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Hi just a quick note to let you know today in the Melbourne paper "The Herald Sun" on page 67 they ran an article with a photo of me.
My only regret was that they did not have the Fund Raising site so here it is to pass on.
www.everydayhero.com.au/mary_scott_2

Remember Make what you do count for something!

Be open to GREAT things coming your way today

Rain again overnight, so we were inside for our Boot Camp. My regular boxing partner was away today so I had another one. It's good to partner with different people, as my experience is that you have to be there for each person in a different way. Having a new person made me think about how can I be there for this person because believe me when you are boxing, you need your partner to be present! 

I'm surprised how rested I feel after my big day yesterday. I do miss not having a running buddy to come to these events with me as they are such a great way to check my time and have a yarn afterward. 

Also yesterday I was able to see parts of Melbourne in the city area, that I have not seen before which was fantastic! I did laugh to myself when we were running right in the middle of the city and there were loads of people standing on the footpath just looking at us and not saying a word. Just looking at us with their mouths open. Maybe we are such an awesome sight they can't think what to say !!

That's enough from me this morning BE GREAT! 

Keep thinking and believing about how are you such a fantastic person.

 

The Great Australian Run Very well organised !!

I've just arrived home after my 15km run this morning, The Great Australian Run. 

It was good to participate in a run that was so well organized. There was fruit available, bottled water, jelly babies, and some other bars. Also a very nice medal for round my neck which was a treat as I had forgotten about that.  

At the 5km mark when the heavens opened and showered us all with hard rain, especially when it was on my face, it was a bit challenging. The marshalls were in very high spirits and clapping and calling out and being very encouraging. We had the rain, the wind, and then the steamy hot weather at the end. 

Nothing like a bit of variety to keep me on the ball. 

I felt very strong and am very grateful for my body and my strength. My hip gave me a challenge around the 13km mark, however, I overcame that one. I think the Boot Camp has made me a much stronger person all round which is very pleasing! 

The other thing that was good about the run and the organizing was the great quality T/ Shirt. Royal blue with white writing. Thank you to everyone who participated today. One more thing, I didn't see Kathy Freeman. I did hear her name called out as we were lining up at the start so she was there. 

Hope that your weekend was fantastic.  

Make the most of each and every minute. 

20 Weeks to go to Boston.. Whooo !!

Good morning! Today is a rest day, well if you could call it that. I'm running around talking to people about my Fund Raising challenge. Then tomorrow is the Great Australian run 15km can you believe the weather forecast for the morning is rain! One thing about it, I will become a good wet weather runner.
As I said I'm a bit rushed this morning however my big priority is always my blog as you never know who will read it and be inspired enough to go to my everyday hero site and donate to the "Forgotten Group" Carers of Alzheimer's.
My sister rang me from Auckland this morning and is doing great creative work, as I understand painting beautiful pots for Christmas.
My question for you is what are you good at? How can you make a difference? 

Really think about it. There will be something that you are currently doing or have always dreamt of doing that you could start Right now.
Then of course comes the question of am I worthy enough? 

Well, this certainly is a deep & meaningful blog this morning.

 I guess the rest is up to you as your Attitude always determines your altitude..think about it

Nearly 20 weeks to go !!! Boston here I come ...

The rain has been visiting us again so the gardens are looking ever so grateful for the tenderness the rain brings to them.
What can I say about Boot Camp this morning? Boxing inside the gym, which was a great opportunity to get a very good sweat up!  Then outside for some running and sprinting. Well, I do try to sprint however I'm not sure that is exactly what happens. 

This reminds me of a story of when I was running my Rotorua Marathon in May this year. I was at about the 32km mark, and heading towards a water station when a lovely young boy said to me "Water for a Walker". I looked at this young guy and said to him, "listen here. I may look like I'm walking however I'm running" The look on his face was priceless, it was good. It gave me something to giggle about for a little while down the road. When you are on the road like I was for 6 hrs, it is good to have a giggle. 

The other person who made me giggle that day was my sister who would pull up in her little yellow car alongside where I was running, jump out with her sign and flap it and yell "Go my sister". By the way, the sign also read "Go My Sister" She is such a full-hearted woman my sister !!

So that's the theme for today "Be Full Hearted in everything you do today "

Spread the Word "I'm running to Boston for Alzheimers Carers"

At 5.30 am I was already awake and then I heard the rain. Would you believe it! Just when my runners had dried out! Still, that is the joy of an adventure! 

These days every day is an adventure if that is what you choose.
I really went out of my comfort zone last evening. I came back to work after I had my dinner ( as we do not have the internet where I am staying ). I wrote an e-mail to Oprah, yes that Oprah! She is such a strong woman and has done so much for women being out there I thought she would enjoy my story. I was writing quite a bit of detail and when I went to send the message there was a message back at me saying I can only submit 2000 words! What a bummer. I sat there and cut paragraphs out until it would accept my message, so we will see what happens.
Going back to my run this morning, I only got rained on once during my 8km. 

Despite the rain, it was a beautiful morning to be out and active.

Get out and get active! You will be surprised how great you will feel!

BE BOLD BE YOURSELF !! Honour yourself & Smile

Here I am full on this morning as usual! Some times I wonder how I fit all the things in that I do in one day. Still, it keeps me out of trouble. This morning our Boot Camp trainer Jodie said we have 7 sessions left of this 12-week program. I do feel a bit sad about finishing as I am having such a good time. 

We did some boxing again this morning. I think I am a little better, just don't ask me to do more than 3 or 4 different things at once because I get myself in a bit of a mess. I'm sure the boxing would help with right and left brain communication when you have to do so many different combinations.
I'm starting to get excited about my Great Australian Run on Sunday, especially since Kathy Freeman will be running. I wonder how she feels about the 15km.
My new runners will be here in time thank goodness, I'm so grateful for my wonderful feet and how they hold me up for all my adventures.
I'm making a point of writing to someone different every day regarding my fundraising, so if any of you have someone you think I could write to,to ask for support with raising the $1m, please drop me an e-mail.

BE BOLD! BE YOURSELF.. See where you can make a difference today.

 As always, keep SMILING

8km run this morning and all is Well !

This morning was quite a shock weather-wise. I went out in short sleeves for my run and I was not going to go back! I soon warmed up believe me. Then a dog jumped out at me as I was running along one of my tracks by the creek. I'm not sure who got the biggest shock, him or me!
I had a question this morning from one of my New Zealand followers about my everyday hero site. 

Yes, you can donate to that site from anywhere in the world through Paypal. By the way, the first 24hrs the site was up and running we raised $1125 well done all of you and a big thank you from the Carers!
Some people that I have told I'm raising One Million dollars for Carers of Alzheimer's have just rolled their eyes at me. You know that look the "you have got to be joking" look. 

Let me share with you that many years ago I learned that you don't need to know the how you just have to keep focusing on the goal. The process will take care of itself. You watch. If you are one of those people who roll their eyes at my idea, step into the process and spread the word, and before you know it we will be at our target.. As my mother used to say "Mark my words my girl", very different context back then. 

BE GREAT! Be all that you can BE today

Woohoo !! Overnight while I slept we raised $125

So exciting to go to my Everyday Hero site to see that my partner and my brother have kicked started the fundraising !! Good on YOU!
Yes! You know what I'm going to say. Up and out of bed at 5.30am. 

It's so good to be alive and so well to start the new day. Although I have to say, my poor old runners are still recovering in the laundry, still trying to dry out after the 10km run in the rain yesterday. 

As I do not have my new runners yet, I had to drag the old pair out from the back of the wardrobe this morning. I'm hoping my new runners arrive before my Great Australian 15km run next Sunday the 29th of November. My feet are so important to me I put cream on them every morning and I love good sox as well, then of course after that there are very good runners.
You know what really impresses me about the running events I take part in? The people. They are all different ages of, children, young adults, older people, people walking, people running, women, men. I love it. It does not matter who you are or where you come from there is always room for you at a running event! Then there are the Marshalls who make sure we stay on the track. There they were yesterday, standing in the pouring rain! I take my hat off to you all. Thanks. Yes, and as you can see from my photos I do wear a hat! 

Be adventurous today. Push that little bit further. 

Continue to stretch yourself and feel your growth!    

SMILE...

To Donate www.everydayhero.com.au/mary_scott_2

Finally, it is set up ! Above is my site where you can donate to Carers of Alzheimer's. Go on and have a look and tell me what you think. You will be given tax receipts. I'm so excited so let the games begin! 

Who will start the ball rolling? Will it be you or someone you share my site with.
Let me tell you about the 10km Olympic Dream run yesterday. Melbourne showed it's true colors today with the weather rain, rain, and even more rain. I think there were 2000 people registered. I'm sorry to say the rain kept some of them away. We were all at the starting line ready to go and yes you guessed it, the heavens opened and down came the rain and it poured for the entire race. I was laughing about this because 2 weeks ago we were in the blistering heat in Marysville. Do you remember? 

I had fun as there were plenty of puddles to run in and my runners did well to stand up to the intenseness of the rain. I can't make up my mind what I enjoy most, the rain or the heat. I guess for me it is "who cares as long as I am out there training"
Gosh, I have so much to tell you and so little space. 

Yesterday I went to visit my new friends George and his wife Annie, in their shop which is 532 Riversdale Road Camberwell. They were generous with their time and the spirit of their giving tells me I'm blessed ! Go and visit them and enjoy the difference they are wanting to make. The shop is called "It's only natural"  

How are you blessed today? Who have you made a difference for? 

As for me, I'm blessed with wonderful friends... the rest is up to you...

21 Weeks to Go to my running the Boston Marathon !

With 21 weeks to go, I think I am more excited than ever about running the Boston Marathon. The thing that really is getting me fired up is all of you and, how you are out there taking some action in your own lives. 

An example of this is, that 2 good friends of mine have been inspired to join a gym and are now going 3 or 4 days a week. They are starting to feel the benefits of being more active and that is such a fantastic feeling as they are young things like me (Hehe!) As they become older it's so good to feel good and strong!
As Jean always says "Its good to feel Good" and she says that is all we have to work on is to feel good and everything else will follow. I believe this as well.
You know, I feel good 98% of the time the other 2% is when I am moving myself into the feel-good state.. I believe it takes less energy to feel good than it does to be down and miserable. 

Attitude is something you always have control of ...think about that...
Today I am out and about talking to a couple of people about my fundraising and seeing who else will come on board with this Big adventure. Tomorrow is the 10km Olympic Dream run Good luck to you if you are taking part. 

Remember to keep SMILING...

Woohoo !! First interview yesterday ....

After playing hockey for the entire Boot Camp this morning, I am fully revved up and well and truly able to take on the world !!
The Good news is that yesterday I had my first interview for the magazine "That's Life" How cool is that! Things are really starting to warm up now with regard to the Fund Raising aspect... The Carers are looking good for One Million Dollars coming their way! I sent the photo of me in my Compression gear, which was a bit of a risk really with my bulges and all. The look should be interesting. I will let you know which issue I will be in. 

Brooks, you know the people that make fantastic runners, are on board with me as well so I will let you know what the go is there. I'm so thrilled that these people are willing to take a risk with me. I am a bit biased about my Brooks because I have such flat feet and their shoes give me heaps of support which is what a girl needs for such a big adventure like a Marathon.
This weekend a few of us a doing the 10km run on Sunday in Melbourne the run is called "The Olympic Dream" I believe that Cathy Freeman is running so that will be a treat if I get to see her.

Remember "If it is to be it is up to me" That means you! If you want something, just go for it !!!

10km this morning with a very warm humid wind on my face on the way out to my halfway point of 5km, and the sun shining through on the way back. The warm wind certainly made me sweat, however, I just tuned into my music and all was well!
Gosh! I've forgotten to tell you I have soooo much happening in the area of fundraising. Last night I could hardly sleep. I was and still am very excited! I have some interest from Newspapers, and a couple of TV shows, so I am very confident now that my goal of 1 million dollars for Cares of Alzheimer's will be met!
Thanks also for your continued support I sure do appreciate your e-mails and feedback to me about this blog.
On Sunday the 29th of November, I am going to run the Great Australian Run which is a 15km run in Melbourne. This will be an opportunity for any of you who want to support my cause, to raise money. I will have my fundraising site set up by then, so I will let you know what you need to do, as a few people have been asking me.

In the meantime, as my sister said to me on my birthday card 

"May the sun shine on your back and the Eagles wings carry you toward your dream" 

That means YOUR DREAMS ! Go for it !!

Exquisite morning for getting Fit !

It was a gorgeous day today, and at 6am, it was exquisite for training. Our group was in high spirits, cheering each other on to do the best we can do!
Boxing first up after the warm-up, and that was good stuff. Boxing like crazy and then running intervals. 

It was fantastic! Then out on the grass running between cones and doing all sorts of things to get my heart rate up. We all worked very hard, and it was exciting to work so cohesively together.
Today I can really feel summer is on the way. Blue skies, beautiful days and all is well!
In the next couple of days, I will have my fundraising site up and running as I have my instructions on how to do that from Shannan from Alzheimer's Australia. I'm not all that good with the computer so let's see how I go with it. I will give you the address so you can help me spread the word!

What can you do today to extend yourself? Be daring. Get out of your Comfort Zone and watch the magic happen. 

By the way, the MAGIC follows after the fear.. and you know what fear stands for 

"False Evidence Appearing Real" think about that!

New Runners coming my way Wahoo...

Remember I told you that a pair of my runners had worn out? I forgot to tell you what I do is alternate my runners so I can get the most out of them. Just in case you have started running, I think it's a good idea to do this. Would you believe a good friend wants to buy me a new pair to replace the pair that gave up the ghost!  

My sister sent me some money today to help with my airfare to Boston !!! WOW, Do you not think that I am feeling very grateful! You bet I am..
Yesterday I had the privilege of being a guest at a Dementia Carers support group. The support they get as carers is sooooo bad. If they are lucky they might get 13 hours support and up to 25 hours a week. Let me ask you how many hours total there are in a week. Answer is168 hours. How would you cope with this? Being there for the person you love 24/7. Yesterday I did not hear one complaint! I felt very humble just being with these people. With this uppermost in my mind, this morning I dived out of bed ready to take on my 8km run at 5.30am. Training for the Boston Marathon is easy compared with being a full-time Carer !! All of us just need to get out there and spread the word !!
Radiate your light, or should I say turn on the laser beam for Carers... 

SMILE, there is a lot of light in that!

Week 9 of Boot Camp

I was a bit stiff today at the start of Boot Camp. I can't imagine why. Still, once I was warmed up I was able to proceed at full steam! 

I have just had to throw another pair of running shoes away which is a bit sad as I am really knocking them around at the moment. We had boxing first thing this morning, outside on the hockey pitch which I still love just as much as when we first started the Boot Camp. I don't think I will ever give it up! 

I think if I was a bit younger I would consider getting right into and doing some real stuff in the ring.

After the boxing, it was into the gym and onto the machines which we had not done for a while so I was doing quite a bit of grunting! There was a great feeling within our group this morning and quite a bit of laughing and generally enjoying the experience of early morning training. Today another group started a 5 day a week Boot Camp so it was a busy little place.
I now have 3.5 weeks of this Boot Camp to go so I need to take myself up another notch with my fitness I think! I will have to reflect on just what that will mean for me... I had some big goals before I started so I will review them.

Clear your head, clear the space for wonderful new adventures to come into your life... 

ROCK & ROLL!

15km with cows and calves & the early morning !!

I had a late night with some good friends last night and didn't get home until 11.20pm, so I thought I might have had a challenge this morning however I was firing. Up ready to go at 5.45am. 

Sunday is always my long run day and today was a perfect morning to run 15km. I went out into the country with the cows and their newborn calves. It was awesome to feel the new day and there was almost no around this morning. I had already mapped my run yesterday on the internet so just had to get going and do it. After a little while of being out there, I put my iPod on and enjoyed some great music to push me along.
I forgot to tell you about the 2 hours boxing class on Friday night! It was very fantastic although I did have several moments of "how the heck am I going to get my whole body to work together to do the movements required to punch with some power". I was thinking about that this morning while running, and I think I would have to do at least an hour of boxing every day to be any good. 

The challenge at the moment is how do I fit it all in? My Marathon Training must always be my priority...
Last night out with my friends, I had a good fix of laughing myself silly. 

When did you laugh yourself silly?

So that is your project for today go and find someone to LAUGH with. It's good for your soul!

22 Weeks to go to my Dream of Running the Boston Marathon

What a treat to sleep in until 6.30am! 

One thing about creating good habits is that even on a rest day, I want to get out and exercise. That is such a wonderful feeling and makes the experience an easy one. I just get up and get at it! 

This morning I went to a new hairdresser. His name is John and would you believe he use to be a boxer, and I mean in the ring !! You guessed it. After my hair was cut and I  looked gorgeous, there we were in the middle of his salon, boxing! What a crack up! You had to be there I guess. It was great fun.. he said after doing that with me he will get back into doing some exercise, so I will call in to see him next week to see if he was for real...
Today is full-on. I'm about to get in the car and go and talk to some people in a health shop to see if they will sponsor me. In fact, it was their suggestion, so I will keep you posted as to what happens. Its a bit hard to go past the state of the art products I'm using at the moment as I don't think I would be running if I had not been drinking my Gochi & Himalayan Goji Juice before that. I'm grateful for the day Freelife International came into my life and I have Jean to thank for that.
Tomorrow is 15km so I better get on and map it so I'm fully prepared when my alarm goes off.

BE GREAT with whatever you do !!

Fantastic Day to be out there making dreams come true !

I had a great birthday yesterday and thanks for your good wishes! 

At work, they had a big cream sponge with passion fruit icing on top! 

"Mother of Pearl" what does a girl do? Yes, I had a small portion with a  cup of black tea. 

When 5.30pm came, I went to another boxing class to work off the sponge and I loved it as usual, even on a hot evening.
This morning it was a great day to be outside on the green grass with a group of enthusiastic Boot Camp people. Would you believe only up and down the dreaded steps once, gee we were lucky don't you think!
There are about 30 steps to go up and down it is so good for my training!
Tonight there is a training night at the boxing gym for 2 hours to help with our techniques, so I'm off there and in between, I will do some work.

Be Great today no matter what you are doing  and remember 

"What other people think of you is none of your business" ENJOY !!

I'm 55 today and going stronger than ever !!

Yes that's right, 5.30am out of bed and the day has begun! 

The magpies were really beautiful this morning, singing sweetly through my bedroom window. I could not help but get out there and join them.

Today is my Birthday. 

I'm 55 today and I'm healthy and fit with so much more to pack into my life. Marathons to run, money to raise, visit parts of the world I have not been to yet like Africa.. 

I went to my favorite coffee shop this morning and told them it was my birthday and yes I did get a long black on the house. Don't tell my trainer Michelle about the coffee as yes, she would prefer that I did not indulge in such things! However 1 a day is not too bad, is it? 

As I get closer to my Marathon day I will stop the coffee, I guess about 2 months before, as I want to get the most out of this wonderful body of mine.
This morning when I was running my 8 km the streets seemed to be full of people out walking, running, and enjoying the beautiful morning. I wonder where they were in the cold winter months? 

This time of the year is very inviting, isn't it?
If you have not started exercising, today is the day to start! 

Keep smiling, it makes people wonder what you are up to!

I had a good lesson today about Fuel !!

Another beautiful morning to have Boot Camp outside !!
I ran out of fuel this morning which was very tough and a good thing to learn. We were doing a circuit outside which was fantastic and my mind wanted to do more but my body was saying nooo...
I have been cutting down my carbs so I can drop some more weight... however there is a very fine line as I am working out 6 days a week so I have to get smarter with this... Thank goodness I had my Gochi in my water as I felt it kick in when I had nothing left. I did not get to my water until after we had finished the circuit. In thinking about it I could have just gone and had a drink while we were still going round and round. The thing is, I don't like to stop !! Taking a drink allowed me to do the boxing at the end with a bit more get up and go !!
I love to learn new things so all is good !!

Smile at someone today and look into their eyes as you do it and see the difference you can make.. 

How easy that is to do.. ENJOY!

I am grateful for sooo many things today

I am grateful for so much today. Early morning sunshine, ducks and their babies, my partner, my good friends around the world, a strong body... gosh I could go on and on... what about you what are you grateful for ??
5km today and yes I did my tree thing... run hard to that tree ease off to the next one..
What a day to wake up to. The magpies calling me, the trees sparkling, and at 5.40am I was thrilled to be alive and well.
I had a reply yesterday from  Kerri-Anne the morning show...I mean a phone call however they have asked me to call back in March with my story !! What a pain I was hoping someone would pick it up and run with the Fundraising bit for Carers of Alzheimer's.. still I have many more people to reach out to yet!

Whatever you do today make it count !!

Do you love running up & down stairs ?

Today at Boot Camp it was up and down the stairs !!! It was a beautiful morning so we were outside..
I was in the group that did the stairs, so up and down and in between, we did 10 push-ups and then 10 squats. It made me work hard. Then it was boxing which I still love... Have you tried it yet ??
I'm feeling strong today. Especially pleased to feel this good after the run in the heat yesterday.
Today I had poached eggs and 1 piece of toast with my usual coconut oil on it and honey.. beautiful !! 

If you have not done any research into coconut oil please do you, will be very glad you did. I put it on my body, cook with it, and use it instead of butter on toast... let me know what you think.

I hope to have some more news in the next couple of days about my Alzheimer's fundraising for the carers. Did I tell you I want to raise 1 million dollars so I hope you will all get behind me...

Have a fantastic Day and Be the best YOU can be !! 

You never know who you will be making a difference for by being YOU...

23 Weeks to the Boston Marathon !!

Up and out of bed today at 5.15am. It was a glorious morning, so good to be alive and well !!
Left around 6am to go to Marysville as I thought for some reason the 10km started at 9am.. silly me it started at 11am... although because so many extra people turned up on the day to run, it held up the start so, in fact, we started at 11.25 ish.
When we arrived at Marysville this morning I was shocked to see the devastation with nothing much left after the Feb 7 fires... The theme for today's run, "United We Run" was perfect. It was wonderful to see people getting behind the town to support the rebuilding.

We stood waiting to start with the sun beating down on us which was not good !! I was well hydrated with my Gochi and Chi3 thank goodness and I had two bottles of electrolyte replacement on my belt.

 Yesterday I made a point of drinking at least 3 litres of water so I could face the heat of today.
The run was challenging in the heat and there seemed to be one hill after the other. Through the naked bush, you could see what was ahead. At one point I heard a collective groan as we turned a corner to see yet another climb. Once at the top alongside Stevensons Falls (which I did not recognize as the same place I had visited before) I had a drink of water and poured another cup of water over my head and on my face. Coming down the hill and reaching the 7km mark I felt so very strong, which delighted me on this very hot day.
Maybe the Boot Camp work is paying off !! It was good to see my 2 other friends coming up the hill and doing so well in the conditions and we cheered each other on and that always brings a smile to others running with us.
My heart went out to the Half Marathon, Marathon, and Ultra Marathon people today in the heat. 

I think next year it would be a good idea to start the runs early! Good work if you were one of those people. You are an inspiration to me !!

I finished the run and had a massage from an old friend Kay and that was excellent!
I must go home to bed as tomorrow is week 7 for Boot Camp...

Stay tuned

So Many things to do and sooo little time !!

I'm a bit later this morning, as it is Saturday morning here in Gippsland and what a beautiful day it is... I'm sooo excited to see my followers are from USA, New Zealand, and Australia.Thanks for your continued encouragement !!
A rest day today however there is no resting. I had a meeting yesterday with Alzheimer's Australia (Vic) branch so I will have some more news about how we are going to fundraise for them next week.
Tomorrow I'm off to Maryville with some friends to run the 10km fun run to raise money for the Marysville rebuilding after the Fires that destroyed the town. I'm really looking forward to it as I know how powerful it is when a group gets together with a common vision such as the people of Marysville.
Today I will spend some time doing stretches & drinking lots of water as tomorrow is going to be hot at Marysville and it doesn't matter how far you run you must always be hydrated. This is a time when I love the Freelife products as the Chi3Energy and the GoChi will help with tomorrow's conditions.
My fundraising goal with the Carers of Alzheimer's is one million dollars! 

I have spent a few hours during the night thinking I need a big sponsor here, don't I !!! 

Who do you know that might help ??? 

Talk to you when I get back from Marysville tomorrow until then get out & get active !! 

Boot Camp - not for the faint hearted !

5.30 woke up with a cold nose which usually means cold morning. Who cares? I'm excited to be up to face the adventures of every new day !!
Went to boxing last night and teamed up with someone (male) much better than me and from the very start, I had to work like mad to keep up. Always good to team up with someone with more skills as it really is good to make me stronger... When I came home my hands were tingling for ages afterward, that's good I think.
Doing the combination work seems to be really turning my left & right brain on to work better...

If you have not boxed find somewhere and give it a go. When you really connect with your partner's pads there is a particular sound that is awesome to hear. Imagine that... when there 20 of you doing the same exercise.
So, this mornings' Boot Camp was full-on with loads of boxing which I just love. I was certainly looking above for more support and courage !! The feeling in the team is really good with lots of support for each other which makes a difference and soon we will be onto week 7 !!
Remember to be the best you can be. 

There is only one of you and you bring yourself to everything you do. 

What you bring is special and different.. think about that!

Its a beautiful spring morning here in Gippsland

It's amazing to think about how excited I am to get up and do my training when my alarm goes off at 5.30am.  Today was 5km and it was a beautiful morning. The sun was streaming through the green spring trees, I just love it. I'm working on going faster and at nearly 55yrs that is sometimes challenging. Today I decided to turn up my iPod so I couldn't hear the noises I make. 

It's a bit like a very loud groa....n if you understand, and I think its best not to hear that and just get on with pushing myself! So, run hard to that tree then once I get there I straight away pick another tree and then so it goes on... Today I had my compression top on as well as my pants and let me tell you that shows every little lump and bump or should I say bulge in my body. Still, someone once told me "What other people think of me is none of my business" When I have the full set on its almost like running naked !! However, I feel great and I know that it holds my body firm as I am really pushing it at the moment. One day I will tell you about my very first experience of trying on Compression wear in a small change room and having a hot flush midstream very funny !!!
Chi3Energy and Gochi propel my day, and tonight I'm going to a boxing class just to keep me honest and to get that middle bit of bulge off my body. 

Whatever you do today make it good !!!

Awesome Boot Camp this morning !!

5.30 am up and ready to go on another exciting adventure on my way to Boston ..
Chi3Energy & GoChi down the hatch... cold again this morning so boot camp was inside the gym.

Full-on sprints up and down the gym. Every second lap 10 push-ups or jumping lunges or squats !! No time to think. The pressure is on the last 6 weeks now. I was groaning!!! However, all is well as we finished with boxing and I love that !! 

I am so excited about my adventure, sometimes I just can't sleep..

Thanks to all my Freelife family around the world. I'm thrilled to have your support!
So if you have a dream be sure to stay focused and it will come to you.

The only thing that will stop you is your mind !!

Make the most of this day and be sure to smell the roses.

Wet windy & 7km this morning

Here I am all set to go at 5.45am. I get out the door with my compression pants and short sleeve top on and down comes the rain...back inside long sleeve top on and my waterproof jacket with the sleeves out of it!
My usual practice of drinking my shot of Chi3Energy and 60mls of GoChi before leaving really helps my 54 yr old body get out there and get going !! 

Today as I run in the rain I think of all the things I am grateful for. The first thing that comes to mind is my friends at Kinglake West who survived the Black Sunday fires. Hope that they get some of this rain to fill their tanks as they continue to live in their portable homes.They are rebuilding their lives with such strength !! 

7km this morning and I feel such joy at being able to get out and enjoy the beauty that surrounds me. Thanks also to the followers of my blog especially my family and some very old friends from New Zealand. Thanks for your encouragement with my adventure !!! Of course to Jean who set this up for me so I could get on with the story.

My Purpose for running the Boston Marathon is two-fold. 

Firstly to realize a life long dream, and secondly to raise funds for Carers of people with Alzheimer's.. stay tuned. Soon you will be able to open your hearts and be able to give your support and $$ to those wonderful people. 

Today is a day to do great things. Go out there and be GREAT !!

Boot Camp... modified today

A beautiful morning this morning, with the sun bursting through the morning fog and some clouds !
I walked to the boot camp today, as we were having a body balance class instead of our usual full-on exercise.
Long weekend here in Victoria for some... not so many turned up for the 6am start.
Great class plenty of stretching good work for the core and that's what I need to run Boston. I need to get strong where ever I can.
Walked home with the sun on my face and I am grateful for such beauty around me as Spring really is full-on here. I just have to remember to drink it in every minute of every day!
Thought I would share with you what I had for breakfast this morning. 

I read about this in the Runners World magazine which is such an inspirational mag. You should get it if you are not already reading it.
Here it is... fresh raspberries, fresh blueberries ( I added prunes ), cottage cheese, which is a great protein to start the day, and the berries are fantastic! Try it to see if you like it. Good Stuff !!

Make the most of your day! Make every minute count before the day disappears... See you tomorrow.

10km today in the fog of the early morning...

Its 5.40am Sunday. The alarm goes off and I'm up & out of bed, ready to train for Boston.
Today is a 10km run which I have already mapped out, so I know exactly where I'm going.
I've got my compression pants on, my City to Surf hat, and City To Surf singlet on.  

Ipod in, music set, belt on with 2 water bottles. Drink my Chi3 Energy drink and yes I'm ready to go.
I walk outside. The fog is low, the magpies are greeting me with such sweet song, and that alone is worth getting up for. Today is not as cold as other mornings I have run.
It's uphill for a while, and this morning my friend Judy joins me for the first part, and about 1km later we part. Then I get into the zone with the music full-on to push me forward along the path.

As I move onto the gravel path, alongside the creek, the ducks are out and about. Eight of them are having an early morning gathering and it looks like they are discussing what they are going to do for the day. 

As I run, I say good morning to the usual walkers/runners along this well-worn track. 

Today I have given myself a good hill climb to test my robustness as that is what will be required for Boston. I manage to run all the way up and as I get to the top I run right into the fog. 

With that comes a cold wind, full-on in my face. Not far from home now. I look forward to the shower as it will be such a welcome friend when the warm water runs all over my body.
Once home I finish with a few stretches and at 54 yrs old this is as important as the run.
Tomorrow is Boot Camp morning starting at 6am and already I am looking forward to that... 

Stay tuned ...