A New Leaf

At this moment in time my life seems to be changing in different directions. Things seem to be ending and new things are going to be starting...and it all seems to be happening in October (I wonder what November will bring?) I have mixed feelings about all the changes, but all I can do is move forward and embrace these life challenges. My training for the marathon and my 7 week placement have both come to and end....

1. The Toronto Marathon

Before I begin I worked my tail off for this race (with the help of my running partner Katie!) We had been running since June, and I felt much stronger than I did for the Mississauga race and knew that qualifying for the Boston could be possible. Of course 2 days before the weekend, I feel my super weak immune system acting up and I feel sick all day Saturday...just before the race. So I ate Tylenol Cold like it was candy and told myself I was going to race no matter what (well i did have doubts). I pushed myself to the limits and was so proud of myself for what I had accomplished (sorry i am on my podium)...and so proud of the people around me! (Steph did her first half and kicked ass!!). Now that the race is over and I have allowed it to all sink in...I wish I had 33 faster seconds in me as I would have qualified!! Rats! Oh well, it wasn't meant to be. Qualifying time = 3:40:59 and I got = 3:41:32. It is such an amazing feeling though to say done and done. My next challenge for this year will be a full length triathlon. I am jumping in the pool Thursday morning with my neighbour! Ah!

My stats:

Bib: 962

Event: Marathon (booya) 42.2 km

Chip: 3:41:32

Pace: 5:16

Gender place: 64

Caegory place: 17/92
First 21.1km: 1:47:34

2. My first 7 week placement

Today I had to say good bye to the 29 students in my grade 4 class and my amazing associate teacher Mrs. D. I have had such an amazing experience at Lp and hope that my life path guides me right back into that school soon. I even felt like a real teacher today as I received my first Ms. Bryce teacher presents from all the kids. If I haven't said this enough, I am so happy about my decision of re-evaluating my life and going into teaching, it's such a rewarding career! This Friday will mark the first day of my second 7 week placement and as time always does, the weeks will fly by and in no time I will be an official teacher.