I couldn't resist the Tom Petty song title for my very first dream. I gave birth to my first child Ruby 17 months ago. During my pregnancy and following the birth of my beautiful daughter, I really started to appreciate my health, my level of fitness and my endurance that I had held prior to becoming pregnant - before I gained 45 pounds!! So, with 10 pounds left to go in my quest to regain my prior waistline, I took up running again a couple of months back. I forgot how much I love running and the peaceful solitude it gives me on a long run as my endorphins are pumping. It's a great stress releaver and a reflective activity that allows me to zone out and just be in the moment. To give myself a goal, I registered for the Victoria Half Marathon taking place October 11th, 2008 in Victoria, B.C. I previously ran this half marathon back in 2002 at the peak of my running fitness. I want to set a good example for my daughter daily and encourage fitness as a way of life and lead by a healthy example. My dream is for a new pair of sweet looking New Balance running shoes Model WR-768 and a North Face lightweight, water resistant running jacket for our rainy Vancouver weather.
I have great respect for medical professionals and I value their skills and compassion, especially the individuals who travel to war-ravaged countries and cities affected by natural disasters to help and aid afflicted children and adults.

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