All Entries in the "Our escapades" Category
Fit Vacations – Picturesque Pender Island, BC Canada
I recently had the opportunity for a quick weekend visit to one of the many beautiful little islands off the coast of Vancouver, BC. With road bikes safely stowed in the back of the SUV, about 17 changes of workout clothes and enough runners / workout shoes to match, as well as a cooler full [...]
Swim camp successful: I didn’t drown (today anyway)
I recently had the opportunity (a nice way of saying my brother signed me up, paid for me and dragged me there) to take a one day swim camp with swimming legend Karlyn Pipes-Neilsen. Two more different women, you couldn’t imagine. Karlyn, long, toned, as graceful in the water as a dolphin; me, the uncomfortable [...]
Whistler Gran Fondo Divine as Wine
This year marked my first foray into road cycling, for no other reason than decaying joints and a whim. Mostly the decaying joints whim. I bought myself a new bike…a pretty little butterfly-light Argon 18 Krypton (duly named the “Krypt” because I’m sure I’m going to die on it), some snazzy new clothes (helloooo, shopping [...]
Have you ever Run ‘Til You Vomit?
Last week I started the P90X program (upcoming post). I also did the Grouse Grind, tried kayaking (post upcoming Sunday) and continued to run. All in the summer heat. Turns out (no surprise, right?), it was too much for my body. This I found out on a hot, muggy run. In retrospect, I could have [...]
Adventure Challenge Looms Closer
So excited!!! I’m still training for the Canuck Place Adventure Challenge, (5k kayak, 20k mountain bike, 5k trail run) and while I was hanging with the family at the lake I took some much needed me-time and hopped in the canoe for a little paddle practice. It’s not kayaking, but at least I’m still getting [...]
Deep Cove Training Hike – Take One
So uber volunteer and all around awesome chick Esther convinced me to tackle a super-worthy event benefiting sick kids and their families that visit Canuck Place. Canuck Place Children’s Hospice provides specialized pediatric palliative care for children living with a life-threatening illness and support for their families throughout British Columbia. I can’t think of a [...]
My First Duathlon
Sunday was a sunny, beautiful day. It broke a long standing tradition of rain & horrible weather for the UBC Triathlon Duathlon. I participated in the Duathlon which was: 5km run, 20km bike, 5km run. This was the first race that I’ve done that had a road bike racing component and I found myself absolutely [...]
Steve Nash Sports Club – ‘Maxed Out’ 60 minute group class
This week I joined our local (and newly-constructed) Steve Nash Sports Club. Gorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous. They’re still working out the kinks (air conditioning…what air conditioning?) but it’s only been open since the beginning of the month so I’m sure they’ll get things worked out. It was actually a pretty big step for me to join [...]
Not your Average 8 Minutes of Fun
At an average time of 8 minutes, participating in the BC Lung Association fundraiser ‘Climb the Wall: The Stairclimb for Clean Air’, takes only 60 seconds longer than the average time couples have sex for. And, unlike sex, you get hot, sweaty & have a great workout. “Climb the Wall” refers to running up the [...]
So many choices in Fitness Events~What are you doing?
Even as little as a decade ago, our choices for fitness events were extremely limited. You could run a marathon, maybe a triathalon or play on a sports team. Depending on your city, that was pretty much about it. Today any larger city is going to have literally something for everyone. Like to run? What [...]
My Dubai Fitness Excitement
It is not often that I get to talk about my two passions – fitness and shopping – at the same time so when the opportunity arises I am as excited as a yoga mom at a Lululemon sale. I recently had the chance to visit Dubai, UAE, with my husband and his parents on [...]
Spring Break here we come!
I GGS crew is closing the office and taking some much needed time with our friends and family. So we are doing what birds knew the smart thing to do when the weather is COLD and that’s flying SOUTH. Where most of our time will be doing a lot of this: And none of this: We will be sure [...]
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 [...]
Canada vs Norway Hockey – Blogging Live From Molson Canadian Hockey House at the Vancouver Olympics
Team Canada Hockey from Molson Canadian Hockey House in Vancouver First of all, let me just say a HUGE thank you to Molson Canada for their generosity in the tix – and for way too many drink tix - to their Molson Canadian Hockey House to watch Team Canada vs Norway in Men’s hockey. Second, [...]
My Genuine Health pH Challenge Update Four
Final Update – My 21 Day Genuine Health pH Challenge – Jan 18 day 1- Feb 7 The last week of my Genuine Health pH Challenge (read my first post here, post two and post three) was spent in Tecate, Mexico at Rancho La Puerta resort. I packed my greens+ extra energy with me and [...]
And now I AM fleeing the country…
My last few hours before heading off to Rancho La Puerta in Mexico. I can’t wait! After being sick all this week, coupled with sick kids and trying to pack all the things I’ve needed to get done in a few short days, well, let’s just say it is time to recharge. I booked my [...]
