I was not able to jog the whole distance... this was my goal. I discovered that it was not that important missing my ultimate goal; it did not seem that important. In the end, I felt like part of a large group of athletes that put in a lot of training and made the effort to participate.

For me, the experience was 99.9% over before the race horn blew The Team

There were 2696 participants in the 2km Family Run

It was such an exhilarating experience to be among the all the runner.

(thanks to my videographer Jenn) I made it!!!!

Good Run.... bested my best time.


The Finish Line
Over 39,000 runner participated in Ottawa Run Weekend in 7 different races.

Who wants to run with me next year?

Crossing the Finish Line

This is it!

I started this blog in March of 2009. I had, had my surgery and was beginning chemotherapy. My blog, originally titled "My Treatment Journal", changed to "Rebound" after treatments ended, was a place to record my ordeals while curing my cancer. It has been a place where family and friends could be updated. It has been good therapy; it has been fun.

This weekend I am running in the Ottawa Race ... be it only the 2 km.

When I finished my radiation the radiation therapist said, "Good Bye, I hope I never see you again."

For me, this weekend will be closure, I am telling my cancer,

"Good Bye, I hope I never see you again".

I didn't actually do a cartwheel ... it just felt like I could.
My 2km workout went fantastic today!! I did not run over the weekend, and I was concerned it would be a hard go. I am starting to move so much better.
Thank you Dr. Paul
http://www.mynepeanchiropractor.com/
12 days until the race... I'll be ready!

The journey starts before you even step on the starting line.

It begins with setting goals, logging countless training hours and kilometers in rain, sun and snow. From coast to coast, training runs are mapped with one common destination: Canada's premiere race weekend; The Ottawa Marathon. For every runner the journey is different and The Ottawa Race Weekend is a journey worth making.

Depart at 4:00 p.m. from start line on Elgin Street at Laurier Ave.;

Continue south on Elgin St. to Waverly St.
Turn left on Waverly St. and head eastbound to Queen Elizabeth Driveway;
Turn left on Queen Elizabeth Driveway and continue to finish line at Cartier Drill Hall

18 days 21 hours until the race

I am a bit discouraged with my training. I thought by now I would be able to jog the whole 2km distance. I am still needing to jog/walk intermittently.

I am going to really push this week ....

Marathon + Half Marathon + 10K + 5K + 2K races - SOLD OUT.

Johanna asked for pictures..... it is hard to take photos of my training cycle because I normally do this 2km by myself. Tonight, Norm came along for the walk/jog so I had him take a photo for you Johanna.

Rock and Roll

Back on Track

For the most part my cold is gone.... I still have a cough and my energy is not totally back.

I'm upset I lost a week of training and yesterday started back.

I did not even time myself... I walked the course.

I have noticed many runners training in Ottawa this week.

There is a group of very elite runners participating.

For these athletes there is prize $ and this race is a sanctioned qualifying event for other races. (Boston Marathon)

I see on the website that the races are very nearly sold out.

I'm pumped to be part of this event!!!

The Marathon is 99% full, 2K is 80% full.
Half Marathon + 10K + 5K races - SOLD OUT.