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Playing with TanksThe morning began with a radio interview. I was exhausted, a fact that the host commented about on air. We noticed last night that we had a hole in one of the four rear tires. When we arrived at the shop we discovered that we actually…

Playing with TanksThe morning began with a radio interview. I was exhausted, a fact that the host commented about on air. We noticed last night that we had a hole in one of the four rear tires. When we arrived at the shop we discovered that we actually…

Welcome to Alberta!Well this morning went a little different then I had expected. I told Mike and Riley that I was not going to step foot in Saskatchewan and that I would deposit them safely at the BC border. So needless to say I was not happy when Mik…

Chris and Aniela’s wedding was awesome. I thought one of them might burst with joy during the weekend. It was at the West Coast Wilderness Lodge up in Egmont by Earl’s Cove on the Sunshine Coast. The views from the lodge were incredible and…

Last day with the GrantsWe awoke early in the campground and after breakfast and getting ready Mike and Jean went outside to empty our septic tank. Unfortunately it didn’t go entirely according to plan and the seal broke, spewing septic contents ever…

Somehow it keeps getting hotterBefore starting to run this morning Mike and I found ourselves at the local radio station where I did three radio interviews starting at around 6am. I really enjoy going to these radio stations to do interviews, I just wi…

Guest Blog – Jean’s perspectiveToday was Ian and my third day on the road with Riley and Mike. Last night we slept beside the highway right next to train tracks, so I woke up a few times thinking the world was ending.  Despite a few interruptions,…

Guest Blog – Ian’s perspective”Riley!  good morning!  Rise and shine!”  Sang the annoying girl inside Riley’s alarm clock.  It was 5 am, and I was too startled to be tired.  I was very confused as to why Mike and Riley were sta…

Rider NationWe woke up way to early this morning thanks to my desire to get some running today before the football game. It was a cold morning, but quiet, sunny and with no headwind the conditions were perfect for running.  Ian and Jean joined me …

Goodbye Daumer, hello GrantsWe left Chris at the Hill’s condo as we set out to meet Brett, a friend of my sisters who was going to join us for the day. We started running and were immediately greeted by a strong headwind, the prairies constant compan…