Free Fitness Movement. All you need to do is show up!
Hi friends!
My name is Genia (pronounced Jen-ya. rhymes with “Kenya”).
It’s only been a couple months since I showed up at the kinsmen parking lot, came up to a group of people I didn’t know and awkwardly asked Eric and Rob if I could join their workout. Since then, these 6am mornings have become one of the most positive things in my life.
Ever have those moment where you just can’t explain what you want to say in writing (at least if you tried to put it in writing it’s likely that only you would actually understand it)? As a kid growing up with dyslexia that certainly was the case for me. I learned some tips and tricks along the way and now I write/present privacy policy and legislation for a living so…the tips and tricks worked but this feeling of writing being a barrier hasn’t gone away. Sometimes I learned that it’s better to wait for the in-person chat, the phone call, the drawing or whatever medium takes less concentration. It allows me to focus on what ever is in front of me and not bounce between things. While attending a backyard wedding and in between dinner I had this thought around the Oiler NP tag and without even batting an eye I knew this was one of those “just wait don’t try and explain it” moments. So instead Eric was treated to the above masterpiece of a video the next morning. Now you get to be as well haha. Anyways I share all this one because I think normalizing topics like this is important and two because now you get to see what Eric has to put up with haha.
Friends! What a morning! It’s so good to be back at Commonwealth. Be sure to stretch those legs before bed and throughout tomorrow – oh and lots of water! Even after all these years the first day back is always a hard one.
Tell your friends, bring out the crew, and let’s enjoy all that summer has to offer! See you Friday at Walterdale hill
Oh so this is why I had ZERO TRACTION on the stairs…
Here’s a reminder folks check your shoes, you might have zero tread left on your heels and nearly slide down an entire muddy hill in the rain haha
As we come out of winter I’m sure I’m not alone in having milked through the season on a single pair of shoes. I know I generally don’t use winter specific shoes, and just change out what socks I wear with last years summer pair, but now that spring is here I think it’s time to put the above pair to rest – RIP you took me through more than a few wicked cold days, thank you.
Was today the last Royal Glenora race day of the year? Who knows! You’ll just have to wait and see. But don’t worry you’ll find out soon enough. I can say with certainty that we are as excited as you are for the months ahead.
As the summer picks up and the FOMO becomes real around all types of events and activities I highly encourage starting the practice of checking in. I know as my calendar starts filling up I can see the where the stress may come. Manageable stress sure but I want to try and do better with this. To not focus on the perception of my life but how I am actually living it.
In lots of the blogs I’ve written I’ve talked about how this collective community of individually amazing humans are the bedrock of why NPCan is around “it wouldn’t be possible without all of you.” That certainly hasn’t changed but what’s a bit more rare are actual call outs. Highlighting some individual actions that made me smile. To be super duper clear – your presence is enough. Being present is what makes people’s day and it is what allows people to form connections. If I didn’t include your name below that is not because I don’t see the hard work you put in. I see you. The complements I’m giving today are purely an effort to just give more compliments
There isn’t a hard cut off for when we stop attaching our 12 bike lights to the railings of the Royal Glenora stairs but the rule of thumb has always been whenever the day comes that they aren’t needed at about the halfway mark of the workout. Well today was that day so no more charging up those suckers Tuesday night until next winter season – woo!!
What a great way to start a week. I’ve recently gotten back from a trip to New York City and after trying to get some piles of laundry done and prep for work, the Sunday gloomies were creeping in. What snapped me out of that funk was planning today’s workout with Eric. Thinking of ways we could incorporate an Aprils fools day prank which led to hilarious laughter but we decided against them (don’t worry we kept the ideas and we got plans for next year – you have been warned lol) and Eric being mean having written out some high reps for each egg. It was just the distraction I needed. By the time the alarm clock hit I was rested and looking forward to the day. It was a lot of fun to see everyone just enjoying being outside and having a good time. Some random observations:
keep being awesome,
Rob
announcements:
Friday Walterdale hill – buffs!!!! Bring 5$
Today was such a good day. It was fun, it was silly, and it was a great workout. Ya’ll are amazing.
Live from across the global today’s vlog is from Eric on his adventures; please enjoy:
keep being awesome,
Rob
Announcements:
Friday meet at Walterdale hill