Sadly only one person has commented on my Stay Hungry. Stay Foolish. post -thanks becky! Please comment I'm so eager to see who you would pick. As a reward enjoy I share this:)
Friday, February 19, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
stay hungry. stay foolish.
Sometimes in life we all feel a bit lost whether it be in life, love or work. We go through periods of joy, pain, sadness, excitement and loss. Yesterday was a day of sadness for me I'm not going to get into the details but it made me really stop to think about life. I surround myself with inspiration to help me through the times like these. It made me think about a question I love discussing.
If you could spend the day with anyone on earth, who would you pick and why?
For me the answer is easy - Steve Jobs - this video sums up why I'd picked him.
I think he is brilliant and so inspirational for me. I've typed out some of my favorite things he said that I will look back on when I need to - they are below for you too :)
If you could spend the day with anyone on earth, who would you pick and why?
For me the answer is easy - Steve Jobs - this video sums up why I'd picked him.
- Follow your curiosity and intuition, it will turn out to be priceless later on.
- It is impossible to connect the dots looking forward. But it is very clear looking backwards years later; you can connect them. Trust that the dots WILL connect in the future. Believing that the dots will connect down the road will give you the confidence to follow your heart even when it leads you off the well worn path and that will make all the difference. All things happen for a reason learn from them. The most successful people in life have often gotten there by over coming obstacles.
- The only thing that kept me going was I loved what I did. You've got to find something that you love. And that is as true for your work as it is for your lovers. Your work is going to fill a large part of your life and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do truly great work and the only way to do that is to be truly satisfied. If you haven't found it yet keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it.
- Remembering that you are going to die is the best way to avoid the trap of thinking you have something to lose. You are already naked there is no reason not to follow your heart.
- Your time is limited, so don't waste it living someone else's life. Don't be trapped with dogma which is living with the results of other people's thinking. Don't let the noise of others' opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important have the courage to follow your heart and intuition. They somehow already know what you truly want to become.
Grouse Mountain. Feb 17th. Breathtaking.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
red and white everywhere
This week the Vancouver 2010 Olympics kicked off in my home town beautiful Vancouver! If you have been reading this blog you know I have been pumped about the Olympics for weeks. If you know me you know I have been excited for the Olympics since the day Canada won the bid.
I love sports, competition, inspiring stories and the way Olympics can bring people together. Let's overcome our differences and cheer on athletes from around the world. So what have I been up date? I have been navigating the sea of red and white that has taken over Vancouver. I have never been a part of something so cool. Everyone is excited and loving it - wish my brother Travis was here to be a part.
monday
PM yoga and checking out Olympic sights
tuesday
AM circuit training with jump rope in between each set of exercises to keep my heart rate high
PM zone 3 run on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 3 sets of 3 minutes low end 3 minutes high end
wednesday
I got to hold the Olympic torch at work, this was just the beginning of my torch encounters
PM grouse grind
When I reached the base of the mountain it was pouring rain, I was feeling tired from a long day at work and everything inside me said "go home, stay warm and dry". But I managed to pull myself out of the car, its funny because even on the days where it feels so hard to get moving once you actually start going you start to have more energy. As you have probably heard the Vancouver local mountains have been receiving NO snow. I was excited that when I reached the 3/4 of the way up point, it had started to snow - I want snow for a couple reason; I LOVE SNOWBOARDING, I want the bears to stay sleeping, I'm scared to death of global warming and I worry about forest fires in the summer because everything will be so dry.
Once I reached the top of the mountain I was confronted by a surprising thing...I had hiked right up into the Olympic torch relay! This resulted in me being stuck at the top of the mountain (in a snow storm freezing cold) for an hour but I loved it!
thursday
PM zone 5 on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 4 sets; 3 minutes at high end of zone with 6 minutes of recovery in between followed by a 10 cool down and stretch. Overall I felt good but my legs were definitely a bit fatigued. Post workout I met a friend for dinner and we went to check out LiveCity Yaletown to watch the torch relay arrive dt Vancouver.
friday
AM crossfit circuit 4 sets of; 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, 50 jumping jacks, 20 burpees and then 20 minutes on bike to spin out the legs; high turn over low resistance
PM because it was the eve of the Olympic opening ceremonies I didn't have much time after work for an intense workout. Instead I got my bike out and rode around the city for a bit and people watched, it was a relaxing way to end the work week and a great way to kick off my Olympic weekend!
I watched the opening ceremonies from a bar in the city which had an electrifying atmosphere, after the ceremonies finished we made our way to see the Bell Ice Cube, Saskatchewan House and Masion de Quebec. Everyone in the city was crazy!
saturday
I'll admit I had high hopes of getting up early and throwing down 2 hours on the trails. However I didn't managed to drag my butt out of bed until 11ish (late night celebrating). I out stuck watching speed skating - why was it so captivating? I couldn't leave the TV screen - I was totally mesmerized!! Not to mention I fell in love with Sven Kramer. When I finally managed to get going I headed to meet my friends at Robson and Thurlow for a wicked fun time dancing in the street (click here to see what I mean)!! I can't believe how many people turned up. I must admit I didn't actually know the dance that you'll witness in that video but it didn't stop me from dancing with them... I've never been one to stand on the side line and I've always loved dancing so I figured - why not? I wish there was a video of me laughing because I was hysterically laughing at myself. The dance was brief; only one song to my disappointment and then I ventured to my gym where I knocked out an hour and thirty minutes of zone 1 training on the treadmill.
PM we had people over to our house and then I went out to celebrate the Olympics again - opps.
sunday
rest day, after two late nights I knew as soon as I woke up that this day would be a workout write off and I was completely cool with that. My girlfriends; Nicole (smeigel), Nicole (napster) and Steph and I went to Robson Square to watch a friend perform, then headed to Yaletown to watch the luge event at Yaletown Brew pub. After that I visited Fan-couver (Yahoo House) and then to Mizuno house which was actually really disappointing, they had sent me an email inviting me to come and speak with their experts and I had a bunch of questions lined up but no one working there was able to help me :( They did give me a small Mizuno stuffed whale so I guess it wasn't a total waste.
PM the highlight of my weekend! I got to attend the Victory Ceremony for the Olympics. I had front row tickets which was awesome. The athletes I was most excited to see:
Jennifer Heil, Ladies Moguls Silver Medalist - shes Canadian!! I love wicked chicks and I love moguls Sven Kramer, Men's 5000m Speed Skating Gold Medalist - I flat out love him!
Shannon Bahrke, Ladies Short Track Speed Skating Bronze Medalist - Super freaking cute, nice and she has PINK hair...I heart Pink. Photos below I got to met her. She was saying goodbye to her lovely family it was a great moment to be a part of. They were so proud of her and overjoyed for her.
Apolo Ohno, Men's Short Track Speed Skating 1500m Silver Medalist - I follow him on twitter and remember him from past Olympics
The musical entertainment was the lovely Nelly Furtado who sounded wonderful - loved her dress an awesome bright pink little number.
Overall I can't complain my week was pretty outstanding:) Photos of my athletes below (and one of me sitting in a giant E).
I love sports, competition, inspiring stories and the way Olympics can bring people together. Let's overcome our differences and cheer on athletes from around the world. So what have I been up date? I have been navigating the sea of red and white that has taken over Vancouver. I have never been a part of something so cool. Everyone is excited and loving it - wish my brother Travis was here to be a part.
monday
PM yoga and checking out Olympic sights
tuesday
AM circuit training with jump rope in between each set of exercises to keep my heart rate high
PM zone 3 run on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 3 sets of 3 minutes low end 3 minutes high end
wednesday
I got to hold the Olympic torch at work, this was just the beginning of my torch encounters
PM grouse grind
When I reached the base of the mountain it was pouring rain, I was feeling tired from a long day at work and everything inside me said "go home, stay warm and dry". But I managed to pull myself out of the car, its funny because even on the days where it feels so hard to get moving once you actually start going you start to have more energy. As you have probably heard the Vancouver local mountains have been receiving NO snow. I was excited that when I reached the 3/4 of the way up point, it had started to snow - I want snow for a couple reason; I LOVE SNOWBOARDING, I want the bears to stay sleeping, I'm scared to death of global warming and I worry about forest fires in the summer because everything will be so dry.
Once I reached the top of the mountain I was confronted by a surprising thing...I had hiked right up into the Olympic torch relay! This resulted in me being stuck at the top of the mountain (in a snow storm freezing cold) for an hour but I loved it!
thursday
PM zone 5 on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 4 sets; 3 minutes at high end of zone with 6 minutes of recovery in between followed by a 10 cool down and stretch. Overall I felt good but my legs were definitely a bit fatigued. Post workout I met a friend for dinner and we went to check out LiveCity Yaletown to watch the torch relay arrive dt Vancouver.
friday
AM crossfit circuit 4 sets of; 20 pushups, 20 sit-ups, 50 jumping jacks, 20 burpees and then 20 minutes on bike to spin out the legs; high turn over low resistance
PM because it was the eve of the Olympic opening ceremonies I didn't have much time after work for an intense workout. Instead I got my bike out and rode around the city for a bit and people watched, it was a relaxing way to end the work week and a great way to kick off my Olympic weekend!
I watched the opening ceremonies from a bar in the city which had an electrifying atmosphere, after the ceremonies finished we made our way to see the Bell Ice Cube, Saskatchewan House and Masion de Quebec. Everyone in the city was crazy!
saturday
I'll admit I had high hopes of getting up early and throwing down 2 hours on the trails. However I didn't managed to drag my butt out of bed until 11ish (late night celebrating). I out stuck watching speed skating - why was it so captivating? I couldn't leave the TV screen - I was totally mesmerized!! Not to mention I fell in love with Sven Kramer. When I finally managed to get going I headed to meet my friends at Robson and Thurlow for a wicked fun time dancing in the street (click here to see what I mean)!! I can't believe how many people turned up. I must admit I didn't actually know the dance that you'll witness in that video but it didn't stop me from dancing with them... I've never been one to stand on the side line and I've always loved dancing so I figured - why not? I wish there was a video of me laughing because I was hysterically laughing at myself. The dance was brief; only one song to my disappointment and then I ventured to my gym where I knocked out an hour and thirty minutes of zone 1 training on the treadmill.
PM we had people over to our house and then I went out to celebrate the Olympics again - opps.
sunday
rest day, after two late nights I knew as soon as I woke up that this day would be a workout write off and I was completely cool with that. My girlfriends; Nicole (smeigel), Nicole (napster) and Steph and I went to Robson Square to watch a friend perform, then headed to Yaletown to watch the luge event at Yaletown Brew pub. After that I visited Fan-couver (Yahoo House) and then to Mizuno house which was actually really disappointing, they had sent me an email inviting me to come and speak with their experts and I had a bunch of questions lined up but no one working there was able to help me :( They did give me a small Mizuno stuffed whale so I guess it wasn't a total waste.
PM the highlight of my weekend! I got to attend the Victory Ceremony for the Olympics. I had front row tickets which was awesome. The athletes I was most excited to see:
Jennifer Heil, Ladies Moguls Silver Medalist - shes Canadian!! I love wicked chicks and I love moguls Sven Kramer, Men's 5000m Speed Skating Gold Medalist - I flat out love him!
Shannon Bahrke, Ladies Short Track Speed Skating Bronze Medalist - Super freaking cute, nice and she has PINK hair...I heart Pink. Photos below I got to met her. She was saying goodbye to her lovely family it was a great moment to be a part of. They were so proud of her and overjoyed for her.
Apolo Ohno, Men's Short Track Speed Skating 1500m Silver Medalist - I follow him on twitter and remember him from past Olympics
The musical entertainment was the lovely Nelly Furtado who sounded wonderful - loved her dress an awesome bright pink little number.
Overall I can't complain my week was pretty outstanding:) Photos of my athletes below (and one of me sitting in a giant E).
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
More Cowbell.
We launched a big project at work today - help spread the word and support Canada!! Visit www.bell.ca/cowbell to download your free cowbell ap or text "Cowbell" to 2010.
Monday, February 8, 2010
Race Across the Sky.
Last week was super! Here's a recap:
monday
yoga and dinner with my cousin Sean who is in town working for the Olympics (he's a police officer from Toronto)
tuesday
AM push strength training 4 sets; squats x 15, shoulder press x 15, dips x 15 and pushups x 15
PM grouse grind
wednesday
AM targeted leg exercises and long stretch session
PM zone 3 on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 4 sets of 3 minutes low end 3 minutes high end, abs class and more stretching
thursday
AM strength training 4 sets; deadlifts x 15, bent over row x 15, upright row x 15, handstand push ups x 6
PM zone 5 on treadmill with Pricey 10 minute warm up then 4 sets of hard zone 5 training; 3 minutes at high end of zone with 6 minutes of recovery in between followed by a 10 cool down and stretch. (and Nuba for dinner - yummy!)
friday
AM circuit training 4 sets; dips x 10, pushups x 15, burpees x 20, situps x 30, jumping jacks x 50
saturday!!
10km trail run at Pacific Spirit Park - felt SOOOO good to be outside!!! And then Nicole and I walked around Vancouver for hours checking out all the Olympic magic
sunday
AM zone 1 on treadmill for an hour and half. This is a day I'm thankful for training partners. Pricey and I had arrange to meet at his gym for our run. We were both sore and tired but pushed each other through the workout and felt great after.
Following my run I went to see the movie "Race Across the Sky" with my friends; Pricey, McGregor, Sara, Stefan and Darrin. The movie is about the Leadville 100 Mile Mountain Bike race. It was filmed last year and features some amazing stories including Lance Armstrong setting a new course record. Here a clip - I definitely recommend this movie.
In the coming weeks and months I will build my running mileage up on the weekends with 10% increases. My goal is to maintain my cross training efforts; 3 x strength training per week, spinning and yoga.
monday
yoga and dinner with my cousin Sean who is in town working for the Olympics (he's a police officer from Toronto)
tuesday
AM push strength training 4 sets; squats x 15, shoulder press x 15, dips x 15 and pushups x 15
PM grouse grind
wednesday
AM targeted leg exercises and long stretch session
PM zone 3 on treadmill 10 minute warm up then 4 sets of 3 minutes low end 3 minutes high end, abs class and more stretching
thursday
AM strength training 4 sets; deadlifts x 15, bent over row x 15, upright row x 15, handstand push ups x 6
PM zone 5 on treadmill with Pricey 10 minute warm up then 4 sets of hard zone 5 training; 3 minutes at high end of zone with 6 minutes of recovery in between followed by a 10 cool down and stretch. (and Nuba for dinner - yummy!)
friday
AM circuit training 4 sets; dips x 10, pushups x 15, burpees x 20, situps x 30, jumping jacks x 50
saturday!!
10km trail run at Pacific Spirit Park - felt SOOOO good to be outside!!! And then Nicole and I walked around Vancouver for hours checking out all the Olympic magic
sunday
AM zone 1 on treadmill for an hour and half. This is a day I'm thankful for training partners. Pricey and I had arrange to meet at his gym for our run. We were both sore and tired but pushed each other through the workout and felt great after.
Following my run I went to see the movie "Race Across the Sky" with my friends; Pricey, McGregor, Sara, Stefan and Darrin. The movie is about the Leadville 100 Mile Mountain Bike race. It was filmed last year and features some amazing stories including Lance Armstrong setting a new course record. Here a clip - I definitely recommend this movie.
In the coming weeks and months I will build my running mileage up on the weekends with 10% increases. My goal is to maintain my cross training efforts; 3 x strength training per week, spinning and yoga.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
All Smiles.
I think I've found the cure for anyone who is feeling unhappy or a bit depressed; trail running, sunny sky, great company and amazing music!
The last 6 weeks I have been focused on recovery & healing which has meant no trail running. This morning I ventured back onto the trails with a great group of runners at Pacific Spirit Park. I ran 9.3 km in 53 minutes at a nice zone 1 pace. I haven't been able to stop smiling all day!! I think it's combination of being back on the trails, my body feeling good on the trails (pain-free) and the fabulous weather we are having in Vancouver.
There is a buzz and excitement that is growing in Vancouver every day. I'm sooooo excited for next week and the Olympics to begin. I think you need to add experiencing the Olympics to your bucket list because words can't explain it:) My perfect morning is being capped off by listening to great music on one of my new favorite websites thesixtyone while I get ready to head downtown to explore my city and meet some new people with my Smeigel.
I sure hope happiness is contagious because I'm going to be spreading a happiness virus today.
Enjoy your weekend!
The last 6 weeks I have been focused on recovery & healing which has meant no trail running. This morning I ventured back onto the trails with a great group of runners at Pacific Spirit Park. I ran 9.3 km in 53 minutes at a nice zone 1 pace. I haven't been able to stop smiling all day!! I think it's combination of being back on the trails, my body feeling good on the trails (pain-free) and the fabulous weather we are having in Vancouver.
There is a buzz and excitement that is growing in Vancouver every day. I'm sooooo excited for next week and the Olympics to begin. I think you need to add experiencing the Olympics to your bucket list because words can't explain it:) My perfect morning is being capped off by listening to great music on one of my new favorite websites thesixtyone while I get ready to head downtown to explore my city and meet some new people with my Smeigel.
I sure hope happiness is contagious because I'm going to be spreading a happiness virus today.
Monday, January 25, 2010
Lisztomania.
Last week was a busy one for me it was the first heavy training week I've had in a while. Here is the full recap.
monday
5 AM - stair climber 30 minutes speed intervals zone 3 intensity, targeted leg strength training and long stretch
PM - 40 minutes on the treadmill alternating incline and speed in zone 3 followed up with 4 sets of:
20 sit-ups, 30 jumping jacks, 20 burpees (with push ups) and 15 push ups (totally exhausted after this workout)
wednesday
5 AM - 46 minutes on treadmill zone 3 training; 2 mins at low end 1 min at high end and 1 min walk recovery in between
PM - 60 minute spin class with Tim and then 30 minute ab class
saturday
AM - 10 km bike ride and 50 minute run on treadmill in zone 1
After my workout I went for my MRI (where I fell asleep) and then I headed out to visit my very pregnant friend Ashlee. She gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl this morning named Colbee! Can't wait to meet her this coming weekend. After that I went with Nicole squared (the napster and smeigel) and my Muss to a soccer fundraiser for dinner and then home to bed.
sunday
AM - 10 km bike ride and 1 hour 33 minutes in zone 1 on the treadmill for a total milage of 10 miles (longest run since my 50 km!! times of pain but for the most part felt good)
Afternoon/PM - Tourist in my city with my dad we walked around Vancouver for 3 hours taking photos of all the Olympic sites that are set up so far.
Today I'm feeling not bad but taking a well deserved rest day. Hope to post some pics from my father daughter day shortly.
monday
5 AM - stair climber 30 minutes speed intervals zone 3 intensity, targeted leg strength training and long stretch
PM - 40 minutes on the treadmill alternating incline and speed in zone 3 followed up with 4 sets of:
20 sit-ups, 30 jumping jacks, 20 burpees (with push ups) and 15 push ups (totally exhausted after this workout)
tuesday
PM - Grouse Grind after work - first time up in 2010
PM - Grouse Grind after work - first time up in 2010
wednesday
5 AM - 46 minutes on treadmill zone 3 training; 2 mins at low end 1 min at high end and 1 min walk recovery in between
PM - 60 minute spin class with Tim and then 30 minute ab class
thursday
6 AM - stair climber 27 minutes interval training followed by a 17 minute circuit training session and long stretch
6 AM - stair climber 27 minutes interval training followed by a 17 minute circuit training session and long stretch
friday
6:30 AM - 60 minute spin class with Bob
PM - Grouse Grind followed by long stretch at gym
Post workout I went to the Phoenix concert (presented by Bell) which was absolutely brilliant, the sound filled the Orpheum. The crowd was on their feet the entire time. And they allowed the crowd on stage for the encore -
saturday
AM - 10 km bike ride and 50 minute run on treadmill in zone 1
After my workout I went for my MRI (where I fell asleep) and then I headed out to visit my very pregnant friend Ashlee. She gave birth to a beautiful and healthy baby girl this morning named Colbee! Can't wait to meet her this coming weekend. After that I went with Nicole squared (the napster and smeigel) and my Muss to a soccer fundraiser for dinner and then home to bed.
sunday
AM - 10 km bike ride and 1 hour 33 minutes in zone 1 on the treadmill for a total milage of 10 miles (longest run since my 50 km!! times of pain but for the most part felt good)
Afternoon/PM - Tourist in my city with my dad we walked around Vancouver for 3 hours taking photos of all the Olympic sites that are set up so far.
Today I'm feeling not bad but taking a well deserved rest day. Hope to post some pics from my father daughter day shortly.
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