JC, do you own a treadmill or do you rent one as required like me?

Well, I'm sitting here wasting this absolutely beautiful, sunny winter afternoon... I had very good intentions of going for a trail run, but lack of sleep has left me seriously lacking in motivation... I will attempt to redeem myself on the rock wall when I go climbing this evening

I hope everyone else put this beautiful day to good use!

And as florie can tell you I am also training for ATB, under her superior guidance... I'm a first timer, so I'm really looking forward to it!

quote:<HR>Originally posted by DawnT:
Welcome back Florie! Good to see everyone posting lots on this board. Can I sign up for ATB at the last minute? I'm not sure I'll get my mileage up that high, so I'll have to make the decision at the last minute.

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hey DawnT, looks like the latest you can register is the day before. info here: http://www.aroundthebayroadrace.com/30k/30kinfo.htm[/URL" target="_blank">

i'll probably be in much the same boat as you, i would really hate to throw the money away by not being able to show. so i think last minute registration would be wise.

cheers

Hi everyone,
Bailed on my long run today. I went to a wedding last night and didn't get home til the wee hours of the morning, then was up at 6:30 with my kids. Had absolutely no energy, figured I could use a rest.

I've already registered for ATB (it gives me the motivation to get running), looking forward to it. I'm also running the Chilly Half in Burlington, beginning of March. I live in Hamilton so a lot of my routes are part of the ATB route. I train the Valley Inn hill about once every two months (it takes me about that long to work up to it). For those runners who have never run ATB, it's fairly flat until 18k, then the next 9k or so are rolling hills with a nice big steep one at the 27k mark. I think part of the difficulty of that hill is the steep one you have to run down before going up the big one, it kills my quads every time. I'm hoping to finish around the 3hr mark.

Dawn - I'm an elementary school teacher, currently teaching grade 5. I've been doing it for about 11 years and love it. The political stuff can sometimes get really frustrating and parents are not always on your side but I love working with kids. Lack of resources have been another source of frustration but there are ways to work through it. There are always negatives to every job but when a kid who's been struggling to understand a concept suddenly catches on, it makes it all worthwhile. Try volunteering (if you have time) if you're not sure and ask the teacher if you can teach some lessons. It will give you an idea if it's for you. Good luck!!!

Happy running everyone!
Stephanie

Argh... everyone in my entire office has been sick with the flu... Just the other day I was patting myself on the back for not getting it... I think my luck may be running out...

On the upside though I had a great night at the climbing gym last night Got in some super climbs and even surprised myself on some of the routes. Now if only my queasy stomach, clammy hands and aching muscles would disappear so I could enjoy my run tonight...