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Hello and welcome to my blog!

I'm Tess. I have been married for 9 years to my husband, Michael.  We have two children, Aria (5) and Luke (3). We also have two cats, Chewbacca and Blitz.

I was diagnosed with Bipolar three years ago when Luke was 4 months old. I have had three hospitalizations for my Bipolar, and have gone through several medication changes in that time.

About 2 years after my diagnosis, after I got back into some fitness I discovered running.  I started by downloading the Couch to 5k app and trained all summer for the 5k at the Calgary Marathon.  Then about 3 weeks before the race, I was hospitalized for my third time. I wasn't sure if I would be out in time for the race. I was released, and then three days later I ran the 5k race.

After that race, I was hooked on running.  I eventually met more people in the community that also ran, and formed some good connections in my city.

In 2022, I underwent a hysterectomy, and about 7 weeks post-surgery I joined a learned-to-run club.  That club really helped in my recovery, and strengthen my love for running. I also ran an 8k and a 10k race that year.

Then at the beginning of 2023, I signed up to run my first half marathon. After many months of training, I ran the half marathon at the Calgary Marathon at the end of May 2023. 

Running has made living with Bipolar a bit easier. If it wasn't for running I am not sure where I would be today. Running has saved me.

Besides running, I also enjoy writing, photography, and spending time with my family. 

This blog is a lifestyle blog with a focus on running and mental health.


Thanks for stopping by.


Tess

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