As most of you are aware, we will be moving this year. We were pretty certain where we were going and it has been confirmed. I had my annual interview with the Pilot Career Manager and baring a major issue, we will be moving to Kingston this summer. We are pretty excited with the change and the new adventure but, at the same time, sad to be leaving Victoria. I will be going back to the school as a Staff Officer. We will most likely be making our journey come June and there will be a lot that has to be done prior to leaving. We will be sure to keep you all informed.
On another note, some of you have been asking and I am sure some others are wondering, what is with all of the races and working out.....we'll provide an update very shortly and it might clarify why our weeks are so jammed packed with "things".
Hope everyone is well. M
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Friday, January 16, 2009
Lows and Highs
Last week ended on a low when we heard the news that Grandpa Harry had passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 8th. I am so happy that I was able to make it home for the holidays and that we celebrated Christmas with him. He sat at the head of the table and each and every aunt and cousin was there. I have so many wonderful memories of Grandpa - playing "boogie-man" in the basement (We'd hide as kids and he'd come looking for us with the lights off and a flashlight under his chin which made him look really scary!), counting the huge jar of pennies he had at his house every time we visited and as I got older, hearing about all his travels around the world. I know he passed away knowing how much everyone loved him. I will post a link to his obituary/guest book for those that are interested.
On a high note, Matt and I competed in the first race of the Island Race Series - The 30th Annual Pioneer 8km. All past winners had been invited back and it was the BC Road Race Championships - so needless to say the pace was fast!
Here are our results:
Matt finished 219 out of 630 overall; 21 out of 28 in his age group (Men's 30-34) with an official time of 35 minutes 45 seconds (4:28 minutes/km; 7:12 minutes/mile).
Amber finished 377 out of 630 overall; 17 out of 28 in her age group (Women's 30-34) with an official time of 40 minutes 19 seconds (5:02 minutes/km; 8:07 minutes/mile).
This weekend we are heading to Whistler for a training weekend with Matt's Ironman coach but also have the Montgomery family in our thoughts at this difficult time. A
On a high note, Matt and I competed in the first race of the Island Race Series - The 30th Annual Pioneer 8km. All past winners had been invited back and it was the BC Road Race Championships - so needless to say the pace was fast!
Here are our results:
Matt finished 219 out of 630 overall; 21 out of 28 in his age group (Men's 30-34) with an official time of 35 minutes 45 seconds (4:28 minutes/km; 7:12 minutes/mile).
Amber finished 377 out of 630 overall; 17 out of 28 in her age group (Women's 30-34) with an official time of 40 minutes 19 seconds (5:02 minutes/km; 8:07 minutes/mile).
This weekend we are heading to Whistler for a training weekend with Matt's Ironman coach but also have the Montgomery family in our thoughts at this difficult time. A
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year Everyone!
The trip back from Toronto was definitely far less adventurous then the way there, but regardless it was nice to have a week to ourselves to relax in Victoria - by the time we got home, thankfully most of the snow was gone! We are nearing the end of our first week back at work and looking forward to a great year of training and racing.
The Island Race Series kicks off this weekend with the Prairie Inn Pioneer 8km race. This series includes 8 races between now and April of distances from 5km to Half Marathon (21km). Matt and I are signed up for all 8 and are hopeful that we'll be able to compete in the majority of them.
Swimming is also going really well and at the end of the month we'll be heading up to Comox for a training weekend with the Navy Masters coach we train with three times a week. We're also looking forward to competing in a few more swim meets in February and March to sharpen our skills!
Of course, we are also anxiously awaiting the start of the Triathlon season which kicks off on May 10th with the Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon. In the meantime, we've been keeping busy on our bike trainers, running in the rain (and on treadmills when we decide to be wimps) and (of course) in the pool swimming laps.
It was so nice to see everyone in Toronto over the holidays. Both Christmas Eve with the Calderon's and Christmas Day with the Montgomery's were memories that will be truly cherished. We're so sorry we missed the MacMillan's this year but are hoping that our move to Kingston, Ontario in the spring will allow us to see you more often. We're still waiting on the posting message which will be released in March, but so far things are looking good... keep your fingers crossed!
Wishing you all a wonderful year of health and happiness! Amber & Matt
The trip back from Toronto was definitely far less adventurous then the way there, but regardless it was nice to have a week to ourselves to relax in Victoria - by the time we got home, thankfully most of the snow was gone! We are nearing the end of our first week back at work and looking forward to a great year of training and racing.
The Island Race Series kicks off this weekend with the Prairie Inn Pioneer 8km race. This series includes 8 races between now and April of distances from 5km to Half Marathon (21km). Matt and I are signed up for all 8 and are hopeful that we'll be able to compete in the majority of them.
Swimming is also going really well and at the end of the month we'll be heading up to Comox for a training weekend with the Navy Masters coach we train with three times a week. We're also looking forward to competing in a few more swim meets in February and March to sharpen our skills!
Of course, we are also anxiously awaiting the start of the Triathlon season which kicks off on May 10th with the Sooke Spring Sprint Triathlon. In the meantime, we've been keeping busy on our bike trainers, running in the rain (and on treadmills when we decide to be wimps) and (of course) in the pool swimming laps.
It was so nice to see everyone in Toronto over the holidays. Both Christmas Eve with the Calderon's and Christmas Day with the Montgomery's were memories that will be truly cherished. We're so sorry we missed the MacMillan's this year but are hoping that our move to Kingston, Ontario in the spring will allow us to see you more often. We're still waiting on the posting message which will be released in March, but so far things are looking good... keep your fingers crossed!
Wishing you all a wonderful year of health and happiness! Amber & Matt
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