This past Sunday's hike was definitely an experience! I broke in my new trekking boots, a great pair from Merrill, along with my new Columbia jacket. Both were a huge success! Although, I have to admit, my legs were extremely sore from wearing the boots. I'm used to wearing very light trainers and even my other hiking boots (also from Merrill) are very light. After about the 15km, my legs felt like dead weight! It was almost as though I was treading through thick mud uphill the whole hike! Not much fun, but at the same time, the training was what was most important.
The most fun and enjoyable part of the hike was hiking with my husband Marco. I can't tell you what a difference it makes when you have someone you love and dear to your heart train with you. I treasure our hikes together and will reflect on them when I need them the most during my trip should I face any physical or mental challenges.
As for my training, I took Monday off (well, my day off still consists of some sort of activity which was walking)
Tuesday I ran 10 sets of steep stairs in the Rosedale Valley Ravine with my colleague and Nutritionist Sarah Maughan. (www.sarahmaughan.ca) and did some light strength training for shoulders and core. I always do core work!
Today my colleague Mike Bentogolvi put me through a tough leg and tricep work out. I don't think my legs were fully recovered from the hike on Sunday but at least I was able to experience lactic acid build up and recovery!
Tomorrow I'm ready for back and biceps, and NO LEGS!
Stay active and anything is possible!
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Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Movember Diet Tip #6
I think tip # 6 comes at an appropriate time as we confront all the rain from the last couple of days!
Get a tan! (the natural way)
Every man looks better with a tan and here is one more reason to get outside in the sun: you can look great on the outside while getting 10,000 International Units (IUs) from just 20 minutes of sun (without sunscreen) to benefit your insides. Along with being essential for strong bones and healthy nerve function, vitamin D also has a role in prostate health. At least one study has found that low levels of vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream is associated with a greater risk of prostate cancer and an enlarged prostate. Calcitriol, the hormonally active form of vitamin D, has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a player in helping prevent prostatitis. But there’s more: calcitriol can also inhibit tumor growth, invasion, and spread. For times when the sun’s not shining or you’re stuck indoors, keep vitamin D supplements on hand. Because even if you can’t tan, you want your insides to be great too. And don’t forget to put on the sunscreen after your 20 minutes in the sun!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna
Get a tan! (the natural way)
Every man looks better with a tan and here is one more reason to get outside in the sun: you can look great on the outside while getting 10,000 International Units (IUs) from just 20 minutes of sun (without sunscreen) to benefit your insides. Along with being essential for strong bones and healthy nerve function, vitamin D also has a role in prostate health. At least one study has found that low levels of vitamin D circulating in the bloodstream is associated with a greater risk of prostate cancer and an enlarged prostate. Calcitriol, the hormonally active form of vitamin D, has anti-inflammatory properties, which makes it a player in helping prevent prostatitis. But there’s more: calcitriol can also inhibit tumor growth, invasion, and spread. For times when the sun’s not shining or you’re stuck indoors, keep vitamin D supplements on hand. Because even if you can’t tan, you want your insides to be great too. And don’t forget to put on the sunscreen after your 20 minutes in the sun!
Stay active and anything is possible!
Donna
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