What a hectic but wonderful few days it's been!
On Monday we went to Port Aventura with my dear friend Eva dn her children. We had such a lovely time. It was great! Hardly anyone about, perfect weather, great company... can't get much better than that!!!!
On the way back we slept over in Barcelona, at a hotel as on Tuesday, Paula and I (and Eva and her wonderful children) were running at Sant Andreu. We ran, went back to our hotel, we all took showers and then went for lunch together and then to a Christmas fair in Barcelona. It was great. Kids were very tired (mine) but it was great.
Back home Tuesday evening. Toni went to work on Wednesday and the kids went to school while I managed to finish all of my Christmas shopping and even wrapping up! I took the kids to school and I picked them up. They were soooooooooooo excited :D
Today, Thursday we went to a Cross Country race in Malgrat. I injured myself in Barcelona on Tuesday (torn/ruptured fibers on my achylles) so I wasn't able to run. We met with Eva and the kids again... it's been so great to be with them! All her kids and mine ran and she did too! All 4 of them got medals... they're such champs! Paula, Jan and Pol did great and had so much fun! They can't wait for their next race on Sunday!
Back home for lunch. I work tomorrow but Toni and the kids get to stay home. A busy weekend ahead... I love it!
Thursday, December 8, 2011
Wednesday, December 7, 2011
Hope Endures 5K
Reading the blogs I'm subscribed to, I came across the Hope Endures 5K which I've posted about. I thought it'd be such a nice thing to do. I've not been there although I almost was but mine due to long labor and well... in the end all went well but it was close. Still these are those kind of things that just move me... I can't stay still, so I decided that, despite not having done anything in like 7 weeks, I'd run this 5K and so I did! I'm happy and proud to report that Ashlyn pushed me all the way so I didn't have to walk a bit (didn't have the need for it) and finished in less time than I estimated (I thought I'd run it in 40 minutes) finishing in 34:20. Pretty proud of it and happy to have run for and with Ashlyn!
Ashlyn, you've got a heck of a mom. You'll always be with us!
Ashlyn, you've got a heck of a mom. You'll always be with us!
Hope Endures 5K
Always nice to run. Even nicer for a good cause!
Hope Endures 5k
After losing our daughter in 2008 to stillbirth, I decided it was time to change my life. The journey has brought me to a love for running, an adventure in health and fitness and a clean eating food lover.
On December 2, 2008 Ashlyn passed away and December 6th we had a memorial for her. For everyone else that was the end, but for our family, we live with it every single day and we grow. So in honor of Ashlyn, this year I want to celebrate her with a virtual 5k! Its not about winning or prizes, its for anyone who has to endure life after something they think they cant. Its about just enduring life each day when we are down. Its a celebration of change and a celebration of never-ending love.
Email me your name , email address and your blog so I can add you the the list if you would like to participate! Asocalledrunner@gmail.com
(copy and save this to post on your blog!)
2011 Participants
Emily at In The Between
Carrie at Family Fitness Food
Melanie
Penny at The Middle of the Pack, My Running Journal
Mandy at Running for Two
Christy at My Dirt Road Anthem
Kathy
Suzanne at Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between
Forward Foot Strides
Julia at The Bosky Blog
Jessica at Mommy Running Through
Amy at Running Around on Empty
Kara at Its A Dog Lick Baby World
Donna at Beating Limitations
Sarah Anne at From Survive to Thrive
Jennifer at Just Me and the Ones I Love
Nancy at Beyoutiful Fitstyle
Nancy at Little Fancy Nancy
Julia at Pain Pride and Perseverance
Stephanie at The Almost Runner
Kathy at Kathy Just Keeps Running
Kyria at Travel Spot
Lisa at Run Across the US
Kim at (Just) Trying is for Little Girls
Elle at Eat Run Sail
Courtney at Third Time's A Charm Runner
Jill at Fitness, Health and Happiness
XL Mic at Did you Get Any of That
Jill at One Tough Cookie and A Beer
Jill at Run with Jill
Jess at See How She Runs
Cassandra at Running For Three
Rachelle at Livin The Fit Life
Carrie at Prevail, Persist, Endure
Donna at Running on Heart
Nicole at Becoming a Mother Runner
Dianna
Jackie at I Can Do It
Darlene at My First 5k and More
Christine at Dream BIG Runner
Laura at I can walk as fast as you run
Melissa
Hope Endures 5k
After losing our daughter in 2008 to stillbirth, I decided it was time to change my life. The journey has brought me to a love for running, an adventure in health and fitness and a clean eating food lover.
On December 2, 2008 Ashlyn passed away and December 6th we had a memorial for her. For everyone else that was the end, but for our family, we live with it every single day and we grow. So in honor of Ashlyn, this year I want to celebrate her with a virtual 5k! Its not about winning or prizes, its for anyone who has to endure life after something they think they cant. Its about just enduring life each day when we are down. Its a celebration of change and a celebration of never-ending love.
Email me your name , email address and your blog so I can add you the the list if you would like to participate! Asocalledrunner@gmail.com
(copy and save this to post on your blog!)
2011 Participants
Emily at In The Between
Carrie at Family Fitness Food
Melanie
Penny at The Middle of the Pack, My Running Journal
Mandy at Running for Two
Christy at My Dirt Road Anthem
Kathy
Suzanne at Cows and Lasers and Everything In Between
Forward Foot Strides
Julia at The Bosky Blog
Jessica at Mommy Running Through
Amy at Running Around on Empty
Kara at Its A Dog Lick Baby World
Donna at Beating Limitations
Sarah Anne at From Survive to Thrive
Jennifer at Just Me and the Ones I Love
Nancy at Beyoutiful Fitstyle
Nancy at Little Fancy Nancy
Julia at Pain Pride and Perseverance
Stephanie at The Almost Runner
Kathy at Kathy Just Keeps Running
Kyria at Travel Spot
Lisa at Run Across the US
Kim at (Just) Trying is for Little Girls
Elle at Eat Run Sail
Courtney at Third Time's A Charm Runner
Jill at Fitness, Health and Happiness
XL Mic at Did you Get Any of That
Jill at One Tough Cookie and A Beer
Jill at Run with Jill
Jess at See How She Runs
Cassandra at Running For Three
Rachelle at Livin The Fit Life
Carrie at Prevail, Persist, Endure
Donna at Running on Heart
Nicole at Becoming a Mother Runner
Dianna
Jackie at I Can Do It
Darlene at My First 5k and More
Christine at Dream BIG Runner
Laura at I can walk as fast as you run
Melissa
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Triatló Sprint de Vilanova i la Geltrú
This is way due... don't even remember the details :(
Yes... I did it! I am a sprint distance triathlon FINISHER! And I did that in 1:53 and a few seconds... not good but not bad either!
It was a lovely day, perfect weather, perfect place, lovely company... I set out at my own pace, as usual and surprised myself after swimming without any walls to hold on or anything and feeling it "wasn't that hard at all", LOL! Bike ride was tough and run was a 5K PR for me... amazing, and more so after the swim and the bike ride :D
Lots have gone on since... not sports wise as I have hardly done anything but definitely work wise. Started a new job on October 20th and so far I'm loving it! I work with really nice people with a wonderful sense of humor and I just feel useful and handy :D
Kids are doing good. Pol's 3 already. They're sweet and cute. I love them! We spent Friday night in Barcelona as Paula was invited to a sleep over birthday party and the boys and I stayed at a hotel, it was a nice experience! Then the other part of the party, Ikea, home to a quiet evening. This am Paula run her first ever cross country race and did great and what's more important... she loved it! In the afternoon I took Paula and Jan to the movies... we came home and just had fun while it rained out there!
Election day today... not good...
Trying to get myself together and resume my running. I miss it! So far, I am dropping out from my 10K next Sunday in Barcelona. I haven't trained and don't want to be suffering out there. I'll do cross country instead (just a little over 4kms). I do need to get studying too... eek... work's piling up!
Proud and happy to be sorrounded by great people though!
Yes... I did it! I am a sprint distance triathlon FINISHER! And I did that in 1:53 and a few seconds... not good but not bad either!
It was a lovely day, perfect weather, perfect place, lovely company... I set out at my own pace, as usual and surprised myself after swimming without any walls to hold on or anything and feeling it "wasn't that hard at all", LOL! Bike ride was tough and run was a 5K PR for me... amazing, and more so after the swim and the bike ride :D
Lots have gone on since... not sports wise as I have hardly done anything but definitely work wise. Started a new job on October 20th and so far I'm loving it! I work with really nice people with a wonderful sense of humor and I just feel useful and handy :D
Kids are doing good. Pol's 3 already. They're sweet and cute. I love them! We spent Friday night in Barcelona as Paula was invited to a sleep over birthday party and the boys and I stayed at a hotel, it was a nice experience! Then the other part of the party, Ikea, home to a quiet evening. This am Paula run her first ever cross country race and did great and what's more important... she loved it! In the afternoon I took Paula and Jan to the movies... we came home and just had fun while it rained out there!
Election day today... not good...
Trying to get myself together and resume my running. I miss it! So far, I am dropping out from my 10K next Sunday in Barcelona. I haven't trained and don't want to be suffering out there. I'll do cross country instead (just a little over 4kms). I do need to get studying too... eek... work's piling up!
Proud and happy to be sorrounded by great people though!
Saturday, October 15, 2011
An awesome giveaway! I want one ;)
http://www.tallmomontherun.com/2011/10/team-sparkle-giveaway.html
Check it out! It's well worth it!!!!
Check it out! It's well worth it!!!!
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