{Checkup on my 2011 goals and how I get back on track after the holidays}
With the new year comes the annual check up on my 2011 resolution/goals I had set for myself this time last year. Here is a recap of the list and how I did: 1. Set new personal records in all three race categories A combination of terrible weather conditions (Calgary Policeman’s Half) and my reoccurring IT band injury … Read more
{Day 3 & 4: Marathon Sunday, Incanto, Pizzeria Delfina and Locanda}
The day had finally arrived. Marathon Sunday! 16 weeks of hard work has led to this…omg, it’s finally here! I had set my alarm for 5am that morning, put on my race outfit and pinned on my full marathon bib. I nervously snacked on a banana and half of a dried out Starbucks bagel I … Read more
{Recipe: Melissa’s race recap, a Fresh Fig and Brie Tart and a GIVEAWAY!}
Happy Thanksgiving weekend all! Remember when I said I would get back to my regular blog schedule in the Fall..yea… The past few weeks have been craziness! The combination of training for my full marathon and taking on more freelance work has left me stressed out and drained. A typical day for me has consisted … Read more
(Weekend recap: Date at Piqniq Bistro and Easy Appies in a pinch}
On Friday night after work, me and the boy met up at Craft Beer Market for a quick beverage to pass the time till our dinner reso. I ordered a glass of the Grapefruit Stiegel Radler – a light fruity beer made with real grapefruit juice. So refreshing, the perfect summer beer. The boy went with … Read more
{A Sweaty Training Run and the Sun and Salsa Festival}
Happy Monday y’all. A recap of my Sunday…I had set my alarm for 7:30am and after several snooze buttons later, I dragged my butt out of the bed and laced up my running shoes for a solo 20km training run. I stepped out the door at 9am with my music and coconut water in hand … Read more
