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… spartan 400

by Ali on February 9, 2012

This mornings workout was a simplified version of the Spartan 1000 workout.

We did the Spartan 400.

You have 40 minutes to complete

50 Jump Squats

100 Push-ups

100 Full Sit-ups

150 Burpees

You must complete each exercise and number of reps before moving on to the next one.

All was good til the burpees.  I did 10 and wanted to die.

Try it … it’s a great workout, all you need is a mat.

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… episode 6

by Ali on February 9, 2012

after episode 5, actually 12 minutes into episode 5 I had officially given up on the show.  I don’t even think I watched half of it.  So no recap.

This week I wasn’t going to watch at all.  Then 8pm came, bottle of vodka in hand, I decided to give it 15 minutes.  I wish I could tell you I turned it off, I didn’t.  This week’s show was a train wreck.  On the reality tv scale with one was an 8+.

I’m not doing a full recap, just my favourite and most awkward moments

Awkward

Kacie B and Ben’s dinner conversation.

Standing on the sidelines waiting for your turn to use Ben as a stripper pole dance with Ben

The camera man in Courtney’s room during the wait

The whole Casey situation

The cry

The kissing lesson

Favourite

Helicopter

Ben’s reaction to all things Courtney … or should I say little ben’s

The girls losing their shizz when Courtney went bikini less

Courtney prancing in the pool all alone while Ben talks to Jamie

Anything involving Chris Harrison

Jamie straddling Ben

 

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… somedays, coffee is the only reason I get out of bed

by Ali on February 6, 2012

Was I just talking about how I was going to post more often?   That’s funny.  Because … well I’m not.

So here’s a little recap

Last week ran 3 times and bootcamp 4 times.  I hurt.  My lower back feels like it is made of concrete.  I got a deep tissue massage on Friday, which helped, but my ass is now bruised.

Sunday morning met G for a run, which ended up being longer than normal to detour for a coffee.  I had $5 in my pocket, was tired and when I suggested we stop for coffee mid run G looked like he had won the lottery.

I love coffee.

I got a free 3 month membership to campus rec ages ago.  Actually so long ago, it’s taken me weeks to find the voucher.  I finally activated it so I could use the pool. A little paddle training  … one month til SURF CAMP!!!

Good times @ Swell Surf Camp from Swell Surf Camp on Vimeo.

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… sweet potato, coconut and shrimp soup

I got the latest Looney Spoons cook book for christmas.   It’s a great cook book (all 3 are) if you want health options or a healthier version of some not so healthy choices.     Sweet Potato and Coconut Soup with Shrimp 2 tsp olive oil 1 cup ea chopped onions, chopped red bell [...]

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… che

earlier this month I met up with J and L for lunch at a new Peruvian restaurant Che.  It was fabulous!  I highly recommend and if you decide to try it, invite me … J and I split the ceviche nikei (tuna in a tamarind leche de tigre, avocado, jicama,red onion yam ) this was [...]

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… episode 4

It’s that time again folks, the quest for true ever lasting love on a reality show … week 4 Firstly, I know I am a tad tardy in my recap, but I have a new game I like to play.  In lieu of helicopters in this year’s season (budget cuts made in the air transport [...]

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… the detox

as part of bootcamp we get a 4-week nutrition plan. The first 3 days are a detox. It’s day one and I want to eat my hand. Breakfast Green smoothie (spinach, pineapple, blueberries) Snack … water Lunch … 2 cups of veggies sliced and a cup of fruit Snack … water Dinner … 2 cups [...]

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… reason 87

It has been a very bad running week.  House guests, snow storms, head cold, the usual excuses. I had arranged to meet G this morning for a run, and no matter what I was going.  I awoke at 7am with a pounding headache, congestion and wanting nothing more than to stay in bed forever.  I [...]

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… chilli cookoff

the week we had a chilli cook off at work.  There were veggie chills, chocolately chills, garlic sausage one and traditional.  None of the tasted the same or even close! Since the cook off,  and the return of wintery weather  I’ve been craving a little con carne.  Then Saturday morning SL mentioned she was making [...]

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… episode 3

This weeks recap is short and sweet. We are in San Fran, my favourite US city! The theme of the first one on one date was Fear Factor.  Ben and Emily have to climb the Bay Bridge.  Breathtaking … and panic inducing if you have a fear of heights which Emily does. She panics, Ben [...]

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