Well, this morning I saw my first born off as he embarked on his first day of kindergarten. As he drove away in that big yellow school bus, I felt a flood of emotions. Sadness, excitement, grief and pride… Incongruent and all very sincere. I experienced this same disparity of introspect when he was first … More Emmett’s 1st Day of School
The way I speak to my children in every single exchange, MATTERS. The food I choose for my afternoon snack, MATTERS. Turning out the lights at 10:00PM vs. 10:36PM, MATTERS. Doing 12 pull-ups when I want to stop after 11, MATTERS. The details MATTER. My commitment to the finer details of my day to day … More The Aggregation of Marginal Gains
These are my favourite kind of mornings… ☀️☕️♥️ Quiet, peaceful, full of possibility and with the loves of my life still sleeping in their beds nearby… In the quiet, I read, write, contemplate my intention for the day, and dream about the life I want to live. In the stillness, creativity is allowed freedom to … More Reading, Writing, Dreaming, Drawing
Some workouts are like this… Dodging soccer balls, frequent interruptions to provide snacks and drinks, pee breaks, breaking up disagreements, reinforcing the value of sharing, opening bubbles and putting on bike helmets… Some days it is frustrating to drag a workout session out far longer than necessary but it’s also part of balance. The best … More Training & Kids: Keep Calm & Lift On
Overthinking the launch of an endeavour, anticipating the challenge and fearing the discomfort of hard work are far worse than the act of beginning and giving your best and most committed effort toward a goal. Stop thinking and start doing. #youareenough . #mondaymotivation
Emperor’s Challenge ✅ . This race was not what I expected but it turned out to be such an awesome experience. . Here’s what I learned: . Solomon Trail Runners are the best. . Gu gels are horrible to swallow but are an absolute non-negotiable necessity for runs. . People are awesome. Thanks to the … More Emperor’s Challenge 2019
I am driven. I am relentless. I have the MOST stubborn heart. That DOES NOT MEAN that my life is obsolete of challenging days. In the pursuit of great things, they are GUARANTEED. #challengingdays are part of growth. . On these days, the biggest struggle for me lies in taming my mind. It takes constant … More Challenging Days
I started working with Ernie at @crossfitVO2max in early May. My experience with Ernie’s coaching has been fantastic. I’ve made some adjustments to my lifestyle and training that are impacting my life in a big way. We began my program design with a functional assessment that included InBody analysis and range of motion evaluation … More Working with Ernie Stewart
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE. ♥️ . The life I’m living today did not present itself overnight. By planting one seed at a time, consistently nourishing those seeds and patiently allowing them to grow, I created it. 🌱 . I started by planting one seed of change, hoping that I could ultimately get to a place where … More Planting Seeds 🌱
LADIES!!! 🏋🏻♀️💆🏻♀️🤱🏻🧗🏻♀️🏊🏻♀️💃🤰🏻🙋🏻♀️ **This is a podcast worth your time!!** There is such interesting, thought provoking, content in this episode regarding women’s health particularly hormone based contraceptives and their systemic effects. 💊 . What I love about @drjolenebrighten is that she is not anti-pharma but rather she states that there is a time and a place … More Dr. Jolene Brighten & “Beyond the Pill”
