Outrigger and Bobsleigh

Saturday morning dragon boat practice started off as a disappointment, we normally have enough to fill two boats but thanks to spring break we had enough for one and a half boats. So those of us who weren’t in the dragon boat took out the outrigger instead. Yeah sure, I was annoyed at first I wasn’t in the dragon boat but as the practice went on I was glad I was in the outrigger, as I’ve been wanting to work on my stroke and what not.

With the weather being so nice, I decided that after practice I’d go to a local high school track to work on some sprints but when I got there the place was placed. Came home and bought out some cones to do some sprint drills. I hope I didn’t damage the grass

Fast forward to Sunday, I spent the afternoon in Whistler as I was taking part in Whistlers Sliding Centre’s public bobsleigh ride. It was something I have always wanted to try/do but wasn’t willing to spend money and fly to Calgary to do it. We all sign in and get weighted with our shoes/jackets and try on helmets. After a quick intro we get dropped off at the novice start (curve 7) meet our drivers and climb into the sleds. I’m not sure who got the fastest time/speed but all I know that the sled I was in, got up to 127.8KM/Hr and it took us 43 seconds to get from the novice start to the finish line (9 curves later). I’d definitely do it again but maybe next time as a push athlete/brakeman were I don’t have to see where I’m going ..

St. Patrick’s Day Weekend

Hope everyone had a great St. Patrick’s Day ,

I didn’t do to much, went to practice to find out it was cancelled due to the wind chill and snow which was a disappointment. So the team and I had a great brunch at our favourite “after practice” restaurant where everything is handmade or locally bought and very organic. It’s a great way to do some team bonding with some of our new teammates.

The one time, I forgot to bring my gym gear with me, the practice didn’t happen. Grr! I normally over pack my paddling bag for all weather conditions as I don’t know what the weather is really gonna be like and living an hour out doesn’t always help. So this way if practice gets cancelled for some reason, I’d be able to go straight to the gym instead of going home first. As I got home yesterday, the gym was put on hold.

I did feel a bit guilty that I didn’t workout yesterday, so this morning I jumped onto the treadmill and did a light 60 minute cardio workout before I headed out to a very good friend of mine’s birthday tweet up and than dropped by my best friends folks as I haven’t seen them in a while.

How was your weekend?
Do you find yourself feeling guilty if you miss a workout?

Lissy |