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Training 2020 totals – A very different year

27th Feb 202128th Feb 2021by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training 2020 totals – A very different year
Training 2020 totals – A very different year

No doubt year 2020 was very different to me and not only because of covid-19 but also because I climbed to Kilimanjaro and after that didn't climb or run for the next 8 months. My IT band inflammation was a complete surprise to me and extremely hard mentally to cope with. I am used to [...]

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Training Nov/Dec 20 – I can run! (and Yoga…)

14th Jan 202114th Jan 2021by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training Nov/Dec 20 – I can run! (and Yoga…)
Training Nov/Dec 20 – I can run! (and Yoga…)

It doesn't sound a lot when you put my monthly exercise into stats, but compared to previous months things have improved a lot. I am now able to train without constant fear of pain and have managed to find some sort of balance. I have done a lot of stretching, increased the amount of running [...]

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Training Aug/Sep/Oct 20 – Something is better than nothing

31st Oct 202031st Oct 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training Aug/Sep/Oct 20 – Something is better than nothing
Training Aug/Sep/Oct 20 – Something is better than nothing

So where do I start? From the fact that when schools start it's always chaos for our family for a few weeks. This time the chaos seemed to last forever. It's been two months and I still feel like I am in a fast spinning wheel. Blogging has been on my mind, but unfortunately I [...]

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Kilimanjaro day 10/10 – Last day and recap

21st Sep 202021st Sep 2020by katikaa1 Comment on Kilimanjaro day 10/10 – Last day and recap
Kilimanjaro day 10/10 – Last day and recap

It's been now +6 months since we climbed Kilimanjaro. I thought it would be a good time to finish the series and walk a bit on the memory lane and look back on what happened and what thoughts have come to my mind since. The reality is that our journey as awesome and great as [...]

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Training Jul/20 – Finally back to gym!

2nd Aug 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training Jul/20 – Finally back to gym!
Training Jul/20 – Finally back to gym!

I cannot even start to express how grateful I am that finally there has been some progress on the healing and I have been able to train (a bit) without any pain on my left knee. I think it was around mid July when there was a clear change. I was getting fairly desperate with [...]

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Training – Jun/20 – No progress and holiday mode

2nd Jul 20202nd Jul 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training – Jun/20 – No progress and holiday mode
Training – Jun/20 – No progress and holiday mode

A bit of relaxing at a waterpark The only good part about June was that I was on holiday. We had fun with the kids camping by lakeside. Weather was perfect until we got a quick thunderstorm but the tent stayed dry inside so nothing to worry! It was almost midsummer so there was daylight [...]

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Training – W20-22 Slowly does it

8th Jun 20208th Jun 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training – W20-22 Slowly does it
Training – W20-22 Slowly does it

I've been thinking how to finally get back to training so I would not overdo it again. Decided to try cycling a bit first and then walking and add slowly a bit of running with max two times a week and max 3 kilometers at a time. I clearly have lately had the need to [...]

Kilimanjaro Challenge

Kilimanjaro Day 9/10 – Horombo camp to Marangu gate

5th Jun 20208th Jun 2020by katikaa1 Comment on Kilimanjaro Day 9/10 – Horombo camp to Marangu gate
Kilimanjaro Day 9/10 – Horombo camp to Marangu gate

Sunburn on my lower lip! I could not sleep. I had this weird tingling feeling on my lower lip. I kept on putting lip balm on it, but it just did not go away. I finally fell asleep though only to wake up later with my lower lip completely swollen. It felt like an allergic [...]

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Training – W16-19/2020 Absolute stand still

12th May 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Training – W16-19/2020 Absolute stand still
Training – W16-19/2020 Absolute stand still

I haven't been able to train at all for the past weeks. I was sure that "listen to your body and let it heal" would work, but it dd not seem to do the trick. I took it really easy for a few weeks and then went for a short walk with my daughter to [...]

Kilimanjaro Challenge

Kilimanjaro – Day 8/10 – From Kibo to Horombo camp

1st May 202013th May 2020by katikaaLeave a Comment on Kilimanjaro – Day 8/10 – From Kibo to Horombo camp
Kilimanjaro – Day 8/10 – From Kibo to Horombo camp

Leaving Kibo camp heading towards Mawenzi peak Finally down hill, yay! I was so happy to go to bed knowing I would be "getting out of here". I was already feeling better, but still not good. Anything you did was an effort. Getting up and going to the toilet even! I had hard time falling [...]

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Finnish/Australian mother of 4. Climbed Kilimanjaro Feb 20. Blogger, singer, model, wife, runner, manager. Loves writing, nature, running and fashion.

Always open to interesting projects in modelling and/or music. If you have collaboration/promotionย  ideas don’t hesitate to contact me kati.kaarila (at) gmail .com. I am currently based in Finland, Helsinki.

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Such a perfect weekend with outdoor activities and sports. Sun is shining and spring is around the corner โ˜€๏ธ
Such a beautiful sunset today in Helsinki ๐Ÿงก
Remember that sometimes you need a break ๐Ÿ‘
These few words on my little home office wall will continue to be my guideline when heading to three week "lockdown" ๐Ÿ”’๐Ÿ˜…
Funny how always the most strenuous training feels the best? As if we are programmed to feel good after "surviving" ๐Ÿ˜…
Inspired by @lolaodusogaofficial turning pages from the history book ๐Ÿ“š I think year is 1997 so I would have been 24 years old. It seems like forever ago especially when you put another 24 years into it to get to this year ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
A year ago today I was at #Kilimanjaro 4700 m waiting for the others to come down from #UhuruPeak ๐Ÿ—ป
Happy Valentine's day to everyone ๐Ÿงก Especially to @jyrkikaarila my best friend ๐Ÿค—

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