… as you’ve probably figured, if you’ve been following the evolution of this site!

I’m continually trying to refine the scope of my services, to help clients understand what I do and how I can add value. Story has always been my main tool for communications, research, learning and facilitation – so I’m working on trying to build my practice more specifically around story-based approaches.

I’m running mostly out of fear these days … 

The last time I ran 10km was in 1982, when I was in re-hab from my first knee surgery.  I think they’re making kilometres longer these days ….

After a couple of test runs on trails with my Kangoos, I’ve discovered that they really only work on pavement.  Anything softer and you lose the rebound advantage – then you’re just running with weights on your feet.  Still, for me it’s better than running shoes alone.  So I went out to Burnaby Lake yesterday to try them on the trail there (where the run will be on Sunday).

I did 9.5 km (slowly) and it seemed okay.  It’s really hard on the knees, ironically.  When you hit any uneven ground – whether it’s a bump or stones in loose gravel – the running platform twists.  Your ankles can’t twist because they’re locked into the boots – so the torque goes up to the knees.  Luckily, I buy my Advil in bulk!

It’s a pretty place – though I never did see the lake!  There’s too much ground cover between the trails and the water – crazy.

Stay tuned for post-race pictures on Sunday!

Hi there

On, Sunday, June 15th 2008, I will be helping to put an end to prostate cancer by participating in an 11 km Father’s Day Walk/Run around Burnaby Lake.

I’m running for my Dad, who has survived one battle with prostate cancer and is going for a biopsy in June to determine if he’s in for another fight. And I’m running for the other men in my life who are already at risk or may be in the future.

How can you support me?

Run with me (because I’ll need all the help I can get to finish ) or make a donation on my behalf.
Proceeds from my run go to the BC Foundation for Prostate Disease.

Click on the link below to access the secure online donation form:
http://my.e2rm.com/personalPage.aspx?SID=1841971

Thanks for helping to put an end to prostate cancer!

ox
Denise

Prostate cancer is the number one cancer threat to Canadian men. One in every eight men will be diagnosed with the disease in his lifetime and 1 in 27 will die of it.

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The results are in!  During the month of April, Biscuit Fund donors helped raise anonline total of $10,310.00 for cats in need.

Medical procedures made possible through Sponsor a Cat Month include treatment of broken bones, removal of badly infected eyes, emergency spaying, dental surgeries and cleanings, and more.  Your compassionate generosity has given cats all throughout BC a second chance at happy, healthy lives.

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