Are YOU An Amazing Woman?

April 19, 2011 By Tina Moore 1 Comment

The answer to that question is a resounding YES!

The other day I had an interesting conversation with a friend of mine. She said,

“I want to be an amazing woman.”

I asked her to define ‘amazing’. She proceeded to tell me about her sister-in-law who owns and operates a successful company making exceptional money, has a nice house and a couple of cars for her and her husband as they raise their young child, jogs half marathons, has a tidy house and is able to pull off a lovely family dinner for six or eight people without missing a beat.

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THE Jog Blog – 23

April 14, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

SUPER HAPPY EXCITED ANNOUNCEMENT:

I have been working very hard at finishing my Ebook. This book shares my transformation from depression and anxiety to joy and laughter by making a life changing decision. I WILL SHARE ALL THE STEPS I TOOK TO MAKE THE DECISION AND ULTIMATELY REACH THE GOAL. It’s a great resource to MOTIVATE, INSPIRE and CREATE CHANGE IN YOUR LIFE! Super excited to share it with you! It’s currently in editing and will be available SOON!

The Underwear Affair:

This is a 10k jog or 5k walk happening in July. I’ll be jogging with Jody Kennett. Not only is this a fantastic cause but WE GET TO JOG IN OUR UNDERWEAR! I finally have a reason to do it publicly. (Ha Ha) For more information please click HERE. Go to the bottom of this page for all other organized runs I’ll participate in this year.

Special Hugs – to Jody Kennett from Leapfit for a thousand and one reasons and to my dear friend who recently had surgery. You are one step closer to running and golfing!

Check out the ARTICLE I wrote this week for the Daily News!

WOW!

Women Of Worth Conference – May 7, 2011. This is a fantastic conference that celebrates the magnificence of WOMEN. Want to be inspired? Check it out HERE!

April 7, 2011 – REST

I was scheduled to speed train but I’m resting instead. Listening to your body is hard sometimes! Especially when it’s so nice out…I want to JOG!!

April 8, 2011 – 6K JOG (10 minute run / 1 minute walk)

What a gorgeous day! It is sunny, blue skies and my heart feels happy.

I stretched a bit before I jogged today. I don’t do crazy stretches, just enough for the muscles to know I’m going to be using them soon. I jogged along the seawall. I don’t think I’ll ever get sick of that route. It’s stunning and I’m sure I’ve done it a hundred times.

My right shin tweaked a couple times so I relaxed my calves and that helped. I ran in honor of my friend who had surgery on her foot today. This one’s for YOU!

April 9, 2011 – REST

I saw Benita at Ocean Wellness today. She helped me with my shins by giving me a couple exercises. In regards to the rest of my body, it wasn’t that bad so that’s good!

April 10, 2011 – 18K JOG (9 minute jog / 1 minute walk)

I jogged 18K in the pouring rain with my dear FRIEND and coach Jody Kennett from Leapfit. I highlight friend because she could have said,

“No Tina, I can’t jog today but you have to because it’s on your training schedule”.

She could have changed her mind about joining me once she looked outside and saw how miserable it was. But she didn’t. She faced the wind, rain and cold with me. What a gal!

I was kidding with her and said,

“A good friend will jog with me in the rain, but a great friend will say, screw it, let’s go for breakfast!”

Believe it or not, it was a great jog…we went along some trails and then ran along the seawall where they were celebrating “The Great Capilano Duck Splash”. Appropriate for the weather I thought, especially since my feet were sloshing around in my wet runners. There were a few joggers out and I cheered them on,

“WE ROCK!”

…because we did! We were soaking wet by the first kilometer and we had seventeen more to go.

This is where ego comes in handy. I was complaining to one of my friends and he threw my own blog in my face! He said,

“You need to read your own blog…no option to fail, remember?”

Yes, no option to fail and no option to drown in the pouring rain! I complained as I got dressed, ate breakfast and got in my car, but how did I feel afterwards?

FANTASTIC! Jody and I talked and laughed. Blessings, even in the rain.

Oh, I almost forgot, after running 18K IN THE POURING RAIN JODY MADE ME DO A SET OF STAIRS THAT WERE REALLY LONG, REALLY STEEP, AND REALLY LONG (did I mention how long and steep they were). She asked me,

“Is this going to be in your blog?”

Ah, that Jody, she’s a sweet girl….YES IT’S GOING TO BE IN MY BLOG! THAT WAS PURE TORTURE AFTER RUNNING 18K IN THE RAIN SOAKING WET….ok, not really….actually not at all…it was a challenge and I like challenges. Thanks Jody!

April 11, 2011 – REST (Small power hike – 30 minutes)

I don’t really count this as cross training but it was such a beautiful sunny day I had to get out there…so I walked my happy dog along the trail and did so at a quick pace. Because of the hills, at the end I could feel my calves so I made sure I stretched afterwards.

April 12, 2011 – REST

My shoes aren’t dry yet!

April 13, 2011 – CROSS TRAIN

I took the last two days off to ensure my calves were ok. They tightened after Sunday’s long jog so I’ve been using a rolling pin on them. I massage out the tightness both with my hands and the rolling pin. Works great!

ORGANIZED RUNS I AM JOGGING SO FAR THIS YEAR. CHECK THEM OUT AND JOIN ME!

The Daily News Boogie the Bridge – May 1, 2011

Scotiabank Vancouver Half Marathon / 5K – June 26, 2011

The Underwear Affair 5K walk / 10K jog – July 9, 2011

GoodLife Fitness Victoria Marathon / Half Marathon / 8K – October 9, 2011

WISHING YOU A FABULOUS WEEKEND WITH MANY BLESSINGS. SEE YOU ON TUESDAY!

What Defines YOU?

April 12, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

I got my hair cut this weekend and after the lovely woman cut it in a style I thought I wanted, I did the unthinkable. I changed my mind.

Bless her heart, she very sweetly reassured me that it was fine, she could start over and cut it in a completely different style and no, she wasn’t going to be late for her father’s 60th birthday party. I felt terrible asking her to stay, but I knew I’d feel worse if I didn’t ask…it had to be done.

As I walked out, I still wasn’t sure I liked my haircut. I have no vision for these kinds of things. I don’t have the ability to see what a haircut will look like, how to decorate a room, or what outfit will look good on my Mother. I only know after it’s done whether I like it or not and sometimes I have to sit with it for a while.

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THE Jog Blog – 22

April 7, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina’s Daily News Article

Shoes are important! Check out Ladysport to know how to get a good fit!

Favorite Coach and Friend:

Jody Kennett – Check out her new Youtube videos and website!

Want Some Good Stuff To Read?

Check out all the categories to the side. Some of my previous blogs are HERE

Favorite Facebook Status:

“Gratitude is such a lovely feeling. Saying, ‘thank you’ is such a simple thing to say.”

THANK YOU for your amazing comments and support regarding the previous BLOG. I really appreciate hearing from you and feel very honored that you are sharing my website with others. THANK YOU.

March 31, 2011 – SPEED WALK (1/2 hour), CROSS TRAIN

This morning I went for a brisk speed walk with a friend of mine. Nice way to start the day.

April 1, 2011 – REST

I am concerned about my right shin aching from yesterday so I am resting today. I’ve had lots of stress lately, more than usual and to not be able to run is difficult for me.

April 2, 2011 – REST

April 3, 2011 – 18K JOG (9 minute jog / 1 minute walk)

I actually jogged 19.3K today but I’ll get into that in a minute.

I ate organic oatmeal and then a piece of organic multigrain toast for breakfast. I was anxious to get out the door because I wanted to beat the rain.

I was so blessed to have two friends join me, one on a bike and the other on roller blades. We decided to go around Stanley Park, which is 10K then go to Yaletown to add the extra 8K.

The jog was lovely (see photo). It didn’t rain and the temperature was initially chilly but then it was fine. My friend asked five minutes into the jog how I was feeling and I said,

“Happy.”

As soon as my feet hit that pavement I could feel all the stress leave my body replaced by a smile on my face. My shin and calves were fine!

Jogging with friends was fantastic, but it was a TEST FOR MY EGO. You see, the body naturally wants to speed up to keep to their pace, and the ego will try as well. Here’s the thing: YOU WON’T KEEP UP TO PEOPLE ON WHEELS! They go faster than you and if you try to keep up, you are going to burn out and risk injury. This was an excellent test for me to keep to MY pace…good practice for when I do my marathon…

Because I was slower, I’d lose track of where they were…then I’d round a corner and I would see them waiting for me, waving their arms and cheering me on,

“Go Tina! You can do it!”

It was awesome. I felt totally energized with a big smile on my face and absolute JOY in my heart.

I felt pretty good the entire run with the exception of about the last kilometer. Luckily my friend and I began talking about the awesome omelet and mimosas we were going to have, so we began making up songs about it. I laughed so hard the last kilometer, it went by in a flash.

Laughing, singing and jogging – life is sweet!

We actually went 19.3K instead of the 18K. Oops. My one friend has an Iphone so she was going to keep track of our distance with an application she’d downloaded.

The application shut itself off half way through the run so we guessed the distance. Probably not the smartest thing to do, (not have your route completely mapped out) but it turned out fine in the end.

I was pleased I ate properly this time. The night before I had pasta with chicken. The next morning I ate oatmeal and toast, which sustained me right to the end. I didn’t need the gels. I had purchased something new to try but I’ll be honest, I was a little nervous about them. I use coconut water instead of Gatorade for a natural source of electrolytes.

Today was a fantastic day. I stretched and never felt my shin or calves once. I felt great!

April 4, 2011 – REST

Today I am resting out of respect for my shin and calves. Although I feel good I don’t want to push it.

April 5, 2011 – CROSS TRAIN

I cross-trained for about a half hour today. I planned on doing more work on my arms but I pulled something in my left shoulder. Geez what a mess! I think I’m just clumsy or maybe, in truth, I was rushing. At any rate, it’s a little tender. Maybe I’m just getting old..er…

I did the plank, push ups, balancing exercises, LOTS of stretches and core exercises.

April 6, 2011 – JOG 8K (10 minute jog / 1 minute walk)

I did some light stretching of my calves and hip flexors today then hopped on the treadmill to jog. If I’d planned my day better I would have jogged along the ocean but I was running out of time so I decided on the treadmill.

I had to stop after only 20 minutes of walking and a light jog. My right shin was shouting at me. I listened. I stopped, sat down and cried.

The tears are out of fear not pain – What if I have an injury and I have to stop running? How will I cope with my stress? My anxiety? Will my depression come back?

When did this happen? When did jogging become such an important part of my life where I mourn even the possibility of losing it?

It was a bit of an a-ha moment. Jogging is so important to me now. If you would have asked me two years ago if I’d have thought this way, I would have laughed and thought you were crazy. How could jogging be this important to someone?

For me, it is the one thing I can rely on to MANAGE STRESS and ANXIETY. It keeps DEPRESSION at bay. It keeps me AUTHENTIC because I PROCESS my EMOTIONS and HEAR my INSTINCT clearly. It’s my place to find Tina if I get a little lost and to NURTURE and LOVE her back to herself.

It’s a prayer. A direct connection to that energy and guidance we long to feel.

I cried out my fear and rested my shin. I went to Benita at Ocean Wellness and gave her a card and some flowers. I wanted her to know how much she means to me – her kindness, generosity and understanding. She’s a strong but compassionate woman. I really value her expertise and friendship in my life.

If you are feeling pain in an area that is consistent, please listen to your body. REST. STRETCH and don’t try to do too much too soon. AVOID INJURY BY LISTENING TO YOUR BODY.

HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND AND SEE YOU ON TUESDAY FOR MORE STORIES AND INSIGHT!

I Could Have Been A Bitter Woman…

April 5, 2011 By Tina Moore 2 Comments

This blog was inspired by a conversation I had with my nephew.

I believe bitterness is unresolved anger that hasn’t been processed.

Anger is ok if it’s dealt with in a healthy manner. You aren’t a bad person if you are angry. It’s important to channel that anger in a constructive way because it’s not ok to yell at your partner, your kids or your dog. It’s not ok to take it out on your co-workers or the guy in front of you at the intersection.

Anger doesn’t have to be destructive, take root and grow into bitterness or rage. You can talk to a professional who can help you sort through your anger and you can find something physical to let that anger out. I use jogging. It is a force that I use to my benefit. It gets me up hills and pushes me through the rain and wind. Once I have let my anger out physically, I can then deal with the emotions underneath.

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