Tag Archives: training

19 February 2024 – This is 52

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Renee

Ten years ago I used the impetus of turning 42 as my wake up call that waiting to ‘get in shape’ before signing up for circus classes would only result in even more time passing. And wow was that ever … Continue reading →

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20 June 2018

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Renee

A month ago I ran away to join the circus… In reality, I guess it was more like taking a circus sabbatical. I left my work and family in Canada and flew to France to spend a focused week training … Continue reading →

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26 December 2017

Posted on December 26, 2017 by Renee

After an action packed Christmas (so lucky to be living this life with my little family), the kiddo is off with the other side of her family for a few days, Simon is on a (very cold) powder covered ski … Continue reading →

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24 November 2017

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Renee

After a week without travel or that damn cold/flu thing under my belt I’m feeling more like myself. Getting back to training hasn’t fixed my problems with the US Border people, but it has given my brain other things to … Continue reading →

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Cross-training

Posted on August 16, 2015 by Renee

I started running in 2006 with the couch-to-5k program. It’s a straight forward 8 week training program that took me from gasping for breath after 90 seconds of continuous running to being able to steadily run 5km without stopping. For a … Continue reading →

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Circus in the city – Flying Arts Collective

Posted on August 8, 2015 by Renee

I hold pretty consistently to an 8am-4pm Mon-Fri work schedule, but as a self-employed consultant, it is primarily by choice. When a last minute client reschedule opened up a Friday morning slot I took the opportunity to get in some … Continue reading →

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Learning pains

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Renee

People often develop strong opinions about things that come in contact with the body. You don’t need to be an elite athlete to have a favourite brand of running shoes or bicycle. When I started journalling I noticed that my … Continue reading →

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