Wow! I made it to 100 posts!!
Here are
100 Things About Me to commemorate my 100th post!!
1. The '12 minute run' in high school used to kill me.
2. The first time hubby took me running a few years ago I almost divorced him (kidding, but close!)
3. I had a couple friends in high school that did Triathlon/
Tetrathlon- I never in a million years thought I would do triathlon or run a half marathon.
4. I love high heels but lately I have been wearing more flats to "save" my feet for running.
5. I love reading blogs! Everyone inspires me so much.
6. My face gets very red when I run- I hate it but at least my butt looks good (haha!!)
7. Nice workout clothes make me want to run. Some of my running attire costs more than my work clothes!
8. My boss is super supportive of my training. He always asks what my workout is each day. It is great to know that he cares.
9. I run because I can. Lots of people close to me can't.
10. I might have to run a marathon one of these days because my mom keeps telling people I run marathons!! She gets confused...
11. I get EXTREMELY nervous before races. Once I start the race I am fine. The waiting kills me!
12. I wish I had the opportunity to participate in more sports when I was younger.
13. I grew up on a horse farm.
14. I have completed 11 races so far and hope to do many, many more.
15. I spent almost every summer of my childhood at my grandparent's cottage in the Muskokas (Ontario). I would swim almost every day but never learned front crawl until I decided to do triathlon.
16. I hate the taste of salt water. There is a pool by my old house that I used to swim at that had salt water. I gagged every time I swam there. Yuck!
17. I hate how I look in my tri suit but it is super comfortable to race in.
18. My bike's name is BlueBelle. I bought her off Ebay. I could have been royally screwed over but it worked out perfectly!
19. I only went to my University gym a couple times in the 5 years I went there. I didn't start going to the U gym regularly until I joined UCTC last year. Figures...
20. I was terrified to use clip-less pedals. I have fallen so many times using them... I am better now after 2 seasons.
21. The farthest place from home I have run is Barcelona, Spain. It was warm!!
22. I still need to name my Garmin- I am open to suggestions!
23. All my running shoes have been Asics so far.
24. I hate how shorts ride up between my legs when I run which is why I always wear tight shorts.
25. I wish I was faster (who doesn't?).
26. A deer ran in front of me during my run last night- like 10 feet away! Across the street there were 6 other deer waiting for him.
27. I prefer to ride my bike on the highway than on bike paths- less hairpin turns and short, but steep hills.
28. I like listening to pop music while running- Britney Spears frequents my play list. Don't judge.
29. I rarely weigh myself. I prefer to gauge my progress by how my clothes fit rather than a number on the scale.
30. I have watched my mom, aunt and sister struggle with weight issues over the years. I don't want to be like that.
31. I run to eat- bad!!!
32. I am terrified of getting a black toe nail and it falling off. I like pretty toenail polish and wearing sandals!
33. I love how my legs look now that I run!
34. I always smile and wave at other runners- wave back!!
35. My hubby makes running look easy- I make running look hard!!
36. I subscribe to
Runner's World and
Canadian Running. Way better than Cosmo or Glamour magazines!!
37. Most of my friends think I am crazy for running/Tri
ing. Some days I agree with them.
38. I LOVE my running group. They are the most supportive & social group I have trained with so far.
39. I always wear a hat when I run. Head bands pop off my head & I need to keep the sweat/fly aways at bay.
40. I love pictures on people's blogs. I often wonder how people carry cameras with them when they run.
41. I would love to do a destination half marathon someday. Need to save some $$ first.
42. My cat doesn't like the treadmill- he needs it though. Any tips to help my fat cat lose weight?
43. I keep all my race bibs in a folder. I write the race name, date, distance and time on the back.
44. All my race shirts are ugly. They are either too short or cotton so I can't run in them. I wish they would give us medals instead of fugly shirts that sit in my drawer.
45. I really enjoyed volunteering at the Calgary 70.3 in August. I hope to volunteer at more races.
46. I always need water when I finish a race- I get a little b!tchy if there isn't any at the finish line!
47. I dislike stretching but I know it is good for me.
48. I find running on the treadmill harder than running outside- not so much mentally, but I feel like I am going faster but according to the treadmill data I am going really slow. I hope it is wrong...
49. My parents used to leave us kids in bed and go for a jog in the morning. Is this even legal now? Would I go to jail if I did this with my future children?
50. We have a jogging stroller, but no kids. Just in case...
51. Wow this is long- I might have to start telling all my deep, dark secrets!
52. I love
Crave Cupcakes. Crave-O-Licious is my fav!
53. I love Tour de France. It makes working in July a little more bearable!
54. Lance Armstrong- not sure how I feel about him. I did enjoy his autobiography though.
55. I completed my first Olympic Triathlon this year- very under-trained. Next one will be better!
56. Not a fan of open water swims- wish I had somewhere to practice nearby.
57. I had 2 bruised toenails this summer, neither from running. One from walking too much in Europe and the other from slamming my foot on the pool ledge. Talent I tell you...
58. My favourite running socks say Ironman on them, but I haven't done Ironman yet. Shhhh...
59. I hate it when my shirt rides up when I run. So uncomfortable
60. I hope I am not boring you all...
61. My first race was a 5k, which was right after my Learn to Run clinic in 2008. I did it in 38:xx minutes. I am a bit faster now, but not too much!!
62. I have a pink iPod that I hold in my hand while running, unless I am wearing my fuel belt in which I squeeze it between one of the bottles and the belt. I like having it handy.
63. I have a pink Nike toque that has built in speakers for my music and a pocket inside for my iPod. It's awesome!!
64. I like to drink chocolate soy milk after a run. Yum!!
65. So far I have had 2 dogs chase after me while running and a million bark at me.
66. It annoys me when people walking on the sidewalk towards me don't move over. Rudeness.
67. My bike seat has my birth year on it- I think it's a sign!
68. I have a hard time figuring out nutrition before working out- either I eat too much or too little.
69. My neighbors always invite us over for a BBQ or dinner the night before a race. At least they don't make fun of me for not drinking!
70. My other neighbor is a cop- it makes me feel a little safer.
71. I really need to decide on my racing goals/schedule for next year- don't want to get too round this winter.
72. The last 2 years I have stopped working out after my summer races were done- don't let me do this again! So far things are looking up.
73. I love meeting people at races- everyone has a story as to how they got there.
74. One of my biggest fears when racing is that I will be the slowest/come in last- so far I haven't been.
75. I like 10 and 1s. I didn't like them when I did the Learn to Run clinic but they really help me get through the long distances now. I know I can run...
76. Some friends of mine have told me that they never imagined I would do triathlon/long distance running- I don't know if I should be insulted or proud!!
77. I wish exercise didn't cost so much money. I would try lots of things if $$ didn't get in the way.
78. I have 3 pairs of compression socks, one of which needs to be returned because they are too small (gift). I like them, but not as much as my hubby likes his. He wears them all the time!!! Kinda dorky! But he is fast so it's allowed!
79. I like nose breathing- except for the drippy nose.
80. I would like to take an adult stroke improvement swimming class this winter- I think it would really help me become more efficient and faster!
81. When I did the Vulcan Tinman in 2009, it rain, snowed and hailed when I was on the bike. It was June.
82. I have raced in rain, snow and hail. I can workout in anything (but do I want to?)
83. So far Karma has been on my side and I have never gotten a flat while racing/riding my bike. However I have found my bike with a flat tire a couple times after a race or before a ride. Thank you Karma!
84. Someone tried to steal my bike last year in the bike locker at our condo. I would have died!
85. Someone did steal hubby and my seat bags with our spare tubes, levers, tools, etc. We had to stop at the bike store on our way to a race to buy new ones.
86. I like entering Giveaways. Hopefully I will win one of these days.
87. I did my first Virtual Race this month!! That was cool!!
88. Some days I don't feel like running. Then I read a bunch of blogs and get enough motivation to run anyway.
89. I decided to blog because I wanted a record of my progress, and an audience to keep me accountable.
90. I signed up for the next Half Marathon clinic today! Let another training session begin!
91. I am signing up for the Resolution Run on New Years Eve. Maybe I can work on that 5km sub 30 PR.
92. I am going to make a collage of racing/training photos from the past couple of years. Pics to come when done.
93. I really want to run a Disney half/full marathon! For the Disney Princess Half Marathon in February you get a tiara at the finish line! Sign me up!
94. When I first started working out, I never went on the treadmill and always used the Elliptical. Now I hate the Elliptical and prefer running! I used to think runners were crazy!
95. I sometimes think I should get a part time job at Lululemon or Running Room since I spend so much money there anyway.
96. I would like to be an instructor for a Learn to Run clinic someday- I will always remember my LTR instructor.
97. My favourite colours are blue and pink. Most of my tri gear is blue.
98. I really dislike people who walk in the fast lane at the pool.
99. I hate hill repeats (bike and run) but I can see the benefit of them.
100. This took 3 days to complete! Thankfully most of my posts are not this long! If you made it this far, congrats!!
