Hell Yes! Our ice axes are sitting at the post office waiting for us to pick them up. Plans to take Monday off and go play on ice is materializing and we are going to have an amazing start to the New Year.
Somehow I made running plans at 9:30a.m. on THE Sunday morning after New Years Eve. How did that happen? But now that I did....well I am kind of o.k. with it. It keeps me accountable to drink little beer, a lot of water and get to bed at a decent time. Sometimes I need a kick in the ass to stay accountable as occasionally my brain forgets about my long term goals under the influence of good company, flavor filled food and tasty beer.
My motivation usually comes from within but this weekend it is coming from an early appointment with a client (7 a.m. on Saturday) and an accidentally booked early morning run with a new friend (9:30a.m.).
Where we are headed on Tuesday: http://www.visittumblerridge.ca/YourAdventure/WinterActivities/IceClimbing/tabid/85/Default.aspx
Friday, 30 December 2011
Wednesday, 21 December 2011
5a.m.
I usually like mornings. Last night I didn't go to bed until 11:15 and now up at 5a.m. My negotiating tools with my brain this morn were...you can have a nap...it'll just be all over with for the day and then you can fit in a run today too....you feel like crap just get up and go to the gym.
I originally intended to see a client this morning after crossfit but she rescheduled so I ALMOST went back to bed. Once I was up I thought well you're up already just GO!
The best part about CF is the workout is posted to I have an idea of what it's going to be like.
Today's W.O.D 6:00-7:00a.m.
Tabata - 20sec ring hold, 20 second alternating lunge, 15 then 10sec for 8 min total.
Find 1 max rep Power Clean
Workout: 21-17-9 Power Clean and Sit-Ups for time
8:00a.m.: hated this workout and now feel like I need to get cardio in because my HR was hardly elevated. Heading out for a run right away so I have time to get back to the gym and see a client at 10:30a.m.
Still skeptical about crossfit but playing along for now.
I originally intended to see a client this morning after crossfit but she rescheduled so I ALMOST went back to bed. Once I was up I thought well you're up already just GO!
The best part about CF is the workout is posted to I have an idea of what it's going to be like.
Today's W.O.D 6:00-7:00a.m.
Tabata - 20sec ring hold, 20 second alternating lunge, 15 then 10sec for 8 min total.
Find 1 max rep Power Clean
Workout: 21-17-9 Power Clean and Sit-Ups for time
8:00a.m.: hated this workout and now feel like I need to get cardio in because my HR was hardly elevated. Heading out for a run right away so I have time to get back to the gym and see a client at 10:30a.m.
Still skeptical about crossfit but playing along for now.
Tuesday, 20 December 2011
Starve the Ego, Feed the Soul
Since starting crossfit this has a lot of meaning to me. I have never so blatantly exposed my physical weaknesses in front of a group of strangers before. I knew going in it would be challenging and physically my body would take time to adapt. I accepted that and could take that on.
My experience at crossfit took me way beyond a level of ego shattering that I thought it ever could or would. It not only exposes your total physical condition but also highly specific muscle imbalances, mobility limitations and ability to keep kickin it out after your body is completely exhausted.
And with this entire experience....I have felt drawn to take care of my whole body, mind and spirit again. I have started meditating, take time to check-in with how I am feeling during the day, take time to slow down and connect with people in my life who are important and just LAUGH and enjoy my day.
My experience at crossfit took me way beyond a level of ego shattering that I thought it ever could or would. It not only exposes your total physical condition but also highly specific muscle imbalances, mobility limitations and ability to keep kickin it out after your body is completely exhausted.
And with this entire experience....I have felt drawn to take care of my whole body, mind and spirit again. I have started meditating, take time to check-in with how I am feeling during the day, take time to slow down and connect with people in my life who are important and just LAUGH and enjoy my day.
Strange how one thing leads to another...which leads to another and soon
I am all hippie again and embracing it.
Monday, 19 December 2011
Melow Meatloaf Muffins
Tried this recipe twice now and it's a hit! I freeze them in bags of 2 so I can grab and go when faced with a busy day. Total time from start to clean up is less than an hour. It is perfect and makes my day so much more mellow!
Ingredients:
Spices: 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed, 2 tsp. dry yellow mustard, 2 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Spice, 2 tsp minced garlic, minced, 2 tsp minced ginger, 1 capful of balsamic vinegar
1 cup quick cooking oats
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup egg whites
2 lbs. ground chicken breast
Spices: 1/2 tsp. ground cumin, 1/2 tsp. dried thyme, crushed, 2 tsp. dry yellow mustard, 2 tsp. black pepper, 1 tsp. Chipotle Pepper Spice, 2 tsp minced garlic, minced, 2 tsp minced ginger, 1 capful of balsamic vinegar
1 cup quick cooking oats
2 stalks celery, finely chopped
1/4 cup egg whites
2 lbs. ground chicken breast
The how to:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Mix everything! Add to muffin tins that are sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for about 40 minutes. You know they are cooked when they start to pull off the side of the pan.
Yields about 24 muffins Nutrition: 1 muffin 75 calories, 2 g fat, 4 g carbs, 11 g protein
Mix everything! Add to muffin tins that are sprayed with non-stick spray. Bake for about 40 minutes. You know they are cooked when they start to pull off the side of the pan.
Yields about 24 muffins Nutrition: 1 muffin 75 calories, 2 g fat, 4 g carbs, 11 g protein
Back to Blogging
There is something quite cathartic about sharing adventures and thoughts on the web. I have briefed research that describes how bloggers and gamers and Facebook users cannot connect with their peers and use social media as a way of bridging the gap of intimate relationships that they lack in our lives. Then another body of research can "prove" that social media outlets enhances relationships, self esteem, a feeling of connectedness with others and decreases feelings of isolation. So who "wins" the argument and what should I do about it?
I enjoy blogging, it gives me, an amateur writer, a taste of creativity and an outlet to share my kick ass adventures. I am not trying to create an inflated persona I am sharing who I am and celebrating my love of climbing with other rock addicts. I actually don't even care if anyone reads it. It's fun to throw together a story of my life and celebrate failures, successes and all lessons learned along the way.
I enjoy blogging, it gives me, an amateur writer, a taste of creativity and an outlet to share my kick ass adventures. I am not trying to create an inflated persona I am sharing who I am and celebrating my love of climbing with other rock addicts. I actually don't even care if anyone reads it. It's fun to throw together a story of my life and celebrate failures, successes and all lessons learned along the way.
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