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I am typing my early morning blog post and it is Christmas Eve Day. I've so much to do in terms of last minute shopping, dropping off cards or and gifts.
Oh yes, trying to fit in that run at some point today. Do I feel like it? Do I have time?
I have to admit running is a great way to de-stress and perhaps I will go right before I start my busy day like right now.
Christmas Day I will be running as it is my time to be on my own and to get in the spirit of Christmas. It is my celebration!
See you on the road.
Christine
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
CBC Media Day
Show your Support and come meet CBC personalities
It is CBC/Radio Canada Media Day, Friday, Dec. 4th and it all starts at 5:30 am to 9:00 pm.
CBC will be having a open house so come down to the newly renovated CBC building at 700 Hamilton street and show your support by donating to the food bank.
You can watch live tv and radio broadcasts, come meet CBC TV News, Radio and Radio Canada personalities and staff.
Take a tour of the building and there will be four concerts playing through out the day.
It is CBC/Radio Canada Media Day, Friday, Dec. 4th and it all starts at 5:30 am to 9:00 pm.
CBC will be having a open house so come down to the newly renovated CBC building at 700 Hamilton street and show your support by donating to the food bank.
You can watch live tv and radio broadcasts, come meet CBC TV News, Radio and Radio Canada personalities and staff.
Take a tour of the building and there will be four concerts playing through out the day.
There will be Food Bank volunteers there to accept donations at the broadcast centre.
If you can't join us in person, our pledge phone lines will be open from 5:30 a.m. until 10:00 p.m. to make a donation to a B.C. food bank of your choice.
You can do so online with their partner Vancity.
http://www.cbc.ca/bc/features/openhouse-foodbank/index.html
Tis the Season to be Running
Tis the Season to be running!
With the holidays just around the corner and the busyiness of trying to fit that run in can sometimes be difficult.
With all the Christmas parties and the extra food you may indulge during the time. It might be a good idea to try
to keep training.
During the holidays here are some tips to keep running and to keep the weight off from those too many egg nog lattees.
1. Run with a friend that way you are not only committing to yourself, but to someone else. You can also join a running club.
2. Record in your running log book. This will help motivate you and you can also record your daily calories during the holiday time.
3. Reward yourself after runs. It can be anything from a chocolate bar to a coffee with a friend.
4. Have a goal in mind. When is your next race? If you have registered for a race then you have already committed to training for this event.
5. Run right after work, don't hesitate into not going out for a run as you may not be motivated enough afterwards.
6. Run when you have the most time then you won't feel so pressured.
7. Enjoy every run. Just been out there doing it can be rewarding enough. Make it part of your daily routine.
8. Mix up your routes. This will give you a break from the usual routine.
9. Try cross training like snowshoeing make a day trip out of it.
10. Read running magazines and see what other runners are doing to help motivate themselves during the holiday season.
Christine
http://christineblanchette.blogspot.com/
With the holidays just around the corner and the busyiness of trying to fit that run in can sometimes be difficult.
With all the Christmas parties and the extra food you may indulge during the time. It might be a good idea to try
to keep training.
During the holidays here are some tips to keep running and to keep the weight off from those too many egg nog lattees.
1. Run with a friend that way you are not only committing to yourself, but to someone else. You can also join a running club.
2. Record in your running log book. This will help motivate you and you can also record your daily calories during the holiday time.
3. Reward yourself after runs. It can be anything from a chocolate bar to a coffee with a friend.
4. Have a goal in mind. When is your next race? If you have registered for a race then you have already committed to training for this event.
5. Run right after work, don't hesitate into not going out for a run as you may not be motivated enough afterwards.
6. Run when you have the most time then you won't feel so pressured.
7. Enjoy every run. Just been out there doing it can be rewarding enough. Make it part of your daily routine.
8. Mix up your routes. This will give you a break from the usual routine.
9. Try cross training like snowshoeing make a day trip out of it.
10. Read running magazines and see what other runners are doing to help motivate themselves during the holiday season.
Christine
http://christineblanchette.blogspot.com/
Tuesday, December 1, 2009
Winter Running Tips
Now that winter season is here it is important to dress in layers which is the key to keeping warm during the colder months.
Here are some of my clothing tips and also from this article on winter running tips.
http://running.about.com/od/coldweatherrunning/a/wintergear.htm
1. Avoid wearing cotton as it will soak in the sweat and will end up making you cold.
2. Wear a t-shirt, long sleeve overtop the t-shirt and then a light jacket that is both rain and wind resistence.
3. Wear winter tights as this will keep your legs warm.
4. Wear also reflective gear while you are training at night. Cars will see you better.
5. Wear a hat or toque. I wear a toque as my ears get cold easily. You can lose 40% of your body heat.
6. Wear socks that are not cotton.
7. Gloves are important as well as it will keep your hands warm. It is important to wear gloves as you can lose 30% of your body heat.
These are just some tips that I have found useful for me and my running clinics at UBC and City of Richmond.
Christine
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