Today, let’s remember…

Let’s remember the thousands of victims who died 10 years ago on Sept. 11, 2001.

Let’s remember the men and women of Emergency Services who put their own lives at risk by saving the lives of others.

Let’s remember their families, friends and neighbours.

Let’s remember how it brought people from all over the world together, fighting for the same thing: survival.

Let’s honor all of those people by taking a minute today, to remember.

I think we all remember where we were when we heard the awful news. I was in history class. As the final bell rang, I raced home to turn on the news in hopes that it was all a lie. I remember my Dad working on the house while watching the news in disbelief. I remember asking my Dad “you won’t have to go, will you?” Which may have been selfish on my part but Sept. 11, 2001 was a reminder of just how short life really is.

My Dad and I

I am VERY happy to say that I had a great run this morning! I ran 10.3km/ 53:49 minutes. I was determined to get a decent run in. I changed up my route a bit and ran a moderately hilly course. I must say, my body was sooo sore though from my workout yesterday. It hurts even to hold the telephone to my ear. Not. exaggerating. at. all. Seriously! Yesterday, I did an intense 40 minute workout on my TRX followed by Yoga Meltdown with the one and only Jillian. I was tired out but on a HIGH from such an awesome workout!!

I’ve heard many times that exercising is supposed to give you more energy. Do you feel like you have more energy after working out? I know that I definitely don’t. I’m ready for a nap about an hour after my run and I don’t just feel, “oh, I’m tired, I better have a nap”, I mean “Wow, I can’t stop head bobbing and can’t function or get anything done without a nap”. I am the type of person that NEEDS sleep and can’t function if I don’t get enough. PS: I went to bed at 9pm last night… I’m a Granny, I know. Before my diagnosis when I was sick, I would sleep for hours at a time during the day.. but ever since my surgery.. well, I can still sleep for hours on end. My power naps are at least an hour long. I don’t understand how some people CAN’T nap! They are totally missing out. So, I guess my point is… [most days], I don’t agree that exercising GIVES you energy. I guess that’s my point anyway….

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I wish I had something really exciting to tell you like that we’re going to Cuba or to South Korea for a year to teach english *cough cough G-Man* but I don’t. So instead, I’ll share some pictures from the cottage since I miss it so much and you can see just how really cool I am *cough cough again*

I was scared of the grey birds... they would just dive bomb you for food!!

Ok, I was REALLY scared of them... My Mom had to hold my hand still.

I finally fed them myself.. with gloves on!

Check out the really pretty sunset we had last night:

Beautiful eh?! I think so. It’s getting cooler out and the sun is setting sooner. I feel a little bit sad but I’m not going to complain…

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Yesterday morning I had a great 45 minute run. I changed my route up a bit for some excitement. Today I ran a quick 6km or so and I’m so glad I kicked my butt out the door. I wasn’t feeling up for a run this morning but just knew I would feel so much better afterwards.

There’s a local race coming up on the 18th. I had planned on racing 5km since I am in no way shape or form for a half marathon BUT it turns out I can’t run it now. Boo. There is however the Niaraga Falls International Marathon on October 23rd…. there is no way I would run the full..remember, we already discussed that? I do however, really miss the environment and excitement of races (I do not however miss the outrages registration fees).. should I run the half marathon? That means I would only have about 5 weeks of training. Would that be stupid? Probably eh. I could maybe just wing it and have fun with the half. …. ohhh decisions, decisions. Any advice?
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Do you have any races or workouts that you want to brag about from this past summer!!? Check out my YOU + ME page and send me your picture!! Motivate others and well.. me haha. I need a push somedays too.

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Do you have any races or special events that you’re really looking forward to?
– I was looking forward to the 5km race on the 18th… but now I’m looking forward to this weekend to have some time with G-Man instead.