Proof I am Sane! - McCreath rests injury! LOL

5/11/2013 sat - OFF sore knees, exhausted
5/12/2013 sun - OFF sore knees
5/13/2013 mon - OFF rest knees
5/14/2013 tues - OFF rest knees
5/15/2013 wed - 1.50k right knee buckled
5/16/2013 thur - OFF exhausted
5/17/2013 fri - 3.00
5/18/2013 sat - off exhausted
5/19/2013 sun - 3.30
5/20/2013 mon - off exhausted

Well, it's definitely been a rough 10 days for me. But at the very least, I can feel proud to know when I need to take a break. 2 years ago, I ran 3 marathons in 14 days, when i should have run none, and i paid the ultimate price with chronic knee problems that continue to plague me today. I'm sure those runs also played a role in the eventual collapse of my right calcaneofibular ankle ligament. Oh well, 7.8k over 10 days looks funny in the training log, but it is a necessity at this point. I can only hope that I will feel better next week. But this is a good sign that I am starting to figure out my limits, and learn when I have to take a break!
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After 14000 km, McCreath ditches Asics for Saucony Oasis!

Well, I have officially given up on Asics 2100 series shoes. After running  14000 km on Asics 2120 and 2130 series shoes, I learned the hard way that 2140 and beyond contained a modified inner sole that causes blisters to anyone with wide feet. I also had the same problem with their new GT-2000 shoe.

After 4 months on an old 2007 model of K-Swiss tennis court shoes, to provide extra stability to my torn ankle ligament, I discovered Saucony by chance, in a bargain bin at Winners the other day. Turns out that I really like this shoe so far and will look forward to giving it a go. due to injury, I have not had a long run on these shoes yet, but so far, the short runs have felt great.   Even more exciting, seems one of my cats approve of these shoes too! hehe.

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The Commercialization of Anti Homophobia Day - Ethical? 5/16/2013

Ok, as I look around my facebook and twitter feed, I see several events being created, for which you must buy a ticket to attend - all supposedly to 'celebrate' international day of anti- homophobia.  Not really sure that this is the right type of day to be raising money folks.  This should be a day to do education and awarenss work so we can overcome homophobia. anyone else agree with me that we all should perhaps stick to the core focus of the issue?
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Complacent Electorate in Canada? The Duffy Scandal 5/16/2013

What was meant to be a snarky joke, ended up getting posted on 6 o'clock news, due to it's originality. While many keen political junkies are all over the story of Senator Mike Duffy's $90000 gift received from the Prime Ministers' Office head, due to a financial audit finding, I suspect that the majority of Canadians are not keenly interested in matters of this nature. I state this based on the historic fact that 50% of voters do not vote at all.  Anyway, I hope my little comment serves as a wake up call that we all do need to pay attention to what our elected and appointed political officials are doing, and hold them accountable! Follow @Jenn_McCreath Tweet

Poking fun at my old team! Go Leafs Go! LOL

Just having a little fun at the expense of the team I grew up idolizing in the 1980s, when they were the worst team in the NHL! Nice to see Toronto finally back in the playoffs, after a lengthy absence!  Game 7 tonight vs Boston should be a good one! For the record though, I have considered the Pittsburgh Penguins my favourite team since they drafted Sidney Crosby, back in 2004.

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Running Update - May 12, 2013

5/1/2013 wed 2.00 km
5/2/2013 thu 1.80
5/3/2013 fri 2.00
5/4/2013 sat 7.60
5/5/2013 sun 10.50
5/6/2013 mon 3.30 - sore ACL after run
5/7/2013 tue 9.00
5/8/2013 wed 5.00
5/9/2013 thur 13.00 - hurt both knee tendons
5/10/2013 fri 7.00 - both knees sore
5/11/2013 sat OFF - sore knees
5/12/2013 sun OFF - sore knees

nothing too spectacular to report, other than the good news that the suspected torn ACL only appeared to be temporarily inflamed. Running on worn-out shoes appears to have cost me some tendon and potential bone injuries to both knees though, so i have been taking it easy this weekend. I have officially given up hope on running a Boston Marathon qualifying time by September, but still hope to run a marathon in the fall and give it my best.

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LGBT people are everywhere, yes in sports too! EVERY sport!

For the record, I'm a lesbian
I have a transsexual medical history. 

And yes, I am an amateur athlete. 

Yes there are LGBT athletes, in EVERY sport! 

emphasis on EVERY!!!! 

Never forget that folks!

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