Sunday was an amazing day!! Most of the other training days have been cold so we really appreciated the weather. We met at Kelso to participate in a paddling session. I hadn't bee in a canoe since high school while at my friends' cottages on Georgian Bay. I had never steered a canoe so it was fun to get out there and try it. Sharon and I were partners and we rocked the session! (haha) We took turns, learned strokes, had 2 competitions against the other teams, went for a swim and had a great time. Shane and Neil are so patient and I think they enjoy all the ribbing they get from us!
I am not sure what the criteria was when picking the 10 women but Meredith, Susie, Shane and Neil did an amazing job. There is a great cross section of women. We all compete against each other but once the competition is done, we all work together, support each other and still have a blast. I look forward to my bootcamp Sundays and hanging with these Chicks! You guys are Phat!
Monday, May 31, 2010
Monday, May 24, 2010
Workouts and Taylor Swift
Wow, the last week has been really busy! I went to a Habitat for Humanity Women Build Fundraising night on Wednesday. It is a great opportunity to give back to the community. Talk about small world, I ran into the lady who introduced me to the Phat Chicks!
I had to work on Thursday night so I was really disappointed to miss the first bike session. It looked like so much fun!
I did the second part of the homework on Saturday morning. It wasn't as hard as the first part but it was still great! I took my 11 year old niece to see Taylor Swift in Toronto on Saturday night. It was amazing, we both had a great time.
I did the interval sprints on Sunday morning. As I was half way through the exercise, I knew I could do it!! It was a great feeling. I went on a hike today, it was so warm but it was a gorgeous day. It was an awesome weekend.
Another busy week coming up!!
I had to work on Thursday night so I was really disappointed to miss the first bike session. It looked like so much fun!
I did the second part of the homework on Saturday morning. It wasn't as hard as the first part but it was still great! I took my 11 year old niece to see Taylor Swift in Toronto on Saturday night. It was amazing, we both had a great time.
I did the interval sprints on Sunday morning. As I was half way through the exercise, I knew I could do it!! It was a great feeling. I went on a hike today, it was so warm but it was a gorgeous day. It was an awesome weekend.
Another busy week coming up!!
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Today's Workout
So...tonight I did the homework. Holy cow! I worked out for 60 minutes hard and I was only able to do half of it and the calf session!! Another night I will do the second part and core. It was a tough workout but I feel great.
At our session on Sunday we received Saucony swag - a running hat, shoe bag and a shirt. Awesome!
At our session on Sunday we received Saucony swag - a running hat, shoe bag and a shirt. Awesome!
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Determination and I'm Alive!
I did it!! I completed our training session of trail running. I have never run trails, let alone run. It started out really hard trying to regulate my breathing. When we started Susie said "Let's run for 15 minutes". At the end of the run, I asked how long we had run for...45 minutes. Now, I didn't run the whole 45 minutes but it was my run and I did it at my speed. The other Phat Chick/Rockstar ladies are amazing from explaining their tricks for breathing, grabbing my hand to encourage me, high fiving at the top of a hill, telling me to remember to enjoy the view. I love you guys!
Susie rocks. She explained running technique, additional stretching and overall encouragement. She makes me realize my potential.
As we stretched, Susie explained our homework for this week. We are going to be busy girls...6 workouts this week - intervals, strength training, bike ride, cardio. You name it, we are doing it.
There is a group ride on Thursday night. I am disappointed that I won't be able to attend. I now work Thursday nights and have Friday afternoons off.
I heard one of my favourite songs on the drive home and it resonated even more today.
Susie rocks. She explained running technique, additional stretching and overall encouragement. She makes me realize my potential.
As we stretched, Susie explained our homework for this week. We are going to be busy girls...6 workouts this week - intervals, strength training, bike ride, cardio. You name it, we are doing it.
There is a group ride on Thursday night. I am disappointed that I won't be able to attend. I now work Thursday nights and have Friday afternoons off.
I heard one of my favourite songs on the drive home and it resonated even more today.
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Intimidation...
Just got an email from Shane tonight. Sunday's workout is going to be trail running. OMG. I know this is part of the adventure but I am intimidated. Oh well, I will bite the bullet and do my best. It is my run, and no one elses. I will have Meredith running with me, coaxing me on along the way.
Sunday, May 9, 2010
Orienteering and the past week
The one thing that all of our workout sessions have had in common is the weather. What's with that?
Today was our first session of orienteering with Bryan Connell. He is an "orienteering god". That man has patience! Tracey, Amy, Szerenka and myself were up for the challenge. Suzie, Connor (her awesome dog) and Shane hung out with us too. Bryan taught us topo's, mouse in the house (or houuuuuuse as Suzie says), declanation...the list goes on. At first I felt very clumsy trying to figure out how to figure out the compass and how to use it. After we "orienteered" Rattlesnake Point, with lots of laughs, lost keys (and I think Shane and Bryan shaking their heads throughout the adventure), I felt much more at ease but I still need lots of practice.
This workout was exactly what I needed. I needed to see my fellow adventurers, Suzie and Shane and the orienteering session was perfect. It helped me find my bearings after an unexplicable week.
I did my 30 minute bide ride on Tuesday along the river in Guelph. It felt great to get out. I am going to do a similar ride this week.
Today was our first session of orienteering with Bryan Connell. He is an "orienteering god". That man has patience! Tracey, Amy, Szerenka and myself were up for the challenge. Suzie, Connor (her awesome dog) and Shane hung out with us too. Bryan taught us topo's, mouse in the house (or houuuuuuse as Suzie says), declanation...the list goes on. At first I felt very clumsy trying to figure out how to figure out the compass and how to use it. After we "orienteered" Rattlesnake Point, with lots of laughs, lost keys (and I think Shane and Bryan shaking their heads throughout the adventure), I felt much more at ease but I still need lots of practice.
This workout was exactly what I needed. I needed to see my fellow adventurers, Suzie and Shane and the orienteering session was perfect. It helped me find my bearings after an unexplicable week.
I did my 30 minute bide ride on Tuesday along the river in Guelph. It felt great to get out. I am going to do a similar ride this week.
Thursday, May 6, 2010
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Dash
I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the second date with some tears;
But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represented all the time that she’d spent alive on the earth
And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash.
What matters most is how we live and love – it’s how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change?
For one never knows how much time is left – you could be at dash ‘mid range’.
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more,
And love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this dash lasts just a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash,
Would you be proud of the things they say about the way you spent your dash?
By Linda Ellis
This is a poem that originally was read at my Grandma's funeral. Everyone in my family has a copy of this poem somewhere. I like to live my life remembering my dash.
He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning…to the end.
He noted that first came the date of her birth and spoke of the second date with some tears;
But he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years.
For that dash represented all the time that she’d spent alive on the earth
And now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth.
For it matters not how much we own; the cars, the house, the cash.
What matters most is how we live and love – it’s how we spend our dash.
So think about this long and hard. Are there things you’d like to change?
For one never knows how much time is left – you could be at dash ‘mid range’.
If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real,
And always try to understand the way other people feel.
And be less quick to anger and show appreciation more,
And love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before.
If we treat each other with respect and more often wear a smile…
Remembering that this dash lasts just a little while.
So when your eulogy is being read with your life’s actions to rehash,
Would you be proud of the things they say about the way you spent your dash?
By Linda Ellis
This is a poem that originally was read at my Grandma's funeral. Everyone in my family has a copy of this poem somewhere. I like to live my life remembering my dash.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Angels
I couldn't concentrate yesterday. I didn't want to believe it. I kept checking my inbox for emails from "My RaceDay/Phat Chick" friends. Thank goodness I have them to lean on.
I am sitting at the cottage this morning listening to the thunder. When I was little my Aunt used to explain that thunder was angels bowling. Well, I think today the thunder is one particular angel getting all the other angels in shape by doing burpees, skipping rope and running etc. Of course, all the while with that infectious smile, lots of encouragement and her blonde ponytail!
I am sitting at the cottage this morning listening to the thunder. When I was little my Aunt used to explain that thunder was angels bowling. Well, I think today the thunder is one particular angel getting all the other angels in shape by doing burpees, skipping rope and running etc. Of course, all the while with that infectious smile, lots of encouragement and her blonde ponytail!
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