Thursday, April 7, 2011
Wednesday, April 6, 2011
Untitled by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Untitled by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Todays run was so windy and cold and zero visibility. Check out some of the video
Todays run was so windy and cold and zero visibility. Check out some of the video
So last night we were hit by some super weather storm. It was pushing the motorhome around like we were a boat at sea.
We were up early after a very cold and windy night. We made it out to run start and the visibility was about 20meters. Now that 20 meters for me running is ok, however when you are running on the highway in winds peeking at more than 50 kl an hour, and being passed by big rigs doing 120kl an hour. Well let's just say that if I can't see them coming, they sure can't see me.
The wind was so strong it was pushing me around. When I lifted one foot up in the air it would blow right into the foot I had in the ground. Then when a big truck went by it would create a vacuum that would suck me into the traffic. So we thought it would be better to stop. I am trying to upload a video but I am a very patchy internet connection.
After stopping the run after about 6kl. We then went to a school and did another talk with the kids. Once again the school was so awesome. Great staff, great Principle and I got one of the best questions ever from a girl in about grade 5. She asked "do you like the brain you have now, versus the brain you had before"?
This reminded me of some discussions I have had in the past. The answer is "I don't know". I do more since my injury. I have run a marathon, an Ironman, The Goofy Challenge, I have gotten married and probably done more since my injury than I did before. I am also more aware of others, and more aware of the challenges that all people face. So it's a hard question to ask.
I do believe that everything happens for a reason. Once I got over the "poor me" stage. You know the "why me, what did I do, I don't deserve this, life is unfair" stuff. I decided to not focus on what I had, and what I have. Instead of what I can't do. What I can do.
I mean I am running across the country. This is a dream come true. I get to see this incredible country from a very personal point of view and I get to meet all these fantastic people. If this helps one person not have a head injury. I am happy.
Of course we still need to pay for gas, lodging, food, and all the other stuff. To be honest, this is truly a gift I have been given. It's hard to feel anything buy amazement.
Thanks Newfoundland. You are amazing.
Dave
I will update this when I have a better internet connection. I have been trying to upload a video for over an hour and it's time to stretch.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
10kl run and then speech by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
10kl run and then speech by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Song of the day was Eminem "Not Afraid".
Road siting of the day was once again the numerous amounts of Tim Horton's coffee cups.
So the run was a little short but it felt fantastic. I had a good pace and the wind was at my back. It was very hilly but felt great. Melissa met up with us and then drove me the school for a presentation to the kids on why it's important to protect your head. We drove for just over an hour, I think, then realized it was the wrong school. With a few "creative" words on the phone we were then on our way to the right school. We a great group of kids at Holy Family School in Chapel Arm. The kids were so great, and so were the teachers. We really hit home the importance of protecting your head and opened the door up for questions.
It was amazing that in even a small school in a small town in just one province of Canada we met about 20 kids that had someone in there lives that had hurt there heads. So I am glad we were able to get the message out.
Song of the day was Eminem "Not Afraid".
Road siting of the day was once again the numerous amounts of Tim Horton's coffee cups.
Picture of the day!!
Monday, April 4, 2011
Run part 1 by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Run part 1
Run Part 2
Long day. Been super busy.
I am now in the Motorhome and things should start getting a little more habitual. It's been a crazy couple of days and I am looking forward to not eating in restaurants and having some good old home made food. My diet has been all rescued.
The weather today was very strange. At some points snowing, then raining, then some hale, and then for the most part so sunny. It is such an amazing province.
Oddest thing seen today. Some animal corpse on the side of the road. That and a crazy amount of Tim Horton's cups. Every ten steps (not much else to do when your running but to count steps) there was a Tim Horton's cup. Every 14 steps it was a Cores light bottle, and for some reason lot's of tires. So many tires.
The kids at the school were amazing.
People pull over and make a donation. This freaks out the support team because it's on the highway!! All and all it was a good day.
Did my stretches and some body rolling. Feeling a little sore but nothing I can't manage. No blisters witch is a plus. So I uploading everything from the motorohome and tomorrow we start again!!
It's time to sleep!!
Run Part 2
Long day. Been super busy.
I am now in the Motorhome and things should start getting a little more habitual. It's been a crazy couple of days and I am looking forward to not eating in restaurants and having some good old home made food. My diet has been all rescued.
The weather today was very strange. At some points snowing, then raining, then some hale, and then for the most part so sunny. It is such an amazing province.
Oddest thing seen today. Some animal corpse on the side of the road. That and a crazy amount of Tim Horton's cups. Every ten steps (not much else to do when your running but to count steps) there was a Tim Horton's cup. Every 14 steps it was a Cores light bottle, and for some reason lot's of tires. So many tires.
The kids at the school were amazing.
People pull over and make a donation. This freaks out the support team because it's on the highway!! All and all it was a good day.
Did my stretches and some body rolling. Feeling a little sore but nothing I can't manage. No blisters witch is a plus. So I uploading everything from the motorohome and tomorrow we start again!!
It's time to sleep!!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
Sundays Run
First half of run. by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Today's run was much better than yesterday. We are starting the day a little later to let the sun come up and make it a little safer. The weather moved around from -2 to 1 for most of the day. There was a very short hale storm and a couple drops in temp as I changed in my elevation. I think my max elevation was 240 meters or close to that.
Song of the day was: Southern Shore Queen by the Punters
Picture of the day
Picture of the day
Tonight is the last night at the motel. Tomorrow we start living in the Motorhome. We also say goodbye to one of our team. Magda is heading back to BC and back to BrainTrust Canada head office.
Body is feeling pretty good. I know I ran, but I am looking forward to stretching and chilling in my last night with a bathtub
Tomorrow is looking like -2 to -4 with wind and sun!!
I miss you Mandy!!
Body is feeling pretty good. I know I ran, but I am looking forward to stretching and chilling in my last night with a bathtub
Tomorrow is looking like -2 to -4 with wind and sun!!
I miss you Mandy!!
Saturday, April 2, 2011
Cold, wet, windy and dangerous by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Cold, wet, windy and dangerous by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Today was a little crazy, huge winds up over 40kl an hour. Road plows had blocked the side of the highway where I run with snow. This forced me to run on the actual highway. Limited visibility and a close call with a big rig. It was time to call it a day. Will see what it looks like later, or tomorrow.
Can't do anything about the weather
Today was a little crazy, huge winds up over 40kl an hour. Road plows had blocked the side of the highway where I run with snow. This forced me to run on the actual highway. Limited visibility and a close call with a big rig. It was time to call it a day. Will see what it looks like later, or tomorrow.
Can't do anything about the weather
Friday, April 1, 2011
First day of Running. by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
First day of Running. by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
2nd half of run 2nd half of Run by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Today was the first run of the event! I was up at 5am, and on route to Harbourside Park just before 6am. At the park Steve Belanger from BDO and Jeanette Holman-Price were both there in the very early and chilly morning to see me off on my first marathon
When we arrived in the park I had an interview with CBC Radio News 640. It was great to chat about the run, and then we did a quick TV spot as well. Who knows if it’ll air but the radio interview was live and we have heard it another few times during the morning news and on traffic updates when I was actually on the highway.
The run was no fuss and actually kind of boring. The only real oddity was discovering that you know it’s cold when your water bottle is freezing. Melissa, Magda and Mandy were riding in the Run to Remember Honda in front of me with a very fashionable flashing yellow light on the roof of her car. Behind me was a volunteer St. John’s City Police car. Between the two of the cars I was safely sandwiched during my run.
During the run there was a lot of honking, which I took as being of a positive, supportive nature versus the “you’re going too slow during rush hour” type of message. In fact, a car with Soccertots decal saddled right up next to Melissa, who was very unnerving and prompted her to yell about my safety, but they did so just to donate some money! It was very sweet but very dangerous. Thank you!
Now it’s clear as to why they call Newfoundland “The Rock”, it’s because the people here ROCK!
After a half marathon distance the ladies in front of me pulled me to a halt and loaded me in the car. I thought I was just resting a moment but it turned out I had another radio interview and speaking engagement at a local school. So, we headed back to the hotel to de-stink.
A very special thanks to the St. John’s City Police Department and Constable James Cadigan for being an awesome escort! The blaring radio as entertainment was greatly appreciated!
On our way to Larkhall Academy we had a radio interview with Kelowna’s AM 1150. Phil was wonderful and we had a lovely chat for his early morning show. Then we had a chat at the school with a group of 20-30 kids. It was a really energetic chat. I was able to take a lot of interesting and creative questions. The kids were animated and just a lot of fun to be around. They were so welcoming and willing to hear my story and message of brain injury prevention. Thank you Larkhall Academy for the welcome, the patience and the generous donation that was raised by the students!
Thank you Emily for presenting me with the mug of delicious goodies!
Then we had a short break for lunch and digestion, which was followed by another half marathon to finish up my marathon distance for the day.
Back on the Transcanada Highway, Melissa and Mandy led the way with my parents, Gerry and Judy behind me in the other Run to Remember mobile. It was awesome to have my parents on the road with me for the first time!
At 2:39pm a vehicle pulled over in front of us and Mildred Martin from Little Heart’s Ease community ran towards us to give us a donation and share her story about her nephew’s cerebral hemorrhage. THANK YOU MILDRED! The support was a great boost to get me through the rest of my distance.
2nd half of run 2nd half of Run by temporallobe at Garmin Connect - Details
Today was the first run of the event! I was up at 5am, and on route to Harbourside Park just before 6am. At the park Steve Belanger from BDO and Jeanette Holman-Price were both there in the very early and chilly morning to see me off on my first marathon
When we arrived in the park I had an interview with CBC Radio News 640. It was great to chat about the run, and then we did a quick TV spot as well. Who knows if it’ll air but the radio interview was live and we have heard it another few times during the morning news and on traffic updates when I was actually on the highway.
The run was no fuss and actually kind of boring. The only real oddity was discovering that you know it’s cold when your water bottle is freezing. Melissa, Magda and Mandy were riding in the Run to Remember Honda in front of me with a very fashionable flashing yellow light on the roof of her car. Behind me was a volunteer St. John’s City Police car. Between the two of the cars I was safely sandwiched during my run.
During the run there was a lot of honking, which I took as being of a positive, supportive nature versus the “you’re going too slow during rush hour” type of message. In fact, a car with Soccertots decal saddled right up next to Melissa, who was very unnerving and prompted her to yell about my safety, but they did so just to donate some money! It was very sweet but very dangerous. Thank you!
Now it’s clear as to why they call Newfoundland “The Rock”, it’s because the people here ROCK!
After a half marathon distance the ladies in front of me pulled me to a halt and loaded me in the car. I thought I was just resting a moment but it turned out I had another radio interview and speaking engagement at a local school. So, we headed back to the hotel to de-stink.
A very special thanks to the St. John’s City Police Department and Constable James Cadigan for being an awesome escort! The blaring radio as entertainment was greatly appreciated!
On our way to Larkhall Academy we had a radio interview with Kelowna’s AM 1150. Phil was wonderful and we had a lovely chat for his early morning show. Then we had a chat at the school with a group of 20-30 kids. It was a really energetic chat. I was able to take a lot of interesting and creative questions. The kids were animated and just a lot of fun to be around. They were so welcoming and willing to hear my story and message of brain injury prevention. Thank you Larkhall Academy for the welcome, the patience and the generous donation that was raised by the students!
Thank you Emily for presenting me with the mug of delicious goodies!
Then we had a short break for lunch and digestion, which was followed by another half marathon to finish up my marathon distance for the day.
Back on the Transcanada Highway, Melissa and Mandy led the way with my parents, Gerry and Judy behind me in the other Run to Remember mobile. It was awesome to have my parents on the road with me for the first time!
At 2:39pm a vehicle pulled over in front of us and Mildred Martin from Little Heart’s Ease community ran towards us to give us a donation and share her story about her nephew’s cerebral hemorrhage. THANK YOU MILDRED! The support was a great boost to get me through the rest of my distance.
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