A new toy!

In an effort to up my training regime, I purchased a FitBit! It is really making me conscious of how inactive I am in my job! 10 000 steps is tough when you spend a lot of time in a car or at a desk. So, now I sneak a walk in at lunch when I can or make a point of parking further from the building so I have a longer walk. I am hoping that these little changes will help me maintain 10 000 steps each day and prepare me for Camino walk just over a year away!! 

My sense of direction...

Blog Challenge " if I could bring one thing on the walk....." (Assume your basic needs are met) 

Initially, I thought if I was limited to just one thing I would bring my phone (for photos, entertainment, communication)

Then, I remembered I should probably bring diabetic supplies......but assuming all my basic needs are met, the one thing that I really couldn't do without is a map. (yes this would also be covered if I chose to bring my phone, but if I was limited to just one app, it would be Google Maps.)

I like to know where I am, and to have control over where I am going. My sense of place in the world is really important to me. I have a keen sense of direction and like to navigate unfamiliar places. Here is a link to some maps that are helping me to visualize the walk!

To bring or not to bring...

Thinking about it this far ahead, I am concerned about having to carry everything I need/want for the duration of the walk. Hence, I plan to pack very, very lightly and to make do with wearing the same clothes every day, have a toothbrush and a water bottle. Hard candy too.  No phone, I am not going to bring my phone! Will rely on others for photos.

Ok, I will bring a pen or maybe two, some paper and pencil for keeping a written account of the trek.  I am hoping there will be free maps available along the way, if not, I will need a map too :)

CanLit Born to Walk by Dan Rubenstein

Check out this link http://www.cbc.ca/books/mobile/touch/2015/04/five-things-you-didnt-know-about-walking-from-born-to-walk-by-dan-rubenstein.html

100k into Spring Challenge

At the beginning of April, I signed up on Facebook to join a random group of people from all over the world who had committed to running, walking, cycling , hopping, or swimming a distance of 100k by the beginning of May. It has been a good motivator for me. It has forced me to walk further than I normally do at any one time. The group members regularly post how far they have gone. It feels really good to see the acclimated kms. I am up to 78k. I am trying to be totally honest as the only person I would be cheating is myself. It is tempting to want to round up the numbers or to not walk quite so far, especially on a dreary day.. I am heading out soon to go around the bay and back. It's a grey day and we had snow last night, I much prefer walking in the sunshine. I keep reminding myself how good I will feel when I get back and can honestly say - I did it! Here goes....:)

Yup, it's really snowing!

And it is still coming down!

In happier news, the yoga class last night was great! Always looking for the rainbow. 

Wish I was in Romford

Someone seems to have forgotten to tell dear Mother Nature that we are actually in Spring! 

You may not be able to tell in this photo, but it is actually snowing in Barrie this afternoon. 

Despite the weather, I am inspired by Catherine's first steps to get active anyway! 

Living in Canada, finding ways to stay active year round can sometimes pose a problem. Especially if you really don't enjoy getting cold. An activity that I love and that helps with my physical and mental health is yoga! The bonus with yoga is that it can be done in a very climate controlled environment. Turn up the heat for a hot class, or take it outside when the weather cooperates! I am lucky to practice at a beautiful studio on the shores of Kempenfelt Bay @AnnGreenYoga

So, although we may have a few more weeks of variable weather, I will get out and be active with my yoga practice as much as possible!

Or maybe I'll head to sunny Romford for a visit😜

-Louise