So it's coming up on Monday - which means 5 days until we begin the epic day that is Fat Dog!
It's almost odd - at this point the nerves about doing the event are gone for the most part; it's just making sure i have everything in order that is the cause for any concern that I am feeling.
There is a possible snag in the fact that there is more snow than expected and if the BC Parks Crew isn't able to get to some specific areas in time to clear out debris from the past year, the event itself might be in Jeopardy - but hopefully it doesn't come to that!
All that said whatever ends up happening this coming weekend i am extremely thankful for the past 6 months of training and the things that have come with them! I met so many new people through helping out with the Mountain Madness Trail Clinics, as well as the Mountain Madness crew themselves - everyone has done such an amazing job putting this event - as well as several others - together. So many friendly faces that come through the store that i can now recognize and have conversations with to see how they're doing, what they're up to, etc.
On top of that, a great friendship with Emily, which has also helped me realize the immense benefits of having a training partner, or at least someone to talk to about the same things to help keep you motivated. There were so many mornings, especially early on in training where i KNOW for a fact that i would not have gone out and gone for a run if i didn't have someone to run with!
Anyways, cheesiness aside, tapering has been good so far - i've been feeling almost a little jittery in the sense that there have been times where i have wanted to exercize a little more, when i know i should be taking it easy - and i have been! It's challenging at times to hold myself back though....
Fundraising has been going well! So far we've raised $410 for CKNW Orphans fund, and we reached $270 on our Right to Play page the other day!! People can still donate to either cause up until the event!
I think i'll pause for now, and likely update later in the week as it gets closer and i need to de-stress by blogging!
-Noel
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