How is your training going? Very good! I am feeling strong and enjoying the clinic I am taking. However, my hip is sore. I went to the chiropractor the other week and he gave me some stretches to do. However, this went in one ear and out another and my hip is still bothering me…so I’m TRYING to be better at taking the time to do the stretches he showed me. I’m also thinking I might book a couple more appointments with him. I don’t want to get injured this early on!!!
What is the one song that makes you really fast? Anything by Rage Against the Machine…I know it’s not a band played on KOOL but there is something about them that makes me feel powerful…and ANGRY!!! I also love the new Black Eyed Peas CD “The E.N.D”—here are some great running songs on there…OH and Kings of Leon too!!!
What do you think of when you are running? Everything. Seriously, I think about things that annoy me, things that make me happy, and things that I have to do. It’ personal therapy, I swear!
Who do you train with? I run with the nice people in my clinic. I also run with Robin Farrell’s BFF Kymm Buckham as she is fast and totally fit and makes me feel like a contestant in the “biggest loser”…but in a good way! It’s like having a personal running trainer!! I also enjoy running on my own on cranky days!!
How do you reward yourself? NOODLE BOX!!!! And a glass or two of red wine…tee hee….
Wednesday, July 15, 2009
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
Fundraising Ideas
I've been thinking of some fundraising ideas that you can do at the office—without a lot of costs and that can be a bunch of fun!
Hope that helps!
Happy Training!
- 50/50
- bake sale
- potluck
- BBQ
- garage sale
- gift exchanges
Hope that helps!
Happy Training!
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Running Music
At your request, here are some songs that I find help pump me up and give me energy to run!
Here are some of my favourite songs from the KOOL Top 40 Countdown:
• A.R. Rahman, Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)
• Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow
• Black Eyed Peas, I Got A Feelin'
• Britney Spears, If You See Amy
• Carly Rae Jepsen, Bucket
• Daughtry, No Surprise
• Doman and Gooding, Runnin'
• Elise Estrada, Poison
• Flo Rida, Right Round
• Flo Rida, Sugar
• Kelly Clarkson, I Do Not Hookup
• Kristinia Debarge, Goodbye
• Lady Ga Ga, Love Game
• Pitbull, I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
• Quanteisha, Get Loose
• Sean Kingston, Fire Burnin'
• Shiloh, Alright
• State Of Shock, Too Pretty
• The Tings Tings, That's Not My Name
Hope that gives you some motivation!
Here are some of my favourite songs from the KOOL Top 40 Countdown:
• A.R. Rahman, Jai Ho (You Are My Destiny)
• Black Eyed Peas, Boom Boom Pow
• Black Eyed Peas, I Got A Feelin'
• Britney Spears, If You See Amy
• Carly Rae Jepsen, Bucket
• Daughtry, No Surprise
• Doman and Gooding, Runnin'
• Elise Estrada, Poison
• Flo Rida, Right Round
• Flo Rida, Sugar
• Kelly Clarkson, I Do Not Hookup
• Kristinia Debarge, Goodbye
• Lady Ga Ga, Love Game
• Pitbull, I Know You Want Me (Calle Ocho)
• Quanteisha, Get Loose
• Sean Kingston, Fire Burnin'
• Shiloh, Alright
• State Of Shock, Too Pretty
• The Tings Tings, That's Not My Name
Hope that gives you some motivation!
Thanks for a great info night!
Thanks to everyone who came out to the Team Diabetes KOOL Crew Info Night.
I hope you learned everything you needed to and are ready to join the team!
Let me know if you have anymore questions; I am happy to help!
Congrats to those who won prizes too!
Joelle
I hope you learned everything you needed to and are ready to join the team!
Let me know if you have anymore questions; I am happy to help!
Congrats to those who won prizes too!
Joelle
Friday, June 26, 2009
Reminder!
Hey everyone!
Just wanted to remind everyone that the information session with me, Joelle St. Clair and RunningRoom's very own Peter Goetsch is fast approaching!
We're going to start off with a Team Diabetes program overview and Q&A followed by training tips and advice!
Don't forget we'll also have draw prizes at the end of the night courtesy of Running Room and 107.3 KOOL FM!
Where: Running Room (downtown) 1008 Douglas Street
When: July 6, 2009 @ 6:00pm
RSVP: to rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 x246
Just wanted to remind everyone that the information session with me, Joelle St. Clair and RunningRoom's very own Peter Goetsch is fast approaching!
We're going to start off with a Team Diabetes program overview and Q&A followed by training tips and advice!
Don't forget we'll also have draw prizes at the end of the night courtesy of Running Room and 107.3 KOOL FM!
Where: Running Room (downtown) 1008 Douglas Street
When: July 6, 2009 @ 6:00pm
RSVP: to rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 x246
Monday, June 22, 2009
Holidays
I am on holidays all week, but I am not off the hook from training!
I am visiting my Mom over on the Mainland and we will be running together! She is actually quite a bit faster than I am, so I have some hard work ahead of me!
Having a running buddy helps me; if you don't have one, I recommend it!
Talk to you when I return—have a great week!
I am visiting my Mom over on the Mainland and we will be running together! She is actually quite a bit faster than I am, so I have some hard work ahead of me!
Having a running buddy helps me; if you don't have one, I recommend it!
Talk to you when I return—have a great week!
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Me in Training
Well, I just started my training clinic for the half marathon as part of the Royal Victoria Marathon and so far, so good.
I don’t know why, but every year I get slower instead of faster, so this time I’m hoping to change that!
Running clinics are really good for accomplishing certain “running goals” because there are leaders and other runners that can give you advice—even with stretching!!
I was out for a run on Sunday with the running group and I told the girl next to me that the front of my right hip has been bothering me, and then she showed me a great stretch!!
I went to my chiro yesterday to get all straightened out and adjusted and sure enough, he showed me the same stretch that the girl in the running group showed me…who knew?
That’s the great thing about the clinics, it’s a team effort and you can learn from the other runners.
A lot of clinics are just getting started up now, so whether you plan on doing the full, half, or 8k run, now is the time to start training.
Good luck!
I don’t know why, but every year I get slower instead of faster, so this time I’m hoping to change that!
Running clinics are really good for accomplishing certain “running goals” because there are leaders and other runners that can give you advice—even with stretching!!
I was out for a run on Sunday with the running group and I told the girl next to me that the front of my right hip has been bothering me, and then she showed me a great stretch!!
I went to my chiro yesterday to get all straightened out and adjusted and sure enough, he showed me the same stretch that the girl in the running group showed me…who knew?
That’s the great thing about the clinics, it’s a team effort and you can learn from the other runners.
A lot of clinics are just getting started up now, so whether you plan on doing the full, half, or 8k run, now is the time to start training.
Good luck!
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Team Diabetes KOOL Crew Information Night
Join the “Team Diabetes KOOL Crew” and me, Joelle St. Clair with guest speaker Peter Goetsch from the RunningRoom to learn how you can walk or run with Team Diabetes at the Royal Victoria Marathon and other fun events around the world.
We’ll be starting with a Team Diabetes program overview and Q & A, followed by training tips and advice.
Whether you’re starting a walking program or an experienced runner looking to improve your time, this is an opportunity to ask the experts about how you can achieve your personal fitness goals while supporting a great cause!
We’ll also have draw prizes at the end of the evening courtesy of the Running Room and KOOL FM!
You can grab your KOOL Days of Summer water bottle too!
Where: Running Room (downtown) 1008 Douglas Street
When: July 6, 2009 @ 6:00pm
RSVP: to rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 x246
Friday, June 5, 2009
Join for me. Join for you!
Whatever your story, whatever your motivation - together we can make a difference by supporting the over 2 million Canadians living with diabetes, and stay healthy and have fun while doing it!
To learn more about Team Diabetes, please visit www.teamdiabetes.ca or contact Rebecca Taylor at rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 ext. 246 or 604-732-1331 ext. 246.
To learn more about Team Diabetes, please visit www.teamdiabetes.ca or contact Rebecca Taylor at rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 ext. 246 or 604-732-1331 ext. 246.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Background of Team Diabetes KOOL Crew
KOOL FM is proud to support Team Diabetes and the Canadian Diabetes Association. On October 11th, I will be captaining the Team Diabetes KOOL Crew and running the half marathon in the Royal Victoria Marathon. KOOL FM listeners can join me in the half or full marathon or the 8K!
2009 ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON
Would you like to register to walk or run in the Royal Victoria Marathon, October 11, 2009 with Team Diabetes? Distances include Full (42.2K) and Half (21.1K) Marathon, as well as an 8k. Deadline for registration is August 21, 2009, but sign up as soon as possible to give yourself more time to fundraise and train. Visit http://www.teamdiabetes.ca/!
ABOUT TEAM DIABETES
Established in 2000, Team Diabetes is the activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association. It provides thousands of people with the opportunity to either walk or run a full or half marathon, or shorter distance race in exciting Canadian and international locations such as Victoria, Reykjavik, Rio and Honolulu. We are also offering a number of cycling events for 2010! Team Diabetes not only prepares you for the physical challenge but also provides you with the support you need to achieve your fundraising goals. Team Diabetes participants are role models in their local communities and expose the reality of diabetes and the significance of the cause throughout Canada and abroad. They create lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes while raising funds in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Find out about Team Diabetes’ destinations in 2009-2010!
To learn more about Team Diabetes, please visit http://www.teamdiabetes.ca/ or contact Rebecca Taylor at rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 ext. 246 or 604-732-1331 ext. 246.
2009 ROYAL VICTORIA MARATHON
Would you like to register to walk or run in the Royal Victoria Marathon, October 11, 2009 with Team Diabetes? Distances include Full (42.2K) and Half (21.1K) Marathon, as well as an 8k. Deadline for registration is August 21, 2009, but sign up as soon as possible to give yourself more time to fundraise and train. Visit http://www.teamdiabetes.ca/!
ABOUT TEAM DIABETES
Established in 2000, Team Diabetes is the activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association. It provides thousands of people with the opportunity to either walk or run a full or half marathon, or shorter distance race in exciting Canadian and international locations such as Victoria, Reykjavik, Rio and Honolulu. We are also offering a number of cycling events for 2010! Team Diabetes not only prepares you for the physical challenge but also provides you with the support you need to achieve your fundraising goals. Team Diabetes participants are role models in their local communities and expose the reality of diabetes and the significance of the cause throughout Canada and abroad. They create lifestyle changes that reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes while raising funds in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. Find out about Team Diabetes’ destinations in 2009-2010!
To learn more about Team Diabetes, please visit http://www.teamdiabetes.ca/ or contact Rebecca Taylor at rebecca.taylor@diabetes.ca or 1-800-665-6526 ext. 246 or 604-732-1331 ext. 246.
Hi!
Hi, I’m Joelle St. Clair, inviting you to join me and the Team Diabetes KOOL Crew at the Royal Victoria Marathon. This October, walk or run a half or full marathon, or the 8K, in support of the Canadian Diabetes Association. You’ll be helping over 250,000 British Columbians living with diabetes. Register now and be part of a team that’s making a difference. For more details, visit www.teamdiabetes.ca or www.1073kool.fm.
I've created this blog so I can share stories, tips and ideas to all of my followers and teammates! Being that I am a busy person I will try my hardest to write as much as I can and comment on as many posts as possible! This is a great cause everyone, let's do it together!
I've created this blog so I can share stories, tips and ideas to all of my followers and teammates! Being that I am a busy person I will try my hardest to write as much as I can and comment on as many posts as possible! This is a great cause everyone, let's do it together!
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