Registration Complete!

I have done it. I have registered for the 2009 BMO Okanagan Marathon. October 11, 2009 I will be attempting to run 42.2 km in Kelowna, BC. Come watch me die!

The registration is non-refundable, so hopefully I do not injure myself during training. That would really suck! It makes a huge difference to my mindset to be registered in a goal race. The goal is tangible, and I have spent resources on it. Now I am more motivated than ever to finish…
I ran 13 km on Sunday for our Long-Slow-Distance. My average pace was 6:20 or so, which is slightly faster than during my 1/2 marathon training, but that is good. I need to push myself during this training… The run felt good, and I felt fine afterwards. Tonight is 6 km at a quick pace, so hopefully I will be able to run that without too much strain. The other ones I have run have gone well, so I am not too worried about it.

This weekend is shaping up to be a busy one. Lots of stuff going on, and I have to find the time to run 22 km!

Enough boredom for you all for now…

Keep watching the skies….
Scott

Another Day…

Greetings… I just spent the last 15 minutes writing an update, and for some reason it vanished into the aether… Oh well. Here is mark II:

I have not been blogging with anything resembling regularity, so I thought I would take a minute and update you, my faithful reader(s), on the events that are my life. No great insights or world shattering ideas here today. Just a few words on my life…

I was fortunate enough to obtain a term contract for the month of June. I have two grade 10 science classes and on biology 11 class. My students work pretty well, but it is hard for everyone at this time of year to stay motivated. Unfortunately I am then unemployed over the summer, so if you have any work for me, let me know

I have also started training for a marathon! That is correct: I am going to train to run 42.2 km (or 26 miles if you are imperialistic in your metrics). I want to run the Okanagan Marathon (Kelowna, October 11, 2009). I am nervous and excited. Nervous because if you know me, you will know that I was never traditionally an athlete. Excited because I have never attempted something this ambitious, requiring so much discipline. I want to succeed, so I need to work hard. I really enjoy running… And lets face it, part of it is bragging rights!!

I am also taking classes at the ole’ universityscholarium for the summer and continue to chip away at my Bachelor of Science.

Life goes on, much as it has the past few months, and in the grand scheme of things, I have little to complain about. I have my health ( at least I think I do) and a loving family. A roof over my head, and generally steady employment… I am an extremely wealthy man when it comes down to it.

Enough ramblings… hopefully more posts later!

Be Kind

S.