Terry Fox Run & Blog Highlight

Terry Fox Run

This is the first year that I have done the Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research, and I was lucky enough to have my two daughters accompany me.  My mother passed away from cancer this spring, so we were walking in memory of her.

Km number 4 - almost done!!

The morning was sunny and beautiful - a great day for a run/walk.  I only walked the route because my girls were with me and they don't appreciate running :)  (I am working on that!!).  The most important part, is that we got out and raised money (and awareness) for cancer research.
Anyone can participate - you can walk, run, bike, roll - whatever!!  It is a great event that takes place on the same day all over towns in Canada.

My straggling daughter

My girls :)

Me on the homestretch (and the straggling daughter way behind)

Blog Highlight

I have been featured in a fellow blogger's blog; Heather's Running with Sass. She has a great blog, and my feature can be found here.  Go on over and have a look at her awesome blog!! 

Working together to outrun cancer - please pledge me!

Working together to outrun cancer - please pledge me!

This is the link to the Terry Fox Run for cancer research.  I am running in memory of my mom (who died this spring), and my dad many years ago.
Thank you.

Lori
Journey to Fit & Healthy

August Weekly Goals Update #2 and More Races!

As promised, here is my update for the past week - actually for the past 2 weeks 'cause I've been a tad busy with 2 jobs, kids, hubby, etc, etc.  But the important part, is that I have made time for exercising everyday!

training with my workout partner, Lola :)

-I am walking/running every day. No workouts of straight running yet, I am still taking it slowly. 

-I am keeping to "Sara's -Use it 2 Lose It" challenge.  The goal for August is to walk or run 36 miles (I had been doing a big ol' 0 before this challenge) and to log 120 minutes of strength training per week in August.

So far, I have walked/ran 19 miles in just the past week, and I have logged over 6 hours of strength training per week.

training

-I am still prepping for my virtual run on Labour Day hosted by http://www.mommyrunfast.com.

  PLUS, I have entered another virtual race, The Great Cupcake Race. The Cupcake Race is for Team In Training (for Leukemia & Lymphoma Society).  I guess I am enjoying these virtual runs!  

I have also committed myself to the Terry Fox Run for cancer research on September 16th.  I will be running in honour of my Mom who passed away from cancer this year, and of my Dad who passed away from cancer many years ago. 

Now for my last goal - do a plank a day.  So I haven't done a plank every day, but I have done more planks than when I last checked in (which was zero!).  I will try and improve for next check -in.