Training Log Archive: Funderstormin

Hermes and getawaystix were kind enough to invite Andrew and I up for the weekend. Because of an important detour I needed to take (read: visit Neustadt brewery for some non-LCBO finds) on the way up, we didn't get up there until early afternoon, which turned out to be perfect as it meant that we got to do our run as the snow was pouring down. Hard to tell what the right footwear would have been for this (Hermes wore Yaktrax and I had my Spikecross on) but not

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Was sure that I was going to hate staring at a computer screen for an hour and half but was pleasantly surprised. Definitely worked a LOT harder than I would have in a normal cycling class or on the trainer and to realize I won't die if I work a bit outside of my comfort zone. With it being quite unpleasant outside, this was a perfect night to stay inside instead! Good balance of chit chat and sweatin'. I can see why people do this on a regular basis and would definitely go back.

Good Life hot yoga take two. Different type of class than I did last time, and perfect for a Monday. Nice and hot and great instructor. This class would best be described as Montessori yoga and so different from bikram where you do what you are told and nothing else. Really nice to be given a range of options and have the ability to drink water at any time. Between this and the ART I had done at lunch, I was able to take my pigeon to whole new levels today.

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Hydrocut trail run with Mrs. Tiny. Every time we run there the weather seems to mysteriously change from one side to the other! Lots of cars in the parking lot but we barely saw any other people on the trails, until I decided to go the bathroom, and then suddenly we were surrounded by three riders...go figure!