The ABC's of ME

I saw this idea on a couple other blogs (here and here) and decided to steal it. I’ve always been a sucker for these kinds of things, so well, without further ado, my ABC’s!

Age: 30-34 [for 4-5 more race seasons, depending on the race]

Bed size: Double

Chore you hate: Cleaning the bathroom is definitely not my favourite, although, laundry kinda sucks too, oh, and vacuuming… yeah, I guess I don’t really love any chore.

Dogs: The Colonel. aka. RUSTY! aka. Tamgar’s Pure Cane Sugar. Russell the Muscle. The Rustinator. The Face of the Future.


Essential start of your day: Coffee… sometimes post-workout, sometimes pre-workout, always with some sort of cereal or yogurt and fruit.

Fave colour: Yellow!

Gold or silver: I prefer the look of silver or white gold. Don’t love yellow gold really (which is a bit odd considering my favourite colour is yellow, non?)

Height: 5’7” ish (I think)

Instruments I play: None. I have a great singing voice when I am alone in the car though ;)

Job title: Interim Systems Administrator (new title and job is yet to be determined, but I’m sure it will have a catchy ring to it)

Kids: Fur-babies = 1, Human babies = 0

Live: Up on the ‘hat. Vancouver Island. Canada.

Mom’s name: I call her Mom. Some people call her Sharon.

Nicknames: Dibbs.

Overnight hospital stays: I don’t think I’ve ever stayed overnight, but I definitely spent my fair share of time there.

Pet Peeve: The use of the word “hubby” ~ blech!

Quote from a movie: “I just don't think that Brooke could've done this. Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't.” – Elle Woods, Legally Blonde.

Right or left handed: Right

Siblings: 1 amazing sister (and yes, I am the baby, although no one really ever believes Kirsten is older).


Time you wake up: It varies. Anywhere from 5:15ish to 6:30ish on the weekdays, often 8ish on the weekends.

Underwear: Never on the bike. Otherwise, most of the time.

Veggie you dislike: Olives! [hmmm, just realized olives are actually a fruit] so ummm, well, I don’t really like mushrooms.

What makes you run late: Kirsten or Shane, just joking, haha… umm, traffic and a lack of willingness to leave earlier than I think I should have to.

X-rays you have had done: Teeth, wrists, fingers, ankles, chest, abdomen…

Yummy food you make: Lettuce wraps. Mmmmm.

Zoo, favourite animal: Giraffe! (I’m not actually sure this is my absolute favourtite zoo animal, but it is the first that came to mind, and well, they're pretty cool creatures).

So, there you have it… my ABC’s.


Other than that, heading over to Vancouver this weekend to cheer my guts out for Kirsten as she attempts to qualify for Boston at the Vancouver Marathon. I will be running the 8k and have my sights set on a new PB. So if everyone can please send positive vibes in the direction of the mainland, that would be awesome!

Happy Friday!!!