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4165 total / 141 in 2012
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Run, (bike and weight train) happy and healthy throughout pregnancy.

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  1. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    RUN
    zigzag boredom. 5 km

    not nearly as cold as the weather people said, they said it was -10C with the windchill, but it felt much warmer. i guess i didn't need the turtle neck.
    just a zigzag.
    had a busy weekend of cleanin... read more

    about 12 hours ago
    • William R.
      William R.
      William R.

      Great job on getting dizzy LOL.

      about 12 hours ago • Like

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    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      Thanks Kat. We can run any time! I'm a complete and utter slowpoke though...(not exaggerating either!) I'm away this weekend, but maybe next weekend?

      about 2 hours ago • Like

    • Anna
      Anna
      Anna

      Send me a note if you have a desire to meet up for a Sat. morning run in Bklyn - I'm going to be overnight Fri/Sat. No pressure though, esp. as this is your last couple-only vacation time!

      about 1 hour ago • Like

  2. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commute 4.5 mi

    to and from the midwife
    met my secondary midwife today, and her student. both seem nice, so that's a relief.
    listened to the Bean's little heart beat, whooshwhooshwhoosh ;) I thought it was soundin... read more

    3 days ago
    • Jay S.
      Jay S.
      Jay S.

      Good news about The Bean! And you too. Get some sleep.

      3 days ago • Like

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    • Lisa M.
      Lisa M.
      Lisa M.

      Yay for hearing the Bean's heartbeat!! :) Looks like all your commuting is really good for the Bean! Enjoy your weekend Barb!!

      2 days ago • Like

    • Becky M.
      Becky M.
      Becky M.

      awesome thing to hear. I could have listened to my babies beats all day long :)

      about 7 hours ago • Like

  3. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    FIT
    weights and stuff. 00:25

    quick weights routine this morning.
    terribly lousy sleep last night. bleh.
    push ups, squats with bicep curl, side plank with reverse fly, plank with row, sumo squat with overhead press, donkey kick... read more

    3 days ago
  4. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commuter 17 km

    to get a fancy new hair cut! and then to skool for a meeting, now home to relax for a few minutes, and then when letpat arrives home it's on to the ever exciting task of laundry! ooooooh. you're je... read more

    4 days ago
  5. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    teacher commuter 10 km

    proud of those kids! they managed to critique pretty much everything we covered today. *finally* they're opening up the world of me not telling them what to think, and doing it for themselves. awes... read more

    5 days ago
    • Robin B.
      Robin B.
      Robin B.

      Nicely done...on both fronts!

      5 days ago • Like

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    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      You're doing them the greatest service possible by getting them to them to think for themselves, Barb!

      4 days ago • Like

    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      thanks peeps! they have been somewhat reluctant to express their opinions and haven't been very forthcoming in critical thought, so i am pleased that the last 2 classes they have shown a great shift- especially since that is one of the main goals of the course! :)

      4 days ago • Like

  6. Barb G.'s Photo Barb

    #dailymisson - What would you attempt to do if you knew you could not fail? Running: Leadville 100! Oh and that run up Mount Washington. :D Biking: A century ride! Or maybe Tour de France ;) Life: ... read more

    5 days ago
    • Jay S.
      Jay S.
      Jay S.

      Lots of very nice choices. I like the Leadville one best I guess.

      5 days ago • Like

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    • Marlon O.
      Marlon O.
      Marlon O.

      Barb, last December i ran a training run with a OKC group, ran off my own,then a guy came up and ran along side me for bout 8 miles, we chatted alot, finally got his name, Kirk Apt, Leadville 100 ultra winner a few years back, nice man, very inspirational, got me thinking utras now,:).

      5 days ago • Like

    • Becky M.
      Becky M.
      Becky M.

      what a kick-ass list Barb! I agree with you.

      5 days ago • Like

  7. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    RUN
    easy peasy. 3.2 mi

    sunshine, but cooler than a few days ago. no complaints though, it's still only -6C, and there isn't a lick of snow on the ground. February? really? I bet you it will snow in March and stay on the ... read more

    5 days ago
  8. Barb G.'s Photo Barb

    http://www.dailymile.com/blog/training/3-ways-to-shift-your-mindset-with-timed-runs-instead-of-distance-runs
    I really enjoyed the "3 Ways to Shift Your Mindset with Timed Runs instead of Dista... read more

    6 days ago
    • William R.
      William R.
      William R.

      It happened to me at the Scotia bank last year. I just plain over trained. My Tri program works on the time principal so watch for it.

      6 days ago • Like

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    • Shawna L.
      Shawna L.
      Shawna L.

      Interesting perspective. My thinking falls somewhere in the middle. For most newer runners, or runners new to a certain distance (ie. marathon) the tendency is to run too fast by feel, rather than too slow. In order to get the required miles in, it is important not to run most runs too fast or you risk injury, fatigue and an inability to hit your targets on tempos and speed stuff. But I do agree that time on feet matters for the LSD and that it would be helpful to have more time on feet to get through...

      5 days ago • Like

    • Shawna L.
      Shawna L.
      Shawna L.

      those final miles in a marathon. Like most things, it is a balance and the garmin and HRM help people understand pace and feel but if you rely solely on the tools, you miss out on reading your body's cues.

      5 days ago • Like

  9. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    walk
    commuter 3 mi

    groceries, the bank, the veggie store, the pharmacy, stamps...you name it i stopped there.
    i walked- weird, i know, but well, my stomach was sore and i didn't want to do the motion of the bicycle..... read more

    6 days ago
  10. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    FIT
    yogahhhh... ;) 00:30

    some yoga to stretch it out after yesterday's run. felt good. :)
    the usual....sun salutations, standing twists, triangle to moon, archer to warrior, tree pose, pigeon pose, twisting stretch.
    Happy ... read more

    8 days ago
  11. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    RUN
    good zigzagin' again. 7.3 mi

    sunshine and zigzags.
    thepat won't let me stray too far from home just in case i need to 'abort' on a long run. which means i ended up zigzaging around again- it's soooooo boring. i realize it's th... read more

    8 days ago
  12. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commute! 12 km

    to skool, then to pick up sushi for dinner, and then home.
    yum!!!
    enjoy your evening peeps. i've got a date with some sushi and LePat. :D

    10 days ago
  13. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    RUN
    neighbourhood zig zags 5 km

    man. those pink monsters always make me feel light like air. i had to actually *force* myself not to do any sprints. I *REALLYREALLYREALLY* wanted to. I blame the pink monsters and the arcade fire ... read more

    11 days ago
    • Mike I.
      Mike I.
      Mike I.

      Great Zig, Fantastic Zag! Nice going Barb. Good job, Dean!

      11 days ago • Like

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    • Marina S.
      Marina S.
      Marina S.

      Pink monsters!? Are these SHOES? Do tell! I'm so curious!

      10 days ago • Like

    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      I call my Newton's the pink monsters- they make me run fast (i think they have a turbo button installed in them at the factory!).
      Carol- YES! Yasso's!! So much fun- crippling fun, but fun nevertheless.
      William- I will indeed. Bean comes first, sprints in second place ;)

      10 days ago • Like

  14. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commuter 10 km

    2 completely different parts to my day: part 1: seminar discussing how to prepare for jobs outside of academia- very informative, very helpful for the future.
    part 2: memorial for our colleague tha... read more

    11 days ago
    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      Love the thoughtful reflection and great message, Barb!

      11 days ago • Like

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    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      William- ha! oy. no twins! just my silly habit of using 'they' when i shouldn't...y'know i spent hours combing through my thesis making sure all of the articles where correct and singular! that was a lot of fun. ;)

      11 days ago • Like

    • Marina S.
      Marina S.
      Marina S.

      It's strange how life and death coincide so readily. I remember having the same feelings while watching my father-in-law pass away, I was 20 weeks pregnant with J. (Same as you). So sorry for your loss, Barb.

      11 days ago • Like

  15. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    FIT
    this and that yoga. 00:40

    needed some stretching- not sure what's happening, but i've been waking up with really sore hips. must be something to do with the Bean, but not sure what exactly-trying pillows to help...
    sun salu... read more

    12 days ago
    • Vern M.
      Vern M.
      Vern M.

      Sweet combination of nice moves, Barb!

      12 days ago • Like

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    • Chaya R.
      Chaya R.
      Chaya R.

      Sounds like some much-needed yoga! Nice long session, and I hope your hips are much improved. My hips were terribly sore during pregnancy- sitting on a physio ball instead of an office chair helped, as did swimming. But birth helped the most. ;-)

      11 days ago • Like • 1 person

    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      Chaya- ha! yea, i bet it i did (birth, that is) ;)

      11 days ago • Like

  16. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commuter 10 km

    teacher commuter to and from skool.
    i brought my 'transitional object' for show and tell. i think they had a good little chuckle at him...
    then i met friends for dinner.
    now i'm reeling from the n... read more

    12 days ago
    • Marina S.
      Marina S.
      Marina S.

      Sorry to hear your friend is moving! And, might I ask... what is a "transitional object"?

      12 days ago • Like

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    • Barb G.
      Barb G.
      Barb G.

      my object is a stuffed dog that I received when I was first born. I still have it, it's missing an eye and looks like it's been through a war. but it's still the most special object from my childhood.
      I'm willing to bet most of you have some kind of object like this (or remember one if you still don't physically HAVE the object). :)

      12 days ago • Like

    • Robin B.
      Robin B.
      Robin B.

      Nice ride! Sorry your friend is moving... Cool about the dog. I have a lot of items from my childhood. I never had a favourite or anything I was attached to specifically, but have a lot of my toys/games. Amelia plays with them now..(barbies, board games, etc).

      12 days ago • Like

  17. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    RUN
    over dressed in january?! 4.23 mi

    phew. i waited for the snow to melt a bit before heading out (so i worked on my lecture for tomorrow- Winnicott "transitional objects" and attachment theory!) By the time I left it was al... read more

    13 days ago
  18. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    FIT
    change of plans! 00:30

    change of plans. i haven't lifted a weight or strengthened in awhile, so weights today to go with the bicycle, and then run tomorrow. :)
    bird dogs, sumo squat with triceps press, romanian deadlifts... read more

    14 days ago
  19. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    VELO
    commuter! 10 km

    Yes. I'm alive! AND......da da da daaaaahhhhh--- I handed in my full draft this morning. Huzzah!
    I was feeling pretty good about it until I printed it out this morning and had a mild panic about it... read more

    14 days ago
  20. Barb G.'s Photo Barb
    Shared Photo

    Monday is my own personal version of D-Day: Thesis Draft Due Date.
    So I'm being held hostage by my freakin' thesis...Hopefully I can get a few minutes to sneak in a run this afternoon as a break.
    W... read more

    17 days ago