2014 - Resolution #3

Nutrition.

I learned a lot about nutrition and myself in 2013 but I've also let non-nutritious foods creep back into my life. So January 1, 2014 is a good day to wipe out the empty foods again. Processed foods, sugars, wheat... time to say goodbye. I've also gotten away from planning and preparing my meals which leads to more "meals on the go" and the likelihood of picking up quick, empty foods.

Stay tuned for more healthy, tasty recipes in 2014.

2014 - Resolution #2

Blog every day.

There are several reasons to blog every day;

1. I enjoy it.
2. You enjoy it - you know who you are, Gayle, Phil, & JR.
3. It helps me to focus on my training, nutrition, etc. for THE RIDE.

Look for more blogging from me in 2014. And feel free to leave comments on my posts. What you enjoy, what you don't enjoy, what you want to read more of... I'm flexible as long as I get a healthy dose of adventure in.

2014 - Resolution #1

Ice skating.

I resolve to ice skate more in 2014. Why?, you ask. Ice skating brings back memories. When I was younger, my mom would take my sisters and I ice skating on Sunday afternoons in the winter. We'd go to White's Park in Concord, NH after lunch and skate for hours. I spent hours first learning to skate, then practicing twirls and turns, then learning to skate backwards. My sisters and I would race each other around the pond, giggling when we fell, dusting ourselves off, and taking off again. After several hours, half frozen and with flushed faces, we'd pile in the car to head home for warm baths and hot chocolate (always with marshmallow fluff floating in it).

I brought the skates with me from NH to AB and this year they are going to get some use. Can I still skate? It's been about 10 years since I've been on the ice but it's just like riding a bicycle, right? A quick stop at Canadian Tire for a sharpening and the skates are ready to make the upcoming New Year's trip to Canmore.

Stay tuned...