When the whole ice bucket challenge for ALS went around about a year ago I managed to keep my head down, not comment on anyone's post and avoid the spotlight of nomination. Thankfully since me and ice water really do not get along.
Fast forward to this year's fundraising phenomena the #22PushUpChallenge. 22 Days of 22 Pushups to raise awareness for the veterans and first responders in North America that suffer from PTSD and other mental health issues derived from their jobs and are not receiving adequate support to help them cope. The number 22 was a study average of the number of Veterans committing suicide in the United States daily. Wounded Warriors Canada has partnered with the 22/22 Challenge to bring awareness to the same issues facing Canadian Veterans and First Responders.
I was nominated on Monday of this week, October 3rd to be exact. Taking the time to complete the 22 pushups each day is really no challenge. Recording that and letting others watch as I complete my 22 adapted pushups, that's embarrassing as hell. But no where as difficult as what the individuals I am supporting have gone and are currently going through.
So if you are nominated, like I was, show your support as best you can. Make a video, make a donation, do your pushups or just say "Thank-you" the next time you are face to face with one of these great people that work to keep us safe.
Here are my first 6 days from the #22Pushupchallenge:
Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
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Saturday, 8 October 2016
Sunday, 10 July 2016
Reaching For Rundle's - Week Sampu (10)
June 6 - 12 Goal: 58km
Monday - Rest Day
Tuesday - 10km Slow
Fireball 5km @ 100mGSome runners are motivated by competition, others by the peace and quiet of the trails; our group however seems to be highly persuaded by alcoholic beverages. Blending drinking and running together has become a bit of a mixology study among our charismatic leaders.
In the spirit of birthday celebration we ran 1km loops headed-up by a shot of Fireball Whiskey each time X5
Always a good idea to stir a little fun into your training!
Monday, 30 May 2016
Reaching For Rundle's - Week Wyth (8)
May 23 - 29 Goal: 60km
Monday - Rest Day
Tuesday - 8km Steady
7km @ 165m elevation gain
Another super awesome run on the Kenna trails with the DFTC. Tonight we honoured Brian's birthday with shots of Bourbon/Maraschino liquor, tequila, and Fireball.
Wednesday - 6x Hills
6.9km @ 320m elevation gain
Hitting the hills with Jon and Phil is equal to dropping your ass from a 10 storey building repetitively. So I guess I owe them thanks for pushing me to do "one more" repeat until my legs and lungs were deflated!
Thursday - 5km Slow
5.1km @ 41m elevation gain, 4 cans of beer
KH3 Beer Mile
The Kamloops Hash House Harriers were at it again, this time introducing a Beer Mile to the crew. I guess that fits into the training plan, too bad it had to pour rain down on us the whole time.
Friday - Rest Day
Saturday - 35km LSD
36km @ 1068m elevation gain
Oh Saturday, glorious Saturday. Up at 5am for some breakfast and to prep my gear for today's 35km run. Am I anxious? Oh hell yes. I have never run this far in a single effort and I don't feel great about it from the start. I'm going into this on 5 hours sleep and a double mouse hunt overnight.
Jon and Misty met me in the parking lot exuding motivation for what was to come, well Jon was peppy, poor Misty has been suffering a chest cold for the past week and sounded like a feminine Mr. Burns. Jon might end up carrying 2 bodies out of the park.
The distance marched by under our feet pretty easily for the first 12.5km as we randomly chose trails to follow with no pre-set route in mind. The next 10km were a bit more of a push as each of us started to need calories, hydration or walk breaks. By 25km we were back at the parking lot for an "Aid Station", refilling water bottles and I snacked on some pretzels that were stashed in the car. The weather had also begun to change by this point and I seized the opportunity to swap jackets, light wind resistance for light-weight rain resistance. This proved to be a good decision about a half-hour later as the rain clouds drifted over and the temperature of the winds seemed to get crisper before we reached our goal for the day, I found I was quite comfortable in TNF Fuseform Cesium Anorak jacket.
I accomplished the goal set out for me with Mango Orange Nuun/ Nuun Plus in my bottles and Picky Bars to nom-nom on during the hill climbs. Happily my stomach survived the entire run and come the end I didn't seem to have same dehydration symptoms of the previous week's long run.
Sunday - Rest Day (well maybe not)
15km @ 228m elevation gain
Blackwell Dairy 15km Race, Barnhartvale, BC IRA Road Race #6
Okay, so I didn't exactly race it this year. How could I with the lead legs I was ambling around on? No this year I would call it a recovery run. A 15km scenic recovery run with a great big happy running community also out there racing today.
I walked a couple of the hills.
I stopped to take pictures of my Dad at the turn-around point.
And a picture of a barn reflecting on the water.
I definitely was not racing. But I did finish well and ahead of my expectations, adding only 5 minutes to my time from last year.
Week 8 Summary:
72km/60km completed, 2036m elevation gain
Once again I am over on mileage but I feel I did a better job of moderating the intensity of those extra kilometres. I knew full well that I could never race the Blackwell Run the day after my long run but I gave me a great sense for how far my tired legs would continue to carry me if I didn't ask for any stupid miracles from them.
With only a handful of weeks to go before Rundle's I have purchased my bear spray, worn my race vest almost every run to get used to having it on and loaded, and beat down some of my previous misconceptions of my own physical limits.
Monday - Rest Day
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| Birthday Breakfast for my Hubby |
Tuesday - 8km Steady
7km @ 165m elevation gain
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| The Birthday Boy Brian |
Wednesday - 6x Hills
6.9km @ 320m elevation gain
Hitting the hills with Jon and Phil is equal to dropping your ass from a 10 storey building repetitively. So I guess I owe them thanks for pushing me to do "one more" repeat until my legs and lungs were deflated!
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| At the entrance to the park, seemed appropriate! |
Thursday - 5km Slow
5.1km @ 41m elevation gain, 4 cans of beer
KH3 Beer Mile
The Kamloops Hash House Harriers were at it again, this time introducing a Beer Mile to the crew. I guess that fits into the training plan, too bad it had to pour rain down on us the whole time.
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| The rain didn't seem to dampen anyone's spirits. |
Friday - Rest Day
Saturday - 35km LSD
36km @ 1068m elevation gain
Oh Saturday, glorious Saturday. Up at 5am for some breakfast and to prep my gear for today's 35km run. Am I anxious? Oh hell yes. I have never run this far in a single effort and I don't feel great about it from the start. I'm going into this on 5 hours sleep and a double mouse hunt overnight.
Jon and Misty met me in the parking lot exuding motivation for what was to come, well Jon was peppy, poor Misty has been suffering a chest cold for the past week and sounded like a feminine Mr. Burns. Jon might end up carrying 2 bodies out of the park.
The distance marched by under our feet pretty easily for the first 12.5km as we randomly chose trails to follow with no pre-set route in mind. The next 10km were a bit more of a push as each of us started to need calories, hydration or walk breaks. By 25km we were back at the parking lot for an "Aid Station", refilling water bottles and I snacked on some pretzels that were stashed in the car. The weather had also begun to change by this point and I seized the opportunity to swap jackets, light wind resistance for light-weight rain resistance. This proved to be a good decision about a half-hour later as the rain clouds drifted over and the temperature of the winds seemed to get crisper before we reached our goal for the day, I found I was quite comfortable in TNF Fuseform Cesium Anorak jacket.
I accomplished the goal set out for me with Mango Orange Nuun/ Nuun Plus in my bottles and Picky Bars to nom-nom on during the hill climbs. Happily my stomach survived the entire run and come the end I didn't seem to have same dehydration symptoms of the previous week's long run.
Sunday - Rest Day (well maybe not)
15km @ 228m elevation gain
Blackwell Dairy 15km Race, Barnhartvale, BC IRA Road Race #6
Okay, so I didn't exactly race it this year. How could I with the lead legs I was ambling around on? No this year I would call it a recovery run. A 15km scenic recovery run with a great big happy running community also out there racing today.
I walked a couple of the hills.
I stopped to take pictures of my Dad at the turn-around point.
And a picture of a barn reflecting on the water.
I definitely was not racing. But I did finish well and ahead of my expectations, adding only 5 minutes to my time from last year.
Week 8 Summary:
72km/60km completed, 2036m elevation gain
Once again I am over on mileage but I feel I did a better job of moderating the intensity of those extra kilometres. I knew full well that I could never race the Blackwell Run the day after my long run but I gave me a great sense for how far my tired legs would continue to carry me if I didn't ask for any stupid miracles from them.
With only a handful of weeks to go before Rundle's I have purchased my bear spray, worn my race vest almost every run to get used to having it on and loaded, and beat down some of my previous misconceptions of my own physical limits.
Sunday, 24 April 2016
Reaching for Rundle's - Week 3
Week 3 - April 18-24 Goal: 43km
Physical Status: L-ankle is tender on the anterior aspect, but nothing that changes weight-bearing status or gait. Aside from that the weekend's runs were absorbed well.
Monday - Rest Day
Completely accomplished this one, had a nap after work and even slept in a bit Tuesday morning.Physical Status: L-ankle is tender on the anterior aspect, but nothing that changes weight-bearing status or gait. Aside from that the weekend's runs were absorbed well.
Tuesday, 5 January 2016
Welcome to the Nuuniverse
Terrifying how quickly good intentions can become buried in snow and cardboard, how many things can change and you wake up on a Tuesday morning already 5 days into a new year. On December 1st we made the decision to give notice and move from our tiny downtown apartment to a roomier living arrangement only a few kilometres away but at a slightly higher elevation in less densely populated subdivision (for now).
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