Saturday, December 30, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"We are all inventors, each sailing out on a voyage of discovery, guided each by a private chart, of which there is no duplicate. The world is all gates, all opportunities." Ralph Waldo Emerson
An early Happy New Year to all. After a good week of training and looking forward to the Oakville 5km resolution walk tomorrow, I thought that now may be the time to post my walking and personal fitness goals for the new year
So here we go--I guess one is committed once you put them in print.
1)To maintain or improve my current level of fitness -- in order to improve I would like to drop another 9 lbs which would take me down to 171lbs -- a loss of 80 lbs since my starting point in januaryy of 2006. Also I would like to solidify and maintain a 32in waist and drop my body fat % down to about 10% which would mean an 18% drop since my starting point.
2) Competition Performance Goals
To complete the following race distances in the outlined goal times
5 km = or less than 34mins
10 km = or less than 1:09:00
21.1 km = or less than 2:20:00
42.2 km = or less than 5:00:00
3) To provide a positive role model and be a vocal advocat for this sport that I owe so much too
AND I ALMOST FORGOT
4) To get close to Lee Scottt in a Half Marathon or the 15 km Midsummer Nights Run
5) To do the Ottawa Half Marathon with my virtual son Bryan K --- by the way Bryan, I wont be age division we go for -- it will be for all the marbles -- Remember -- Age is no barrier!
6) To either train or race with my other virtual friend Sarah --- I hope we can do the Chili together
7) To lead a successful Marathon Clinic and if successful, to do either another Marathon or a Half Marathon Clinic in summer of 07
Well thats it folks -- I dont know how realistic some of them are but they are goals to strive for and as I have said before "Goals are birdges to our Dreams"
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Wednesday, December 27, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"The significance of a man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain." Kahil Gibran
Here we are -- getting the table set for our New Year's Resolutions and goals -- I've got mine almost set ---have you????
A great workout at the gym this morning --0530am is a great time to start the day --I love the early hours at the gym and the comradary of the other early souls there -- a pretty determined group they are.. Did about 16km hill/speed work on the treadmill, plus my upper body and core circuit training punctuated with 5min intervals on the stairclimber between circuits. Loved it this morning --enough to be doing it all over again in the morning with my friend Todd
"The significance of a man is not in what he attains but in what he longs to attain." Kahil Gibran
Here we are -- getting the table set for our New Year's Resolutions and goals -- I've got mine almost set ---have you????
A great workout at the gym this morning --0530am is a great time to start the day --I love the early hours at the gym and the comradary of the other early souls there -- a pretty determined group they are.. Did about 16km hill/speed work on the treadmill, plus my upper body and core circuit training punctuated with 5min intervals on the stairclimber between circuits. Loved it this morning --enough to be doing it all over again in the morning with my friend Todd
Tuesday, December 26, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall."
Confucius
Well, here it is Boxing Day -- everyone in a hurry to spend whatever money they have left after their Christmas splurging. The commercialization of this Holiday has really been grating away at me for a number of years and it continues to get worse each year -----and the "Christmas Spirit" --what is that now??? --after you drive once around a mall today and see what is happening in the parking lots and stores you will see the total lack of respect that is shown from one human to another ---what kind of world are we leaving as a legacy to our children and children's children....The Chistmas Spirit is punctuated by one flipping the bird at another -----very touching, isn't it?????
Enough of my rant --- today, I was back in the gym before heading in to work overtime. I was really pleased to be back at it --- I had a really good endurance/speed workout plus some leg and core weight exercises -- happy with the 12.5km I accomplished. Todd wants to meet at the gym at 0530am tomorrow -- I am really pleased that he is sticking with the program and he is making significant progress.
I am also working on my goals for next year and my so-called resolutions as well which will be tied together I'm sure ---I hope to post them on the 31st.
Have a great day everyone --- I hope you avoid the anxiety of the malls
"Our greatest glory is not in never falling but in rising every time we fall."
Confucius
Well, here it is Boxing Day -- everyone in a hurry to spend whatever money they have left after their Christmas splurging. The commercialization of this Holiday has really been grating away at me for a number of years and it continues to get worse each year -----and the "Christmas Spirit" --what is that now??? --after you drive once around a mall today and see what is happening in the parking lots and stores you will see the total lack of respect that is shown from one human to another ---what kind of world are we leaving as a legacy to our children and children's children....The Chistmas Spirit is punctuated by one flipping the bird at another -----very touching, isn't it?????
Enough of my rant --- today, I was back in the gym before heading in to work overtime. I was really pleased to be back at it --- I had a really good endurance/speed workout plus some leg and core weight exercises -- happy with the 12.5km I accomplished. Todd wants to meet at the gym at 0530am tomorrow -- I am really pleased that he is sticking with the program and he is making significant progress.
I am also working on my goals for next year and my so-called resolutions as well which will be tied together I'm sure ---I hope to post them on the 31st.
Have a great day everyone --- I hope you avoid the anxiety of the malls
Monday, December 25, 2006
Thursday, December 21, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
""WE " AND "THEY" NO LONGER EXIST. THIS PLANET IS JUST US. THE DESTRUCTION OF ONE AREA IS THE DESTRUCTION OF YOURSELF. THAT IS THE NEW REALITY"
---Dalai Lama
I guess the time of the year has brought me to a much more philosophical mindset -- if we all thought like this wouldn't the world be a much better place. I find that our fellow walkers and runners tend to me more "green" in their way of thinking -- slthough you wouldnt know by looking at a water station in a race.
I am so pleased today to see that Sarah is back in the groove and that Bryan K. has dropped under 218 lbs - that is awesome and both of them continue to be a source of motivation for me. I was a little worried about Sarah but her last two posts sound more positive --man, it's like worrying about my kids!!!!!!!!
back in the gym again the last two days and really enjoying it --today Todd was with me -- I talked him into a gym membership a month ago and he is down 10 lbs as we speak--it is great to see that kind of progress from someone. He has joined the Marathon Walking clinic as well - going to be fun -- cant wait
12km yesterday and 14 today --- tried something new from the Runners world magazine today -- hills with a twist -- increasing speed by 0.1mph every minute till you reach your max and then go down at the same rate and then do it all over again -- so I started at my long walk pace and worked up to my race pace and added o.2mph on -- a tough workout but very succesful -- I did this for 35 minutes --prior to this I did 3x20 hill tempo walks. I am really hoping this all will help my speed.
We will try it all again tomorrow ----Have a great night all----4 more sleeps
""WE " AND "THEY" NO LONGER EXIST. THIS PLANET IS JUST US. THE DESTRUCTION OF ONE AREA IS THE DESTRUCTION OF YOURSELF. THAT IS THE NEW REALITY"
---Dalai Lama
I guess the time of the year has brought me to a much more philosophical mindset -- if we all thought like this wouldn't the world be a much better place. I find that our fellow walkers and runners tend to me more "green" in their way of thinking -- slthough you wouldnt know by looking at a water station in a race.
I am so pleased today to see that Sarah is back in the groove and that Bryan K. has dropped under 218 lbs - that is awesome and both of them continue to be a source of motivation for me. I was a little worried about Sarah but her last two posts sound more positive --man, it's like worrying about my kids!!!!!!!!
back in the gym again the last two days and really enjoying it --today Todd was with me -- I talked him into a gym membership a month ago and he is down 10 lbs as we speak--it is great to see that kind of progress from someone. He has joined the Marathon Walking clinic as well - going to be fun -- cant wait
12km yesterday and 14 today --- tried something new from the Runners world magazine today -- hills with a twist -- increasing speed by 0.1mph every minute till you reach your max and then go down at the same rate and then do it all over again -- so I started at my long walk pace and worked up to my race pace and added o.2mph on -- a tough workout but very succesful -- I did this for 35 minutes --prior to this I did 3x20 hill tempo walks. I am really hoping this all will help my speed.
We will try it all again tomorrow ----Have a great night all----4 more sleeps
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY"ATTITUDE IS A LITTLE THING THAT MAKES A BIG DIFFERENCE"
Well all it is only a few days till the big guy in the red suit drops by. I hope he brings me a couple of new pairs of shoes - I am in terrible need of them --- I have gone through 5 pairs this year and that amazes me -- of course with almost 4000km of training and races I guess it does add up to worn out shoes.
I am now back at it full throttle with my training -- took Saturday off and went to the gym with Todd sunday morning and then did my long walk with Glenn on Sunday --so l21km for the day -- I could still feel some of the tightness from Vegas so we did not push it . Yesterday and today however I got to the gym early in the morning and along with some core weights I began my quest for more speed stamina --- both workouts were intense and very rewarding - about 12km each day using top four possible inclines on the treadmill and speed intervals with it as well. Felt great and looking forward to doing it again tomorrow.
Friday, December 15, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"COURAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS ROAR--SOMETIMES IT IS THE QUIET VOICE AT THE END OF THE DAY SAYING 'I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW'"
That one is for all of us who have those days where we really question our training or are having off days in our training. This was prompted by some comments that Sarah had made in her blog recently about her battles with her training.
Remeber -- in life or in training --"IT ISN'T THE DESTINATION THAT COUNTS - IT IS THE JOURNEY"
Well, I finally got back to my own training yesterday after taking 3 days off after Vegas. Yesterday and today I did treadmill hill interval training which is becoming my favorite workout -- it is such a great endurance workout and after Vegas I swear by my endurance workouts -- now I am just pumping up the speed to combine speed and endurance --- that is my primary goal now -- to increase my stamina and speed. So yesterday, I did a touch over 11km and today just over 13km plus doing some core weights. It sure felt great to be back at it --cant wait to do a long walk with my training partner Glenn on the weekend. He and his wonderful family were a great source of support for Vegas and I am looking forward to be able to see them and thank them
Have a great weekend everyone --only 9 shopping days left till the big guy in the red suit shows up.
"COURAGE DOES NOT ALWAYS ROAR--SOMETIMES IT IS THE QUIET VOICE AT THE END OF THE DAY SAYING 'I WILL TRY AGAIN TOMORROW'"
That one is for all of us who have those days where we really question our training or are having off days in our training. This was prompted by some comments that Sarah had made in her blog recently about her battles with her training.
Remeber -- in life or in training --"IT ISN'T THE DESTINATION THAT COUNTS - IT IS THE JOURNEY"
Well, I finally got back to my own training yesterday after taking 3 days off after Vegas. Yesterday and today I did treadmill hill interval training which is becoming my favorite workout -- it is such a great endurance workout and after Vegas I swear by my endurance workouts -- now I am just pumping up the speed to combine speed and endurance --- that is my primary goal now -- to increase my stamina and speed. So yesterday, I did a touch over 11km and today just over 13km plus doing some core weights. It sure felt great to be back at it --cant wait to do a long walk with my training partner Glenn on the weekend. He and his wonderful family were a great source of support for Vegas and I am looking forward to be able to see them and thank them
Have a great weekend everyone --only 9 shopping days left till the big guy in the red suit shows up.
Thursday, December 14, 2006
Wednesday, December 13, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"THE PAIN OF FINISHING IS MINIMAL COMPARED TO THE EMPTINESS OF QUITTING"
Well all - here I am back from my first ever marathon in Las Vegas --- all were correct in saying "savour the moment ---there is nothing like your first -- there will be only one first marathon" Thanks Bryan for those words - you were so right ----I cant even put into words the emotion I felt when I crossed the finish line --heck even at the start line I had tears in my eyes thinking of what I was about to embark on and the journey I had taken to get there. Crossing the line I was totally in tears -- and so were those around me who had come to watch --- who knew from whenst I had come -- the hours of training, the kilometers on pavement and the treadmill. When I crossed the line I said I could not believe I had finally done it -- this was one goal I was going to set and reach --- one of those bridges to our dreams.
Ouitting was never an option -- come Hell or High water I was going to finish -- but here we are at the start line -- over 16,000 people in 3c temperature in horrific winds -- at that time, I was asking waht I had got myself into. It took 27minutes to get from our corral to the start line as we went from a 4 lanes on Las Vegas Blvd funneling across the start line.
It was a well organized race, the expo was phenomenal, the goodie bags were the best I have ever seen ---one complaint --- they had led us to believe there was a "racewalking" categorie but we found out at the expo that had been cancelled due to lack of marshalls to monitor running walkers --- oh well, the almost 1600 walkers gave it all we had anyway and proved what we were made of. That 1600 is a guesstimate based on info from one of the organizers I had a chat with at the reception after the race which was another nice touch--- and well done as well.
A very picturesque course with lots things to watch. People were great - lots of water stations - every mile or 1.6kms----and entertainment from start to finish - Elvises, bands, cheerleaders etc etc etc. A great time - I would recommend this race to anyone.
At the 33km mark after fighting the wind for 14km from the 12km mark to about the 22-23km mark I was seriously considering my options. As I said I had planned this race on this date as it would have been my father's birthday had he still been alive. At this point in the race, I was seriously hurting - and in tears, I looked to the sky for direction from my dad and asked him for a sign --- true story ---at that exact time I passed a competitor who had on the back of his race shirt in magic marker the quote at the start of this blog--"the pain of finishing is minimal to the emptiness of quitting'------THAT was my sign -- Thanks dad I needed that and off I went.
Any way --enough for one night - I must sign off and I will attach pictures tomorrow
BY THE WAY-----HERE ARE MY RESULTS
GARMIN TIME-- 5:11:21 + POTTIE TIME = OFFICIAL CHIP TIME 5:17:12
"THE PAIN OF FINISHING IS MINIMAL COMPARED TO THE EMPTINESS OF QUITTING"
Well all - here I am back from my first ever marathon in Las Vegas --- all were correct in saying "savour the moment ---there is nothing like your first -- there will be only one first marathon" Thanks Bryan for those words - you were so right ----I cant even put into words the emotion I felt when I crossed the finish line --heck even at the start line I had tears in my eyes thinking of what I was about to embark on and the journey I had taken to get there. Crossing the line I was totally in tears -- and so were those around me who had come to watch --- who knew from whenst I had come -- the hours of training, the kilometers on pavement and the treadmill. When I crossed the line I said I could not believe I had finally done it -- this was one goal I was going to set and reach --- one of those bridges to our dreams.
Ouitting was never an option -- come Hell or High water I was going to finish -- but here we are at the start line -- over 16,000 people in 3c temperature in horrific winds -- at that time, I was asking waht I had got myself into. It took 27minutes to get from our corral to the start line as we went from a 4 lanes on Las Vegas Blvd funneling across the start line.
It was a well organized race, the expo was phenomenal, the goodie bags were the best I have ever seen ---one complaint --- they had led us to believe there was a "racewalking" categorie but we found out at the expo that had been cancelled due to lack of marshalls to monitor running walkers --- oh well, the almost 1600 walkers gave it all we had anyway and proved what we were made of. That 1600 is a guesstimate based on info from one of the organizers I had a chat with at the reception after the race which was another nice touch--- and well done as well.
A very picturesque course with lots things to watch. People were great - lots of water stations - every mile or 1.6kms----and entertainment from start to finish - Elvises, bands, cheerleaders etc etc etc. A great time - I would recommend this race to anyone.
At the 33km mark after fighting the wind for 14km from the 12km mark to about the 22-23km mark I was seriously considering my options. As I said I had planned this race on this date as it would have been my father's birthday had he still been alive. At this point in the race, I was seriously hurting - and in tears, I looked to the sky for direction from my dad and asked him for a sign --- true story ---at that exact time I passed a competitor who had on the back of his race shirt in magic marker the quote at the start of this blog--"the pain of finishing is minimal to the emptiness of quitting'------THAT was my sign -- Thanks dad I needed that and off I went.
Any way --enough for one night - I must sign off and I will attach pictures tomorrow
BY THE WAY-----HERE ARE MY RESULTS
GARMIN TIME-- 5:11:21 + POTTIE TIME = OFFICIAL CHIP TIME 5:17:12
Saturday, December 09, 2006
VIVA LAS VEGAS
Well, here we are in the bright lights of Vegas -- it is an awesome place -- arrived here about 930pm Vegas time after a 4&1/2 hour flight from Charlotte North Carolina --- after a 1 hour flight from Toronto -- Man I hope we dont go off course that much in the race tomorrow.
Up early this morning -- going to the fitmess center in the Aladdin where we are staying and will do 3 or 4 km on the treadmill, some basic core weights and then off to the expo at the Mandalay Bay
Getting really excited -- hard to rest but going to try my best ---- great places to pasta load tonight
Have a great day folks -- hope to talk at you tomorrow
Well, here we are in the bright lights of Vegas -- it is an awesome place -- arrived here about 930pm Vegas time after a 4&1/2 hour flight from Charlotte North Carolina --- after a 1 hour flight from Toronto -- Man I hope we dont go off course that much in the race tomorrow.
Up early this morning -- going to the fitmess center in the Aladdin where we are staying and will do 3 or 4 km on the treadmill, some basic core weights and then off to the expo at the Mandalay Bay
Getting really excited -- hard to rest but going to try my best ---- great places to pasta load tonight
Have a great day folks -- hope to talk at you tomorrow
Friday, December 08, 2006
Mission Possible - Target LAS VEGAS MARATHON
QUOTE(S) OF THE DAY - I COULDNT DECIDE SO HERE ARE TWO
"WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US"
"A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS EITHER AN OBSTACLE TO BE FOUGHT OR AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE ENJOYED .... IT IS ALL UP TO YOU"
Well folks this is the big weekend - am I excited - Just a bit!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the opportunity to be enjoyed for sure. I wont tell you my secret goal till after the race but if I am around the 5:20 mark I will be very happy - when I first got into this and set my goal as a marathon in Dec of 2006 I had set a goal time of 6:30--how things change with alot of training etc. I figure that I have done 90km training for every 1km of the race - I hope that is prep enough.
Another great quote I saw today is "GOALS ARE BRIDGES TO OUR DREAMS" --all those little goals during the past year have been those bridges to my dream race this weekend - every other race -5s,10s,15s and halves - and every km outdoors, hills, on the treadmill, every weight pushed in the gym , every clinic night -- all have been those bridges to the dream.
Thank you everyone for your support - it has been heart felt and I will carry it with me all the way. Glenn, Lin, Sarah, Allison, and Jenna - a special thanks to my training family and my "separated at birth" brother.
Thanks to all the Running Room walking forum fellow walkers - who have "walked a mile(or two) in my shoes" literally. Your support and good wishes have been touching - You guys are awesome
Sarah and Bryan K--------------a Special Thanks ---- for the extra motivation and support.
By the way - we should all take the time to read Bryans Blog -- terrific story -- between the two of us we have lost a whole person this year... TERRIFIC JOB Bryan ---yours is truely a inspiring story and one I will keep in mind on Sunday. Congratulation Bryan - 50lbs down and still going --- you will be a lean, mean walking machine (oh-maybe running too -I wont call you a traitor yet) by the time Ottawa comes --- I am really looking forward to having the pleasure of being each others pace bunnies for that race -- maybe we can talk Sarah into it as well -- How about it Sarah?????
Have a great weekend all --VIVA LAS VEGAS
QUOTE(S) OF THE DAY - I COULDNT DECIDE SO HERE ARE TWO
"WHAT LIES BEHIND US AND WHAT LIES BEFORE US ARE TINY MATTERS COMPARED TO WHAT LIES WITHIN US"
"A BUMP IN THE ROAD IS EITHER AN OBSTACLE TO BE FOUGHT OR AND OPPORTUNITY TO BE ENJOYED .... IT IS ALL UP TO YOU"
Well folks this is the big weekend - am I excited - Just a bit!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is the opportunity to be enjoyed for sure. I wont tell you my secret goal till after the race but if I am around the 5:20 mark I will be very happy - when I first got into this and set my goal as a marathon in Dec of 2006 I had set a goal time of 6:30--how things change with alot of training etc. I figure that I have done 90km training for every 1km of the race - I hope that is prep enough.
Another great quote I saw today is "GOALS ARE BRIDGES TO OUR DREAMS" --all those little goals during the past year have been those bridges to my dream race this weekend - every other race -5s,10s,15s and halves - and every km outdoors, hills, on the treadmill, every weight pushed in the gym , every clinic night -- all have been those bridges to the dream.
Thank you everyone for your support - it has been heart felt and I will carry it with me all the way. Glenn, Lin, Sarah, Allison, and Jenna - a special thanks to my training family and my "separated at birth" brother.
Thanks to all the Running Room walking forum fellow walkers - who have "walked a mile(or two) in my shoes" literally. Your support and good wishes have been touching - You guys are awesome
Sarah and Bryan K--------------a Special Thanks ---- for the extra motivation and support.
By the way - we should all take the time to read Bryans Blog -- terrific story -- between the two of us we have lost a whole person this year... TERRIFIC JOB Bryan ---yours is truely a inspiring story and one I will keep in mind on Sunday. Congratulation Bryan - 50lbs down and still going --- you will be a lean, mean walking machine (oh-maybe running too -I wont call you a traitor yet) by the time Ottawa comes --- I am really looking forward to having the pleasure of being each others pace bunnies for that race -- maybe we can talk Sarah into it as well -- How about it Sarah?????
Have a great weekend all --VIVA LAS VEGAS
Wednesday, December 06, 2006
Mission Possible - Target Las Vegas Marathon
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"UNLESS YOU TRY TO DO SOMETHING BEYOND WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY MASTERED YOU WILL NEVER GROW."
Well all, sorry I have been remiss in my blogs the last few days - but between work and simply laying back and visualizing the big event on Sunday I have not really been in the right frame of mind to spend much time on the computer.
A couple of cold workouts yesterday morning and this afternoon but I am really pleased with the results - I was able to do a 1:08 10km today and that was great for me as I proved to myself that my knee was back almost to where it was before Angus Glenn and that is a huge psychological boost and a worry off my mind.
I really appreciate all of the great email and support from everyone -Thanks all
We walkers are truely a huge and supportive family - Ain't it great. I will have my lap top with me in Vegas so the good Lord willing I will post after the race on Sunday.
Have a great weekend everyone - only 18 shopping days left till Christmas
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"UNLESS YOU TRY TO DO SOMETHING BEYOND WHAT YOU HAVE ALREADY MASTERED YOU WILL NEVER GROW."
Well all, sorry I have been remiss in my blogs the last few days - but between work and simply laying back and visualizing the big event on Sunday I have not really been in the right frame of mind to spend much time on the computer.
A couple of cold workouts yesterday morning and this afternoon but I am really pleased with the results - I was able to do a 1:08 10km today and that was great for me as I proved to myself that my knee was back almost to where it was before Angus Glenn and that is a huge psychological boost and a worry off my mind.
I really appreciate all of the great email and support from everyone -Thanks all
We walkers are truely a huge and supportive family - Ain't it great. I will have my lap top with me in Vegas so the good Lord willing I will post after the race on Sunday.
Have a great weekend everyone - only 18 shopping days left till Christmas
Saturday, December 02, 2006
QUOTE OF THE DAY
"OBSTACLES ARE THOSE FRIGHTFUL THINGS YOU SEE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOUR GOAL"
Henry Ford
If you want a great site for on line motivational coaching there is a free email book at www.empiricalcoaching.com -- the book is very interesting and this quote is a sample of the journey it takes you on.
Well, one week from today I will be in Vegas and my first marathon - now those pre-race doubts start to creep ;in to your mind but I am shoving them out as quick as they come in - I firmly believe that I have trained properly for the lat year, have enough race esperience, and more or less psychologically strong enough to do this - my friends best wishes from the forum, and my family and friends wishes will carry me through I am sure . It is fun being given all of these good luck charms from everyone - and I thank you all.
Did 6km in that God awful weathe yesterday morning -- now that was a real treat - today working overtime and stopping at the Running room to pick up some last minute Canada gear to wear proudly in Vegas
Have a great weekend all Allan
"OBSTACLES ARE THOSE FRIGHTFUL THINGS YOU SEE WHEN YOU TAKE YOUR EYES OFF YOUR GOAL"
Henry Ford
If you want a great site for on line motivational coaching there is a free email book at www.empiricalcoaching.com -- the book is very interesting and this quote is a sample of the journey it takes you on.
Well, one week from today I will be in Vegas and my first marathon - now those pre-race doubts start to creep ;in to your mind but I am shoving them out as quick as they come in - I firmly believe that I have trained properly for the lat year, have enough race esperience, and more or less psychologically strong enough to do this - my friends best wishes from the forum, and my family and friends wishes will carry me through I am sure . It is fun being given all of these good luck charms from everyone - and I thank you all.
Did 6km in that God awful weathe yesterday morning -- now that was a real treat - today working overtime and stopping at the Running room to pick up some last minute Canada gear to wear proudly in Vegas
Have a great weekend all Allan
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