Hello my fellow Canadians! It's been awhile since I've posted, and I have been thinking of you all often. I thought I would finally write down my activities since I left Trenton. Shortly after we arrived in Oklahoma, we unpacked and repacked for our 2 week cross country holiday. We covered over 8000 miles and crossed over, Kansas, Iowa, Nebraska, South & North Dakota, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, BC, Washington, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and Texas. I'm sure I missed one or two! lol I saw the rockies for the first time and couldn't resist to see what it was like to run there. I ceased every opportunity to get out and tie my sneaker when I could.... When we got back from our trip and two weddings later (nieces and brother-in-laws) we had to enroll Jacob for school as they begin early here.
I have been getting out often. I run every other morning through the suburbs as soon as there is just enough light and cross train as soon as I get home (new concept for me). I've managed to recruit my neighbor to power walk on alternate days at 5:am, as she has to work early. I don't mind, I actually found walking fast has it's benefits. (Again, another new concept)lol She also expressed, that she would like to learn to run too! Imagine how giddy I got! lol.....of course, I'm no expert, so I just quote everyone that I have every ran with in the past, as I found everyone here on this forum is a wealth of information.
I am going to take my camera tomorrow and take a few pics of where I run. It's strange here. There is no shoulder, so you can imagine, when I try and leave the small subdivision, it's very dangerous for Izzy and I on the road, as I find I am often jumping in the ditch. However, I think they are getting used to seeing me and the white dog and have started to move over. lol And guess what else, I'm getting climatized! I really am...I never thought I could be out in the heat but...it is working... Wahoo!
They do have marked running paths, but my only problem with that is, I need a buddy...and I have not made it out to a running group just yet to find my safety in numbers. Next Saturday, I plan on it. Yikes! I'll be a newbie again! lol
Anyways, I just wanted to say to you all, that I took alot of fond memories with me, and I miss you all. I will come back to the forum often and catch up on the gossip. Good luck everyone with all your goals, that you have set out before you. Perhaps one day I may show up on a Tuesday night.....(if I happen to be that way).
PS....Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon is this spring... Just putting it out there..(free accommodations and tour guide!) I'm debating about a full again....is that weird? Now I just have to commit.
Oh, I almost forgot...Bob and I got married July 18th at the courthouse in El Reno. It was the spur of the moment and completely perfect.....just the way I wanted it. SURPRISE! lol
Okie Shannon formally known as Shoppin Shannon
