A few days ago I picked up the Underwater Audio Waterproof iPod Bundle. With the seasons changing in Vancouver and a couple of running injuries sending me to the pool more often for workouts I wanted something to listen to help keep me motivated while training. This is a big departure from my normal routine. … Continue reading
Intravenous Nutrient Treatment
In preparation for Racing the Planet: Nepal I received two intravenous treatments to boost my system. I’d like to thank Dr Stella Seto for providing the following information not to mention the treatments! I also visit Dr Seto for intramuscular stimulation (IMS). What is and how long have intravenous vitamins been used for? Myers’ Cocktail, … Continue reading
Stage 6: Brick Walls Are There For A Reason
Coming into this event I did not know what to expect. At parts of each day I did not know if I would finish. There has obviously been some self discovery and recognition that there is much left to learn about the world and myself. Both of these facts excite me. Continue reading
Stage 5: And Miles To Go Before I Sleep
“First you have to know what you want, defined in terms of the end result. And then you have to physically move towards it, without defining the hows. At which point, the thing you want actually starts coming to you, on its own terms, from a direction completely unexpected.” Continue reading
Stage 4: Patience Grasshopper
Alright. So it happened. Not in the 6 year old girl way. Ever so slightly with about 2km to go today. I was reflecting back on all the messages you’ve sent and since I’d hit 123 km in the past 4 days I figured it was okay to let some of the tears come… Continue reading
Stage 3: Give Me Silence, Water, Hope
Today started out okay. I still couldn’t take in any food. I tried swallowing without tasting but that wasn’t working so I just stopped rather than risk the sickness continuing. I was in good spirits this morning so that was a positive start. 7 of the 8 people in my tent have now been… Continue reading
Stage 2: It’s Easy To Be Weak
I have now realized that everyday there is going to be a moment when the course asks me if I will do this or not. It simply isn’t a question of ability or capacity. It is a question of will, constitution and depth of faith in yourself. So far I seem to be holding my own. Continue reading