It's been a crazy week. Really, no more so than normal, but I struggled to "go with the flow" this week. Worked an 11 hour day on Wednesday, then 9 hours on Thursday...Thankfully, I was able to go home after only 5 hours on Friday. My benefits kicked in on Tuesday, so that's exciting. Time to get my eyes checked! Last time they were checked was 2009!! I'm probably way more blind that I think.
Today was my glorious day off, and according to my training schedule, the day for my long run. Until mid February, I am on timed runs, as opposed to distance runs, so the goal for today was 45 minutes. I nailed it, setting up a new route in my running app (MapMyFitness) and tackling a hill that I've been dreading. I've only managed to bike up it once, but running it was no problem!! This new route will probably become a favorite because it includes hill training (up and down), different terrain (asphalt, concrete and dirt) and new views.
I finished off January with 51.95 miles under my feet, and I'm looking forward to kicking that number right outta the water in February, and every month after that. I took it pretty easy in January, with injury and illness taking a toll, now it's time to buckle down and keep on track with my schedule.
In Kori news....here's a link to his Facebook fan page....my sister managed to get a video of Kori being a show off, and it makes me smile everytime I see it. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Kori-Lynchs-Fan-Club/693646614001739
I'm hoping to get to see Mary next time she is in town, which should be next weekend. She is here this weekend but I didn't get a chance to connect.
Some of you may know, I participated in the Rick Hansen 25th Anniversary Relay Run in 2012, and was so incredibly proud to be able to be a part of such a community driven event. I sent the Rick Hansen Foundation a bit of info about my fundraising and they featured me in a Tweet...kinda made my day. We can use all the fanfare and support we can get.
Well, work calls in the morning, so I should probably close these tired eyes, or else I'll end up going for a run.
Showing posts with label fundraising. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fundraising. Show all posts
Sunday, February 2, 2014
Thursday, January 23, 2014
And GO TIME!!!!!
What a wonderful day it has been so far. I really enjoy my days off from work, but only when they are split up...if they are together then I manage to accomplish nothing at all, but when I have two separate days off then I get everything done in half the time, trying to maximize my days! Weird, I know.
I went biking today, first decent ride in awhile, and it was a short one. Only 17.8km, but it was good to get back on my bike. Then I finished off with a 2.7km run near my sister's house, since we are having pizza dinner and games night!! It will likely be my last night with my niece, Ayla, until she returns from her worldly adventure. She is headed to Asia and Australia for at least a year, with plans for two years. She will be missed for sure.
I finally got in touch with Tim from the Stroke Recovery Association of BC today...my fault for the delay, I've been slacking. He has issued the official go-ahead for fundraising, and posted on their Twitter and Facebook accounts about my efforts...I feel special and am feeling a renewed sense of go-get-em today!
So, now you want to know how to donate...it's really really simple I promise. If you want to donate online, go to this page http://strokerecoverybc.ca/donate-to-srabc/. You'll see there is a note about directing your donation to a specific branch...in order for them to keep track of my fundraising, please include only the following in your special instructions ‘Kim Cameron Marathon Appeal’ as this is what they will be looking for when tabulating and receiving the funds!
There are instructions for donating by cheque and snail mail as well, using the same special instructions as above. If you want to donate cash, and are in the Victoria area, feel free to stop by Warehouse One in Hillside Mall and I'll make sure the money gets where it needs to go!!
I'm also being featured in the next SRABC newsletter, which comes out on February 10th and can be found here: http://strokerecoverybc.ca/snippets-2013/.
And in running news...I downloaded my Nike+ app on December 25th, since then I havesuffered through completed 13 runs, for a total of 42.09 miles!! I'm feeling good and strong now that my lungs are cleared and I'm super excited to keep training.
Official training starts Sunday, and I'm already so far ahead of where the plan starts me...it will be nice to really keep track of what I'm doing and how much faster I'll be going!
Well folks, I'm going to pig out on pizza now! Catch you on the flip side!!
I went biking today, first decent ride in awhile, and it was a short one. Only 17.8km, but it was good to get back on my bike. Then I finished off with a 2.7km run near my sister's house, since we are having pizza dinner and games night!! It will likely be my last night with my niece, Ayla, until she returns from her worldly adventure. She is headed to Asia and Australia for at least a year, with plans for two years. She will be missed for sure.
I finally got in touch with Tim from the Stroke Recovery Association of BC today...my fault for the delay, I've been slacking. He has issued the official go-ahead for fundraising, and posted on their Twitter and Facebook accounts about my efforts...I feel special and am feeling a renewed sense of go-get-em today!
So, now you want to know how to donate...it's really really simple I promise. If you want to donate online, go to this page http://strokerecoverybc.ca/donate-to-srabc/. You'll see there is a note about directing your donation to a specific branch...in order for them to keep track of my fundraising, please include only the following in your special instructions ‘Kim Cameron Marathon Appeal’ as this is what they will be looking for when tabulating and receiving the funds!
There are instructions for donating by cheque and snail mail as well, using the same special instructions as above. If you want to donate cash, and are in the Victoria area, feel free to stop by Warehouse One in Hillside Mall and I'll make sure the money gets where it needs to go!!
I'm also being featured in the next SRABC newsletter, which comes out on February 10th and can be found here: http://strokerecoverybc.ca/snippets-2013/.
And in running news...I downloaded my Nike+ app on December 25th, since then I have
Official training starts Sunday, and I'm already so far ahead of where the plan starts me...it will be nice to really keep track of what I'm doing and how much faster I'll be going!
Well folks, I'm going to pig out on pizza now! Catch you on the flip side!!
Tuesday, January 21, 2014
Another day....
I keep telling myself that I just need another day off....no training...but then I remember that I have a lot of miles (yes, I use miles) to log before I get to the end of my training, let alone my marathon.
I ended up with a bacterial respiratory infection, which had me laying low for awhile. Made it difficult to breathe while running. Got meds from the doctor and I'm feeling much better. The good thing is that it takes an average of two to three weeks to actually lose any ground you've gained when it comes to running. I've managed two runs in a week which isn't as bad as I thought.
Time to kick it into high-gear though...fundraising needs to start ASAP, so that we can make a difference to Mary and Kori, and the community of Nanaimo. Kori is going through his rehab here in Victoria, and has a daily schedule of different therapies. Jen went to visit last week and Kori did his own laundry and is now walking a 10ft hallway three times during his therapy. Amazing to hear about all the milestones. Mary has returned to Nanaimo during the weekdays, and is here on weekends. I'm sure it's hard on her to be away from Kori, but she needs some semblance of a normal life too.
I'm preparing myself mentally for the run I'm about to endure, and I think it's going to be a good one. At least that's what I'm telling myself. I went for a run last night and my right tibialis anterior (http://thecyberdojo.brinkster.net/lowerleg_front.jpg) seized up about halfway through, which resulted in me running like a drunk elephant. I'm sure half the city could hear my right foot crashing into the ground. I've learned to stay light on my feet while running, as it is a real energy saver and allows me to run much farther, but when a muscle decides it doesn't want to function, that all comes to an end.
Not much else to report on the fitness front...just need to get my ass in gear!!
In case you haven't taken the time to listen to it...Here is the song that my title came from....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Dmilr2T10
I'm not a huge Hedley fan but this song really wakes me up and reminds me that I CAN do anything that I set my mind to. I'm sure Kori hates them too, but I think if he at least read the lyrics, he would understand how a few words can change alot.
The shoes are calling......later!!
I ended up with a bacterial respiratory infection, which had me laying low for awhile. Made it difficult to breathe while running. Got meds from the doctor and I'm feeling much better. The good thing is that it takes an average of two to three weeks to actually lose any ground you've gained when it comes to running. I've managed two runs in a week which isn't as bad as I thought.
Time to kick it into high-gear though...fundraising needs to start ASAP, so that we can make a difference to Mary and Kori, and the community of Nanaimo. Kori is going through his rehab here in Victoria, and has a daily schedule of different therapies. Jen went to visit last week and Kori did his own laundry and is now walking a 10ft hallway three times during his therapy. Amazing to hear about all the milestones. Mary has returned to Nanaimo during the weekdays, and is here on weekends. I'm sure it's hard on her to be away from Kori, but she needs some semblance of a normal life too.
I'm preparing myself mentally for the run I'm about to endure, and I think it's going to be a good one. At least that's what I'm telling myself. I went for a run last night and my right tibialis anterior (http://thecyberdojo.brinkster.net/lowerleg_front.jpg) seized up about halfway through, which resulted in me running like a drunk elephant. I'm sure half the city could hear my right foot crashing into the ground. I've learned to stay light on my feet while running, as it is a real energy saver and allows me to run much farther, but when a muscle decides it doesn't want to function, that all comes to an end.
Not much else to report on the fitness front...just need to get my ass in gear!!
In case you haven't taken the time to listen to it...Here is the song that my title came from....https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4_Dmilr2T10
I'm not a huge Hedley fan but this song really wakes me up and reminds me that I CAN do anything that I set my mind to. I'm sure Kori hates them too, but I think if he at least read the lyrics, he would understand how a few words can change alot.
The shoes are calling......later!!
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