Sprint what?

Great morning workout. Boot camp shuffle with 3 stations. Run 1 lap of track, run the stairs and push-up on the bosu x 3. Then 3 with the same except lunges on bosu. Then 3 with sit ups on bosu. Then came the work. 4 half lap sprints running as fast as I could. Stretch and done. Finished off with a chai tea protein shake. Felt great.

Wonderful hike

So lucky to be able to go for a hike today. Temps weren't bad, trail was packed well and I had the best company. I have missed our hikes so much.
Can't wait for the next one.

Spin it out

Up and at 'em for spin class this morning. Went well for my first spin.

Made my smoothie into a chai tea. Pretty good!!

Weighed in the Ernie's challenge. Not very happy with the number on the scale but that will change!!

Lessons learned

This morning was mostly about learning. It was the first day I got up early (way early). As in 5:30 am early. To work out at the gym.
Lesson 1: I need to eat something before the gym. We will see what that will end up being over the next few days.

Lesson 2: I think it will take some time to feel comfortable increasing my heart rate that soon after waking up. I didn't really feel well.

Lesson 3: I think I need to slowly add Jacobs ladder to my routine. It made me feel very dizzy.

Lesson 4: I can drink a protein shake for breakfast I can also enjoy it and feel satisfied. It did take me a long time however. Mixed the powder with frozen fruit and a v8 and cranberry mix of juice.

Lesson 5: feel tired tonight but not as exhausted as I thought.

Lesson 6: it's tough to get in 10,000 steps in everyday.

Looking forward to spin tomorrow morning.

Getting closer

I started this blog years ago to document my goal of doing an adventure race. At the time I didn't realize how long it would actually take me. That being said my original goal has opened up countless wonderful opportunities that I would not change for the world.

I have convinced my sister to give off the grid a try in 2013. Registration is not until march but in the meantime I have made a few preparations. Gym membership,check. Partner, check. New adventure backpack, check. Morning protein shakes, check.

So here is to 2013 and my adventure race!

Keep you posted. Amanda

The view of angels

I was lucky enough to go on another girls hiking trip April 2012. 4 girls headed off for the state of Utah to hike in Bryce National Park and Zion National Park.

The very first morning we woke to 4 inches of fresh snow!!

It was a beautiful sight. The contrast of the red rock and the white snow. Wow.

Bruce is at almost 9000 ft above sea level and you hike down into the amphitheater.

We spent the day, grabbed a wonderful lunch and drive to Zion.

It was amazing how much warmer the drop to approx 4000 ft can be. Still spring conditions and some snow but the air was just so much warmer.

Our first hike was Angels Landing. This is a beautiful hike up some switchbacks, through a canyon, up some more quick short switchbacks called Walters Wiggles then up a very skinny ridgeback.

It was my favorite. So neat to be standing on 2 feet of rock and looking down 1200ft on both sides!

We also did a quick trip into the Emerald pools.

There was a very large rain front coming in so we packed up to spend the night at a family home in nearby Mesquite. Plus we deserves the shower and comfy beds!

The next day we ran from the rain and headed south to the Valley of fire. The color contrast was very cool.

We drove to lake mead as well. Then headed back to mesquite for supper.

Next day the rain had cleared and so we headed back to Zion for our last big summit... Observation Point.

Such a nice hike. Lots of switchbacks, beautiful canyon and wonderful view of the canyon. Plus you get to look down at Angels Landing!


Such a wonderful trip. I am truly blessed to have such wonderful ladies in my life!!

Back at it.

So much fun stuff has happened over the last year. I will be updating a bit plus what's on the horizon. Luv it!!