THE Jog Blog – 39

August 4, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina’s Favorite Quote Of The Week:

You’re jogging the Lion’s Gate Bridge? And here I thought you weren’t getting any hill training. (Ha!)

A Moment Of Gratitude:

Running long distance ALONE can be difficult. I am BLESSED to have my Sole Sisters shirt which I wear on those jogs. I feel like my friends are right there with me and that keeps me moving forward. Thank you, ladies.

Tina’s NEXT RUN:

Goodlife Fitness Marathon/Half Marathon on October 9, 2011 in Victoria, BC. I am nervous but also very excited to run this marathon. Jody, from Leapfit is joining me in the full marathon (bless her heart) and my other friends are running the half marathon. You can still join the FUN as there’s also the option of an 8K run. Click HERE for more information!

Jogging and Walking Etiquette – Training Tips Based On My Experience:

I love jogging the seawall around Stanley Park and West Vancouver. Some days there are more people out walking, jogging, roller blading or cycling than other days. Here are some simple tips for all of us to consider when we share the space.

  1. GROUPS – I love to see families out walking on a beautiful sunny day. As a runner it’s difficult to pass through a large group. If you are heading towards me and leave me no room I have no choice but to go through your group. By simply separating for a moment, I can pass and you can continue on your walk uninterrupted.
  2. HOLDING HANDS – Watching couples hold hands as they stroll the seawall is such a joy to see. It’s also an awkward moment for a jogger to try and pass by. I certainly don’t want to play “Red Rover” with you, breaking through your arms as I pass through. Being conscious of your surroundings and how far apart your arms are stretching as you hold hands is just a nice, common courtesy.
  3. Earphones – Music sometimes keeps you going as you jog, roller blade or walk along the seawall. It can cause a danger though if you aren’t aware of your surroundings. Please make sure you can still hear outside noise so you don’t get creamed by a cyclist whizzing by.
  4. “TO YOUR LEFT!” I noticed a woman on one of my jogs BUST through a group of people, an angry look on her face. She clearly was irritated because they wouldn’t move. This is solved by a simple phrase, “To your left!” I give people plenty of warning and almost every time they will move, graciously and without any hesitation. I also thank them afterwards.
  5. Dogs – I love dogs. I have a dog but jogging around dogs can be dangerous. If you are a dog owner on the seawall and your dog is on a loooong leash or off leash (which isn’t allowed) then please be mindful of the joggers and roller-bladers on your side of the walk. Dogs are unpredictable and I’ve had to dodge them more than once. If you are tired, this can be an opportunity to trip and become injured. Please keep dogs on a short leash and close to your side. Thank you!

This weekend I’m on another little adventure with my sister. I am LOVING the sunshine, the ocean and the many blessings around me. Simple things bring such joy.

Have an AWESOME weekend. Stay safe, have fun and be adventurous! Don’t let opportunities pass you by…

See you on Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

Fear Is An Opportunity For Growth

August 2, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

This past weekend I had some new experiences regarding FEAR and INTUITION.

I promised my nephew I would bungee jump with him. I thought it would be an amazing moment for the two of us to share. A wonderful mixture of facing your fear, experiencing incredible adrenaline and that indescribable feeling of surrendering to the moment.

Now anyone who knows me is shocked I went bungee jumping the first time (as was I). I really had no desire to jump again however, this second time was about honouring a promise to someone I love very much and creating a memory we’ll never forget.

People said to me,

“You’ve done it before, what’s the big deal?”

The ‘big deal’ is that you are jumping off a bridge that is 160 feet high into mid air with fast, rushing water below. It doesn’t really matter that I’ve done it before. Standing on that bridge is really scary. Jumping is terrifying.

Last time I bungee jumped I went through an entire process of managing my anxiety, forcing myself to stay present and not allow fearful thoughts to affect NOW. I also jogged beforehand and listened to my quiet voice, my instinct which said,

“It’s ok Tina, you can bungee jump and you’ll be fine.”

I trusted that voice. I believed in that voice.

I didn’t have a quiet voice this time whispering calming messages, I didn’t feel my instinct and I didn’t go through any process. This time I just jumped.

Was I scared? Yes.

Did I stall before standing on the edge? Absolutely

Did I love it? YES!

I am proud of myself. Because I’m not second guessing myself anymore I was able to ‘just jump’. I’m growing and proving to mySELF with each thing I do that I am TRUST-WORTHY. This is good stuff!

The other thing I did this weekend perhaps was a little more scary but in a totally different way. I took a leap of faith and went on my first date. I have been in relationships but I’ve never “dated” so I was very nervous.

This is what I learned:

I’m a really good catch!

The next man I enter in a relationship with is going to be one lucky guy. I understand for some people that may sound arrogant but understanding your value and worth and what you bring to the relationship and then sharing that with others is a gift.

Dating is going to be an interesting adventure for me. I know exactly what I want and definitely what I don’t want. I feel ready because I have done the work on my SELF. I am not entering a relationship with BAGGAGE but rather an UNDERSTANDING of what happened in the past and why. Someone said to me,

“Well Tina, you haven’t been very good at picking them out before…how would you know a good guy if you saw one?”

At first I was very hurt by this comment and agreed with it but then I realized I HAVE CHANGED.

In knowing who I am, what is important to me, and having a deep trust in mySELF, I know I will attract a different type of man. Nothing less will work for me this time. Yes my bar is set high, and it should be.

Anytime you have an opportunity to face fear, you have an opportunity to GROW.

I encourage you to EMBRACE that growth…it’s well worth the fear beforehand and it proves to yourSELF that you are smarter, stronger, wiser and more incredible than you ever imagined.

Give yourself that GIFT. Face a fear today. Learn. Grow. Live. LEAP!

With a smile,

Tina

THE Jog Blog – 38

July 28, 2011 By Tina Moore 2 Comments

Favorite Quote Of The Week:

If I knew there was going to be firemen, I would have worn mascara!

What NOT To Eat The Night Before A Run:

Cherries

Tina’s New Jogging Accessory:

Glitter!

Tina’s NEXT RUN:

Goodlife Fitness Marathon/Half Marathon on October 9, 2011 in beautiful Victoria, BC. I am very EXCITED to have my friends and family coming from Edmonton and my Soul Sisters from Kamloops. It’s going to be an awesome day! You can still join the FUN! Click HERE for more information!

Why I LOVED The Diva Run – Training Tips Based On My Experience:

1. I thought the Diva on the Run was an excellent choice for new runners or runners who are trying to challenge themselves with personal best times. Every single runner whether you were first or last was announced as you crossed the finish line, so it’s a very supportive and encouraging event.

2. As you first walk to the event someone greets you with a big smile and a container of glitter. I loved it and thought it was FUN.

3. There’s plenty of parking right where you start and finish the event.

4. It was a beautiful route mostly on trails. It was a lovely combination of trails, trees, and ocean.

5. There were lots of HAPPY volunteers to cheer us on and guide us so we stayed on route.

6. This was my favourite part: FIREMEN IN UNIFORMS put a feather boa around your neck when you cross the finish line! If I would have known that I might have worn what I wore to the Underwear Affair! Haha

7. My second favourite part: The food afterwards was great. There were whole bananas (not cut up brown ones), Gatorade, bottles of cold water, Greek yogurt (full of protein), Hippy Chips and granola bars. A good selection.

8. They also had lots of prizes! It was a great run for all different age groups and it wasn’t too big so you didn’t get lost in the crowd. It’s a lovely group of WOMEN who SUPPORT each other in their running goals.

A special THANK YOU to LadySport. They helped put on a great event. You can enter one run or there is a series of three so you can fundraise all year. This is a great run to do with friends. I ran with a friend who is relatively new to jogging so it was a good event for her. My other friends from Kamloops also came and it was so much FUN to see them. Jogging brings people together…such a BLESSING.

This weekend I’ll be facing some REALLY BIG FEARS so I’ll definitely be telling you about that next week. Just thinking about it makes my stomach go flip-flop. I must listen to my INSTINCT, be BRAVE and TRUST…oh, and breathe…I must remember to BREATHE…

Have a fabulous weekend. I wish you nothing but sunshine, laughter and love. Make a happy memory this weekend and cherish it, life is too short and too unpredictable to take for granted.

See you on Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

What Is Self-Esteem…Really?

July 26, 2011 By Tina Moore 3 Comments

Self-esteem is defined as self respect, or the over-all evaluation or appraisal of one’s own self worth.

As children we learn self respect and we decide whether we are worthy through the actions of our parents. We are also influenced by our friends, kids at school, teachers and other family members.

We base our self value on whether we feel LOVED, SUPPORTED, VALIDATED and HEARD.

Through ACTIONS and WORDS our self-esteem is formed in a positive or negative way.

If it’s negative, we begin to create a voice inside our head that tells us we are ugly, stupid, fat or useless. We start hearing that voice instead of the voice of instinct and wisdom which we were born with.

When the negative voice gets louder it will:

  • Affect our choices, judgment, and decisions
  • Affect our appearance or how we carry ourselves
  • Affect how we view ourselves and the rest of the world
  • Affect our emotional and mental well-being (anxiety, depression)

It seeps into our core and begins to CHANGE who we are. It becomes so familiar we don’t even know it’s there. We don’t realize we can change it.

BUT WE CAN CHANGE IT. We can reclaim ourSELF from that negative and warped perspective.

First you must recognize it.

Tired of the negative way I was living, I found my self-esteem through POSITIVE THOUGHTS, POSITIVE ACTIONS and surrounding mySELF with POSITIVE PEOPLE. I was determined to live a better life and made a commitment to understand my past so I could change my future.

I created GOALS for mySELF and I worked hard at those goals. Each time I accomplished a goal, I felt good about mySELF.

I speak kindly to mySELF. I have to consciously tell mySELF I’m smart, pretty and talented. It’s up to me to fill whatever void wasn’t filled when I was a kid. It’s up to me to determine which voice I will listen to: The one trying to sabotage and keep me down or the voice of instinct and love.

Self-esteem as an adult is ultimately a CHOICE.

You have to decide you are worth the fight.

You have to decide to make yourself a priority and to understand your past pain.

You have to take ACTION.

It won’t happen by doing the same things you’ve always done.

When you begin to EMBRACE who you are you begin to claim back your self-esteem.

  1. Surround yourself with POSITIVE people who will SUPPORT you in your CHANGE.
  2. Create GOALS with deadlines and complete those goals. It is in the completion of the goal that the self-esteem is found.
  3. Be AWARE of how you are talking to yourself. If it’s negative, mean or self-defeating, change your thoughts with a positive one. Consistency is key.

Remember: You are a valuable, worthy person because you were born. Your existence on this earth means you have meaning and purpose. Treat yourself with compassion and love and surround yourself with others that do the same.

I BELIEVE IN YOU, DO YOU?

With a smile,

Tina

THE Jog Blog – 37

July 21, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Run Like A Diva!

LadySport is involved in this FUN RUN for arthritis. It’s a new route for me and I’m excited to discover another beautiful trail in this beautiful city. Let’s hope it doesn’t rain…Diva’s don’t want to wear soggy feather boas!

If You Walk Into My Bedroom…

You’ll see a sign that says FULL MARATHON – 42K – October 9, 2011 – 42by42 – YOU WILL DO IT! I look at that sign every day, a great motivator to get me out the door when I am doing a lot of this training on my own.

Word’s Of Wisdom From A Five Year Old:

“Don’t you just love when you’re walking with somebody and you open your mouth to say something and a gentle breeze blows in your mouth? What a great feeling. I love you Mom.” (My cousin’s 5 year old son)

FIGHT LIKE A GIRL!

Good luck to the women in Fort Saskatchewan and all the amazing people who are walking for “End Women’s Cancer” this weekend. For that walk, these exceptional women have raised over $9,000!! Way to go ladies! THANK YOU for your incredible dedication to this cause!

Things I Was Told To Try That Didn’t Work For Me – Training Tips Based On My Experience:

1. Eat fast food the night before a big run. I don’t eat fast food but when this person told me a story about an Olympian athlete eating junk food and then winning her race the next day I had to try it. Let me tell you, I felt so disgusting and sluggish afterwards! It took me a couple days to recover. I would NOT recommend this.

2. “Why do you have to finish? There’s no one holding a gun to your head.” This was well meaning advice but for me, it’s important to follow through! Working towards a goal is meaningless if you give up. The self-esteem and confidence you get from working hard, challenging yourself and succeeding is a powerful energy. Finishing is important. (This does not count if you have an injury, that should take precedent over the race as you want to run for LIFE)

3. “You’re not a real runner if you walk.” Really? Well Mr. Smartie Pants, I disagree with you. In fact, I’m a much better runner because I walk and I have saved myself injury. Walking is not for the weak; it is for the smart.

Having a POSITIVE outlook on negative situations isn’t about denial but rather a shift in energy. Saying THANK YOU and being GRATEFUL is one way to make that shift. Thank you for sharing Tuesday’s blog and making that small change in your life.

Have a wonderful weekend and I’ll see you on Tuesday!

With a smile,

Tina

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