May 20th, 2012 at 6:17 pm | No Comments
Wow, wow, wow!! What a day, what a race, what a feeling. I conquered what I thought I would not be able to do back when we started in February. So many people running today for so many reasons and it was great to be amongst all of them. My 16 year old daughter Delia » Read More
May 20th, 2012 at 12:18 am | No Comments
Today the team gathered at the WTCC to volunteer at the BlueNose Expo helping runners that were picking up their kits for tomorrows run. It was great to spend a little time together sharing the feelings we were experiencing. Butterflies, tears, fears and lots of enthusiasm. Tomorrow will be a great day for all of us and » Read More
May 18th, 2012 at 10:15 pm | No Comments
I’m excited, scared, thrilled and want to throw up. Up to this point it has been an amazing experience. I never thought that having a glass of wine in the fall with my friends Brenda and Sheila would result in me participating in the Blue Nose. I have been training with Team Myles since February and » Read More
May 10th, 2012 at 8:56 pm | No Comments
Well, its almost here. I can’t contain myself, so excited to think that I’m actually doing this. May 20th is around the corner and my adrenaline is on overdrive. I feel good, I have my breathing almost under control and the aches and pains are there but manageable. I am so thrilled to be part » Read More
April 27th, 2012 at 2:08 pm | No Comments
It has been awhile since I’ve updated my blog. Its getting a little easier but we’re running further and its all about stamina and sometimes I just want to fall to the ground and lay there without motion. I must tell you what keeps me going is the encouragement from the team and my family. » Read More
April 9th, 2012 at 3:41 pm | 1 Comment
Last Tuesday was the training from H…LL, sprinting up Citadel Hill almost took some of us out. I couldn’t catch my breath throughout the 13 times going up, the puffer helped somewhat but it was tough. I felt the pain for days. The moment of truth came when Devin insisted the team go all the way up » Read More
April 2nd, 2012 at 7:04 pm | 1 Comment
It was great to be back training with the team. Saturday was a beautiful sunny day, crisp, no wind ideal for running. The warm welcome and the words of encouragment from my team made a difference. Ran 5 walked 1, ran 4 walked 1, ran 3 walked 1 and stayed pretty much at that pace. It wasn’t » Read More
March 30th, 2012 at 2:18 am | 1 Comment
Where do I begin. I was progressing well and then I came to a complete halt when I was in Florida. The last time I ran with TeamMyles was Tuesday February 28th . I recall that night I was struggling with breathing as my exercise induced asthma was acting up but my team mate Joe ran by » Read More
March 6th, 2012 at 2:41 am | 2 Comments
Its week 6 and I can’t believe I’m still doing this. When I agreed to participate on Team Myles I thought it would certainly be a challenge but not to this extend. I am determined and I feel fortunate to be surrounded by my Team Myles teammates, they inspire me everytime I run with them. Coach Devin » Read More
January 21st, 2012 at 7:27 pm | No Comments
The journey begins. I look forward to this new experience. My friend Brenda Rowe convinced me to participate and my friend Sheila MacKay is also going to embark on this challenge. I have never attempted to run in any marathon let alone a 10 K. Read More
My husband and I are both executives leading a busy life. Running a travel management company, raising a teenager, a 4 year old and looking after a household can become overwhelming at the best of times. Having had my daughter at age 44, I have spent the last four years trying to find the time and motivation to get back to the physical shape I was in pre pregnancy. I was very active and I miss the level of energy I use to have. There have been a number of failed attempts to get back to an active lifestyle. When I was approached by Team Myles to participate, I felt that this was the jump start I needed to get back into shape both physically and mentally. My motivation is to find, a bit, no a lot, of my former energetic self and get that bounce back in my life. I look forward to this personal challenge and to being a member of a team with like-minded goals. Even becoming a member of Team Myles has motivated my husband to start training again. My 15 year old daughter is extremely athletic and for support she will run side by side with me on the day of the marathon. It’s a team effort on many levels. Catherine.