It's weird to think that it is now only 2.5 months (less!) until Fat Dog.
Getting nostalgic here even about our first sit-down discussion back in late December to start this blog up! Doesn't seem like that long ago until I begin to think about how much has happened over the last 4 months - how far we have come - how much we have accompished.
The weather for our runs has been much better lately - for the most part! It's funny how since our 50K's we have suddenly completely stopped even trying roads, and are fully trail - no transition really! We still run roads during Tri Clinic, but for our long runs we consistantly meet, usually at the Gazebo in the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve, and then we go off from there in different directions each time - tackling hills, long straight paths, and everything in between!
Again, weather has been much better for the most part - i love the fact that we no longer have to layer up to keep warm - getting to short-sleeves and shorts! Finally!
The run we had about a week and a half ago though was gross as far as weather goes. No other way to describe it - it was rain the entire time! At first it was fairly tolerable, but as we went a ways into our run, it got worse and worse, and the wind picked up a bit too - so there was an uncomfortable sense of brain-freeze for the last 5K or so. On the upside the route itself was nice! Ended up seeing a deer, which was really cool - and creepy!! It was completely still and looking at us, then we walked for a bit and looked again and it seemed to have gotten SO much closer! Again staring completely still, which added to the creepiness factor. Also saw a lot of unmarked grey vans go by, so we made our guesses as to what must be filming nearby...
On Monday we went for another run - this time the weather was MUCH better - we were sweating! It soon became an adventure in rock climbing and hills as we left more familiar trails to 'explore' and see where different paths would lead us! After a good 40-45 minutes of straight rock climbing/hiking and not coming across a road or a familiar trail marker we turned around. Made for a cool adventure though!
As we get closer and closer to Fat Dog itself I have to admit i am getting more and more excited! Not so much nerves anymore as we both realize that we can do this, as long as we keep on the path that we are going! We are currently working on a fundraiser BBQ for CKNW Orphan's Fund - and we're shooting for around June 11th, so keep your eyes peeled as we get closer and fine-tune the details!!
All this said i feel like i should quickly mention why i feel like raising funds for these two groups is important to me, as i don't beleive that i have yet and i don't want to pick a cause for the sake of having a cause!
Overall, both Right To Play and CKNW offer kids the opportunity to take part in organized activities, be it in sports, schools, or after-school clubs. These are things that are so easily taken for granted, and that is why it is so important to me! I know that without the opportunity of organized sport and activities, my years growing up would not have had nearly the same impact that they have. Not only is it a chance to meet friends, but learn about the important values like teamwork and respect for people around you. All the virtues that we end up holding so highly as we get older have their beginnings in these childhood groups, and all kids NEED to at least have the opportunity in front of them to experience the same!
If i can do anything to help make one kid's day a little more enjoyable, i will do whatever i can to make sure that happens!
...I'll just keep putting one foot in front of the other....
-Noel
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