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A Rookie Mistake

March 2, 2013

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I committed a rookie mistake yesterday.  I’ve had my fair share of bonking in the past but never to this level.  As one of my 2013 goals, I completed back-to-back spin classes last night.  I don’t usually bring electrolytes or energy bars for spinning, strictly reserving them for cycling.  Let’s face it, they are convenient […]

Running a Detour

February 24, 2013

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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 […]

Speed Work

February 16, 2013

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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 […]

Blizzard Treat

February 9, 2013

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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 […]

Just being Cautious

January 27, 2013

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This weekend has been sunny & warm (as far as winter goes).  I shied away from last Wednesday’s RR run since it was snowy & frigid in Toronto.  How do people run without traction aids on their shoes?  I’ve not seen anyone wear them! I owe myself a makeup run today.  After a hefty brunch […]

The Unexpected

January 19, 2013

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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 […]

LarabaLLs

December 10, 2011

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Being an energy bar junkie has flattened my wallet over the past year.  When selecting bars, I’m not concerned about whether they are organic; however, they do need to be natural (as much as possible).  Natural products are conveniently pricier than those overdosed with glucose-fructose.  I rely on them primarily for cardio activities (biking & […]

Ride to Cafe Domestique

October 8, 2011

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I’ve been craving a ride to Cafe Domestique (Domestique-Cafe Cyclo Sportif) in Dundas, Ontario all summer (Route Map).  Cafe Domestique is no ordinary coffee shop.  It’s a cycling-themed coffee shop & a hot meetup spot for cyclists.  The owner combined his 2 passions: cycling and coffee. This ride was originally my plan for next year […]

My thighs are Spent!

July 8, 2011

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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 […]

CYKL – the BEST Spin studio!

June 23, 2011

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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 […]