30 it UP

So, I found out the 5k I was looking forward to all year was canceled secondary to the COVID-19 crisis (using my medical documentation skills right thurr).  Rock The Locks 5k is put on by our downtown and this year was going to be its second year running.  Last year I ran it as my first 5k and I LOVED it.  You got to run through the Soo Locks Park, down historic Water Street, and around by the Valley Camp Museum Ship.  It started and ended in Brady Park and there was music, dancing, and fun themed runners. After a much-needed cry session, I started thinking.  Just because the race was canceled didn't mean I couldn't run it the best I could alone.  So, the other night I started training.  This was my first outdoor run after it became too dangerous (icy) to run outside last year and let me tell you, the sidewalks have nothing on a treadmill.  It was hard to transition to running outdoors.  No moving belt to keep you propelling forward, no TV ...

"Tourist-ing," is the only way to really discover your hometown.  Recently, I took a trip to a few local stores in Downtown Sault Ste. Marie and made it a point to buy at least one item at each store. After All This Time After All This Time is a locally owned, adorable gift shop.  It is a fairly new addition to our downtown area and they just recently moved to a new storefront (341 West Portage Ave.).  I visited when it was still located on Ashmun Street.  There are lots of adorable items including home decor, clothing, and even teas and coffee (I will be returning to pick up some coffee and a coffee mug).  The owner, Rebecca Fegan, was there when I stopped in.  She was super friendly and made me feel welcome and complimented my purchase (she doesn't know I'm writing this post).  I love the warm and welcoming feel of this store and it is a store you should definitely check it out , especially since they moved to their new location!  I bought s...

I live in Sault Ste. Marie.  More specifically, downtown Sault Ste. Marie.  We are the third (fourth if you count both Jamestown settlements) oldest city in the country.  Not only is there tons of history in this town, but we are also home to the Soo Locks.  Read more about the history on Sault Ste. Marie's blog .  I love my little city and I want you to love it too.  The following are some things to do in my little town. I love that I live in the heart of our downtown area.  Its perfect walking distance from great shopping, events, restaurants, and the Locks.  I love to go hang out and watch the freighters go by.  Its so peaceful and it just feels right.  Especially in the summer. Bear and I do a lot of walking in the summer and there are many different routes that we take.  Each time I feel like I discover something new in our little city.   Murals popping up on the sides of buildings, crosswalks that are painted, hi...