I knew starting this a few months ago that it would be a huge challenge, mostly physical but mental as well. I thought I'd mix things up and add some more challenges into the mix. I'm embarking on a new path in my career (ahhhhhhhhh) which already proves to be an insane challenge, but one that I'm extremely enthusiastic and motivated about. This change will also require me to go to the States for training for the majority of the time until the Ride. I return from my last trip 6 days before the Ride. EGAD!
Freaking out a little bit about how that's going to affect my training regime. But most of my trips are close enough so I can drive, so I can take my bike with me. But no yoga and no Crossfit :( However, I am going to start the 60-day "Insanity" program... That should provide a nice ass-kicking!
Only 100 days left until the Ride!!
Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh.... that's me not panicking!!!
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
I am... I just am.
I've been on an extreme emotional roller coaster in the past week or so... Been fighting some internal demons... Getting slapped in the face with how fragile life is...
I have to admit, I've had a tough couple of weeks of training. Mentally and physically. The physical part came first where my abs got a serious ass-kicking. To the point where it hurt to even breathe. Couldn't do much for a few days because of the pain... soreness I know how to deal with... this was a whole new level of pain. Walking, talking, breathing....everything I did caused a sharp pain in my ab muscles. It's been 8 days since that abs workout and I still feel the tightness. Yoga is helping... a little.
I also had moments of doubt in the past week of my ability to complete this journey. Wondering if I have the will power, the motivation and the stamina to keep going. These feelings led me to a few days of binge-eating. A lot of junk food... chips, fries, cookies, chocolate, McDonald's and even ice cream! For those of you who know me well... ice cream is not my cup of tea. Fortunately, I got a wake up call. Unfortunately, the wake-up call royally sucked.
On Friday, a class-mate of mine from high school passed away after a 15-month battle with leukemia. Although it's been a long time since we've had much contact, the news felt like slamming into a concrete wall. She was taken away from her loving boyfriend and family at the young age of 32... Reading her boyfriend's blog about her fight with leukemia made me realize just how fragile life is. We really need to appreciate every minute that we have and to not take anything for granted. Every minute that I had used to wallow in self-doubt was a minute lost in the realization of my goals. Not time wasted... just not time gained. Reading about her fight and the strength that she showed is giving me the motivation to keep going. Rest in peace Electra, you truly are my inspiration.
I haven't said this in a really long time... but cancer f*&ken sucks! Seeing my grandmother this weekend hard, because now the cancer is visible to the naked eye. The tumors are spreading and growing at an alarmingly fast pace. It's really scary. And it makes me angry that cancer is going to take my po-po away. It makes me frustrated that there is absolutely nothing I can do for her. She told me today that she's proud of me and that I have to keep up the good work. And I will, not just for her, but for every cancer patient, survivor and victim. This is my small contribution to what I can do for the world's fight against cancer. Because cancer f*&ken sucks!
I am exactly where I need to be today, at this very moment. And tomorrow... I will be exactly where I need to be in my mind, body and soul.
I just need to keep reminding myself of that.
You too.
xoxoxox
I have to admit, I've had a tough couple of weeks of training. Mentally and physically. The physical part came first where my abs got a serious ass-kicking. To the point where it hurt to even breathe. Couldn't do much for a few days because of the pain... soreness I know how to deal with... this was a whole new level of pain. Walking, talking, breathing....everything I did caused a sharp pain in my ab muscles. It's been 8 days since that abs workout and I still feel the tightness. Yoga is helping... a little.
I also had moments of doubt in the past week of my ability to complete this journey. Wondering if I have the will power, the motivation and the stamina to keep going. These feelings led me to a few days of binge-eating. A lot of junk food... chips, fries, cookies, chocolate, McDonald's and even ice cream! For those of you who know me well... ice cream is not my cup of tea. Fortunately, I got a wake up call. Unfortunately, the wake-up call royally sucked.
On Friday, a class-mate of mine from high school passed away after a 15-month battle with leukemia. Although it's been a long time since we've had much contact, the news felt like slamming into a concrete wall. She was taken away from her loving boyfriend and family at the young age of 32... Reading her boyfriend's blog about her fight with leukemia made me realize just how fragile life is. We really need to appreciate every minute that we have and to not take anything for granted. Every minute that I had used to wallow in self-doubt was a minute lost in the realization of my goals. Not time wasted... just not time gained. Reading about her fight and the strength that she showed is giving me the motivation to keep going. Rest in peace Electra, you truly are my inspiration.
I haven't said this in a really long time... but cancer f*&ken sucks! Seeing my grandmother this weekend hard, because now the cancer is visible to the naked eye. The tumors are spreading and growing at an alarmingly fast pace. It's really scary. And it makes me angry that cancer is going to take my po-po away. It makes me frustrated that there is absolutely nothing I can do for her. She told me today that she's proud of me and that I have to keep up the good work. And I will, not just for her, but for every cancer patient, survivor and victim. This is my small contribution to what I can do for the world's fight against cancer. Because cancer f*&ken sucks!
I am exactly where I need to be today, at this very moment. And tomorrow... I will be exactly where I need to be in my mind, body and soul.
I just need to keep reminding myself of that.
You too.
xoxoxox
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Meet... ???
This new schedule is crazy!
I know I'm not supposed to have a day off... but I just couldn't hack it. Or least my quads can't!
This is how the last few days went down:
Saturday: Yin Yoga, Hot Yoga, Spinning
Sunday: Hot Yoga, Spinning
Monday: Spinning, Hot Yoga
Tuesday: Spinning, Crossfit, Yin Yoga
Wednesday: NOTHING
Back to the grind tomorrow... On the schedule is Spinning, Crossfit and Hot Yoga. Aiyaya!
Too much?!?! Possibly.... But don't know until I've tried right?
The highlight of my week??? Yin Yoga with Emma last night at HappyTree. Just what I needed!!! "Melting heart" pose is as amazing as it sounds. No matter how hectic, crazy, stressed, intense my day is... the minute I get on my mat, it all melts away. Had a conversation with a girlfriend last week about how possessive I am about my mat. The space between the physical boundaries of my mat are mine, where nothing from the outside world can enter. Weird? Possibly. And I probably shouldn't be so attached to something so "material". Maybe I haven't gotten to that "heightened" place yet. But for the time-being... This is MY mat :) If you need a mat, I have an extra one you can borrow :)
By the way.... here's some stupidly exciting news... I GOT A BIKE!... Yes that's right... I HAVE A BIKE :) Wooooohoooooo!!!!!
Yes... I have a tendency to name inanimate objects in my life. My mat is Duke (the second). My ring is Joe. I've gotten some pretty good suggestions for this sexy beast... but I'm just not sure. Help?!?
Much love to you all. Hope you had a chance to enjoy this fabulously sunny warm day!
Cuddles!
I know I'm not supposed to have a day off... but I just couldn't hack it. Or least my quads can't!
This is how the last few days went down:
Saturday: Yin Yoga, Hot Yoga, Spinning
Sunday: Hot Yoga, Spinning
Monday: Spinning, Hot Yoga
Tuesday: Spinning, Crossfit, Yin Yoga
Wednesday: NOTHING
Back to the grind tomorrow... On the schedule is Spinning, Crossfit and Hot Yoga. Aiyaya!
Too much?!?! Possibly.... But don't know until I've tried right?
The highlight of my week??? Yin Yoga with Emma last night at HappyTree. Just what I needed!!! "Melting heart" pose is as amazing as it sounds. No matter how hectic, crazy, stressed, intense my day is... the minute I get on my mat, it all melts away. Had a conversation with a girlfriend last week about how possessive I am about my mat. The space between the physical boundaries of my mat are mine, where nothing from the outside world can enter. Weird? Possibly. And I probably shouldn't be so attached to something so "material". Maybe I haven't gotten to that "heightened" place yet. But for the time-being... This is MY mat :) If you need a mat, I have an extra one you can borrow :)
By the way.... here's some stupidly exciting news... I GOT A BIKE!... Yes that's right... I HAVE A BIKE :) Wooooohoooooo!!!!!
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| Here he is... his name is....???? |
Much love to you all. Hope you had a chance to enjoy this fabulously sunny warm day!
Cuddles!
Thursday, March 1, 2012
Change...
"The only constant in life is change." ~ Heraclitus
One of my favorite quotes. And one that I often need reminded of. Sometimes I look back at my life and get overwhelmed by how different my life is compared to just 4 years ago. At that point in my life, I made a decision that sent me into a whirlwind of an emotional, mental and physical journey. I can proudly say that I am the best me today than I have ever been. But it hasn't been easy. And I hope that I continue to become a better me... every day. I wonder what life is going to bring me tomorrow. I know one thing for sure... The sun will come up tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar :)
And of course... the change to my training that was given to me by a fitness coach I recently consulted. Oh dear. Time to up it. Go big or go home! He actually said that! I gave him my current training program and he said "Let's tweak that a little bit". I'd like to know where he learned his definition of "a little bit". Here is what he is suggesting I do until the Ride.
Monday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
PM: Hot Yoga
Tuesday:
PM: Crossfit followed by Yin Yoga
Wednesday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
PM: Hot Yoga
Thursday:
PM: Crossfit
Friday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Saturday:
Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Yin Yoga
Sunday:
Hot Yoga
Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Ya... That's 11 different workouts in 7 days. Ummmmm!??!?! Really?!?!?! I will try this next week and see what happens. Wish me luck! Or better yet... does anyone wanna lug my gear from one place to another?!?! Or do my laundry? I don't have enough workout clothes for all of that!
Anyways... Caveman training really beat me up! Literally... I have bruises all over my body which have now turned to a nice deep purple colour! Awesome :)
Wednesday's WOD was amazing!
25 Dive bombers
50 V-ups
80 Mountain climbers (each leg)
75 50lbs push presses
150 Double-unders
Total time: 24:15
I definitely need to work on my double-unders... they suck! LOL... and that's probably the understatement of the year!
Back to Crossfit in the morning! Wooohooo!!!!
That's all she wrote! Giddy up!!
One of my favorite quotes. And one that I often need reminded of. Sometimes I look back at my life and get overwhelmed by how different my life is compared to just 4 years ago. At that point in my life, I made a decision that sent me into a whirlwind of an emotional, mental and physical journey. I can proudly say that I am the best me today than I have ever been. But it hasn't been easy. And I hope that I continue to become a better me... every day. I wonder what life is going to bring me tomorrow. I know one thing for sure... The sun will come up tomorrow. Bet your bottom dollar :)
And of course... the change to my training that was given to me by a fitness coach I recently consulted. Oh dear. Time to up it. Go big or go home! He actually said that! I gave him my current training program and he said "Let's tweak that a little bit". I'd like to know where he learned his definition of "a little bit". Here is what he is suggesting I do until the Ride.
Monday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
PM: Hot Yoga
Tuesday:
PM: Crossfit followed by Yin Yoga
Wednesday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
PM: Hot Yoga
Thursday:
PM: Crossfit
Friday:
AM: Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Saturday:
Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Yin Yoga
Sunday:
Hot Yoga
Cycling/Spinning (60-90 min)
Ya... That's 11 different workouts in 7 days. Ummmmm!??!?! Really?!?!?! I will try this next week and see what happens. Wish me luck! Or better yet... does anyone wanna lug my gear from one place to another?!?! Or do my laundry? I don't have enough workout clothes for all of that!
Anyways... Caveman training really beat me up! Literally... I have bruises all over my body which have now turned to a nice deep purple colour! Awesome :)
Wednesday's WOD was amazing!
25 Dive bombers
50 V-ups
80 Mountain climbers (each leg)
75 50lbs push presses
150 Double-unders
Total time: 24:15
I definitely need to work on my double-unders... they suck! LOL... and that's probably the understatement of the year!
Back to Crossfit in the morning! Wooohooo!!!!
That's all she wrote! Giddy up!!
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