From Running to Raising

Last Run: Friday, 10:20 a.m.

Duration: 55 minutes (2nd longest!)

Distance: Approximately 7km

Pace: 13-minute mile

Ratios: Six 3-and-1's, Remainder 2-and-1's with two 1-and-1's when the wind and pain hit...

Favourite Song: Check Yes Juliet by We the Kings -- "Lace up your shoes, Ay oh ay ohh, here's how we do, Run baby run, Don't ever look back". This song is definitely stuck in my head for  the rest of today as well.

Well, firstly, I was right, yesterday's numbers WERE off. I think my re-calculation puts me at about 6.8km yesterday, which makes a lot more sense in my head considering the speed I felt I was going and the distance I covered.

However, that increased speed meant that when I chose to run within 12 hours of that, I was in pain, and moving much slower. I actually had a runner pass me today - normally they're coming in the opposite direction so I've never experienced this feeling and felt very disappointed when she doubled me in seconds.

Either way, it appears that, even though I felt like I was moving slowly, I'd still stepped it up a notch - and a big notch considering the last 15 minutes of my run involved running head first into 30 or 40 km winds. Oh, and for those who don't follow closely, last 15 minutes means that I was running head on into the wind while trying to run up the bastard hill.

Yep.

Now the couple 1-and-1's make a little more sense. I was really mad at myself until I clued in to the wind!

Other than that, there's not much interesting that happened on the run - and so, I turn to fundraising - a topic which hasn't been covered in a while.

We're at $4,300! Woot! But that is thanks to some really great people:

Barb Gibson, a family friend, donated $200 this week which was a huge motivation. Of course, we had the rocking car wash, and the rocking garage sale, and lots of people donating from old friends to distant relatives.

Jeff and I are both really appreciative for all of your support.

I also received another $200 cheque today from my pharmacist, Tino Montopoli (also a diabetic), who owns Stutt's Pharmacy in Orono and Diabetes Depot, which ships supplies to diabetics. Thanks to his generosity, Tino's link will also be appearing in the top right of our blog for your easy use.

We're also getting revved up for our Sunday nights at Squirrel Tooth Alice's here in Guelph - thanks to a really helpful and supportive owner, every Sunday in September, Squirrel's will be hosting a Music Trivia Night on our behalf - $5 donation to play, and more fun to be included. Check our Facebook page regularly for details to be posted!

And finally, tonight we're going to check out Opus Lounge downtown for our Singles Auction in September. I'm really excited for this event because I know it's going to be a load of fun. Once we get Opus confirmed I will share more details but for now, if you are single, or know someone who is, send us an email! We need some bachelors and bachelorettes to be auctioned off!

Can you smell $5,000 on the horizon?