Week 4 All Done!

So Nadia and I finished up Week 4 of training this afternoon. We ended up trying a new trail that was very hilly and it was quite a challenge for our running as we normally do flat trails! It was awesome! We are planning on doing a 5km race at the same trail next weekend which will be our first but we are confident we will do well!

Part of starting all this was to loose some weight. While the weight isn't coming off as quick as I'd like, I have realized that the muscle is being built at the same time and kind of counteracting the numbers on the scale. My belly is starting to tone up (YAY!!) and Brian said my butt is looking not so bumpy anymore (haha, thanks!) and over all I am feeling healthier.

Running with Tag

 

While I was in Abbotsford on Friday I needed to do my Week 4 Session 2 Run and I thought it would be alot of fun to take Tag along. He had such a good time! This picture is him exhausted on the car ride back!

Friday

I took the day off work for a 'brain break' and headed out to Abbotsford to hang out!

 

Pushing Cali on the Swings... I asked if she wanted the big kids or the little kids swing and she wanted to feel safe in the little kids swing! She was scared of everything that day! "Scared!"

 

Cali's new tricycle from Dad and Jeanie... really cool!

 

Yes Cali is hanging on all by herself! Wow... she told us when she was "All Done" and wanted to come down!

 

Julie treated me and Cali to Sushi so Cali gave the chop sticks a try!

Wish Me Luck!

Tonight Nadia and I start Week 4 Session 1 of Sun Run Training...Run 2 min, walk 3, repeat 11 times!!! So we are jumping from 13 min of running in a session to 22 minutes! Wow... hope I survive this (and its cold out today!!)

Week 3 Session 2

Ouch! Never thought my hip could hurt so much! I did my session 2 for week 3 of Sun Run training tonight and it hurt... hope it feels better by Sunday morning because session 3 is Sunday afternoon!!

Cupcakes for Cali (again!)

 

I have to stress that Cali really doesn't eat ALL of the cupcakes I bring her! Just a few bites mainly... we don't want to sugar her up too much now! I was doing a cupcake photo shoot again (check out the cupcake blog & website) so of course I have to give away my 'props' after I am done with them! Funny how my two hobbies right now are sooo contradictory! Running and Cupcake making! Last session for week 2 training tomorrow for sun run! Lets hope I make it!

Started Week 2!

So I survived the first week of Sun Run training! I started week 2 tonight and it was alot harder... maybe it was because I was running around in the rain, in the dark... really, how can that be fun!?! No shin splints yet, I just need to stretch my calf muscles more!

A Quick Visit

 

Yesterday we got a quick visit in with Auntie Betty and Uncle Donald on their way to the airport (2 weeks in Mexico! Lucky).

Puddles in the Park

 

Cali playing in the puddles at the park... I did join her at one point! ugh... wet feet!

 

 

Nana carrying Cali as the boots were just a little bit to big and after all the running around, little Cali was a little tired!

 

Cali trying out Auntie Holly's Rainbow Cake! Yummy

The Sun Run

So Nadia and I registered for the Sun Run in May! We are both feeling intimidated but we hope to do well... I am feeling even more intimidated after finding that picture above!! At least I know I will be starting some where in the back... just ahead of the walkers!! Haha... Anyhow, just got back from session 2 of training and am looking forward to the run ahead!

Special Thank You

Special thank you to Mom and Elliott who dropped everything on Monday night to drive out to Burnaby and pick up me and Brian's new couch!!! Thank you Thank you Thank you!

I have a nice picture of Mom, Elliott and Brian on the couch together enjoying how comfortable it is... but, with my new laptop, it isnt compatible with my little sony camera! Ack! Anyhow, I will figure it out and upload the pictures soon...

Thanks again Mom and Elliott!!!!

New Cookware!!!

So after years of having aweful, cheap cookware, I finally was able to buy a really nice set! Don't get me wrong, the 3 pots for 12.99 at Ikea really earned their keep but I have no reservations about turning them in for my new shiney set! Today Brian and I went to Canadian Tire to look for more hunting gear to go along with his fun Christmas present and we noticed all these good deals on pots and pans. Mom ended up meeting us there as well as she was in the area and she helped me look at the new cookware. I got an amazing deal and I am so excited to try them out for the first time. They are the T-fal Pro Series recommended by Jamie Oliver (they must be good then right?)