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Run, run away

Posted on Posted in 2019, Running, Tely 10 .

Picked up my Tely 10 Mile Road Race kit yesterday and felt like a bit of a fraud. Was legit embarrassed when the volunteer handing me my bib commented on the fact that I must have registered as soon as the site went live… which is true. I was literally the 10th person to complete their registration.

I have not trained to the level I would have liked. In fact, despite this being my eighth year doing the Tely, it is likely my worst year in regards to pre-race prep. Life got in the way and I just wasn’t able to make it a priority.

You’d think my level of enthusiasm to register would have helped push me to train and as a result feel more prepared… but here we are. 🤷🏻‍♀️🤷🏻‍♀️

Tomorrow’s goal: don’t pass out. 🙄 The greatest challenge right now is that my mind and legs want to run faster than my lungs and heart can handle. My heart monitor will be in charge during the race and I’ll adjust my pace as required. Most importantly, I’ll aim to have fun.

Good luck to the other 4,000+ participants who will hit the pavement in the morning. 👍

For easy reference here are some Tely 10 posts from previous years… 2012, 2013, and 2015.

MMXVI – What’s on the go?

Posted on Posted in 2015, 2016, blog, books, Holidays, iPhone photos, Knitting, KonMari Method, Macro, Photography, PR, Running, Tely 10 .

Last year I didn’t get around to doing a year-end/let’s set some goals for the New Year blog post.

In previous years I’ve tried to come up with some goals to try to accomplish and most have been tangible goals that could be classified as S.M.A.R.T. goals.

In no particular order, here are some things I would like to accomplish in 2016:

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#TBT Tely 10 once again

Posted on Posted in 2015, Running, St. John's, Tely 10 .

On Sunday, I’m running in the Tely 10 for the fourth time. This will be the 88th Tely 10 and it’s great to see that it’s still going strong. I started running it annually back in 2012 and have managed to keep it up each year.

I really don’t feel as prepared as I have been in past years, but I’m staying optimistic that I’ll do alright.

This year the weather is looking like it’ll be fairly cold (around 13 degrees is what I heard earlier today) and that suits me just fine. Last year it was really hot and it was brutal.

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See ya later 2013

Posted on Posted in 2013, blog, books, Holidays, Nostalgic, Running, technology, Tely 10 .

So first off, I’ve been sick for the past few days and missed another Mommy Musing Monday post, but I’ll make up for that in the new year. Sometimes life and ill health happens.

Like most New Year’s Eves, it’s time for the usual reflection on the past year. I’m not one for setting resolutions exactly. I like to think of them as annual goals. Not full on SMART goals, but things I can realistically try to achieve within the 12 months ahead.

So lets review last year’s goals…

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