February 24, 2013
I seem to change my training “plans” every week, mostly detouring around running. Last week, I spoke of “speed work” in hopes of beating a certain someone in an upcoming 5K. This hope is now uncertain. My shin pains still exist, in fact there are intermittent local pains even when sitting. Have I also mentioned […]
February 16, 2013
Sprinting is not my forte. I prefer expending my energy over long distances. It’s more pleasurable for my mind & body when I go long and steady. However, this will be put aside for a short while. From now until mid-March, my focus is on speed work. It was announced last Monday that my company […]
February 9, 2013
Ok fine, it wasn’t a blizzard yesterday. It was just snow. But it inspired me to whip up a “blizzard” – a Soft Serve Banana Blizzard. A ripe banana actually made it to the freezer without being eaten! Bananas never last in my house. We are all bananas over bananas!! For the “mix-in” in the […]
January 19, 2013
2013 has only just begun but there are already unexpected changes & outlooks. CYCLING. 1) I won’t be forming a Ride for Heart corporate team. Unfortunately, it’s not the best year for “company spirit”. 2) I won’t be riding the MS Tour . It used to be 1 of my favourite tours. Too bad a […]
July 8, 2011
My legs feel like bricks! I signed up for the Introductory 2-week special at CYKL on Monday. That’s 2 weeks of unlimited spinning classes!! I took full advantage of it & went spinning after work this Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Tuesday‘s class was such a unique class. Since it’s Tour de France month, CYKL held […]
June 23, 2011
If you think spin classes are only restricted to motionless stationary bikes, THINK AGAIN! CYKL is Toronto’s first indoor cycling studio that uses Revolutionary RealRyder bikes. Just imagine a spin bike that literally leans into a turn!! This is a cyclist’s wildest dream for indoor training!! I learned about CYKL at the International Bicycle Show […]
March 2, 2013
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