All Entries in the "Workin’ Out – OUTSIDE" Category
5 Ways to Run Smarter at Night
As winter approaches the days are quickly becoming shorter and for many runners it gets increasingly difficult to fit a run in during daylight hours. Night running is never the safest option for any runner but if you run in the evening you need to be prepared for the unexpected. Follow these five tips to [...]
5 Very Creative Ways to Use your Halloween Candy
Halloween is a special time of year. Ushered in by aisles full of candy and celebrated with a touch of imagination, it is a magical event where adults and children alike can be whatever they dream to be for one single night. A part of the magical spell Halloween has us under is our diet. [...]
3 easy tips for running with your mate (without killing each other)
~ by Mike Romaniuk, sharing his “secret thoughts of men” 2011 is well past its half over mark and I don’t know about you, but I’m finding that life is speeding by faster each year. I’m also discovering that couple-time can be hard to squeeze into a busy schedule. Running with your spouse can be [...]
Would you Ever Consider doing THE Ironman?
I’ll admit it: I’m seriously considering training for an Iron Man. Please don’t tell my family – they complain that they don’t see me enough as is (no, I’m not married, nor do I have kids, so I’m safe on that end. I think. It’s my parents. Let’s not go there.). Anyway, the Iron Man…. [...]
A Guide to Running on Different Surfaces
As a runner, there’s nothing more wonderful than a cool morning, a gentle breeze, and some scenery. I love to run outside. Because of where I live, I typically run on pavement in neighborhoods. Sometimes I manage to run through parks and even along rivers during my weekly training. When everything is in sync, there’s [...]
Someone who is busier than you is running right now
Some days I find it hard to find time for exercise. Like every mom – no matter the size of the family - I find that life with four kids and their various schools (three) and sports (four) and activities (three) makes each day chaotic and busy. If I sleep in, or something throws me off-schedule [...]
We DID it! Adventure Challenge Freakette Style
WE DID IT!!! Fellow adventure challenge team member, Esther, who blogs over at BloggerBeyotch, writes this account of our adventure challenge. It was an amazing, fun race, and I can’t wait to do it again next year! ~Melanie (in photo, I’m on the far right; Esther is 3rd from the left) The Fitness Town Freakettes [...]
Kacy Duke’s Top Tips for Summer Fitness
Disclaimer: The GGS Media was not paid for this advertisement. We decided to run this for Dove because we do like their Campaign for Real Beauty. We were given samples of Dove Ultimate Visibly Smooth anti-perspirant/deodorant. Kacy Duke, fitness expert to celebrities including Gwen Stefani and Mary J. Blige, knows that feeling physically fit and [...]
2 Blondes in a Pink Kayak…Our First Experience
Kayaking. Always wanted to try it, never really got around to it. Part of the reason is just plain apprehension about tipping over! But when I signed on to participate in the a super-worthy Innovative Fitness Canuck Place Adventure Challenge which raises money to benefit the sick kids and their families that visit Canuck Place, [...]
Grinding Up The Grouse Grind
I don’t know what possessed me to check my phone the other night when my good friend Lori texted me. I was minding my own business reading and enjoying my second glass of wine of the evening. All was calm and peaceful and lazy… …and then my phone beeped and there was Lori’s text beckoning [...]
Spin Class Review: Hills and Drills at the Steve Nash Sports Club
I’ve come a long way, baby, since my first experience with spinning. In fact, I’ve come to really love it as a complement to my first love (running). And right now, since I’ve injured my shin – I’m about 90% recovered – spinning has taken over as the main part of my cardio routine. This [...]
Review: Real Ryder Bike
The GGS girls were presented with the opportunity to try out Real Ryder bikes at a spin class. Yipeeee…we love to spin! On a new type of bike…even better! We arrived at GOLD’s gym, in Langley, BC which conduct spin classes on the Real Ryder bike several times a day. We were greeted to a very professional, [...]
How NOT to Snowshoe – Especially for Your First Time
I don’t know if I’ve mentioned that I’ve signed up for a 5k snowshoe race next weekend. I’m sure that’s not very remarkable, except for the fact that I’ve only ever been on snowshoes once. When I was eight. My brother – aka “itwillbesoeasydon’tworry” Mike – made it sound like fun. Then he invited me [...]
A workout video to bookmark: Running drills to improve your form, strength and speed
In my post on Sunday, I wrote about how I’ve just started another half marathon running clinic, training for my sixth half marathon. Thanks for your comments, support and especially your questions! I’ve had a few questions from people about running drills, specifically what other drills there are besides the “ABC’s” that I mentioned on [...]
On trying new sports – with a fitness partner of the opposite sex
I tried Cross Country Skiing for the first time yesterday and I feel like the victim of a serious car accident today. I’m walking a bit funny, my body hurts from the falls and, after landing on my right wrist one too many times, I’m even having a bit of trouble typing this blog post. [...]
I did it!
Hi Ladies, I DID IT!!! Yes, I am now a proud owner of a half marathon medal!!!! Wow, what an experience. Let’s start the day or night before. I did what my running partner, Farida had told me to do. Eat, drink lots of water, lay everything out and get a good night sleep. I [...]
