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Strength Training – light & basic
Posted on July 8, 2010 | No CommentsWednesdays is the day that I do my in gym strength training. Studies have shown that incorporating strength training in a triathlon training program can help control weight gain and contribute to endurance building. The key is to keep the weights light and do lots... -
Innovative Fitness Triathlete of the Month
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsI am proud to announce that I have been chosen as the Iron Person of the month at Innovative fitness! This truly is an honor as I worked very hard, both in the gym and on my own to overcome this challenge. Although triathlons are... -
Sometimes you gotta just jump in
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsI had a great swim yesterday. As previously mentioned in Prepared for Okay, I haven’t been on top of my training as I should for this upcoming triathlon on July 25th; so early this morning (4:30am) I woke up and got ready for my early... -
Prepared for Okay
Posted on July 7, 2010 | No CommentsMy sprint triathlon is in about 2 week’s time. This should be the time where I am packing in the last miles and preparing to taper a week before my race. Unfortunately due to a late registration for this triathlon (mid June) and with all... -
Kayaking Training #1
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsThis past Friday I did my This past Friday I did my first kayaking training session. The first trainer led kayaking session won’t be for a few weeks so I decided to rent a kayak and go out on my own. My boyfriend Jason was... -
Recovery 101
Posted on June 28, 2010 | No CommentsAs you will soon find out, I am a HUGE fan of recovery. While training for my first triathlon, I found that my time away from the pool, the bike, the trails, and the gym, was just as, if not more important during all my... -
Triathlon defined
Posted on June 27, 2010 | No CommentsA triathlon is a multi sport endurance competition consisting of swimming, cycling, and running. Triathletes compete to get the fasted time in each discipline including transition time for the fasted overall time of the entire course. Triathlons vary in distances. According to International Triathlon Union... -
The Adventure Begins
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsSo yesterday was day one of training for the Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge. This particular training session was meet with some of the Innovative Fitness instructors. I for one love the opportunity to work with people who are able to give me tips and teach... -
Innovative Fitness Adventure Challenge
Posted on June 24, 2010 | No CommentsHi Everyone! I am pleased to announce that I will be participating in this year’s Innovative Fitness Canuck Place Adventure Challenge!! This exciting adventure race features kayaking, mountain biking, and trail running with 100 % of all the proceeds raised going towards supporting the children... -
I Should Tri
Posted on June 20, 2010 | No CommentsAsked me twelve months ago if I would ever do a triathlon, I would probably laugh out loud followed by a quick, “Yeah right!” I hadn’t been in the pool (laps) for about 14 years since I quit the swim team; the only bike I...