Training Underway

So with TDC in less then 6 months it has come to my conclusion that a bit of training needs to begin. It is recommened that you log 2,000km on bike before the start date in June. Who could blame you trying to hike it over the rocky mountains with no cycling under your belt. Well best of luck, is all I have to say. There has been a lot of recommened training recommondentations ie. spin classes, or swimming, running, anything to give your legs the cardio engery needed. I figured I have kept up with my runnign quiet a bit so I will keep doing that, but I also needed to step up the cycling bit therefore introduce SPIN CLASSES. I've decided I'll spin everyday and run ont he days when I can't make the spin classes because of previous arragements and run those days. Sometimes double the cardio will have been done because of intramurals so frisbee or volleyball, and it is subject to change in the warmer weather. For now!!!!!!Therefore some weeks have the potential to spin 5 days that week. I went to my frist two. They were amazing. It felt great and I definlty can understand where the leg power will come into play. I haven't yet heard back from how far on average the distance covered would be but by next monday I should know. Below here's the hectic schedual of spin classes.

Bike across Canada???...sure why not!!

With 2010 now here training will start to go underway. I plan to keep running of course multiple times a week, include the distance with warmer days. The other days when I do not run will be spin class days. To get a good balance of both. I plan to spin @ the gym from monday to thursday, and run friday to sunday. I need to be sure to log 2,000km from Janurary to June. Here's hoping the regime stays. None the less thought I would share the exciting news.....I finally found the bike, and the shoes. Both key components to have on this trip. I will be picking them up from a store back home in feburary and I couldn't be more excited.

The Bike:


The Shoes:

Missing home

It's been too long. I miss you all soooo very very much.

Tour Du Canada 2010

Hey Everyone!!!

So this may be the most extreme epic and intense post you will ever read that I will write about. I know it's early that I share it but time seems to be flying by and I wanted to prepare everyone for my summer that lies ahead. So here it goes.....I am planning on doing the Tour du Canada. I applied in October and happened to get accepted. I never thought that, this chance would be even possible but I have decided that I have been given the chance I can not pass it up. Tour du Canada, is the longest annual bike ride in the WORLD. It is a cross continent trip which will take place this summer for 10 weeks.

The 7,550 -kilometre trip goes through all 10 provinces and allows riders to experience the diversity of the regions. We ride from west to east, taking advantage of prevailing winds. So we are starting in Vancouver B.C. and finishing in St. John's Newfoundland. We plan to leave June 26th with an optional trip to mile 0 on vancouver island the day before. Which I defintly am planning on doing. Then finally ending in good old Newfoundland for a banquet dinner. Each accommodations is pre-arranged. At a few locations we stay in university dorms or hostels, but mainly it's my own tent over my head at night. It consists of 72 days total with a few rest days inbetween days of riding. A truck is supplied to carry my tent and multiple belongings so during the day it is me, my bike, and my lunch on the road. There is a chance for internet and mailing locations at time, so don't fear I will indeed keep in touch.

I know that their will be days where it will be the hardest thing to get up and pedal especially interms of extreme weather conditions, but the ending result will be a feeling that I can't even describe. I think it will be bigger and better then any running race I have completed.I feel that the tour is an experience of my lifetime that cannot be missed or passed up. I am both extremely excited and extremely nervous. I hope you all continue to follow this blog for the summer months to keep posted on my whereabouts of the trip.

Glee and Tea fortunes...or studying, which ever you want to call it

So, as the end of the term has drawn near, everything has wrapped up except exams. So I decided instead of studying to take a lovely long few hour breaks to watch my new favourite show GLEE!!!!!, and create some neat gift for my best friend who's off to australia. I figure in case she needs a few pick me up's I created tea fortunes. Every tea bag has a different colour string attachted with a fortune/a cute saying. For instance: you are unlimited, or feel great act great be great, or love every moment. I know it's nothing spectacular but I think it is something she will really enjoy on her "missing canada days". I'm soo very excited for you and can't wait for our many skype dates!!!!
Here's a few pictures of the tea fortunes I made, sorry they are so junkie it was with my webcam.





.......hmmm maybe now I should get back to studying.

My Nephew Kiedis

My brothers baby:)

Gahhhh

“ I’m tired of being sad. I’m tired of crying. I’m tired of feeling empty inside. I’m tired of feeling worthless. I’m tired of feeling stuck. I’m tired of feeling crazy. I’m tired of being alone. I’m tired of yelling. I’m tired of pretending. I’m tired of dreaming of a life I will never have. I’m tired of missing things. I’m tired of missing people. I’m tired of remembering. I’m tired of wishing I could start all over. I’m tired of not being able to just let go. I’m tired of faking it. I’m tired of being different. I’m tired of being angry. I’m tired of needing help. Most of all, I’m just I’m tired of being tired.
— Unknown