All Entries in the "Crazy Legs" Category
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Before I flee the country…my 21 day challenge update 3
Here’s my third update on how my 21 day pH challenge is going! If you aren’t sure what I’ve been doing, you can read my first post here and my second post here. Here’s a quick recap: Genuine Health asked me to take a 21 day challenge of taking Greens+ Extra Energy and tracking my [...]
It’s official, I’m an “alky”….or am I? 21 day pH challenge update
Continuing on my Genuine Health 21 day pH Challenge….I’ve been taking my greens+ extra energy every morning, I’ve been eating much better and I’ve been measuring my pH level three times a day. And guess what?! I hit my alkaline target. I’m an alky! Or am I….? It’s been going well. Up till now. But [...]
I’d better look darn fine in a bikini by spring break or there will be HE11 to pay.
In case you missed my first post, I’m taking part in Genuine Health’s 21 day pH challenge, where I’m taking my daily dose of Greens+ extra energy and measuring my body’s pH levels three times per day. I’m also making some changes to my diet, which is notoriously…bad. Optimal pH for the human body is [...]
Melanie’s Weekly Update
We had some very sad news this weekend with my husband’s uncle passing away unexpectedly. So my apologies, I’m late getting my usual weekly update posted. Fitness-wise, this past week was a recovery week for me. Thank goodness! Monday: I missed Monday’s run with the running group and didn’t have time to run on my [...]
Kevin Bacon, my family and the Olympic Torch Relay
You’ve heard of the six degrees of separation? Well, I’m almost expecting Kevin Bacon to show up! Here’s why… I’m soooo excited because I just found out that two people in my family have been selected as Olympic torchbearers! (okay, so how that’s related to Kevin Bacon, or six degrees of separation, I have no [...]
7+ Beautiful Bloggers You Should Get to Know Better
The wonderful and irrepressible Laynie Kelly has sent me this Beautiful Blogger Award. Thanks Laynie! I, in turn, am to tell you seven things about me and send the Award on to seven other beautiful bloggers. First, though, I’d rather talk about Laynie, because if you haven’t read about her amazing journey, you should. So [...]
