Category — Random thoughts

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A while back I wrote a post about finding the perfect running shoe charm – more difficult to find than you think! Like many of you I would love to have found a Tiffany running shoe charm, but sadly I have never been able to find one.

Someone wrote me the other day saying that Tiffany used to make one. So, I decided to put on my detective hat (a.k.a. writing to Tiffany customer service) to figure out if such a charm does  or will exist.

Today I heard back and it is sad news.

“Although we do not offer a Running Shoe Charm, we would be glad to help you find a suitable alternative.  Please contact a Tiffany representative at 1-800-265-1251.”

Mmm, are runners being given the cold shoulder here? They make other sports-related charms – tennis raquets, ballet shoe…Why not a running shoe?!

Brunch at Fressen

For the most part this weekend was the perfect weekend. A couple of great classes at Core, a walk along a sunny Queen West with B, a brunch (or two!), some shopping (thank you Little Honey Bee!) and some drinks with friends. I find there is always one weekend toward the end of winter where you realize that summer is just around the corner – this was the weekend. 

The weekend’s highlight, though, had to be the blogger brunch I went to. For a while now I have been following the adventures of Oh She Glows. A couple of weeks ago she suggested a meet up in Toronto and I decided to put my name down as someone who would be interested in going. I have to admit I was a little nervous. I had never done something like this before – is kind of like going on a group blind date! You are worried about what the other people will be like, if they will like you and what to wear. 

Turns out I had nothing to be worried about. The other 16 ladies (!) who ended up going to this blogger brunch at Fressen were fantastic, interesting and down to earth. It was great to connect with a bunch of women and hear about their stories. Thank you Angela for taking the time to organize this! To get an idea of who I met check out their blogs! I know I’m looking forward to reading them!
 

• Life after bagels
• Julie Boyer
• An Opera Singer in the kitchen
• Kristin nibbles
• Revel
• Training to live
• Happy Go Lucky
• Mediterranean miss
• Stars in the City

 
On a final note, yesterday’s meeting reminded me how good (and healthy for you!) it is to put yourself into new situations. Lululemon really is right – it is good to do one thing a day that scares you.

Music Playlist at MixPod.com

One of the blogs I read found this little gem. I loved it so much that I wanted to share it with all of you as well. The playlist I created contains a few of my favourite songs to workout to. Most of these songs have made an appearance on the custom playlists I make for any races I do. Some are slow, some are upbeat and some are very top 40. The main thing, though, is that I love them and they motivate me at different points during my workout. So, just hit  play to hear what I listen to.

Its been a while since I have done one of these, but as it is Valentines weekend I thought that it would be a good time to show some love to some great local blogs!

• Oh She Glows, a healthy lifestyle blog, is one that I recently just added to my iGoogle. I’ve become a bit addicted to this one. The founder of this one also has a really interesting and inspiring backstory of how she changed careers.
   
• Making love in the kitchen by Megan Telpner is a great one for how to live a healthier life. Telpner is a certified nutritionist and a holistic lifestyle consultant. 
   
• Ecclesiastes 3, a monthly online newsletter, is a fun way to learn more about local food markets and how they affect one of Toronto’s restaurants.

On a completely unrelated note I have been also following a number of different health oriented blogs from Halifax and am really impressed with how often they connect in real life as well as online. I wonder if Toronto could have their own group of health bloggers who connect online and offline?

I’m a lucky girl. Last night I was taken out to a beautiful Valentine’s dinner at George. The menu was spectacular, perfectly portioned and the most fantastic dessert. I also was treated to a couple of new Lululemon pieces and a selection box of DAVIDs teas. One of the Lulu pieces, the Fun Times Jacket, I think is going to become my new best friend as it looks extremely comfortable. Funnily enough I also bought the boyfriend a v-day gift at Lululemon. Can’t really go wrong with a gift from there I think!

On a completely different note, I truly love this February long weekend. Is such a nice mid-winter treat. Is a great time to catch up with good friends and also fit in some exercise classes you may not normally have the time for. My Family day recommendation would be to grab a spot a Core Studio’s mat/reformer 1 class!

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Healthier giveaway challenge!

Congratulations to Samantha Cleys who is the winner of this giveaway. Please contact me with your details and I’ll get the cookbook on its way to you!