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"Women need real moments of solitude and self-reflection to balance out how much of ourselves we give away." --- Barbara De Angelis
Can't wait for the Winterlude Tri Reports on Monday :-)
The canal and the temperatures couldn't be better. Good luck on the first stepping stone for the Rudy Award for 2012.
I have not seen any comments on Mark Sutcliffe’s book ‘Why I Run’ so I thought I would take a moment to say a few words (or I missed a previous TriRudy post!!!).
I bought my copy of ‘Why I run’ last May at the Ottawa Race Expo. Mark is a local personality (I mean that in a good way) and I thought it would at the very least be an addition to my ever growing book collection of autographed books. A few weeks after the race I was looking through my library and decided I would flip a few pages while sitting outside after a long run (ok yes I had a beer as well...I was hydrating!) Anyway my first impression of the book is that it is a friendly read. Friendly in the sense that it is well written, the style being one that keeps you interested (not Heidegger nor a paperback novel but something in between). Mark is able to tell you his story of running and there were points where even I as a new runner could nod my head in agreement or laugh at what seemed to be an inside joke. There are also some very touching moments. The other great advantage of this book lies in the format. You do not have to read it in chapter order nor all within a sitting or two. You can read a chapter put the book down and read another a week later. But don’t count on it. After you start you will find it hard to put down. My only comment to Mark is that he needs a chapter or two in a future edition on ultra running!! (Mark, I have a few ideas if you are interested.)
Would I recommend this book. Yes without question. Whether you are a runner or a spouse/partner of a runner or just interested in reading a well written book then you definitely need to buy this book.
Well #50 of 100 runs in 100 days challenge has slipped by the feet of myself and my intrepid running buddy Julia Fournier. Well, it was her idea, so, what's 4 more runs a week between friends? It definitely seems easier knowing that someone will meet you at zero dark hundred to get the run in before work. We've been managing 4-5 runs/week together. Treadmill running has been kept to a minimum but sometimes you just have to. There's only been one double up day for each of us due to travel. Injuries seem to being kept at bay except for a few tired or sore muscles from other sports. As for myself I've noticed my ankles feel much stronger than with my regular run schedule so that seems like my only benefit so far. I must say after a two hour ski the idea of a 30 minute run seems a bit much. OK so now off for the next 50. Did I mention how tired I am now?
Rudy Says: love it... keep us posted. When I was training for Boston (tought to get the miles in when you're skiing) ... I park at the Visitors Center on Scott Rd. ski the loop (lower parkway-ridge rd- down pequin and back to the center... then run the loop Scott Rd to 105-to old Chelsea then back to the center... but only once during the weekends.
This year, there will be four people in my family racing Winterlude Tri!
My dad, James Dickson, will be the oldest competitor and my son Liam Taylor-Dickson will be the youngest at 14 years and 27 days old :) Ian and I are somewhere in the middle.
So here's a question about last year's race. The run was cut short owing either to a volunteer misdirecting, or a competitor not listening and everyone following suit. At the time, I debated running back to hartwell locks because that WAS the official race course... All race instructions are very clear that it is up to the participant to know the course so had I done so, would I have won and everyone else been DQ'd?
Hoping for a great day and great race conditions. Go Habs Go!
Ellen
1. I think part of a best friend's job should be to immediately clear your computer history if you die.
2. Nothing sucks more than that moment during an argument when you realize you're wrong.
3. I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger.
4. There is great need for a sarcasm font.
5. How the hell are you supposed to fold a fitted sheet?
6. Was learning cursive really necessary?
7. Map Quest really needs to start their directions on # 5. I'm pretty sure I know how to get out of my neighborhood.
8. Obituaries would be a lot more interesting if they told you how the person died.
9. I can't remember the last time I wasn't at least kind of tired.
10. Bad decisions make good stories.
11. You never know when it will strike, but there comes a moment at work when you know that you just aren't going to do anything productive for the rest of the day.
12. Can we all just agree to ignore whatever comes after Blue Ray? I don't
want to have to restart my collection...again.
13. I'm always slightly terrified when I exit out of Word and it asks me if I want to save any changes to my ten-page technical report that I swear I did not make any changes to.
14. I keep some people's phone numbers in my phone just so I know not to answer when they call.
15. I think the freezer deserves a light as well.
16. I disagree with Kay Jewelers. I would bet on any given Friday or Saturday night more kisses begin with Miller Lite than Kay.
17. I wish Google Maps had an "Avoid Ghetto" routing option.
18. I have a hard time deciphering the fine line between boredom and hunger.
19. How many times is it appropriate to say "What?" before you just nod and smile because you still didn't hear or understand a word they said?
20. I love the sense of camaraderie when an entire line of cars team up to
prevent a jerk from cutting in at the front. Stay strong, brothers and sisters!
21. Shirts get dirty. Underwear gets dirty. Pants? Pants never get dirty, and you can wear them forever.
22. Sometimes I'll look down at my watch 3 consecutive times and still not know what time it is.
23. Even under ideal conditions people have trouble locating their car keys in a pocket, finding their cell phone, and Pinning the Tail on the Donkey -- but I'd bet everyone can find and push the snooze button from 3 feet away, out of a deep sleep,
in about 1.7 seconds, eyes closed, first time, every time.
24. The first testicular guard, the "Cup," was used in Hockey in 1874 and the first helmet was used in 1974. That means it only took 100 years for men to realize that their brain is also important.
The date for 2012 Canada Army Run has been confirmed for Sunday, September 23, the weekend after the Terry Fox Run. Details about registration caps and new initiatives for the 5th Anniversary can be found at www.armyrun.ca. Registration opens today!
Hi Tri Rudy world! I just wanted to pass along the link to Element Racing's Off-Road Triathlon monthly e-newsletter (February). Lots of amazing articles, blogs and advice, cool discounts, offers from sponsors, and updates on our various races. Check it out if you get the chance: http://www.conta.cc/Av1mmx
E-mailed without cost or obligation to more than 1200 bicycle advocates around the world.
Vol 9, #13 - 2/02/12 - Groundhog Day!
Velo Cape Breton is the Island wide voice of cyclists, working for better cycling in our great Island. We have made significant progress since our formation in 2004. Visit our website that will introduce you to some of our activities. If you have any questions, suggestions, or want to contribute to this eNewsletter, please contact us at (902) 562-8137 or info@velocapebreton.ca
Joining VCB is a proof of support to the community development and advocacy work done by the hard working volunteers of this club. Your $10. will go a long way. It's your 2012 legacy to the rising generation. To join click here.
Help us make Cape Breton Island a better place to live!
In this Edition
- Editorial
- Rides Captain Corner
- All Hands On Deck!
- 52-WBC
- She Did It!
- Head Hunger vs Belly Hunger
- Where Are You?
- Talking Food...
- Who Are You?
- Video Of The Week
- Milk & Eggs
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." ~ Margaret Mead
"If it is to be, it is up to me!" ~ Bob White
GROUNDHOG DAY
According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from its burrow on this day then spring will come early. If it is sunny, the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.
Groundhog Day proponents state that the rodents' forecasts are accurate 75% to 90% of the time. A Canadian study for 13 cities in the past 30 to 40 years puts the success rate level at 37%. Also, the USA National Climatic Data Centre reportedly has stated that the overall prediction accuracy rate is around 39%. (Wikipedia)
Today, it's overcast in all of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada calls for sun and clouds for the next five days though... Will the groundhog be right this year? We'll see! ! !
RIDES CAPTAIN CORNER
by: Micheline.
Let's enjoy that fresh snow while it last... Ski, Snowshoe, slide, whatever. Go outdoors and have fun!
Monday, February 6th, 6:30 pm
Moonlight Snowshoe Jaunt, Ski Ben Eoin,
A 2-hour guided tour of the trails. Cost: $10. includes the Trail Pass, $5. for members of Ski BenEoin.
Meet the group at 6:30pm outside the Ticket Building.
Wednesday, February 8th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Open House, Grand Lake Road Multi-use Trial. CBU Credit Union Boardroom. See "All Hands on Deck" article below.
Friday, February 10th, 5:00 pm
Happy Hour. Flavor 19 at Lingan Golf Club is our meeting place for this NEW event on the “Social” schedule. A perfect opportunity to reconnect and meet up with old friends and new. Come in and enjoy a few yarns, jokes and laughs, celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, share a story, roast a friend or two, make plans for the weekend.
Whatever your sport, occupation, age, we share a common connection with the outdoors. A warm welcome to all who ventures our way, and in the Cape Breton tradition, the door is open to all.
Thursday, February 16th, 6:00 pm
Snowshow Race at Ski Ben Eoin organized in collaboration with the CB Roadrunners and the Barbarians Triathletes.
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 10 a.m.
Heritage Day & Annual Geocaching event at the Fortress of Louisbourg National Historic Site.
An introduction to geocaching and snowshoeing will be available for beginners.
Registration will take place at 10 a.m. in the McLennan Centre (formerly the Museum). Coffee and tea will be available.
This event is hosted by the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association, Fortress Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada.
For more information, please visit the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association Web site or call 902-733-3552.
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
by: Andrée Crépeau,
This is your President calling....
I need your help. CBRM is holding the last Open House for the Grand Lake Road Multi-use Trail on Wednesday February 8th from 4pm to 8 pm at CBU.
The Trail will connect Sydney to Reserve Mines/Glace Bay. It is designed to be used by cyclists and pedestrians.
This will be one of the longest segments of cycling infrastructure in the province and the first to fully connect major destinations.
We need cyclists and supporters of active transportation to come to the Open House.
I'm asking each of you to call five people who you know have an active lifestyle, have kids or not, is positive about life, whatever... and invite them to accompany you to the Open House. Take the attached poster and forward it to as many people as you like.
This is an important project which will only be built with community support. In fact, this event and several others in 2012 will determine whether the past 9 years of progress towards a more bicycle friendly Island come to a screeching halt, takes a major detour or carries on delivering healthier, safer, more liveable communities for all.
Thanks for your help and passion.
52WBC
by: Shelley,
First month done, everybody! February: the coldest month, the month of Love (Valentine's Day), the month of "leaving food out" for animals - that last one is a Mi'kmaq tradition, the month is called Apuknajit, I think?
SHE DID IT!
You remember Helen Skelton (VCB eNews Vol 9 #9, Jan. 5th), she reached the South Pole by snow bike, kite ski, and cross-country skis in 18 days. The 28-year-old Skelton did indeed pull up to the South Pole on January 22 -- accompanied "only" by Norwegian explorer Niklas Norman, a small BBC team, and a logistics crew.
Of particular interest are the specially designed bicycles they rode, featuring tubeless tires 20 inches in diameter, eight inches wide, and weighing nearly eight pounds each.
At the following link you'll find pictures of the bicycles, as well as an embedded video showing Skelton and her companion riding up to the South Pole -- and it really is a pole!
http://bit.ly/xNHywZ
HEAD HUNGER vs BELLY HUNGER
source: Dr. Robert Portman, Pacific Health Labs, e-Newsletter
One of the reasons many of us struggle to reach our optimal racing weight is that we often eat when we are not actually hungry. Sometimes we eat simply because food is in front of us, or out of habit. Call that head hunger, or appetite, which is not to be confused with belly hunger (rumbling stomach, blood sugar crashing), which is the body’s way of telling us we truly need calories.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Firenze in Florence, Italy, suggests that losing excess body fat can be as simple as distinguishing between head hunger and belly hunger and eating only when belly hunger is present. Overweight women were trained to recognize belly hunger and instructed to eat only when they were truly hungry instead of always at planned meal times, when food happened to be available, etc.
In five months, the subjects trained to eat only when physically hungry lost more than 10 pounds, on average–far more than members of a control group who were encouraged to lose weight by means of general eating restraint. While eating by belly hunger forced the study participants to break out of familiar eating schedules, their patterns of belly hunger were more or less the same each day (although different for each individual). This enabled them to eat on a fairly consistent schedule, making the “diet” easy to sustain. Try it!
WHERE ARE YOU?
We returned most of the plates, pots and utensils left behind at the Potluck to their owners. We're looking for the owner of these plates though... (see below)
TALKING FOOD...
Source: nsramblers.ca
Here is a recipe for homemade nut bars to tuck away in your pack for a little 'hit' when you need it. With these you know what goes into them. Andrew Myatt who runs the bike shop at MEC sent it along http://nsramblers.ca/recipes/nutbars.html
WHO ARE YOU?
A bicycle rider or a cyclist? Here's your answer.... http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12674956/cycling-explained?page=1
It's funny cause it's true!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK...
http://www.wimp.com/senegaleseman/
MILK & EGGS
This is a story which is perfectly logical to all males:
A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6."
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The wife asks him, "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?"
He replied, "They had eggs."
_______________
Jacques Cote
Editor, Velo Cape Breton eNewsletter
February 2nd, 2012
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Vol 9, #13 - 2/02/12 - Groundhog Day!
Velo Cape Breton is the Island wide voice of cyclists, working for
better cycling in our great Island. We have made significant progress
since our formation in 2004. Visit our website that will introduce
you to some of our activities. If you have any questions,
suggestions, or want to contribute to this eNewsletter, please
contact us at (902) 562-8137 or info@velocapebreton.ca
Joining VCB is a proof of support to the community development and
advocacy work done by the hard working volunteers of this club. Your
$10. will go a long way. It's your 2012 legacy to the rising
generation. To join click here.
Help us make Cape Breton Island a better place to live!
In this Edition
- Editorial
- Rides Captain Corner
- All Hands On Deck!
- 52-WBC
- She Did It!
- Head Hunger vs Belly Hunger
- Where Are You?
- Talking Food...
- Who Are You?
- Video Of The Week
- Milk & Eggs
"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can
change the world; indeed it's the only thing that ever has." ~
Margaret Mead
"If it is to be, it is up to me!" ~ Bob White
GROUNDHOG DAY
According to folklore, if it is cloudy when a groundhog emerges from
its burrow on this day then spring will come early. If it is sunny,
the groundhog will supposedly see its shadow and retreat back into its
burrow, and the winter weather will continue for six more weeks.
Groundhog Day proponents state that the rodents' forecasts are
accurate 75% to 90% of the time. A Canadian study for 13 cities in
the past 30 to 40 years puts the success rate level at 37%. Also, the
USA National Climatic Data Centre reportedly has stated that the
overall prediction accuracy rate is around 39%. (Wikipedia)
Today, it's overcast in all of Nova Scotia. Environment Canada calls
for sun and clouds for the next five days though... Will the
groundhog be right this year? We'll see! ! !
RIDES CAPTAIN CORNER
by: Micheline.
Let's enjoy that fresh snow while it last... Ski, Snowshoe, slide,
whatever. Go outdoors and have fun!
Monday, February 6th, 6:30 pm
Moonlight Snowshoe Jaunt, Ski Ben Eoin,
A 2-hour guided tour of the trails. Cost: $10. includes the Trail
Pass, $5. for members of Ski BenEoin.
Meet the group at 6:30pm outside the Ticket Building.
Wednesday, February 8th, 4:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Open House, Grand Lake Road Multi-use Trial. CBU Credit Union
Boardroom. See "All Hands on Deck" article below.
Friday, February 10th, 5:00 pm
Happy Hour. Flavor 19 at Lingan Golf Club is our meeting place for
this NEW event on the “Social” schedule. A perfect opportunity to
reconnect and meet up with old friends and new. Come in and enjoy a
few yarns, jokes and laughs, celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, share
a story, roast a friend or two, make plans for the weekend.
Whatever your sport, occupation, age, we share a common connection
with the outdoors. A warm welcome to all who ventures our way, and in
the Cape Breton tradition, the door is open to all.
Thursday, February 16th, 6:00 pm
Snowshow Race at Ski Ben Eoin organized in collaboration with the CB
Roadrunners and the Barbarians Triathletes.
Sunday, 19 February 2012 - 10 a.m.
Heritage Day & Annual Geocaching event at the Fortress of Louisbourg
National Historic Site.
An introduction to geocaching and snowshoeing will be available for
beginners.
Registration will take place at 10 a.m. in the McLennan Centre
(formerly the Museum). Coffee and tea will be available.
This event is hosted by the Atlantic Canada Geocaching Association,
Fortress Louisbourg Association and Parks Canada.
For more information, please visit the Atlantic Canada Geocaching
Association Web site or call 902-733-3552.
ALL HANDS ON DECK!
by: Andrée Crépeau,
This is your President calling....
I need your help. CBRM is holding the last Open House for the Grand
Lake Road Multi-use Trail on Wednesday February 8th from 4pm to 8 pm
at CBU.
The Trail will connect Sydney to Reserve Mines/Glace Bay. It is
designed to be used by cyclists and pedestrians.
This will be one of the longest segments of cycling infrastructure in
the province and the first to fully connect major destinations.
We need cyclists and supporters of active transportation to come to
the Open House.
I'm asking each of you to call five people who you know have an active
lifestyle, have kids or not, is positive about life, whatever... and
invite them to accompany you to the Open House. Take the attached
poster and forward it to as many people as you like.
This is an important project which will only be built with community
support. In fact, this event and several others in 2012 will
determine whether the past 9 years of progress towards a more bicycle
friendly Island come to a screeching halt, takes a major detour or
carries on delivering healthier, safer, more liveable communities for
all.
Thanks for your help and passion.
52WBC
by: Shelley,
First month done, everybody! February: the coldest month, the month
of Love (Valentine's Day), the month of "leaving food out" for animals
- that last one is a Mi'kmaq tradition, the month is called Apuknajit,
I think?
SHE DID IT!
You remember Helen Skelton (VCB eNews Vol 9 #9, Jan. 5th), she reached
the South Pole by snow bike, kite ski, and cross-country skis in 18
days. The 28-year-old Skelton did indeed pull up to the South Pole on
January 22 -- accompanied "only" by Norwegian explorer Niklas Norman,
a small BBC team, and a logistics crew.
Of particular interest are the specially designed bicycles they rode,
featuring tubeless tires 20 inches in diameter, eight inches wide, and
weighing nearly eight pounds each.
At the following link you'll find pictures of the bicycles, as well as
an embedded video showing Skelton and her companion riding up to the
South Pole -- and it really is a pole!
http://bit.ly/xNHywZ
HEAD HUNGER vs BELLY HUNGER
source: Dr. Robert Portman, Pacific Health Labs, e-Newsletter
One of the reasons many of us struggle to reach our optimal racing
weight is that we often eat when we are not actually hungry. Sometimes
we eat simply because food is in front of us, or out of habit. Call
that head hunger, or appetite, which is not to be confused with belly
hunger (rumbling stomach, blood sugar crashing), which is the body’s
way of telling us we truly need calories.
A recent study by researchers at the University of Firenze in
Florence, Italy, suggests that losing excess body fat can be as simple
as distinguishing between head hunger and belly hunger and eating only
when belly hunger is present. Overweight women were trained to
recognize belly hunger and instructed to eat only when they were truly
hungry instead of always at planned meal times, when food happened to
be available, etc.
In five months, the subjects trained to eat only when physically
hungry lost more than 10 pounds, on average–far more than members of a
control group who were encouraged to lose weight by means of general
eating restraint. While eating by belly hunger forced the study
participants to break out of familiar eating schedules, their patterns
of belly hunger were more or less the same each day (although
different for each individual). This enabled them to eat on a fairly
consistent schedule, making the “diet” easy to sustain. Try it!
WHERE ARE YOU?
We returned most of the plates, pots and utensils left behind at the
Potluck to their owners. We're looking for the owner of these plates
though... (see below)
TALKING FOOD...
Source: nsramblers.ca
Here is a recipe for homemade nut bars to tuck away in your pack for a
little 'hit' when you need it. With these you know what goes into
them. Andrew Myatt who runs the bike shop at MEC sent it along http://nsramblers.ca/recipes/nutbars.html
WHO ARE YOU?
A bicycle rider or a cyclist? Here's your answer.... http://www.xtranormal.com/watch/12674956/cycling-explained?page=1
It's funny cause it's true!
VIDEO OF THE WEEK...
http://www.wimp.com/senegaleseman/
MILK & EGGS
This is a story which is perfectly logical to all males:
A wife asks her husband, "Could you please go shopping for me and buy
one carton of milk, and if they have eggs, get 6."
A short time later the husband comes back with 6 cartons of milk. The
wife asks him, "Why did you buy 6 cartons of milk?"
He replied, "They had eggs."
_______________
Jacques Cote
Editor, Velo Cape Breton eNewsletter
February 2nd, 2012
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