Working up a sweat in Toronto

8-miunte path to fitness on Nov 3, 2009 in Deals challenge fitness path to toronto I just came across this neat fitness challenge for anyone living in Toronto’s Bloor West Village. On Saturday, November 7th a group of health and fitness centres in the area will be offering free classes as a part of the 8-minute path to fitnes...

Wrap up of Booty Camp on Nov 1, 2009 in boot camp boot booty camp fitness toronto workout Two months ago I started my Booty Camp Fitness journey and over the last 8 weeks I have lost some inches and gained some self-confidence. I have kept track of my journey most weeks via this blog, so if you have been reading you know that I have been...

Pain is temporary on Oct 28, 2009 in running corps dc marathon marine washington I have now officially run the ‘People’s marathon’ (a.k.a. the 34th Marine Corps Marathon in Washington, D.C.). This was my third marathon and by the far the best race I have run to date. There were tough parts, but as a lot of signs sai...

Toronto marathon mayhem on Oct 21, 2009 in Random thoughts running marathon mayhem toronto Every now and then I get my bee in a bonnet about something. This week it is Toronto’s response to having two marathons so close to one another. This morning’s Globe and Mail article about how the City wants the organizers of the two race...

Marathon worries on Oct 18, 2009 in running drivers fitness marathon toronto worries This week was not a great week for me. I just haven’t felt like myself and having a cold/flu has definitely not helped - just feeling really blah. I also realized today as I was cheering friends on at the Toronto marathon that this time next we...

Post-long run treat - eggs! on Oct 12, 2009 in Eating after working out cheese eggs goat omelettes I have never been a huge breakfast fan during the week, but on the weekends that is a different story. I love nothing more than a good brunch especially after a long Sunday run. A brunch after running 20 km + is definitely well deserved I would say!

Week four: Booty Camp on Oct 6, 2009 in boot camp booty camp fitness oksana toronto workout I have now officially reached my halfway point of my 8 week Booty Camp adventure. Week four was full of new moves and of course the dreaded measurement taking. After a few days of digesting the mid-point results I have to say I am proud of my progres...