and I, AKA the Forrest Team will be traveling to London, England in September to run the run to the beat half marathon on September 25th, woohoo!!!!
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