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We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.
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Tummy time
Here are some funny photos from this am. Amelia’s umbilical cord has fallen off, so today we tested out “tummy time.” Since babies sleep on their backs in the crib, tummy time while they are awake helps them build up … Continue reading
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dreams of running
Last night I had a dream about running. I was still pregnant in the dream, but somehow I was running with minimal effort. It felt awesome (in the dream) and I can’t wait to get back into it (in reality). … Continue reading
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dawn
Training early in the day is supposed to be good for athletes that are “in shape.” I imagine that for some (read: most) people, the thought of running around so early may not be that appealing. And although I do … Continue reading
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habs, als and other sports adventures
It was a packed sports weekend. First we saw the Habs thrash the Thrashers on Sat night. Good game, Huet played great (if Souray hadn’t scored on his own net, Huet would have had a shut-out) and the Atlanta goalie … Continue reading
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feel the love
It’s almost tangible in this video, by none other than my fantastic brother. Despite the wetness, everyone’s raring to go at Step Up, hour 1.
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Step up, step down
Whew! Step up is over. I’m proud to report that team “that felt good” aka Ian & I successfully accomplished our goal of 360 sets of stairs in 24 hours. In fact, we far surpassed this goal (numbers to come … Continue reading
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calves
I’m not convinced I’m ready this year for Step Up. I think because I know how much pain it brings…it is a little less “exciting” and a little more: “damn, this is going to hurt.” Anyway, my colleague at work … Continue reading
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step two three four
when it rains, it pours. Following Canadian Nationals, Ian & I will be running some stairs. for 24 hours. Plenty of the kids from back in the ‘hood will be there, as well as ultimate folk and other crazies. For … Continue reading
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one, two, three….write!
Well, once again it has been forever. Maybe I have no time (read: make no time) to post because I spend all day working with words; manipulating, re-writing, tweaking. Or, maybe I’m just lazy. Or maybe it is a mix … Continue reading
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hogwash
This very interesting article explains how lactic acid buildup is actually a GOOD thing. I’ve heard mumblings about this for a while, but this is the first complete article I’ve read explaining how lactic acid is beneficial for you. Bring … Continue reading
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