In January, I created a list of 100 things I want to do before I turn 100. They were not goals (as they didn’t provide direction or a deadline), but experiences I thought would be totally rad to have. Experiences that would create ear-to-ear smiles, belly laughs, tears of joy, nostalgic excitement, or all of [...]
For the season’s finale of So You Think You Can Dance, the judges select their favourite dances from the season to be performed one more time. It is amazing to revisit how far the dancers have come and be reminded of how incredibly talented they all are. The most memorable dance of the season was [...]
Running is not enjoyable for me. I like going fast (hence the love of rowing and cycling/spinning) and my two feet hitting the pavement are not what I would call “fast.” But running is definitely enjoyable when you get to do it in your underwear! The BC Cancer Foundation’s Underwear Affair was, like last year, [...]
For the past 2 years, The Great Assets have ran around Vancouver in our underwear – and this year is no exception! This revealing, and incredibly fun, 10 km run in the heart of the city is one of the highlights of my summers, but I need your help! Firstly – why do we run [...]
I have some glorious news for your heart and hamstrings. I’ve joined the team at the UBC Birdcoop (map) to teach indoor cycling (spinning) classes! If you’ve ever wanted to try out a spin class but were too intimidated, incorporate cycling into your cross-training schedule, or just have some fun on the bike with me [...]
I just got out of one of the worst yoga classes I’ve had in a long time. My butt got seriously kicked on that mat. I always find that a great morning yoga class helps me start my day on a good foot. But if I had a bad class… not good! After unplugging this [...]
5 years after Steph and I ran our first marathon, together, my Mom flew to Vancouver to follow in our footsteps! While Steph was becoming an Ironman and I was continuing to run around in my underwear, this power momma was hitting the pavement – determined to become a marathon finisher. When her big day [...]
Three years ago, the night before applications were due, I caught a friend of mine heading into the pool as I was leaving. Knowing that he was a great photographer, I asked him if he had submitted his application yet to be a part of the UBC REC Media Team. He sheepishly said “No… should [...]
En route to the Canada vs. Sweden Sledge Hockey game, Liz King told me about the new pin she recently acquired. During the Paralympic Opening Ceremony she was seated behind a Team Canada sledge hockey player’s proud parents who made pins with their son’s number on them (#19). Being the newly addicted pin collector that [...]
With a familiar routine coming back into my life, it’s time to focus on my health. When I saw this ad for Asics, it reminded me that along with a strong body comes a strong mind. Getting more than just an endorphin rush, by exercising you refresh your outlook on life and strengthen your commitment [...]
