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Back to Back Running

It was quite difficult to drag myself out of bed at 6am and go for a run before our grandchildren arrived for the day. I was surprised that I actually didn't feel too bad after last night's undulating...

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A Long Run for a Working Girl!

On Thursday I opted not to enter the 10,000m on the track and decided to do something a little different. I ran from home to the AIS Track for the first time and arrived just in time to take part in...

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Speedygeese Relays in my Adizeros

Today was my second training day at The Runners' Shop and I really am enjoying it. I also bought myself another pair of running shoes,this time specifically to wear with my uniform to work. They are...

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Running Tired!

Yesterday (Tuesday) I had a shift at The Runners' Shop in the morning and later in the day Mr B and I headed off to The Boathouse for the second of the summer series 5km runs. I  arrived early...

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Not a Happy Goose!

My throat is still dry and sore. I have a nasty cough and have almost lost my voice - not good:( Yesterday morning I ran from home loaded with jelly snakes to leave in the corner of my mouth to stop me...

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Fabulous Fifty!

This morning I woke to the alarm just before 5am feeling a little better. My throat wasn't quite as sore and although I needed a couple of tablets to clear my headache I was operational. There was also...

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Winning the Wooden Spoon!

Yesterday (Sunday) I took part in the annual sprint marathon relay. We met near Goverment House and were sent to our team captains. There were nine teams of six people in each team so it was a good...

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Where did the week go?

Sprint Marathon Relay team with our wooden spoonsRunning in the relayTori, Elle, Peter, Strewth, BryanFinishing togetherMr B with gold medal after the Huskisson triSo much running since my last blog...

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A drizzle to cool me down!

I managed a very slow run in the middle of the afternoon after work today. My legs were tired and I wasn't sure I would make the distance but the clouds came over and there was a light rain which felt...

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A Slow Run at Track:(

Yesterday I headed for track in time for a short warm up before the 2000m fitness walk. I didn't feel very wonderful and was feeling a bit tired but decided I should at least build up a few kms as I...

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My First Parkrun!

My first Parkrun with Marg and CJ (I'm in the middle with the sick smile!) Thanks to Gary B for the photoshoot:)Running on the wet path in the ParkrunAranda Bushlands January Vets' HandicapToday the...

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Monday Speedygeese relays backing up on Tuesday

Monday - speedygeeseLast night CJ and I arranged to meet at Parliament House to run a short warm up before the main session. We managed to squeeze in 5km by the time we returned to PH to join the other...

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Friends are so important:)

On Wednesday I didn't have a work shift so I decided to go to BBQ Stakes in Woden. I haven't made it there for nearly 12months so it was a big adventure! The course has changed a little, for the...

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A Very Brief Overview of the past few weeks!

Team MamaMoves after Women's and Girls Fun Run CJ and strewth top right and Marg kneeling in front of us.Coffee after the Parkrun with Ewen, CJ, Norma and MargA curious goose in Centennial ParkI have...

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Easter Weekend

This has been quite a weekend! On Good Friday I spent the day volunteering at the Australian Masters Athletics Championships at the AIS track. In the morning this meant lapscoring for the 10,000m...

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A Stunning Autumn Day in Canberra

I ran a short run this morning as per my schedule. It was just a run from home and out towards Gungahlin turning at the 4km point and heading home again. I ran slowly but the conditions were ideal - a...

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Tempo Time with less than two weeks to go!

And so it was! Work until 2pm, followed by collection of Avon orders, followed by a chat to the tiler after admiring his handiwork (the wall tiles are looking great), followed by changing into running...

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An "Easy" run with Teddy!

This afternoon after work I decided to incorporate Teddy's outing with my run as I only had an 8km easy run scheduled. I use the word "easy" loosely. It was actually anything but easy to keep an...

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Parkrun Number 3

Gindy Parkrun todayThis morning I rose very early yet again in order to fit in my longish run before starting work for the day. Today's long run was my last before the marathon next weekend and of...

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Massage Time

This morning I took Teddy with me for my run as it was only a short easy run scheduled. I decided not to go to Speedygeese training in the evening as I had a massage in the morning and wanted to make...

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