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May 06 2012
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Life LIst

I Did It!

Well, I’ve officially done it! Today I ran my first ever half marathon (see my big shiny medal above?), meaning that I was also able to cross “run a half marathon” off of my Life List. How very exciting! I only had one goal going into the race which was to run the entire thing, however I surprised myself when I managed to do so in under two hours! I might be hobbling around for quite a few days thanks to a lingering foot injury but that’s okay. You’ll be seeing me back on the streets in no time! Below are some photos from the big day.

Standing in front of the start line. Reppin’ head to toe Nike!

With mom moments before my race begins!

Rocking my medal with mom post-race.

…and with Dad! Thanks for coming out to support me guys! :)

Now I’m off to work on another part of my Life List…”Watch every Woody Allen film”.

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Nov 30 2011
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Fitness Plans, Motivation

Phase One: I Did It!

Woohoo! I’ve done it! I managed to not miss a workout in the first month of my training! I hope all of those pink X’s can provide some inspiration to you. I know they have me pumped for upcoming months! There were some days this past month that the last thing I wanted to do was run in the freezing cold, however knowing that you guys are following me really kept me on track (no pun intended). I will say however that some of my  ”rules” ended up being a little unrealistic (at least for me). For the most part I’ve behaved, drinking lots of water and all that, however I found that by consciously limiting my junk food consumption I actually probably ended up “cheating” more than ordinary, feeling that I had something to rebel against. This time I am going to be a little more laid back about that, perhaps setting a goal for two desserts a month (and making them really good ones)! The same goes for alcohol (maybe once a weekend at most). I am developing my phase two plan right now, but here are my updated rules for next month:

- come up with a better way to control diet without restricting things entirely (I find that when I’m not stressed I just naturally eat very well, so perhaps that’s the key)

- incorporate more “short runs” – each mile (regardless of pace) is roughly 100 calories burned, so work out even if you only have 15 minutes free

- put an extra emphasis on general health such as dental and skin care to further get into the mindset (I now carry a toothbrush and brush my teeth after every single meal – which is also useful for curbing junk food cravings!)

- vary strength training more often to beat boredom and keep muscles challenged

- drink two full cups of water each morning upon waking, do 20 push ups, and dance to music while getting ready

These are just what I scribbled in my agenda during my commute, and they are very much about what works for me specifically. Like I keep reiterating, you have to figure out what it is that works for you. Now, since I accomplished my main goals for the month (feeling stronger and dropping some pounds), I’m off to the mall to buy a bikini and some sunglasses!

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Nov 01 2011
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Fitness Plans

November Fitness Calendar

Hello! Welcome to November 1st, or as I prefer to call it: day 1 of my half marathon training! Above you can see Phase 1 of my plan (weeks 1-4). I find that it really helps to schedule your work-outs as if they are classes that you can’t skip. I used a runner’s handbook as a framework to develop my  plan, however I found that I was already conditioned a lot more than they assume, so I am basically just keeping at it for a month (two shorter hour long runs, and one longer hour and a half run each week, plus strength training).

My main goals for this phase are to lose 4lbs of fat (very reasonable at 1lb a week), and to ultimately feel more conditioned. If I manage to stick with it 100% I plan on rewarding myself with a new pair of sunglasses and a swimsuit for my upcoming trip to Costa Rica (hey, we have to have SOME indulgences right)? Let me know what you think, and I hope this motivates you to keep on keeping on!

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Oct 16 2011
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Hi there! The name’s Nikki, and some of you may know me from my other blog, Nicranium.

I am a Toronto-based fashion design student, who has always had a passion for health and fitness. Basically this blog is a way for me to not only motivate myself to get in the best shape of my life, but to share with you the health and fitness tips that I learn along the way. Of course since I am a Fashion Design student I will be sharing some tips on that as well (such as how amazing Nike sports bras are!…more on that later). Ultimately I would like to foster a sense of community where tips can be traded and shared. With that in mind, here is my list of personal goals (some easily attainable, some a little obscure).

Goal #1: Run a Half (and eventually a full) Marathon

I have just recently registered for a half marathon in May, and am very excited. Currently I run about 40km a week, so you could say that I am already “conditioned” if you will, however I start my actual training on November 1st. Presently I’m nervous/excited/nervous. I will keep you posted!

Goal #2: Be Featured in a Fitness Magazine

I know, I know. This goal is a little bit off the wall, and may never come true (although for the record, I did say IN a magazine, not on the cover!)…but weren’t we always told to dream big? Also, is there any more motivation to get a rockin’ healthy bod than to picture yourself scantily clad in Women’s Health? Not many that I can think of!

I also have a few other less major goals such as…

Goal #3: Fit into my prom dress – After all, I did buy it with the intention of wearing it more than once! This goal isn’t a huge stretch, however…the dress doesn’t have any stretch. Still a little bit of work before I get there!

Goals #4 and #5: Run the Warrior Dash, and beat my time on the CN Tower Climb (18 minutes and 17 seconds for those of you who are interested!)

Goal #6: Get my black belt in a martial art (I have my blue belt in karate but that’s not nearly as cool).

Goal #7: Become a badass surfer…doesn’t everyone really just want to be Kate Bosworth in Blue Crush? I do anyway.

Trust me. There are more, but let’s not go overboard just yet! So what can you expect from me in the coming months?

- an open policy: I plan on being pretty frank in my subject matter because really, I am aiming for results.

- tips and discussions on fitness, running, healthy eating, equipment, etc.

- FUN. I like to have fun, and I hope that you guys will join me for the ride. I am really looking forward to getting your feedback, and maybe learning from you as you learn from me, because trust me, I’m not an expert. What are your goals, let me know! I look forward to hearing from each and every one of you.

Disclaimer: While I do adore Nike products, this blog does not endorse, and is not sponsored by Nike in any way.

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