Author: Teryn Warnke
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The Last 48
In 12 hours time I’ll be setting off on my first trip abroad since covid hit the world. I’m beyond excited to be traveling again. Travel is a huge part of my life, and not having been able to get out of the country and explore the world has felt like a part of me…
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Nights in the ICU
Beeep. Beeep. Beeep. The alarm on the alaris pump is going off. Line occlusion. Bingg. Bingg. Bingg. The cardiac monitor is alarming. Low saturations. Bop. Bop. Bop. The ventilator is alarming. High circuit pressure. The doctor is bellowing out orders: “I want an x-ray, art line, and central line. And add in covid serology, ICU…
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Ultras for days
My 2021 Death Race pack list had a few modifications this year. Instead of gels, clif bars, and compression socks, I had diapers, bum butter, and the chariot toping my list. In years past, back when I was in shape, I would be gearing up for this gruelling August long weekend run as well. Armed…
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A New Kind of Training
This past weekend was my first solo trip with M. It was a challenge given to me by my counselor. I’ve been struggling a lot lately. Well, truth be told, I’ve been struggling for the last few years. But at the urging of my mom I recently decided to start talking to a professional about…
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2020 in Review
2020. Welcome to our new reality. We are raising a new generation of children who will sadly never know what things were like before covid, but will have “wash hands” and “mask” among their list of first words (or at least that’s been my experience with my daughter). So where do I start? Well, where…
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Hope
It’s been a busy year as a single mama (and I’ll write more about those adventures later). So many things have changed, not the least of these being going back to work, starting a new full time job in a new OR, enduring sleepless nights with a baby that hates sleep (and continues to, to…
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Bahama Mama
The panic was starting to set in. I was nearing the end of the second trimester, had gone back to work in the OR full time, was living with my parents, and in serious travel withdrawal. I knew this was going to be my last chance at a kid-free vacation for the next foreseeable future,…
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Portugal – where I got my stride back
Algarve Coast After leaving Lisbon it was time to head due south for the Algarve Coast. We arrived in the coastal city of Portimão in the early evening. Throughout our stay in Portugal we opted for Airbnbs, and my Dad’s pre-trip research definitely paid off, because nearly every one of them was awesome. Our condo…
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2019 in Review
Wow. What a year. This time last year I was back in Canada for my second R&R, enjoying time with my family at home, as well as some quality time running and cycling through the mountains. It was a much needed break from the stress of work, but I was excited to be going back…
Teryn Warnke 