Fdip 188

I just listened to Phedippidations Episode 188 during my run today. At the end of the podcast he talks a little bit about this blog and says some of the nicest things about me. Steve was one of the main reasons why I started training for a marathon. He was so kind to mention my wedding...what a great gift to me ;-)

Today I also did my first outside run in New Brunswick. It has been raining alot so I decided to stay off the trails and run on the sidewalk. I did a new loop today and part of the run didn't have sidewalks. I had to run along the road on gravel at a slant. My knee is telling me to not to that again! I agree! I will try to run a new loop tomorrow. Tomorrow is also Canada Day and our last at home reception. It will be great to see all of our Canadian friends and family.

This weekend I want to start working on a new look for this blog. I'm just using something basic until I had the time to put towards a new look. So you can all look towards that! I also wanted to thank all those that stopped by after listening to Fdip. All your best wishes really mean the world to me!!!

See you on the road!

Made It

Made it to New Brunswick! I'm so excited to be back in Canada. Wednesday we will have our last at home wedding reception. We are so excited to see everyone again.

Yesterday my parents and I stayed at the Hilton in Omaha, right next to the Quest Center. Last night I talked them into coming with me (them walking) for my run. Dad was nervous about me going out by myself. It turned out to be a great area for both running & walking. I ran along the river and then around a small lake. It was so nice to be outside!

Las Vegas

We just got back from our second honeymoon in Vegas. Yeah I know my life sucks! We had a great trip filled with lots of shows, eating, shopping...and WALKING. We stay at the Hilton Las Vegas for the first 6 days of our trip. It was on the far end by Circus Circus (but off the strip). We did a ton of walking and boy was it hot. It was in the 100's every single day we were there. My only complaint about my trip was my running options. When I asked the front desk they said they wouldn't recommend a female running by herself...they of course recommend their gym (which costs $20 a day). It seems like I have been running into this more often in my travels. I'm afraid to go out for run by myself in strange cities alone. I would rather be safe then sorry. So for all you female runners out there....what do you do when you travel or are on vacation? Do you try to get outside for a run or do you just stick to the treadmill?

Well I'm just thankful that I will be done traveling for most of the summer. I can't wait to get back to a normal schedule and a regular rhythm. What time zone am I in again? On that note I will finish tonight will a final message. I'm leaving Monday for Canada. We will be having our second at home reception with my husband's family. I will be in New Brunswick for around a month. So you can see me out on the road...up North.

Wedding Sneak Peak

I wanted to add a link to my wedding photographer's blog.
http://www.amberandrobphoto.blogspot.com/
Here you will find a sneak peak from our wedding. I can't wait to see all of them!

Well GOOD NEWS I'm back from my honeymoon! We had a wonderful time! We were on Oahu for our wedding and then made short trips to both the Big Island and Kauai. I had some interesting runs, did at least 1 run on the treadmills in each hotel that we stayed at.
I was really lucky and was on the Big Island during the 1/2 Ironman. It was so inspirational! They actually did the swim section right in the ocean behind our hotel. So we were right at the start when they started the race. Very exciting! Maybe something to work towards some day?!?



We also got to do some pretty awesome hikes. I will try and post some pictures in the next few days. Overall it was an awesome honeymoon and a dream wedding. I will also try to post a few more pictures from the wedding when I get some back from my photographer. I'm very excited to see them! Well I better get myself to bed, I have another 6 miles to run tomorrow AND a at home reception to start decorating. I hope everyone will have a great weekend.
See you on the road!
Mrs. Bergin

May 22, 2009

Just wanted to post a couple of pictures from the wedding. It turned out to be the perfect day! I can't wait to get the pictures back from our photographer. I hope you enjoy this little peek...

Small town running dangers....

Today when we were out running I was trying to decide what the biggest danger for running in my home town would be. First off I will tell you that my town NEVER sees runners out on the road. You have two types of drivers here (as of now) the newly released seniors that spend their days "driving around" now that school is out and the older farmers that drive 4 mph...just checking things out. Both seem to have trouble figuring out what to do when driving by a runner. Next we have the town dogs. It seems like none of them are tied up or behind fences and ALL of them feel the need to bark and chase me. Especially the little dogs. I have a little gray dog that watches me until I get to the middle of a hard hill and then takes off chasing. Maybe he thinks that I need an extra boost to get up that hill! Oops I almost forgot about the scary drivers that have the tinted windows that slow to a crawl as they go by...only to speed around the corner and do another drive-by. That leads me to the lack of sidewalks, shoulders, running trails. Last year Tony twisted an ankle because he slipped off the pavement into a pothole. Needless to say I need to find a better place to run. I'm going to look into the "bigger" town next to us. I need some place to do some longer runs. Well that's all from me. I'm off to get a pre-wedding massage!
See you on the road!

TWO WEEKS

I am so excited we have two more weeks until we leave for Hawaii. That means in two weeks I will have my feet in the sand surrounded by my favorite people. In 18 days I will be saying "I do" in paradise! I can't wait! But to be honest I can't wait for this planning stage to be over. I'm ready to get back to normal life. My running has been suffering lately. I promise myself that I will run and will only get a few miles in when I get pulled in another direction (note to self...stop running inside). Tonight my brother and I went for a nice 2.3 miles. It was so nice to be back out on the road. Plus it was just nice to be out with my brother. We decided that we will do it every night...until we leave for the wedding. Something really nice to look forward to. I'm also really excited to see my friend (Marijke) from Holland again. We will have some pretty amazing runs to go on in Hawaii. Well...I'm off to bed.
See you on the road!

Back In The States

I am finally back in the states after lots of traveling for the last 3 weeks. We are getting married in Hawaii in a month. So as you can guess I have been under a lot of stress lately. Even when I get out for my runs I have too much in my head. Usually I can get out and clear my head and relax...not the case right now. I also have the excitement of trying to find new places to run in my little (no stop light) town. I was out on my first day back and my Garmin ran out of batteries and OF COURSE I left my charger in Canada with Tony. So after my run I had to do the old fashion get in the car and drive the route...with my whole family. I think they like having me back home. I also never realized how hilly and windy my town is. When people think of Nebraska they usually think of flat prairie. Not here I have at least 3 pretty major hills to climb before I get back home. Boy do I miss the Netherlands!!! The only flat parts are along the highways, which in turn are WINDY. I was trying to run on the white line and was blown off at least every few steps. The good news is that the next few days are suppose to be warmer and a little less windy. I hope to take full advantage!

And off the subject I just HAD to post two of my favorite engagement pictures. They were taken in Tilburg by our friend Frans Lahaye

Team Point Two

Team Point Two was announced last night on the Runners Round Table (episode 24). What is Team Point Two? Basically it is a group of 7 runners who have run at least one marathon and are trying to improve their personal record. This group gives other runners the opportunity to follow these runners as they train for their fall marathon. I am so honored to be a part of this group! I think it is an amazing idea. I would like to thank John, Steve, and Toni for starting this amazing adventure!

I have added some of my teammate's blogs under Team Point Two on the side bar, so you can check out their wonderful sites (will add the rest soon). The first of the monthly Team Point Two episodes is on May 13th at 4:00 EST on the Runners Round Table. See you on the road!