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Busy Week Trying New Things
This week has been all about trying new things for me. On Thursday, I attended my very first Yoga class at Therapeutic Approach Yoga Studio (TAYS) on Quinpool Road. (http://www.yogastudio.ns.ca/) As...
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Team Myles..pushing forward..together!
This is a whole new experience for me in many ways. I’m used to running/training by myself, so having organized training sessions with a group of people and a trainer is a committement not only to...
View Article7 weeks to go …. there’s still time … you can do this!
7 weeks to go – it’s hard to believe. But when the sun is shining, and you’ve got new #Brooks sneakers – you just need to #keeponrunning! Many think the #BlueNoseMarathon is simply a race – but it’s...
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Love, tootsies.
This post is all about gratitude, from my tootsies! -because it’s always important to show your appreciation! I had the pleasure of visiting with Paul from #LifeMark Physiotherapy last week, another...
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Ode to Milk
In honour of one of our sponsors, I’ve come across some interesting fact about Milk I thought I’d share! Did you know that Low-fat chocolate milk is a great beverage for post workouts! Milk Nutrition...
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It’s all in your frame of mind
One of the most important things I’ve learned over the past couple of years while making changes to a healthier me is how much your mind set can help or hinder your progress. This has been coming into...
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More new things!
This has been another busy week. I want to give a huge shout out to two of Team Myles 2016 sponsors – TAYS Yoga and 360Fit Gym. Without TAYS, I would never have tried yoga classes. I went to a second...
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A Whirlwind of a Week
Phew! I’ve been busy since my last post. I am going to try to keep this post relatively short, although it is hard not to rave on and on about this awesome experience! New #Brooks Sneakers from the...
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Team Myles – from a different perspective
As I am behind in my blogging, I will provide more in the next few issues on the progress we’re making but want to start at the beginning of my Mentorship and how I was feeling. This year, I was...
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Listen to the mentors ;)
I knew the difference, but I didn’t care! I was starving. I missed my early supper around 4 before citadelhill because of an appointment, so at 5:30 I shoved a sandwich down my gob and I may or may not...
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Better Call Paul
My knee khurts. It’s been hurting for some time… I probably should have addressed it mid-last week, but I was too “busy”, I thought it would go away, yada, yada. Truthfully, it is feeling better than...
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Stepping outside my comfort zone
Although my fellow Team Myles members may have something different to say I’ve never been the type of person who likes being the centre of attention. Hiding in the background became a safety mechanism...
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Small Minds Won’t Impede My Progress
“RUN FATTY RUN” Three words that were shouted at me when I was out for a run by myself this week. Three words that rang loud in my head. Three words that could easily impede my progress. Three words...
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Thank You to our wonderful sponsors!
I wanted to take a minute to thank all the wonderful sponsors who have supported Team Myles from the beginning of our training with everything from awesome sneakers (Brooks) to post run chocolate milk...
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I am a runner!
I started running a year ago but have never been comfortable referring to myself as “a runner” and would even say I was going out for a jog instead of a run but this has changed. Two weekends ago I was...
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Slow but sure
I’ve been beating myself up the past little bit and feeling like I’ve let myself and those who care about me down. I had goals set and fully expected to have reached my 100lb weight loss by now but...
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Mixed emotions
<img When Devin told us Tuesday past that it was our last hill night, I couldn’t help but feel sad (who would’ve thunk it!) I’m not sure if I’ll ever have the motivation to run up and down Citadel...
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They Told Me I Would Be a Runner and I AM!!
This past Saturday marked the very last long run for Team Myles 2016 before the Bluenose event weekend. Coach Devin told us this run was going to be only 30 minutes and we were running along the...
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I own that hill!
All throughout our training I’ve been having a hard time on the hills in Point Pleasant Park. I decided on the first day that I wasn’t able to run them without walking and each time we run I mentally...
View Article12 Hours Till the 10K
I cannot believe that the Scotiabank Bluenose Marathon Event Weekend is here. In 12 hours from now, we will be lining up ready to run the 10K at 8:05 am. This is everything that Team Myles 2016 has...
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Ode to my Team Myles Sponsors and Family
Twas the weeks before the Bluenose when all through the town Team Myles was running Up hills and down With Gill taking lead and Jo-Ann in the back The mentors were spaced to give us some slack Tina...
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Feed the Machine!
Spent a good hour cooking tonight. Now I have the majority of my meals ready to eat this week. I haven’t meal prepped like this for ages, but I remember a time when I did. My week became so much more...
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Ready To Get My Run On!
I am not a runner. Yet. Am I allowed to say that? Prior to joining Team Myles, I had tried to start running maybe a handful of times, but never stuck with it. One day it dawned on me that I needed a...
View ArticleAnd it begins…
Last Sunday, I had my first run with all the amazing people involved with Team Myles. I was ready to fail…I was ready to huff and puff and fall and fail. That’s what I told myself was going to...
View ArticleRunning won’t kill me but Hypochondria just may
The other night, I was incredibly sore when I went to bed from all the awesome running we have been doing. Like ‘cannot move without making awful noises’ sore. Like ‘take a bath with 40 cups of Epson...
View ArticleThe Voice
Yesterday, I was running behind one of the coaches and another team member. We were almost finished our 3 and 1 intervals and we were tired, sore and done. One of the women in front of me stopped and...
View ArticleFinding my way
I have found you again thanks to Carlee! Today was fantastic. I know we are suppose to be blogging about our trials and triumphs but I just feel I have already won this race. I have overcome my health...
View ArticleEnough is Enough!
So this is my first blog. I’ve been holding out giving this a try as I wanted my first blog to be positive and up beat, waiting for that magic moment when it all comes together and I feel worthy of...
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Team Myles 2.0
Its funny how different I felt walking into the orientation night for Team Myles 2017 as a mentor compared to the year before as a team member. The panic and fear of “what have I done, I can’t do this”...
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Proud of my Pod
To make things easier on the race directors, coaches, mentors and most importantly team members the group is divided into small pods with a dedicated mentor to help answer questions, provide...
View ArticleSo long Sugar!
I know I need to drink water, I know that I should eat less carbs, less chocolate and eat more grains. I know these things, but knowing them and putting them into practice is a challenge for me....
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Listen to Your Body…. Lesson Learned
I’ve had a major setback in the past couple of weeks. I slipped on some ice a couple Thursdays ago on the way to Citadel Hill training which jarred my back. I was fine so I went to work the next day....
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Big Wheel Keep on Turnin’
Have you ever walked into a room and felt the energy from everyone in it bounce off the walls? I went to my first Zumba class in years today at the Joseph Howe Goodlife. The room was alive with...
View ArticleThe bumps along the road
Sometimes the best laid plans are foiled by a few bumps along the road. A few weeks ago, I was rear-ended and I’ve been dealing with some whiplash and SI issues. I’m in physio, and had to walk for...
View ArticleBut, I’m tired.
Honestly, trying to find a balance between work, another commitment and Team Myles isn’t happening for me. The more effort I put in one area of my life takes away from the other parts that need me too...
View ArticleSo this is Christma…Err, I mean, this is TEAM MYLES 2018!
Hey it’s me, Kristen and I am back for another round of Team Myles as a Mentor for the 2018 team. I couldn’t be more stoked to be apart of this incredible program that changed my physical and mental...
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So. Many. Hills!
If you’ve ever walked or run around the HRM you learn pretty quick how hilly this province is! I moved to my new neighborhood last summer, and although I know my usual route was pretty hilly, I never...
View ArticleWhy Now? The Perfect Storm
Firstly, My name is Alex. Signing up for Team Myles was a stretch for me. It involves two things I thought I’d hate the most; running, and exercising in public. Just over 5 years ago I was sitting at...
View Article11 weeks to build a new ME
It’s an hour and 15 minutes until I need to start walking to Citadel Hill do our first hill run for #TeamMyles and, I’m not going to lie, I am DREADING this. I am quite enjoying the comfort of my...
View ArticleMy Week Ends and Begins on Sunday!
Week 2 is behind us and Week 3 has just started! As soon as I pressed send on that email a few months ago, I had been second guessing my decision to even attempt to start this journey. Week 3 in and I...
View ArticleBlog 2: by Blur
Hello Week Three! So we are just getting into week three of training, and things could not be going better. The initial shock of waking up early on Sunday is over, the aches and pains from running...
View ArticleBlog 4: Whether You Fall
As the great Tracy Bonham once sang, “Maybe all eyes are on you As you finish the race And the world sees you struggling For last place Whether you fall Means nothing at all It’s whether you get up...
View ArticleTime for Fundraising!
Team Myles isn’t just about the training and the actual running. We volunteer with the Bluenose Marathon, and we raise money with the Scotiabank Charity Challenge. There are a few charities that are...
View ArticleFor the love of coaches and mentors
I’ve seen a few posts from my fellow ambassadors, all echoing the same sentiment….groan…hills night this past Wednesday was brutal. As the day wore on, my motivation was diminishing slowly. It was a...
View ArticleSo Much Support
I am at the precipice of hitting my 10k mark. On Week 2 of couch to 10k and week 6 of Team Myles. I hit 9.40k yesterday, 5 min walk, three 15min runs with two 1 minute walk intervals, and a 5 min cool...
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What Makes YOUR Run More Fun?
All this time I had been listening to podcasts for my runs. It was great, stories kept me distracted, a lot of times I was laughing out loud. BUT I think I got a little burned out on the podcast thing...
View ArticleHitting Goals!
Less than 4 weeks till the big race and I’m getting excited by the goals that are reached and in reach! Moreover seeing everyone else posting about hitting their goals, reaching new times, seeing...
View ArticleTraining Done!
So Saturday and Sunday were our last long runs! We ran the full route both days, and it was pretty empowering. I opted to do both days, because I knew I’d screw it up some how. Luckily I did, because I...
View ArticleStretched and Ready for My 10k
Trying to get the most out of this program, I wanted to use up some of the resources we have. Yoga was never something I thought I’d like. I feel like I have too much going on in my head to find some...
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On The Outside: Cool As a Cucumber
On the inside: Squirrel in traffic. It’s week 3 of Team Myles Half Marathon training already. I can’t believe it. Our training schedule is intense. Never in my wildest dreams did I ever think I would...
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