BrookFit

I’m not always super motivated to do strength and activation work. I would way rather do a quality bike, run or swim session but I know that these quality strength sessions will keep my body balanced and prevent niggles from creeping up. It helps to have my 4 year old around to keep me in check by asking me almost every day, “mama, when can we do your workout”.

I’m not always motivated to do my strength and activation work. I would much rather do a quality bike, run or swim workout but I know that this piece of the puzzle as an endurance athlete is huge and the older I get the more I need it. For myself, it prevents niggles and keeps my body feeling balanced. I always feel better during and after but some days I need a push to get started. Thankfully, my 4 year old as been keeping me in check.

Thanks to I am pushed out of my comfort zone on Wednesday evenings. Getting stronger and loving the zwift training sessions lead by incredible athletes.

Great way to start the week. Love my group zwift Monday rides with and athletes. Some easier drills with low and high cadence focussing on smooth/full pedal stroke. Monday’s are one of my favourite days of the week. I get my new week of training to look forward to with new small goals to accomplish.

My amazing, smart, funny, athletic, beautiful daughter was nominated and awarded the U14 MVP award in the Junior Development Squad at the Toronto West Athletics Running Club’s Virtual Banquet over the weekend. We also had the privilege of listening to Krista DuChene talk about her very inspiring running career.

I have been working with Barrie Shepley on my triathlon journey for two weeks now as a new athlete on his high performance team and I’m already realizing just how much I’ve neglect the little things over the years especially as I head to my 40’s.
Executing the swim, bike and run sessions are the easy parts.
Fuelling, recovery, sleep as well as strength, activation, stretch and yoga are the things we normally put aside but those are the things that will help you achieve your own athletic excellence.
I still have a lot of work to do in those areas but I’m noticing improvements already by adding those small but big changes back into my training.

Pumpkin Pie spice crumble muffins. Kid approved and super healthy. Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, pumpkin is incredibly healthy. Its nutrients and antioxidants may boost your immune system, protect your eyesight, lower your risk of certain cancers and promote heart and skin health. This recipe was inspired by and Ingredients:�15 ounce canned pumpkin �1/3 cup apple sauce �1/2 cup unsweetened oat milk�3/4 cup coconut sugar�1 cup spelt flour 3/4 cup almond meal. 1 cup oats�1 tablespoon baking powder�2 teaspoons ground cinnamon�1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg�1/2 teaspoon ground ginger �1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Crumble Topping
3.5 tbsp spelt flour
3 tbsp coconut sugar
2 tbsp chopped walnuts
Cinnamon to taste
1 tbsp coconut oil
Bake at 375 until you press on them and they spring back or until your kitchen smells amazing! About 30ish min depending on your oven.