Hi there. I've been lurking here for a bit, enjoying reading your posts, and I wanted to say hello for the first time. I live half the time in Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON, and the other half in Calgary AB.
I've always been relatively "active", and I wanted to run, but whenever I tried to run, I'd burn out really quickly, which was frustrating. I have notes from 1992, 1995, and 1998, all documenting attempts to start running.
Finally, a few months ago, I went for a fitness assessment, and was told that I had great cardio fitness. I told the guy that I'd love to believe him, but since I couldn't seem to run, I thought he must be sniffing glue. He looked at me sideways, and told me to strap on a heart rate monitor, keep it between 135 and 165 bpm, and follow a learn to run programme. The first time I got on a treadmill and was able to complete 20 mins of run/walking, I was astonished. I'd been going too fast -- who would have thought?
Since then, I've been running 5 times per week, moving from 1:1 running and walking, to 20:1 running/walking. Yeah, I'm still slow (5mph) in order to not spike the heart rate, but since I last a lot longer, I'm able to run about 30kms per week -- amazing!
I'll be moving to running outside soon, which should prove to be amusing, but in the spirit of having a goal, I've <gulp> signed up for a 10k in Ottawa at the end of April to celebrate my 40th birthday. From there, I'm going to train to do a half marathon in Cochrane AB at the beginning of June.
There -- now I've said it out loud, so it's a commitment!
Nice to meet you all.
D.
Introduction
Introduction
Deanna
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Re: Introduction
Welcome to RM!!
Very cool that you're running the Nordion 10km at NCM...make sure to go and put your name on the Maniac list. There's likely (as in 99.99999% sure)to be a large Meet N Greet after the race...hopefully you can come to that
Whoops...edited to add...I see it's the end of April you're going to Ottawa...are you running the Run For Reach 10km? I've done that a couple times...nice race...low key and well organized.
Very cool that you're running the Nordion 10km at NCM...make sure to go and put your name on the Maniac list. There's likely (as in 99.99999% sure)to be a large Meet N Greet after the race...hopefully you can come to that
Whoops...edited to add...I see it's the end of April you're going to Ottawa...are you running the Run For Reach 10km? I've done that a couple times...nice race...low key and well organized.
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
Re: Introduction
Yes, it's the Run for Reach. Should be fun -- then out to dinner afterwards!
Deanna
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Re: Introduction
d_simpson13 wrote:Yes, it's the Run for Reach. Should be fun -- then out to dinner afterwards!
Awesome!!
Do you have friends/family in Ottawa...maybe you can come back in May and run the Nordion 10km...just a thought...
Technophobe Extraordinaire
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
"Princess" J0-JO...The Awesome Running Machine.
"a precious, unique and quirky individual"...definition given by a Toronto Cop
An Ever Loyal and Devoted Official Doonst Fan.
"In the midst of winter, I finally learned that there was in me an invincible summer" -Albert Camus
"Keep Going. Never Give Up." Spencer
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Re: Introduction
Welcome!
Running is cheaper than therapy and I need a lot of therapy.
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good. ~Harry Potter
Get off the friggin' assfalt and run dirt. ~Strider
What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger.
I solemnly swear that I'm up to no good. ~Harry Potter
Get off the friggin' assfalt and run dirt. ~Strider
What doesn't kill me will only make me stronger.
Re: Introduction
Thanks!
Yes, I used to live in Ottawa, so I have friends and family living there -- I try to make it back a couple times a year, even if only to have the croissants from the Boulangerie Français in the Market!
Nordion 10k might be a push, but I'll keep it in mind.
D.
Yes, I used to live in Ottawa, so I have friends and family living there -- I try to make it back a couple times a year, even if only to have the croissants from the Boulangerie Français in the Market!
Nordion 10k might be a push, but I'll keep it in mind.
D.
Deanna
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Running in memory of Porter.
"Make voyages. Attempt them. There's nothing else."
2012
Chilly Half Mar 4th - 2:03:33
Around The Bay Mar 25 - 3:10:19 - PB (de facto, but still!)
NF Womens Half June 4 - 1:59:00 - PB!
Portland Half Oct 7 - 1:59:15
Gorilla Run - 17k - DONE
ING NYC Marathon Nov 4 -- DNS, care of Hurricane Sandy
Philly Marathon Nov 18 -- 5:03:40 -- but completed!
2013
Miami Half 2:24
Chilly Half 2:24
Re: Introduction
Welcome here! I'm glad you found a way to run that works for you. Running has so many benefits!
"Keep Going. Never Give Up" - Spencer
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
"Have a little faith in yourself and watch the magic begin" - Ironboy
Plans for 2014:
Run for Women 5K, May 11
Ottawa Race Weekend 10K, May 24
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