February 2012
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Toronto Life's Oscar 2012 Drinking Game →
I think I’ll stick to Perrier tonight but for those who are looking to get a little loose in celebration of the Oscars this drinking game from Toronto Life may be up your alley!
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14.5 miles done!
This morning I achieved a personal distance record by completing 14.5 miles/23 kms in just over two hours. It was hard but with the exception of some hip pain I felt good the whole time. I took a few honey stingers throughout the run and they seemed to keep my energy levels up.
My splits are below - I can’t wait to enjoy some good eats today!
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Fridays, they are a-changin
Not so many years ago I used to go out every Friday. My friends and I would kick-off the weekend at a bar or a house party. Once I started working and MT and I moved in together, Fridays became a bit more tame but we’d usually always go out for a drink or dinner. Since I’ve started marathon training and especially as my long run distances increase my Fridays have become very quiet....
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Tonight's hill workout
I need to hit the hills tonight and I’ve decided to challenge myself by completing outdoor hill repeats. There is a KILLER hill a few blocks away from my house - bonus, it is actually part of the Toronto marathon course.
I bookmarked Gia’s Lululemon hill workout a few weeks ago and I’m excited to try it post-work. I’ll have to modify slightly as I don’t want to...
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Thankful Things Thursday
This week I’m thankful for: Short weeks - nothing like four intense work days to get you ready/excited for the weekend. I can’t wait to relax and recharge - after my 14.5 mile run… MyFitnessPal.com - I’ve been using this site to help track my food consumption over the past few weeks. I am by no means an obsessive calorie counter but I do find that being mindful of my...
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A deck for the Newlywed Nest
MT and I need to invest in a deck this spring - our house doesn’t have one and we’re lusting for a place to lounge, dine and entertain. We live in an urban area so the size of our deck is limited and Canadian summers are short (but sweet!).
Naturally, I’ve turned to Pinterest for inspiration. These don’t directly reflect our house/potential deck space but they sure are...
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Marathon training - week eight
Things are starting to get serious! This week’s long run is 14.5 miles - the longest I’ve run to date is 13.1 miles. While I’m excited to achieve a new PDR I’m a bit nervous - adding two miles can feel like 10. Because of the holiday, my weekend away and a slightly hectic work week my rest days have taken place early in the week - I’m hoping I still feel okay for...
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Getting back on the wagon
Thanks to a stat holiday and a friend’s amazing hospitality this past weekend was fantastic. Food and drinks were plentiful, as were late night dance parties. I came home yesterday feeling sluggish after totally indulging all weekend. I felt guilty for a couple of hours and then put on my stretchy pants (comfort is key!), chugged some water and planned my workouts for the week. This morning...
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Thankful Things Thursday
Thursday, again?! The weeks leading up to the marathon are flying by. This Thursday I’m thankful that: Today is my Friday! A group of us are heading to a friend’s place at Mont Tremblant for the weekend - the theme is basically eat, drink wine and ski. Some pics from our last trip:
I’m getting faster: I’m honestly shocked at my recent split times. I completed last...
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Share time: Delicious and portable dessert recipes
Does anyone have any favourite sweet recipes that they can send my way? A couple of caveats:
- I need to be able to bake this recipe a day ahead of time AND transport it seven hours in the car
- I’d like it to be delicious and a crowd pleaser, I’m not really concerned with it being raw, vegan, low fat, etc.
- My baking skills are still evolving and I don’t have an eye for...
“Get rid of anything that isn’t useful, beautiful or joyful.”
– Easier said than done but great words to live by.
(via georgiegirlnyc)
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Are you a Valentine's Day Lover or Hater?
I fall in the indifferent camp on this one - I think the whole day is overly commercialized and for smug married/attached types. That being said, there is something romantic and special about dedicating a day to your loved one.
This is our first Valentine’s Day as a married couple and our first as homeowners - we’re planning on celebrating with a nice dinner at home. As for...
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Skinny Taste - Recipes for a lighter Valentine's... →
A number of “skinnier” Valentine’s Day recipes from Skinny Taste. I’m salivating over the skinny chocolate cake - yum! Too bad I didn’t plan ahead and MT will have to settle for a sweet treat from Whole Foods.
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Marathon training - week seven
Another week done! Week seven calls for a slight decrease in mileage, the timing is perfect as we’re going to be spending next weekend skiing at Mont Tremblant - I can’t wait for four days of fun.
This week’s schedule includes my first hill training run - I’ve never officially included hills in my training, does anyone have any tips?
Monday - 5 miles steady + hot yoga
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Recognizing the small things
Being married is lovely but sometimes, it is easy to get caught up in our daily routine of working, going to the gym, taking care of the dog, etc… that we sometimes forget to appreciate what we do for each other.
MT has been away a lot lately and I’m starting to realize he does a lot more around the house than I give him credit for. In particular, dealing with the garbage,...
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10-10-10 - Crossfit WOD
Crossfit seems to be the newest workout trend to hit the fitness world/blogosphere. This morning was my first time trying this heart pumping strength and cardio combo workout - check out this video for more details. My first intro to Crossfit was gentle with an at home workout of the day (WOD) that I modified from Carrots N Cake. This 10-10-10 WOD includes 10 reps/sets of bicep curls,...
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Gluten free dark chocolate quinoa bars
These look amazing! I like how they’re gluten free and relatively low in sugar. Recipe is from fANNEtastic foods - she has a great selection of “healthier” granola/protein bars.
Gluten-Free Dark Chocolate Quinoa Bars
Makes 10 bars
These bars are easy to make, high in protein, and perfect when you need a quick, healthy, on-the-go snack. Delicious, too! Slice and store...
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Plus-ones at weddings - yay or nay?
This is one area of our wedding guest list that MT and I totally agreed on - we only invited guests with plus-ones if they were in a serious relationship. We had tons of young people at our wedding and almost everyone already knew each other so we didn’t feel like anyone would have trouble flying solo. It turned out to be pretty fun…
Also, budget and numbers were a key consideration...
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Women's Health - four natural remedies for muscle... →
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Treadmill time
This morning I hit the treadmill for my scheduled 6 mile tempo run. Instead of my usual warm-up, 4 tempo miles and cool down I changed it up by incorporating intervals. I completed a .25 mile interval at 8.0, followed by .25 mile recovery at 7.0 - repeated eight times! Needless to say, my heart was pumping. Including my one mile warm-up and cool down, today’s total was 6.0 miles in 51...
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My first Green Monster
I’d read about these “Green Monster” smoothies on a number of blogs and last night, after an amazing hot yoga class, I had my first one.
I followed the classic Green Monster recipe from Oh She Glows, although I ommitted the ice cubes as I was relying on my mini food processor to be a blender.
The verdict? It is awfully green and thick but overall, I loved it!
Classic Green...
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[unabashedly uncorked: your daily dose of EPH]: a... →
love these fleece-lined leggings, I can’t believe how cheap they are!!
champagnetoasts:
these See by Chloe Ulla Wedges are out-of-this-world // and not available in my size [wah]
all of you bloggers have raved about these fleece lined leggings; and now they are on sale and I’ve finally ordered my first pair // act fast if you’re interested. I don’t see these puppies…
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Flare.com - First look at DVF for Gap Kids →
Can I fit into an xl/size 14? Wishful thinking but this line of bright dresses and tops is adorable.