River Action

Snowshoe: 2 + 3 km

Grand Total: 1,224 km

Bonus Activity: Yoga

Jeremy and I had a blast these last five weeks, spending our week-ends at our “lake houses” in Killarney, Kenora, and Seven Sister Falls. Such a sweet Christmas and New Years!

Now, how to spend our first Saturday back in the city… First, I hit the yoga studio for a session of Ashtanga with Alison. After, Jeremy joined us for at the Falafel House for a lovely brunch. We regrouped at home, which included apartment clean-up and  fueling the laundry train. (Our laundry pile was such a glorious site – a mountain as far the eye can see… Daunting!)

I called Mother F, as it’s her birthday today. Happy Birthday, Mom! (She’s thee best!)

I guess I come by love of adventure honestly!

Here’s Mom on a bridge near Kakabeka Falls, Ontario.

As it was a nice sunny day, with low wind conditions, we decided to hit the snowshoes. We live in an incredibly convenient area for such activities, as walk literally one minute to a little park that opens to the Assinboine River. We threw on our equipment and headed out.

There was some activity out on the river – a couple with a homemade rink and kids sliding – but, for the most part we had it to ourselves. We did see Lucille the Goose, the queen of the river, basking in the last of the day’s sun. She looked straight out of the Ice Age Movie, as she appeared to have missed the migration.

Check out the pictures!

Snowshoe Ready – Standing on the Assinboine River

Jeremy Chillin’ – The “Road” Ahead. Doesn’t it look like we’re in the middle of nowhere?

Lucille The Goose (AKA Lucy Goosey) – Hanging out in the Sun. We’re pretty sure her Winter Home is a blue house just outside of the shot.

Eating some Hiker Truffles, Compliments of Santa Shauna. Fabulous!

Jeremy says, “Gawd Yes” to Chocolate.

Snowshoeing into the Sunset. Sigghhhh.

We ended the day with Heather’s gift of pasta, which was all levels of deliciousness. We watched Inception and crashed for the night. All and all, a good Saturday back to start the New Year!

 

New Years Revolution

Well, well, well. Betcha thought you wouldn’t hear from me again, hey? So much to catch up on!

First, a quick summary of the kilometers, since October 25, 2010 – eep!:

Ran: 12 km – Ski: 7 km – Snowshoe: 8 km – Walk: 15 km

Bonus Activity: 20 Yoga Classes

Grand Total: 1,219 km!

There may be a few kilometers that I have forgotten, but that’s the price I pay for not staying on the blogging train. What might be most notable is sneakers are being accompanied by skis and shoe shoes. And, where did these yoga points come from??

First, the snow equipment is easily explained. It’s winter, people.

Second, the yoga practice snuck into my life. A girlfriend on mine invited me to join her for a drop-in class at the Yoga Centre. I quite enjoyed it and found myself buying a 20 pack – even though at the time I was playing ultimate frisbee twice a week and rocking the bike daily. I sat on my pass for over a month before I began to attend a variety of classes: Beginner, Ashtanga, Kripalu, Vinyasa, Yin – you name it!

Such a sweet variety and I fell in love with the stretching, the strengthening, and even the cardio in some classes. Unfortunately, I experienced what many rookie yogis experience in the beginning. I discovered that my hips are TIGHT, yo. Toight like a Tiger, one could say. Apparently years of being a student and office worker, combo-packed with running sports can shorten your hip flexors like you wouldn’t believe. As a result, I spent weeks with ice packs on my knees, hips and back – all from yoga. Weird, hey?

All is well and I’m feeling much better. I think it’ll be a brilliant winter activity, when the cold hits and I just want to be inside. It’s all about Plan B.

Now for some pictures!

iPhone pic. Shauna, Jeremy and I showing off the snowshoes. Christmas in Kenora!

Rang in the New Year on Killarney Lake – Literally!

The Parents fireside with some adult beverages. Yup, that’s the boat lift in the background.

How cool is that?!