5 Days till landing in Aruba. I picked up the medical and other supplies today. Lots of bandaging material, leashes, collars for all sizes of dogs and also for cats, toys for dogs and toys for cats… It was a challenge to pack a suitcase full of these goodies around Vodka & Lilo. Vodka kept stealing one of the toys every time I try to push down on the suitcase.
I think the suitcase is going to keep squeaking during our travels. Starting by flying to Toronto on Monday for couple of days then heading down to Aruba for our second stop.
Read more

8 Days till departure.
It’s been a busy summer with lots of laughter, good conversations and new sceneries… And it is still going. I am back from visiting friends in LA and meeting the lovely people at Search Dog Foundation. It was an incredible journey, I feel so privileged to have a chance to be with the first responders, trainers and the freshly rescued soon to be search & rescue dogs.
Also I felt great having a chance to make new friends and talk about my mission & passion in life – run, inspire others, fight for animal rights and work for animal rescue.
Read more

11 Days till depature.I wish I can explain my experience, my day today with enough words. We had an amazing drive getting to the national search dog foundation's training center here in California. We drove along the pacific coast then drove alongg this beautiful canyon drive. We arrived to the training center where they had 10 dogs they brought over for the day's training session with 3 handlers/trainers. Read more

15 Days till departure.

Landed in LA. Finally got my internet sorted, now I can stick with writing everyday. It's funny how everytime I leave Vancouver I feel like I can walk/run everywhere, I always forget how big everything is in the US, including their street blocks. Also it's hot out there. And I keep trying to remind everyone about safety of animals during hot summer days, thought I can use another reminder.

Read more

19 Days till departure
So I missed a day of writing during travelling but still logged my runs. Today it was nice to be back in the wilderness of BC. Soaked up some sun, met some critters and conquered some hills.
You guys have been really quiet so I am not sure how many of you are actually reading and following. But someone told me to never give up & quit so I won’t. I will keep running my daily 10km, and write every day to try to inspire you to do something greater every day.
Read more

21 Days till departure
9am probably less than 10km city run.
All I wanted was to hit the park before the Golden Gate Bridge… Little I know, the blocks are pretty damn long here. Looking at the map while running, I thought if I just run couple more blocks I’ll get there. Nope. After running for 45 min, up and down, up and down, I gave up and head back to the hotel. I love running in a new city. You get the city it in a different way when you run the streets, choose random streets the turn…It’s always fun.
Read more

24 Days till departure
9pm 10km city solo run, speedwork.
Oh I was aching during my run. I had my second Level 2 Bar Method class today, and I don’t remember my muscles shaking that much ever. Even tho I rested between the class and the run, still I felt every little bit of me hurting while running. Ouchy…
Day 4 of running 10km/day for 28 days. I am sticking with it. Hopefully by the end of it, I’ll have a strong base for any winter races.
Read more

25 Days till departure
6am 10km city run with Lilo.
Such an amazing morning for an early run. I keep waking up at 5.30am every morning, and I am glad that now I can fit my run before everybody wakes up in the city.
Also I received the first donation after my run which added an extra level of “feel good” to my day.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Read more

Day 2 of 28 day running challenge.
10KM city run with Vodka.
Oh boy, it was hot today. I had to let Vodka go to the ocean 8 or 9 times during our ru. Too hot for a black pooch.I guess it teaches me a lesson to get my bum out in the mornings rather than trying to run an afternoon run. But nevertheless, I finished my 10km as promised. Sticking with my mission, i updated our website a bit, updating all the links and all the information for our 2013 mission.
Read more

Day 1 of 28 day running challenge.
10KM trail run with Lilo.
Finally finished my homework. I did all my research, talked to lots of people and this year I am doing something different for animal rescue efforts.
I always drop by at the local animal shelter wherever I go when I am on holidays and this year I thought I can just help by bringing as many supplies as I can to the shelters while visiting Aruba and Bonaire islands.
Read more