I really love the layered bracelet look.
L-xx
PINK WITH ENVY
February 5, 2012
Last Chance Half Marathon!
Ok so I guess this post is a little over due considering I ran my half marathon in November..but it's still worth talking about!
In the summer I was looking to do a run that would challenge me. I figured a half marathon is not too short, but long enough to run. I wanted to do the Harvest Half Marathon in September but it sold out in a couple of days. I figured I wouldn't be able to run any half marathons until the spring..but then I saw an ad for the Last Chance Half that would take place in November. I signed up right away.
I trained the best I could. It was a bit of a short notice but I figured I would be ok. On the day of the race I woke up and drank a lot of water, had some toast and ate a banana. I went to Eau Claire market with my friend Stephanie, who was also running the race with me. They told us that there was an early start time for people who might be a bit slower, so we figured we would do that, considering we've never ran a half before.
There was only 30ish people who decided to start early, so there was lots of room to run. The timer went off and away we went! I felt nervous to begin with, but once I started running it felt like just another ordinary day of running. I kept a good pace for the first 10 km's, I would say I ran faster than I normally do, only because my adrenaline was kicking in. At about the 14km mark I started to slow down, and for the first time I started to walk. I also got a killer cramp in my calf as well, thankfully it slowly went away after I continued to run. Once I started to walk, I found myself stopping to walk more and more. I only had 6km left to run but it seemed like forever. I tried to tell myself I run 6km all the time..it was nothing! But my legs were exhausted. I walked/ ran the rest of the way until I saw a crowd of people at the finish line. Of course I ran as fast as I could! When I crossed, the timer said 1:50 but then I had to take into account the 30 min head start I had..so my actual time was 2:20- not bad for my first half marathon!
Needless to say it was an amazing experience. I'm looking forward to running the Scotia Bank Half Marathon in May!
L-xx
In the summer I was looking to do a run that would challenge me. I figured a half marathon is not too short, but long enough to run. I wanted to do the Harvest Half Marathon in September but it sold out in a couple of days. I figured I wouldn't be able to run any half marathons until the spring..but then I saw an ad for the Last Chance Half that would take place in November. I signed up right away.
I trained the best I could. It was a bit of a short notice but I figured I would be ok. On the day of the race I woke up and drank a lot of water, had some toast and ate a banana. I went to Eau Claire market with my friend Stephanie, who was also running the race with me. They told us that there was an early start time for people who might be a bit slower, so we figured we would do that, considering we've never ran a half before.
There was only 30ish people who decided to start early, so there was lots of room to run. The timer went off and away we went! I felt nervous to begin with, but once I started running it felt like just another ordinary day of running. I kept a good pace for the first 10 km's, I would say I ran faster than I normally do, only because my adrenaline was kicking in. At about the 14km mark I started to slow down, and for the first time I started to walk. I also got a killer cramp in my calf as well, thankfully it slowly went away after I continued to run. Once I started to walk, I found myself stopping to walk more and more. I only had 6km left to run but it seemed like forever. I tried to tell myself I run 6km all the time..it was nothing! But my legs were exhausted. I walked/ ran the rest of the way until I saw a crowd of people at the finish line. Of course I ran as fast as I could! When I crossed, the timer said 1:50 but then I had to take into account the 30 min head start I had..so my actual time was 2:20- not bad for my first half marathon!
L-xx
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"People cry not because they're weak. It's because they've been strong for too long."
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October 30, 2011
iPhone 4s !!!
For a few months now I've been looking for a new phone to purchase. My contract had been up for several months and I was using a pink blackberry 8530. I've had a blackberry for a few years but SO many people have switched over to the iPhone- I figured I'd take a look into it.
After waiting for the new iPhone 4s to come out, I decided to switch over...and I'm so happy I did! I bought it primarily for it's speed and camera, which are both impressive, but the phone itself is so handy and easy to use!
I decided to buy the white one, and of course a pink case ;) but if anyone is considering getting a new phone I would highly recommend an iPhone!
L-xx
October 5, 2011
Kate Gosselin goes on the Ridiculist
LOL this video is too funny! Watch as Kate goes off over some pizza....
A bit much don't you think!?
L-xx
A bit much don't you think!?
L-xx
October 3, 2011
New Music!
I'm sure many of you have heard of Florence and The Machine- and if you haven't- you've probably heard their smash hit Dog Days Are Over. They just came out with a new single which I absolutely love- Shake It Out. The song is a slower melody, but the chorus has a kick to it. Watch the video below!
What do you guys think??
L-xx
What do you guys think??
L-xx
October 2, 2011
Hiking Ha Ling Peak
So last weekend a friend and I headed up to the mountains to go for a hike. We ended doing Ha Ling Peak which is in Canmore. For anyone that's a beginner at hiking but wants an awesome view, this is a great start!
Anyways, we were about 3/4 of the way up when it started to rain and became very windy- so we decided to head back down. When were on the way down, the rain cleared up and was sunny soo we were pretty bummed we didnt make it to the top!
This weekend we decided to give it another go. When we got there it was cold and raining but once we got into the forrest it wasn't so bad. Once we were closer to the top and out of the trees it became much more rainy, and because we were much higher, it was a lot colder and windy! We still decided to trek on though. It was miserable out, we were soaking wet and freezing, but we still made it to the top! This is my 3rd time up Ha Ling but this hike was the most interesting by far!
To the left is Ha Ling- and on a nice day! I'm on the right- and it doesn't look like it, but my jacket was soaked and my hair was completely wet, and it was hailing when the picture was taken lol!
L-xx
Anyways, we were about 3/4 of the way up when it started to rain and became very windy- so we decided to head back down. When were on the way down, the rain cleared up and was sunny soo we were pretty bummed we didnt make it to the top!
This weekend we decided to give it another go. When we got there it was cold and raining but once we got into the forrest it wasn't so bad. Once we were closer to the top and out of the trees it became much more rainy, and because we were much higher, it was a lot colder and windy! We still decided to trek on though. It was miserable out, we were soaking wet and freezing, but we still made it to the top! This is my 3rd time up Ha Ling but this hike was the most interesting by far!
L-xx
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