Well, we made it through our first year - it has been interesting - we had a lot of people participate, and 10 of those reached the 1200 mile mark! Congratulation to all who participated. I hope you found the challenge rewarding to you.

We are going to do it again in 2013. Starting on January 1st and ending on December 31 - the challenge is to complete 1200 miles running, jogging, and/or walking. Because I have been a little slow on getting started this year - I may actually go from Chinese New year to Chinese New Year - if you would like. If you have been keeping track of your miles in January and February - submit them - you are all the closer to reaching the 1200 mile goal!

This can be done in the snow, rain, sun, wind, or on the treadmill, eliptical, or if you are really lucky maybe you will get some miles in on a beach somewhere!?

To complete the challenge, you would need to log 3.86 miles per day x 6 days a week. You can do it!

If you complete the challenge, there will be a SUPER COOL shirt that you can purchase, designed by our very own Cardston Kids Marathon Designer - - - OHHH and bragging rights too!

To sign up, send me a note on the facebook page, leave a comment here on this blog, or just enter your miles in the log at the bottom of the blog.

At the end of each month, you will need to send me your completed miles and I will post them here on this blog. (Tip: you should be at 100 miles every month!) Let's get at it!! This is going to be FUN!



Saturday, January 11, 2014

Congratulations 2013 Club Members!

Congratulations to YOU 
who logged your miles this year!  

Congratulations to YOU 
who reached your mileage goals this year!

Congratulations to YOU 
for a GREAT 2013!

If you would like to purchase a 1200 mile club shirt this year, please send me a message including:
 • your t-shirt size 
• your final mileage # for the year (No decimals please) 
(as it will be printed on the back of your t-shirt.)
• $20
• any questions you may have.

Good Luck in 2014
if you are interested in being part of the club in 2014
Just leave me a message and I will put you on the roster!





I leave you with the words to my favorite Irish Blessing.

May the road rise up to meet you,
May the wind be always at your back,
May the sunshine warm upon your face, 
and the rain fall soft upon your fields 
until we meet again, my friend, 
May God hold you in the palm of his hand.
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Sunday, November 10, 2013

A few highlights and a few miles.....

So, I had a great memorable summer collecting miles!  Here are a few highlights:

My first "only" marathon.  The M.A.D. Marathon in Idaho Falls.


















Hiking with my kids

Bertha Lake in Waterton with Mary, Kate, (missing in picture Clara and DaLila)



















Hiking with the Appleton women and Aunt Laura to Sperry Chalet

All 15 of us at the Sperry Chalet in Glacier National Park


















Hiking with my mom in Banff

3 days of amazing hiking with my mom and Aunt Laura.




















Back to Panama City to watch the last hour of Ironman Florida!

The last hour was heart-wrenching, amazing, beautiful, inspiring. . . 


























Signing up for Ironman Florida 2014 - I now have goals for 2014!  So excited!!!

Yup - I am really doing it again. . . . Ironman Florida 2014!














































So - I saw this sign this summer at Sperry Chalet, and I think it pertains to all of life - something that if we remember these wise words, we will enjoy the moments along the way.....along the miles.....

My theme for 2014!

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Tuesday, June 11, 2013

M O R E !

Summer has arrived here in Cardston Alberta Canada
and I am so happy!

Why you ask?  
More hours of sunshine and warmth to enjoying the great outdoors!  
More time for running, biking, swimming and hiking!  
More soaking up that long lost Vitamin D!
More triathlons to do!
More family fun runs!
More pretty flowers to look at!
More Cardston Kids Marathon swag!

Here are a few pictures of the MORE in our life these days. . . . 

Our first Triathlon of the season - The Vulcan Tinman Sprint  = F  U  N  !  !  !  !
June 1, 2013 was a perfect day with Carol and, Liz!

Ladiesfest 2013 - Mother/Daughter Team Extra-ordinaire!
Mother LaVern, Daughter Patricia, Daughter Amy,
Grand-daughters: Liz, Emma, Anna, Clara, Mady, Mary
Run Like a Mother Group at Ladiesfest 2013 - everyone ran their own great race!
Congratulations Liz, Patricia, Jen, and Karen!
With only 8 days to go before the Cardston Kids Marathon,
here is a sneak peak at some of the swag in my living room
that has become ALL things Cardston Kids Marathon!
My van looks about the same   - - - -
We are getting SO EXCITED!









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Thursday, May 2, 2013

Run for Boston

My question on the log page has been

"Do you have an event (race, hike, or something else) 
that you are most excited about this year?" 


These are the answers you gave!  I
 am so excited for each of you as you 
work towards and reach your goals this year.  

Melissa's Half!!!!!!
My first marathon in kelowna this October!
Downhill Skiing 
Sperry Chalet Hike
Vulcan Tinman
W2G Relay
....you can put your miles towards all those affected by this horrible event... 
They are all in our thoughts and prayers, and like true runners 
we keep going even when it hurts!!!

I would like to also encourage you to go to the above link and input your miles.  I noticed that some people put how much they ran that day, but some put in bulk amounts - like for the month, or for a group of people.  You can see the progress here.  There is also a facebook page if you are on there and want to follow it. It is called Run for Boston.

The Boston Marathon Bombings were a horrible event, and I have been amazed and tearful as I read the positive stories of helpers, and kind acts surrounding this event.  Not surprised, as I know that marathoners and people that attend those events have such enthusiasm for life and the triumph and goodness of the human spirit.

I still hope someday to qualify to run in the Boston Marathon, but I don't know if I want my family to come and watch, but . . . . I either have to get ALOT older or ALOT faster to qualify for that race.  It won't be happening anytime soon I am sure.  Until then, I will keep logging my miles!  Happy May - The sun is shining today!
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