Training Schedule Week of June 20th to 26th

This week my training changes up a bit, as I am doing my long ride on Saturday so that I can run the Scotiabank 1/2 marathon Sunday morning. Friday I am accompanying my daughter's class on a field trip, and then working until 9:00pm, so it will be much needed rest day!

Monday ~ Run 45 minutes, pace

Tuesday ~ Cycle 60 minutes, moderate

Wednesday ~ Run 90 minutes, easy

Thursday ~ Hiking 5 hours, moderate, Cycle 60 minutes, easy

Friday ~ REST 

Saturday ~ Cycle 8 hours, moderate

Sunday ~ Half-marathon road race

Sunday Snapshots - JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, June 12th, 2011

Last Sunday marked our family's 6th time participating in the JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes in Vancouver! TEAM DYLAN was there in full force, sporting our "Pumped for the Cure" team t-shirts and walking 5km around the Stanley Park seawall to raise money and awareness for this awesome organization and cause. The walk itself is a day that Dylan looks forward to all year. The showing of support by family and friends is so great, there are always diabetes related vendors with really cool new gadgets, and the atmosphere is one of hope, inspiration, and camaraderie.

This year, our local walk changed venues, and we had the pleasure of walking in Vancouver's Stanley Park. This huge downtown park is so beautiful, and on a sunny Sunday is packed with families, picnickers, runners, cyclists, walkers, rollerbladers, and sight seers. The weather could not have been better too, what a great day it was!

Sadly, I got so caught up in the moment and the excitement that I didn't take nearly as many photos as I usually do, but here are a few highlights of the special day.

Bob Brown Bear (Vancouver Canadians mascot) at the stage

The walk begins

beginning continued

2 young pipers play as we begin walking

View of the Burrard yacht club

Glimpse of walkers through the trees

View of the city, via northeast side of Stanley Park seawall

Another peek-a-boo view

Marina view

Enjoying a quiet morning of fishing

This mermaid is a Canucks fan!

Lord Stanley himself, welcoming guests to his stunning park

Even Lord Stanley himself has Canucks fever!

View of the many walkers, from a distance

And again...

And again!

And a special thanks to Dana, for letting me use some of her photos!

Training Schedule Week of June 13th to 19th

This week is shaping up to be very busy, but I am hoping I can fit in all of my workouts this week! The weather is supposed to be pretty good too!

Monday ~ Cycle 60 minutes, moderate

Tuesday ~ Run 45 minutes, pace

Wednesday ~ Cycle 3 hours, moderate

Thursday ~ Hiking 5 hours, moderate

Friday ~ Run 45 minutes, pace  

Saturday ~ Run 90 minutes, easy

Sunday ~ Cycle 4 hours, easy

Sunday Snapshots ~ Ride and Roam Fundraiser for the Ride to Conquer Cancer

This past Sunday, I had the pleasure of attending a Ride to Conquer Cancer fundraiser and a wonderful group ride that was planned around the fundraiser. Starting at the TELUS World of Science, we rode through Vancouver, Burnaby, Port Moody, Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam, Pitt Meadows, and into Maple Ridge, where the fundraiser took place. Following the event we rode back via Langley, Surrey, and New Westminster. All in all the ride was 92 kilometers, or 57.5 miles. I've posted a few pictures below.

Brief rest along the Trans Canada Trail & a peekaboo view of the North Shore.

Crossing the Pitt River bridge, view to the north

Crossing the Pitt River bridge, view to the south.

Crossing the Golden Ears bridge, view of Mt Baker to the southeast

Crossing the Pattulo bridge, view to the south

Crossing the Pattulo bridge, view to the north

Vancouver has a lot of bridges, and they provide great spots for a quick photo stop! For a detailed view and description of Sunday's ride route, click here. That is the basic route we took, plus a few miles exploring the new bike trails in Tynehead Park. Gorgeous route!

Training Schedule Week of June 6th to 12th

Got some great workouts in last week, and am hoping for more of the same this week! This Sunday, June 12th, is the 2011 JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, so no long ride this weekend, but a super-fun walk for a great cause!

Monday ~ Run 30 minutes, pace

Tuesday ~ Run 45 minutes, pace

Wednesday ~ Cycle 3 hours, moderate

Thursday ~ Hiking 2 hours, moderate

Friday ~ Run 90 minutes, easy  

Saturday ~ Hiking 2 hours, moderate

Sunday ~ Walk 60 minutes, Cycle 2 hours, easy

Silent Auction & Ballon Pop Items

TEAM DYLAN Pub Night

Saturday, July 9th, 2011 ~ 6:00-9:00pm

Seymour's Pub, North Vancouver, BC

All proceeds donated to JDRF

More info here

Silent Auction Items

VIA Rail ~ All-inclusive return first class trip for 2 from Van to Jasper. Value: $3500

North Shore Pilates Now ~ Card valid for 5 drop-in visits. Value: $106
French Lalique Crystal Ring ~ Value: $300
Taraxca Jewelers Sterling Silver Pendant & Chain ~ Value: $200
Cypress Mountain, 2 Adult Lift Tickets ~ Value: $140
Kumsheen River Rafting tour ~ Value: $129
Seymour Golf & Country Club, Round of golf for 2 ~ Value $160
Gusto di Quattro, Dinner for 2
Daniel le Chocolat Belge gift basket ~ Value $75
Laserdome Plus ~ 3 games, 8 people. Value $160
Original Painting by Gigi Hoeller ~ Value $350
Maritime Musueum Book & Family Pass ~ Value $75
Oh Brothers Pottery Serving Platter ~ Value $70
Kids Fun Pack, Mini Golf at Eaglequest Golf & Bowling at ZBowl ~ Value $120
Men's Spa Products ~ Value $130
Cartwheels Fliptastic Birthday Party ~ Value $196 (2)

Current Balloon Pop items

Ladies perfume (multiple varieties)

Mens cologne

Black Bear pub gift certificate

Hurricane Grill gift certificate

Old Spaghetti Factory gift certificate

Richmon Go Karts ride vouchers

VanDusen Gardens day passes
Assorted Chocolates
F440 Racing gift certificates (2)
Kidsbooks gift certificate
La Scala hair salon gift certificate
iPod speaker system
Genesis Athletic Club 1 month fitness memberships (5)
Perform Art Studios gift certificate
Tomahawk Restaurant gift certificate
Musqueam Golf & Learning Academy gift certificate
Daniel le Chocolat Belge 500g box of chocolates
Dr. Sun Yat Sen Classical Garden day passes (2)
Capilano Suspension Bridge day passes (4)
Maritime Museum Family Day Passes (4)
Troll's $50 Gift Certificates (2)
Epicure Selections Gift Basket
Hanging Garden Lamp
Starbuck's Mugs

* Updated July 6th, 2011 ~ list is incomplete & subject to change

Training Schedule Week of May 30th to June 5th

Hoping for some more dry weather this week, so I can get outside for my training! The beginning of the week will have some shorter, intense workouts, followed by some longer sessions at the end of the week. This is due to my fluctuating work schedule.

Monday ~ Run 30 minutes, pace

Tuesday ~ Run 45 minutes, pace

Wednesday ~ Cycle 40 minutes, vigorous

Thursday ~ Hiking 2 hours, moderate

Friday ~ Cycle 60 minutes, moderate  

Saturday ~ Run 75 minutes, easy

Sunday ~ Cycle 5-6 hours, easy

I'm also going to be adding some strength training sessions this week.