Gratitude ! I have heaps of it for all of YOU !

For me this year has been one of the most challenging in the 55 years I have been on the planet.

It has also been one of the most rewarding, exciting, and a fantastic opportunity for me to get on with realizing my dreams. Maybe it's about having to dig deep into my soul, to ignite my passion for my purpose for being on the planet. 

Being the last day of 2009 I would like to acknowledge all of you who have given money to my everydayhero site. Thank You! I would also like to thank my personal sponsors who have given to me.

I value your contributions, and you giving, has made my training a little bit easier.

Brooks Shoes, TXU Compression gear, Endura, "It's Only Natural", My Sister Jude, Rosie, and John Crawford, Marilyn Bulger, Jayme Hallam, Brian Hardy, Coral Smith, Jodie Addison. Also thanks to Daryl Timms from The Herald Sun for a great article. Thanks, John Williams for inspiring me to ring him. Danielle from austalianwomenonline.com for a fantastic article. My Mega Boot Camp buddies, thanks for embracing me into your community and making being away from home a little bit easier.

Judy Wells for her generosity to me. Freelife International for Awesome Products. Michelle Rhodes my trainer who from day one, took me seriously about running the Boston Marathon Thanks! Rhonda Hall & Gippsland Women in business for giving me an opportunity to stand up and be counted. May there be plenty more of those evenings. In advance, "Brandy Creek Wines" for supporting my Fund Raising. Katherine Ewing who is always looking for people for me speak to in my fund Raising efforts, Thanks. Jean Bromley for always believing in me even when the going gets tough. My followers, thanks.
Last thing! Hold on tight because we are going places! With all of your help, we are going to make giving to Alzheimer's in 2010 a very sexy thing to support and Stand Up For.

How to inspire yourself !

Last night I watched a short DVD that I have seen before and wanted to re-connect with the spirit of these 2 wonderful men.
Dick & Rick Hoyt. WOW !! What an inspiration they are for me. I have seen them live on stage in the USA and in fact, I remember at the time they gave me a giant kick in the Butt to get on with following my dreams. 

I will not spoil the experience for you, look on youtube or go to their website and read their story and have the tissues ready here it is http://www.teamhoyt.com/ then come back to me and give me feedback. 

Did you feel inspired by these 2 men?
So today I was up at 5.45am, walked the dogs in the park, and had some pleasure watching them play together as they are so much in the moment. If you have not observed that in animals before, check it out and learn from them as I do. 

Breakfast and a beautiful coastal walk watching the surfers glide below as we tackled the cliffs and had some more pleasure enjoying the sea. On the way, we saw a Koala hanging out in a tree that was not a gum which got me thinking. Also, 3 Goanna's trying to escape some children, who were very curious about these creatures. A swim in the surf. When 2 naked men walked by, it made me do a double-take... Then a long black in a beautiful cafe where I could watch the passing traffic. Now I have come home from a session in the gym. So there you are that's what inspiration will do for you. 

How do you inspire yourself?

Step Up, Step Out, be counted for something !!

8km again this morning.Had a bit of a challenge with, the heat just when I thought I was getting use to it.
Lots of people out walking and enjoying the early morning. Today I saw about 100 cyclists coming towards me, what an awesome sight that was, as they whooshed past me on the other side of the road. 

The colours of their gear and helmets made me smile, they looked so good. I felt inspired by their energy.
It is so important to be well hydrated in an environment such as we have up here. Sometimes when you feel like a drink you are already dehydrated. I for one, keep drinking all day, just so I don't get to that point.
I have not heard back from "Today Tonight" which is a little disappointing. Did any of you see the program they ran about Rebecca ? Makes me shudder just thinking about her, her husband and the new baby they are bringing into the world.
We have to keep putting our hand up to be counted I must keep pushing for "The Forgotten People" I must, I must. Step Up, Step Out and scream louder !
What do you believe in ? What gets you going everyday ? What difference can you make ? This is such a good time of the year to be thinking about these things especially as so many make New Years resolutions and then in a few weeks they are gone.. Make this coming year, and your Goals count for something. 

As always continue to BE GREAT ! SMILE !

I'm adjusting to the Humidity of Queensland..

Just about to go out the door at 4.50am and down came the summer rain.. After all, it is the rainy season here so it is a good thing to have the gardens all watered.
8km this morning and I think I am getting better at running in the humidity. Today's run was better, even though the steam was rising off the road. There were a few people out walking and running which was really lovely to see.
This morning I have had a massage as the Christmas Day cricket was not very kind to my shoulder.  

I did quite a bit of bowling and my shoulder was screaming out last night for help.
As I enjoy the warmth of being in Queensland I am very aware of my friends in the USA who are experiencing the cold, and I think that the contrast is fantastic for us to learn what it is that we like.
How is your pleasure meter this holiday? I hope that you are looking for every opportunity to create some pleasure for yourself, family, and friends. In fact lets take it a bit further. What are you like at receiving ? 

I have noticed this Christmas what a difference it is to give and receive.  How different it is for us all. Some seem to prefer to give rather than receive. What about you what do you find easier ?
I challenge you all to notice the difference between the two.. 

Just for a while try focusing on Pleasure..

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Up early again today. Not running today. It was to go to the Farmers market and get the very best of fresh produce. You should have seen the Mangoes. Beautiful. $16 for a whole tray of them, very hard to refuse.
Very hot by the time I got home so into that pool again and that was a real treat and it certainly freshened me up real quick.
It is very exciting for me to see so many of you coming to my Fund Raiser on the 5th. I think it is going to be an awesome evening with loads of fun.. it is something you will not want to miss!
I have started collecting magazines so I can do my next treasure map for 2010, and writing down my goals. Soon as the new year begins I will have my chart completed.
What about you? Are you ready to get clear about what you are doing with your life?
My main focus is going to be about raising my one million dollars and I will not stop until I get it. You can be part of this as well if you would like. Come and do the Uluru Marathon on the 31st July 2010 and be part of my fundraising team. Go on I dare you to put your hand up!!

All the flowers of all the tomorrows are in the seeds of Today... Think about that.

17 Weeks to go to My Dream Run of The Boston Marathon

5am start again today.  I was very pleased to be running as the frogs drove me crazy all night long.

 In the end, I could not wait to be up and out there.  The last 2 runs I have left my iPod at home so I could listen to the sounds of nature around me. This morning was very entertaining with the frogs still very happy, bush turkeys running around madly, and the rainbow Lorikeets sitting in the Palm trees singing a good morning song. I did, however, see a couple of very dead cane toads on the road. I even saw some people sitting in their back yard, on the outdoor chairs. It looked to me as though they had been there all night. The music was still on, although very low. 

To think all this happened before 6am maybe amazing to some of you. 

I ran my 5km, came home, fell into the pool, and did a few laps while the rain poured down. In fact, it hammered down on me. I'm sitting here in front of my laptop. The rain has stopped. Everything is very quiet. The frogs have stopped all their talking! 

What a wonderful time to reflect, and to consider what I am grateful for. What about you how are you feeling? Did you have the Christmas Day that you wanted or did you run around pleasing everyone else? I'm always amazed how so many miss the Essence of what could be a very restful day by racing around visiting people. 

Make today count, BE Great !

Happy Christmas Everyone !!!

What a wonderful way to spend Christmas Day.

Off to the beach first thing, and the dogs had fun! Out to lunch at a restaurant on a boat in the river at Noosaville. Spent lunchtime looking out to the water while we enjoyed a beautiful lunch rocking in the water.
This afternoon we have played cricket with the neighbours, and now would you believe it is tea time. Katherine was a real star with the bat !!
I hope that today you have had an opportunity to make someone happy, especially someone that you don't know.
Did any of you see last night "Today Tonight"? The story of Rebecca, a 32 yr old, and too young to be an Alzheimer's sufferer. This just made me mad, and I wrote to Today tonight so people would know about our Fund Raising site. As yet I have not heard from them. Lets hope that they give me a go!
I hope that you are thinking about your goals for next year as this is the time to be getting clear about how you are going to spend your time in 2010. 

Be focused, be clear, and then work forward to your dream. It is that simple.

BE GREAT! Be sure to make a difference where ever you find yourself this Christmas...

Rise early its a great way to start your day...

5am start this morning. So good to be up and running until, you guessed it, down came the rain. 

Then it was very humid and made me work harder on the road. I did enjoy listening to the parrots screeching in the trees. Wonderful to see the Rainbow Lorikeets as they are so beautiful.
I had a treat phone call last night from a friend in New Zealand called Ann. She rang to say Hello. 

Ann was a neighbor of mine when I was 5years old, and growing up in a small country town in the South Island of New Zealand. She told me nothing had changed in the street where we use to live. 

I started to think about change, and how some times it is very challenging, and yet that change can be the very thing that makes us stronger and better equipped to take on new adventures. For me, this time of the year is a time to reflect on the year that was. What can I take from it and what can I leave behind as we enter a brand New Year. I start to think of my goals for the coming year, I am a great believer in Mind Maps, treasure Maps whatever you would call them. For me, it helps give form to my goals, and its so powerful to see them on the wall. I always have them written on my phone as well so they are on my person most of the time and in a quiet moment I read them. It supports me to stay focused. 

What's your purpose for being here on the planet? What will you choose to do with your life ?? 

Make a choice now to do what's deep in your heart... 

When you are in your flow and in your power Magic Happens. Be Great !!!

My Fund Raiser Friday 5th February 2010

I arrived home at 1.30am this morning. Lovely to be home however I wanted so much just to put my head on the pillow. I'm not used to late nights I can tell you. Thank goodness for my ipod, as the plane was 45min late leaving Melbourne so I was able to tune into my music.
February 5th, 2010 7pm. This is the date and the evening to keep free so you can join us for a wonderful evening of beautiful food and wine. It is going to be a Churrasco (Brazilian Flame Grill) night $45 per head and that includes a glass of wine. We will be having a few raffles on the night and these prizes you will want to win! We have already pre-sold 30 tickets so you need to get your tables organized. Get your group together, collect the money, and ring me with your numbers. All money needs to be in by 29th January. The Venue is the wonderful "Brandy Creek Winery". If you want to know what a Churrasco is, check out their website at http://www.brandycreekwines.com.au/ There you will be able to see how they cook the exquisite food you are going to eat. I am grateful for the generosity of Rick Stockdale and Marie McDonald. All money raised on the night will of course go to "The Forgotten People". 

Carers of Alzheimer's donations will be done through my everyday Hero site. Spread the word folks as we make fundraising for Alzheimer's a sexy thing !! 

Continue to Smile. You do not know what a difference that can make in someone's life.. 

Just do it !

Make a Choice to be full hearted this Christmas !!

No more sleeps to go! Tonight I am off home to the heat in Queensland for 3 weeks, and it is very exciting!
Karen, my Boot Camp Buddy, ran with me this morning and we did 5km. It was good to have someone to chat with and enjoy the fresh morning air.
I was a little bit tender this morning, as late yesterday afternoon I had two teeth out and I was a bit shaky in the evening. However, by this morning I felt ok to do the 5km required to stay with my program.
I am very excited about my Fund Raiser on the 5th of Feb as we have already pre-sold 30 tickets thanks to some good friends getting their texting spirit in full flight.
Once I get home I will give you all the details so you can contact friends to make up a table and all come together for what is going to be a fantastic event.
Enjoy the last few days before Christmas and remember to dig deep for Alzheimer's !!

 Keep Smiling!

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I started the day at my usual time of 5.30am, and down to my favorite gym for a personal training session, this time with Jess. It's a good thing to have different trainers as it really works me hard in very different ways! I didn't do any boxing though, and I am already having withdrawals from it. What am I going to be like after 3 weeks away in the sun with no boxing!
A week ago I was interviewed by Danielle from http://www.australianwomenonline.com/  and today you can see me on their web site and a great article that she wrote to support my Big Fund Raising. 

Thanks to her and Australianwomenonline for their support!
I'm a bit rushed this morning so will have to tell you tomorrow more about our event on Feb 5th, 2010 at Brandy Creek Wines starting at 7pm.

BE GREAT! & BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and you watch what happens around you....
1 more sleep before I go home ... Yipeeee

Keep February 5th Free 7pm for Fund Raiser !!

What a perfect morning it was for running. A little bit on the cold side at 5.30am, however, I soon warmed up with 20km under my belt. I have some exciting news about my 2 Labradors from last week's big adventure in the rain. Today I was running my last kilometer and there they were, behind the fence. 

I stuck my head over and said hello to them and they were very excited and jumped up at the fence and licked me. Then would you believe a few hours later I met the owner of them both! You can meet her on 5th Feb.
My other exciting news is that I'm going to have a big Fund Raiser on Friday the 5th of February at 7pm at Brandy Creek Wines in Drouin. Make sure, if you live near Warragul, that you keep that evening free.
In my blog tomorrow I will give more details of how you can book as there will be limited seating.
I'm very thrilled to have Rick and Marie from Brandy Creek Wines as one of my Sponsors. More info to come.
Now you have 2 things to think about The Outback Marathon & the Big Fund Raiser. I will let you know when you need to move into Action mode for both !!!

Be Fantastic at whatever you do today!

18 Weeks to Go to the Run Of My Dreams !!!

I have just been looking at the Australian Outback Marathon web page! You guys just have to come with me on that journey. Go on, be daring. Put your hand up now and be counted! 

I'm hoping that a few of my old Kiwi friends will join in with some of my USA friends and come to Uluru.
20km tomorrow folks. Let's hope that my new-found dog friends stay at home for this run as I will need to run with some real purpose. I think it is going to be a little bit on the cold side so that will make for a good run.
Today I have been visiting my new friends Annie and George at their shop at 532 Camberwell Rd.

"It's Only Natural".They were hard at it with Christmas only days away. George is so helpful with his advice. Go and check it out for yourself.

Also, check out the January "Runner's World" magazine. It's jam-packed with great info regarding Marathons. Go and read it and then come join me in Uluru. They have a list of all the Marathons around the World that we could go to together and make a difference. Hey, Trevor and Sue from NZ come & join us.

 

Continue to BE Great!

Are you up for a Challenge ??

Today is the day I share with you my Challenge to all of you who read my blog. Include your friends and anyone you know that may be willing to stand up and be counted for Carers of Alzheimer's "The Forgotten People"
On the 31st of July 2010 at Uluru, there is going to be Australia's first-ever Adventure Marathon. 

My plan is to have a team of 50 people (including me) running in that Marathon (at your own pace) all of us will be raising funds for "The Forgotten People" It does not matter who you are, where you come from, how old you are if you have never run before... I invite you to stand up and be Counted for a very worthy cause! You can come from any country in the world to participate, we will welcome you with open arms to our Team. I can guide you to getting yourself a good training program. We will also have a support team and Jean Bromley will be co-ordinating that group. So that means anyone can attend. The only criteria is that you are willing, able, and want to help me to raise the Flag very high for Alzheimer's and get that money coming into my everyday hero site. 

This morning while running I had my first sensational woman step up to the Challenge. Sarah (Boot Camp Buddy) is the very first person to put her hand up. What about you? If not You who do you know. Lets start networking Folks and make this ROCK! Raise your hand and contact me NOW!

Make today count, even more, make the choice to be part of something great.

Always know why you are getting out of bed everyday !

Good morning, and thanks for all your good wishes after my big Boot Camp Win yesterday. I'm still very thrilled and excited about my Boot Camp effort.
A few of you have asked how I keep going, so I thought I would give you some helpful tips.

Take what you want and throw the rest away.
I always have 120 mls of my GoChi juice every day. Usually 60ls in my water bottle (1 liter)
The days I am exercising I have my shot of Chi3 Energy 60mls before I go out the door.
The top two are from Freelife International and you can buy them from me if you want a high-class product.
I always have Endura in my water bottles when I'm running or working out.
I drink at least 2 to 3 liters of water every day.
I wear the right gear when working out. I love 2XU products they protect your body!
I have at least one Protein drink per day. If I have fruit I almost always have protein with it.
I have one protein bar per day.
Have a Goal, stay laser-focused. Every day, know why you are putting your feet on the floor to get going after a good night's sleep. Rise early so you can have some quiet time, its good for your soul...

Last thing SMILE and always appeal to the good in everyone you meet.

OMG! I won the Boot Camp Challenge !

I am completely over the moon this morning, in fact, I am a bit shaky as I write this.
This morning at our final Boot Camp get together I was declared the winner of the $3000. 

I'm so excited and did not expect it. I had the tears flowing I can tell you.
What an awesome group of people. Such support for each other, and I believe that is what made this group really ROCK!
Not to mention Jodie the Trainer "Guru" woman. Thanks, Jodie for having the vision of the 12 weeks.

I'm thrilled it went so well for all of us. Her two helpers Damian & Sharon thank you to both of you !!

In 55 years I have never won anything like this so I feel touched to my core.
I'm a bit lost for words so I will finish this blog and see if I can get my head around a day's work in the office.

BE the BEST you can be today. I know you can do anything you put your heart and soul into.
SMILE!

A Fact Sheet from Alzheimer's Australia Vic

A fantastic morning for running so I really enjoyed my 10km. I do like being out early with the farm animals and fresh air.
This morning I wanted to share with you some facts...
There are currently around 257,000 people with dementia in Australia...and more than 1 million Australians caring for them.  Makes my goal of 1 million very small don't you think? 

That is One Dollar per carer which I think is pathetic !!!! Let me go on. Dementia is now the leading single cause of disability in older Australians (aged 65 years or older)
By mid-century, we will have 1.13 million Australians with Dementia.
Dementia is the fourth most common cause of death after Heart disease, stroke, and lung cancer.
Let me ask you then why would people not be giving donations to Alzheimer's in the droves? 

I don't get it! Is it the FEAR factor? Let's move through that together let's make giving to Alzheimer's a Sexy thing to do. Let's make it as sexy as giving to the Children's Hospital appeal. 

"If it is to be it is up to me." Take that on as if it is your own!  

Let's get moving Folks. The rest is up to you. Yes, I mean YOU!

The Dogs are home to their owners !

A few of you rang me about the dogs, and I'm pleased to say they are safe and back at home with their owners. They were back home yesterday so they did not have to spend the night at the Vets. Plus their owners donated to my Fund Raiser which was a real win-win all round don't you think!
I didn't go to the Spinning class this morning. Instead, I managed to get a Personal Training session with Jodie the Boot Camp Guru so I was very thrilled with that. I was up and out of the house early as I walked to her studio which took me about 15mins. We did my most favorite thing which was boxing and she worked my butt off.
The other thing I wanted to share with you today is about Brooks, who make fantastic runners. 

I will not wear anything else. I approached them about sponsorship, and they have sent me some tops, a cap, a pair of sox, shorts, capri pants, and a discount off a pair of shoes. Thank You to the Brooks Team at Tullamarine. They stepped up and have taken me seriously which is fantastic!
I see we are over the $2000 mark so it is forward ho from here. 

What can you do today to make a difference to someone else's world?

 Its the little things that count you know. SMILE and keep people guessing. 

Another run in the rain this morning...

Up and at it by 5.30am and would you believe the rain was my friend again. 17km in the rain will only make me stronger! Also this morning I had a bit of a challenge with 2 beautiful Labradors. One golden, a female and a shiny black male They met me on the road and then I spent quite a few kilometres keeping them off the road and safe. Then I came across a farmhouse so I locked them in their front yard and when I was on my way back there they were waiting by the side of the road. They were so happy to see me again, jumping up and crying, so off we went in the rain together with me talking to them to keep them off the road. As it was Sunday there were not many cars on the road thank goodness. I have dropped them off to a very nice Vet here who will take care of them until tomorrow when he can ring the council and contact the owners. I felt a bit sad about leaving them. Once they got to the vet, they had lots of water and some porridge to sustain them for a few hours. In between all of this, I had time for a warm bath and a hearty breakfast. 

I heard last night at the Christmas party for Superfit gym that I had lost something like 59cm and 7.5kilo over the 12 weeks of the Boot Camp so that is very exciting. We were measured and weighed on Friday, however, I did not know the results until last night. So the bottom line is that Boot Camps work if you are wanting to be serious about your fitness. Look around in your area for one to participate in the New Year. Of course, if you are in Warragul then Superfit and Jodie is the way to go !! 

BE GREAT! AND SMILE

18 Weeks to go to My Dream Run of The Boston Marathon

I am a bit late today writing my Blog and would you believe I had 2 phone calls to see if all was well as my blog was not up by midday today!
I'm here to tell you folks I am very much alive and well and nothing is going to stop me now...
Today I would like to acknowledge my good friend Marilyn. She has been my friend for more than 30 years and today is her birthday! I had breakfast with her this morning and congratulations to her as she is attending the gym now 3 and 4 days per week, and feeling much better for putting herself out there. 

She tells me she is completely hooked on the gym and I say Good on YOU!
Its a bit like that when you start to work out, the feeling gets in your blood and you just cannot give it up. 

I think in some instances it's the starting that is hard. So if this is you all you need do is start and then add a little bit of courage and you are off and running.
Tomorrow I will be up and out early 5.30 ish for a 17km run and I'm already excited about that.

Keep Moving & Keep Smiling and all will be well in your world...

Last Day of Boot Camp....

The rain is pouring down again this morning. I just hope that it is falling in the right places, especially the people who have tank water to survive on.
Boot Camp this morning. What a sad day it is for all of us. I don't think it will really hit me today how I will miss this wonderful group of inspirational people. Maybe Monday morning when I wake at 5.30am I will get it then! I think Monday morning I will go to a Spinning class at 6am. The thing with spinning is you have to be there early to get a spot and there is not as much interaction with the other participants as with Boot Camp. I find it all a bit amusing really as a new person coming into the group and finding a bike to use and then someone says "That's Kath's spot" It's a harder group to break into... The bottom line for me is I am there for the purpose of getting fitter, and I always keep that in mind when I find it a bit daunting to join a new group.

What about you? Have you stepped out and stepped up this week? Go for what you want, what I have learned is that if you do that, all things flow for you and you have more energy to give to others. 

You can never pour from an empty jug! Think about that?

An Evening with Gippsland Women in Business

Last night I had my first Fund Raiser evening with the "Gippsland Women in Business" and what a great night it was. They Raised $700 for Carers of Alzheimer's. Unfortunately, it will not be all reflected on my Everyday Hero site (some of it was cheques) however it will all go to Alzheimer's Australia. 

Sometime during the day today, you will be able to look at my Fund Raising site and see it there. If you are unsure where to go it is. www.everydayhero.com.au/mary_scott_2   Its a fantastic site as you can donate as little as $25 dollars and upward, and they issue you with a tax receipt straight away.
There is always something very special about a gathering of women sharing their stories with each other and supporting each other in business which is what this group of women are about. I thank them all for their very generous hearts and their welcoming spirit!
If you would like to know more about becoming a member of this group just send me an e-mail and I will send you the contact information.

Let's all get out there and make every moment of every day count.
Keep smiling and keep shining your light to all you come in contact with today.

I am a Beep Test Apprentice .....

What a morning! I woke up at my usual time and my nose was cold. Not a good sign because that means it is cold outside. Damn as today we had our beep test again and I still do not get the hang of it. Like everything I guess practice is everything. I feel like I need to belong to a beep test club and learn how to keep up with the beeps...  Who knows what would help me to master it a bit more. Another 10 kilos off might make all the difference I will have to keep you posted with that one. The other part of the beep test I really enjoyed was watching how the group got behind one another and encouraged those participating right to the end. Daniel was the last to complete his test and it was exciting to watch him really go for it. Then it was into the Push-Ups for a minute and sit-ups for a minute. Not sure how I did with that as I could not remember what my numbers were for the first day of the Boot Camp 12 weeks ago.  All of this is such learning for me as I have not participated in a group like this before.
However the theme for me today is being Grateful for my everyday learnings. 

Have you started your Gratitude journal? Why don't you give it a go its amazing once you start writing down all the things you are grateful for. Be all that you can be today!

A Good 8km run in the Summer rain

You guessed it, more rain. 

I awoke at 5.30 to hear the rain on the roof and what a beautiful sound it is don't you think!
Up I get and have my Chi3energy pull on my compressions and my sleeveless waterproof top.

iPod on and off I go, happy as a lark! 

I was thinking this morning on my run about how powerful groups are, and what a difference a group with a common goal, a common focus, can make in the world. In fact, what is required is laser focus and together we can make a huge difference. I have a challenge for you all, however, I want to give my Boot Camp friends the opportunity to participate in the group challenge then I will share it with all of you in the universe to come on board as well. This challenge is awsome, fun, worthwhile, and will leave an impression on you for the rest of your life. The other thing is it will not matter if you live in New Zealand, the USA or Australia, you will want to participate as it's very exciting what is going to happen. 

Before you ask the question, yes it will stretch you, that I will promise. However, you will not be alone in the challenge as there are going to be at least 50 of us participating... Stay Tuned !!  

Finally some words from Gandhi "Be the change you want to see in the world" The rest is up to you.

Last week of Boot Camp...

What a fantastic Boot Camp this morning! Beautiful morning to be out in the fresh air working hard and loving it! Once again the group is working together so well! My friends' the steps were in the workout this morning up and down! It is such a great activity to bring my heart rate up, and the other thing I like it for is the focus. At all times when going up and down, you need to keep your focus on exactly what you are doing.

I hope that today is a wonderful day for all of you and remember 

"What other people think of you is none of your business".

Get out and get into action focusing on something you love to do.

19 Weeks to go to My Dream Run in the Boston Marathon

I'm a bit late writing to you all today, however, I am here alive and rearing to go!
My 15km run this morning was a real inspiration to me. It was quiet, cool, no cars on the road plenty of good thinking time.
In a few weeks, I am going to give you all a challenge as I know you love challenges. It's a challenge that you need to have before you start writing your goals for 2010. Stay tuned!
Then on the way back, the sun was on my back & my eagles' wings were under my arms and lifting me forward and I felt like I could have run and run. It was one of those wonderful moments when I feel like I could have done anything. I guess that is true in some ways. Whatever I put my mind to I can do it. What about you how are you going with your dreams? Keep hold of them no matter what and forge forward as I can tell you that dreams do come true.

Drink in the summer days and make the most of every minute of every day!
This is my last week of Boot Camp so it's a big week coming up. HOLD you Heads High everyone ...

Sow enough seeds the harvest will come !!

It's my rest day today with regard to my training program. However, there are so many more people to talk to about my fundraising project! 

This morning I went to visit John my new Hairdresser friend and he has a couple of ideas of companies for me to talk to which is great. It would be so easy to fall into a big hole because of a lack of response from people that I have contacted. However, what I have learned over the years is that if it is the right time for people to step up and take some action and put their commitment to a Huge Fundraiser like mine they will. Life is all about timing and if I ask enough people to tell my story and the story of "The Forgotten People" Alzheimer's Carers, it will soon resonate with the right person or persons. I believe I must not falter in my purpose, keep my focus and I must keep sowing the seeds and the harvest will come even if the birds get some of the seeds. 

Do GREAT things today... Onward and Upward together we will succeed.

We are working like a well oiled machine this morning !!

We were outside this morning and it was quite fresh, and refreshing to be training in the good air!
Running between cones and getting down and getting dirty on the wet grass, fantastic stuff. What really impressed me was everyone in the team just got on with it even though we were all getting wet. 

There was loads of encouragement and some giggles in between. We are working together like a 

a well-oiled machine at the moment and that is a groovy thing...
I went to a boxing class last night and my partner was another kiwi woman and boy did we have fun! 

I don't know, there is just something about us kiwis, although I must confess I'm still no good at the combinations even though I know that it is good to do them.
It's getting close to 19 weeks to Boston and I still have not found a major partner to support me raising the one million dollars. Put your thinking caps on people as I'm not going to give up on this one. 

STEP UP & STEP OUT and have a go today! Don't wait any longer.........

10 km this morning and what a perfect morning for it ..

Beautiful morning. A little bit of fog early, a tremendous day for running on purpose!
This morning I awoke at 4am ready to go. Truly I think had it been light I would have got up and run. 

My run this morning was mostly on the road, with the cows and their babies as my cheer squad. 

They are so funny. They stay right up against the fence line until I can eyeball them and they all run off together. Such a beautiful sight with the sun coming up behind them as a backdrop.
In 19 more sleeps, I will be back home for a few weeks in the sun and burning heat of the day.

I'm sure I will be up at 4am to do my running and I will be very grateful for the swimming pool to come home to. Running in all these different conditions will only make me stronger, of that I'm sure.
What are you up to today? Done all your Christmas shopping? Why not consider giving to Carers of Alzheimer's. Their job is 24/7 you know, with very little support as I have told you before so think about it.

Amaze yourself today. Go out and extend your comfort zone, then the magic really happens as you just can't stop smiling as the true beauty of who you are unfolds...... 

Boot Camp Days are running out boohoo..

A little bit cold this morning at 5.30am. Strange for December don't you think! 

The boxing was full-on today. Thank goodness my boxing partner Louise can count. When you have to do 100 of something it's important, believe me, to know when to change and run like hell! 

We only have 4 mornings left of our 12-week course which I find sad! The group is so inspiring to work out with and I love the fact that we all look out for each other in every session. I would love to keep on with this 3 days a week Boot Camp forever... I'm laughing at myself now because forever is a word a child would use when he/she never wants an event to end.
You know it is 19 weeks and so many days to go to Boston and I'm getting more excited than ever if that is possible. I noticed last Sunday when I did the 15km Great Australian Run that I was nervous at the start. I was looking around at the other people standing with me. I'm always amazed at how different each of our bodies is and the different capabilities of us all.

Still, some times the only thing that is out there stopping us is our mind. Think about that. 

What could you do, if you put your mind to it? Let me know, I'd love to hear from you!

What a beautiful morning to be up & active !

This morning I was a little bit later than usual with my run and was excited to see quite a few runners out especially on the track. I always have a bit of a giggle when I am passing someone on the track or on the footway running towards each other. There is a real thing that goes on between us. 

Eye contact may happen, a smile or being completely outrageous "Good Morning" Then there are a few of the runners usually, women, who pretend I'm not even there. Let's face it, it is a bit hard to miss me. 

I have a bit of fun with this every day I'm out running, some times when they are looking away I say a big Good Morning! They look back at me as if to say "Are you talking to me?" Then there are the people with dogs that make me laugh even more. The dogs are so excited to see me they want to come right up to me, and then at the last minute, their owners pull them back from me... Anyway, these are the things that go on in my head while I'm out doing my thing. Laughing & listening to my iPod helps me to be in the moment and enjoy the experience even when I'm feeling the pain some days!

Be sure to Smile today and keep everyone guessing as to what you are up to...