All Entries in the "Workin’ Out – OUTSIDE" Category
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 [...]
I shall get my medal this Sunday!!
Well the count down is on, my friends! This Sunday I shall be getting that medal that I have wanted for a few years now. A few years ago I had trained hard to prepare for my first half marathon, the Fall Classic. When I got to the end I didn’t get a medal. At [...]
Could I really be an Iron Man?
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…. [...]
The fitness fashion I love to run away with
Last spring I was strolling through my neighborhood Target, when I saw a super cute running SKIRT with a matching tank on the end of an aisle.
Run Joe, Run: Joe’s hilarious letter to his running friends
Do you know Joe? Joe is a friend of the Girls (and our hubbies), and a very funny guy. Now I realize he is also crazy, but in my book that’s a mark FOR him, not against him. A few days ago, Joe sent this letter out to his running friends. It’s so funny, I [...]
Training for the Fall Classic
Susan~ I have been training for lets say “my medal”; instead of saying “the race”, in the fall classic. I say that, because I haven’t really been able to do too much running these days. Six months ago I was all gun ho in training for this half marathon. But then life changed a lot [...]
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 [...]
How to Survive an Ultra Marathon
~Rebecca, Diets in Review Because completing my first Olympic distance triathlon was not enough, I decided to follow up a week later with my first ultra marathon – a 50K (31 mile) trail race in The North Face Endurance Challenge series! If you’re surprised, trust me, I was too! I actually thought I was competing [...]
