THE Jog Blog – 41

August 18, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Thank YOU for your incredible response to my blog, HIGH EXPECTATIONS. I appreciate all the emails, comments and sharing on Twitter, Facebook, and LinkedIn. Thank you very much!

Tina’s Favorite Facebook Status:

I have a happy hangover. I smiled so much today my face hurts!

What A Beautiful Jog:

Despite running alone I had a beautiful long jog crossing both Lion’s Gate Bridge and Burrard Street Bridge. I love jogging over bridges; it’s so much FUN!

Tina’s NEXT RUN:

Goodlife Fitness Marathon on October 9, 2011 in Victoria, BC – 51 days and counting! There’s an option of a half marathon and an 8K run or just come and cheer us on and CELEBRATE! Click HERE for more information.

Long Jogs: PART ONE – How To Get Through In One Piece – Training Tips Based On My Experience:

1. PLAN YOUR MEALS – Make sure you’ve planned your meals the day before. The best meal for me so far is pasta with chicken, mashed potatoes and bread. Definitely filling my tank with carbs but it worked as I ran a solid half marathon the following day with lots of energy despite a wicked sore throat.

2. WORK OUT YOUR ‘STUFF’ – If you are jogging alone the long jogs can be tough. It’s a good time to think about relationships, stress at work or unprocessed pain from the past. It’s a place to feel your feelings, and then release them through the physical activity. I can’t stress how healing long jogs have been for me.

3. HITTING A WALL? I ran almost 30K this past weekend and there were moments I really struggled. I made a choice and took a couple minutes to stop and watch some baby ducks in a pond. I wasn’t there long but needed that small break to recharge not just my body but my negative thinking. It was a meditation: a calming, quieting of the mind so I could focus on the rest of the miles ahead of me.

4. HAVE A MOTTO – I can’t tell you how often a motto has saved my jogs. “I feel GOOD I feel STRONG”. If I repeat that over and over again it’s very difficult for “I feel tired, I feel hungry, I feel sore, I feel done” etc to enter my head. It’s also a great way to deal with life. Do you choose POSITIVE or negative thoughts? There’s always a CHOICE.

A special THANK YOU to Benita, my chiropractor from Ocean Wellness. I knew I was out of alignment and from past experience I also know if you run a long jog that way you are going to suffer during and afterwards. I was so grateful she saw me before I ran almost 30K on Saturday. After the adjustment I felt more fluid. THANK YOU BENITA!

It’s been a week full of blessings and gratitude. For this coming weekend, surround yourself with the people that make you LAUGH, give you HUGS and EMPOWER you. Don’t settle for anything less than what you deserve. If you don’t know what you deserve, click HERE.

With a smile and warm hugs,

Tina

THE Jog Blog – 40

August 11, 2011 By Tina Moore Leave a Comment

Tina’s Favorite New Gadget:

Forgive me Blackberry owners, but I am LOVING my new IPhone!

Climb Every Mountain:

Grouse Grind is in my back yard. Today I will cross train by hiking up with a friend; it’s a way to deal with stress and strengthen relationships. Life is good!

Tina’s NEXT RUN:

In 58 days I’ll run the Goodlife Fitness Marathon/Half Marathon on October 9, 2011 in Victoria, BC. You can still join the FUN as there’s also an 8K run. Click HERE for info!

Jogging With Music – Training Tips Based On My Experience:

I have been jogging silently, with just my thoughts for 2 years and loving it. I have processed past pain, made excellent decisions, heard and listened to my INSTINCT and became the person I always knew existed but could never quite access. This past week, with my new Iphone, which has an Ipod (another new gadget for me!), I ran with music. This is what I learned:

1. RUN FORREST RUN - I run faster with music! I have to be careful because I was grooving and dancing and waving my hands in the air doing drum solos and guitar riffs and next thing you know it’s 15 minutes later and I’ve missed my walk breaks. Must keep to tempo, even with music. This will be tough for me.

2. BE AWARE - I had one earphone in my ear so I was still very aware of my surroundings. I could hear footsteps behind me if I needed to move to the right to let someone pass and I could still enjoy the glorious sound of waves.

3. GET COMFORTABLE - The arm band doesn’t work for me. I probably had it too tight but if I loosened it, it slipped down to my elbow. I took it off my arm and attached it to my waist pack. That worked much better.

4. THAT WAS RUNTASTIC - I downloaded a free ap on my IPhone called “Runtastic.” It shows me where I’m running, how far, what pace and speed I averaged, elevation and how many calories I burned. I LOVE THIS AP!

5. MOVE IT GROOVE IT – Because music is in my blood, I don’t think I’m capable of not singing and grooving to the music. Because of this, I get winded so I plan on training with music one time a week where I groove and naturally push my speed and for the long distance I’ll have to be extra careful I don’t push it as I’ll burn out half way through. I have to say, I was loving the music this week. Thank you Iphone!

I’ve had some challenges, fear mixed with anxiety and tests of faith the last couple of days. Life’s uncertainty and things out of my control have forced me to BREATHE, LET GO and TRUST IN WHAT I BELIEVE. It’s been difficult but also an opportunity to put into practise what I’ve learned about how I respond to things. I haven’t been perfect that’s for sure, but I’m aware and continue to move FORWARD.

Have a beautiful weekend! If it rains, make your own sunshine by doing a little SELF care or surprise someone with a thoughtful note, an offer to help pull weeds or pay for the person’s coffee behind you in the drive through.

Random acts of kindness always bring out the warmth of the sun.

I have a GREAT blog for Tuesday. Make sure you sign up or bookmark this site so you don’t miss it!

With a smile,

Tina

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

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

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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