One more flight then I get a break for almost two weeks from the flying. Toronto to L.A. was almost 5.5 hours. Then basically walked right on the next plane to Sydney, Australia which was a lovely 15 hour flight! Thankfully I was so tired that I slept for majority of it! This next flight is a little less than 4hours so should feel like a quick jaunt compared to the last 36 hours!

Right now I'm sitting in the airport in Sydney waiting to board my last flight to Nadi, Fiji. The security personal here are by far the most friendly and talkative that I've run into in any of my travels! There was the smallest line at the security here compared to anywhere as well.

A few days ago my mother asked me if I was excited to get going. While I kinda was I told her that I'd start to get excited as soon as I was packed and sure enough, as soon as those zippers were done up ... I couldn't stop smiling! Lots of little hiccups in the packing process made it a little more stressful than usual. First I went to gather up my insulin pump supplies on Sunday night when I got home from Toronto and .... they weren't there! I swear that I left a couple boxes of supplies in Parry Sound but they are no where to be found. So a few emails and phone calls later, it was arranged that I'd pick up what I needed in T.O. before heading to the airport. Problem #1 solved.

Now problem #2, paddle delivery. I was supposed to receive a shipment of paddles from Lavas on Sunday or Monday and as for Monday after school, still no paddles. I was starting to worry, so on the phone I get to try and track the package. I was on the verge of freak out when it was time to head to Yoga. Thank goodness for Ellen at Yoga In The Sound! She and my long-time friend Lacey helped me calm down and by the time class was over, I had a plan B and was in a great mood. Paddles finally arrived after dinner so got them cut to size and handles on before I finally got to packing.

After a late night of sorting clothes and packing, I got up early on Tuesday morning to take those new paddles for a spin ... wow are they fast! Had an awesome paddle on the Bay before finishing up the packing and hitting the road.

I hope to have internet access fairly regularly and will be updating as much as I can.

Thanks for all your love and support!

"Champions do not become champions when they win the event, but in the hours, weeks, months and years they spend preparing for it. The victorious performance itself is merely the demonstration of their championship character." -- T. Alan Armstrong

I couldn't do all this with out the help of some key folks. Be sure to check out their links on my Sponsors page!

• Animas Canada has been my major sponsor for the past year and I look forward to the years to come as part of the Animas family.
• Dr. Sarah and Dr. Travis at Health in Hand Family Chiropractic in West Kelowna are helping to keep me aligned and healthy.
• Dr. Garvey helped me realize just how important "whole" health is and put a smile on my face every day I went to see him in Mississauga.
• Alex and the folks at Georgian Bay Fitness were always encouraging and supportive in the gym while I was back home. I look forward to training there again while I'm home in April!
• Ellen Koennecke has increase my flexibility and my core strength more than I could have ever imagined with her yoga classes. I sleep so much better after spending some time in her class.
• Sandra Mowat is one of my best friends and THE best massage therapist I've ever had. She rips me apart then helps put me back together. She is also my training partner in the gym, no matter how tired I am, she's always there to kick my butt.
• Diabetes Exercise and Sport Association for their support and encouragement.

You may not know this but all my expenses/costs/fees come out of my own pocket. I DO NOT receive any funding from the government as an athlete representing Canada. I am actively seeking assistance with my training and competition expenses. If you or your company are interested in becoming a sponsor or supporter for Leanne’s quest to become the fastest woman in the World then please don’t hesitate to contact her here for a sponsorship package and information on what she can offer in return for your support.

Old Posts ...

April:

• April 23rd - Home sweet Home

March:

• March 9th - Oh the Joys of Temp Basal Rates
• March 8th - Settled in and Training Hard

February:

• February 22nd

January:

• January 18th
• January 1st

December:

• December 24 - Merry Christmas ...

November:

• November 18th - The Greece Story
• For Wai Nui Year End Video Click here! (right click save target as to download file)
• November 14th

Older:

• See the Archives Page