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Je tente depuis quelques mois d’intégrer des séances de yoga hebdomaires dans mon horaire d’entraînement. Je connais l’importance du yoga pour la santé physique et mentale et j’en ressens les bienfaits après une séance. Le yoga est un magnifique complément à la course à pied et je me suis bien fait dire de m’y mettre par mes coachs, mon oséopathe et même par Runner’s World…Ça permet d’éviter les blessures, de renforcir les muscles du tronc, de travailler la flexibilité et de rester zen!
Je me suis fait une petite séance hier soir. C’était agréable, mais je n’arrive pas à trouver une sorte de yoga que j’aime VRAIMENT! J’ai le Power Yoga de MTV, un DVD de la série Gaiam et la série Absolument yoga de Sylvie Tremblay.
J’aime l’aspect rapide et énergique du Power Yoga, mais je n’aime pas le fait que ce soit une longue séquence de 1h15. J’aime les 5 petites séquences de 20 minutes du Gaiam, mais c’est un peu ennuyant. J’aime le côté informatif de la série Absolument Yoga, mais il manque de yoga! ahah
Si vous avez des suggestions, aidez-moi!
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I have been trying for a few months to fit yoga sessions in my training schedule. I know and understand the importance of yoga for physical and mental health and I do feel the benefits after a session. Yoga is a perfect complement to running and I was told over and over again by coaches, osteopaths and even Runner’s World to get to it…It prevents injuries, strengthens the core muscles, stretches and keeps you zen!
I did a short session yesterday evening. I enjoyed it, but I can’t seem to find a kind of yoga that I REALLY love! I have the MTV Power Yoga DVD, one of the Gaiam series DVD and the Absolument Yoga series by Sylvie Tremblay.
I like the fast paced movements and energy of the Power Yoga, but I don’t like the fact that it’s one sequence of 1h15. I like the 5 short 20 minutes sequences of Gaiam, but it’s a little boring. I like the more informative aspect of the Absolument Yoga series, but there is not enough yoga! ahah
So, suggestions anybody? Help me!
Fitness challenge #2
Happy hump day everybody!
So I already talked about one of my summer project, the Spartan Race. The other one is pretty major because it will be a first for me. I’m running a Marathon in October! yeah!! So excited!
I have officially joined the Montreal Team in Training group 
You can find more information about Team in Training by following the link, but basically it’s an organization that supports the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of Canada. So, I will be raising money all summer (as much as possible but at least 4000$, which is my objective) and will also be training for the Nike’s Women Marathon in San Francisco.
I’ve heard it’s a really tough and hilly course, so I don’t have a time goal. I just want to finish it without getting hurt (like after my first half…).
If you want to support the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society too you can go here!
I will keep you posted on my training (which officially starts May 19th)
xxx 
Spartan Race!!
Alright people, the summer is coming very very soon and who says summer, says outdoor activities!
I’ve started planning my summer on a fitness level with a couple different projects, both related with running!
The first one is a Spartan race! You can check out the website for more info but basically Spartan races is an international circuit of obstacles races. So, I will run 5 km (with a nice little group of friends). The distance is quite short, but there’s a catch! There will be between 15 and 20 obstacles like mud puddles, fire to jump over, barbed wires, etc. This event should be a loooot of fun and will be taking place in Mont-Tremblant (a beautiful mountain resort up north). If you’re interested in doing this kind of race, check out the different locations and when you’re ready to register enter the code SPARTAN 10 and receive 10$ off your next registration! How sweet is that! Plus, planning a couple races in your training plan is great motivation!
The other project I have concerning running is a little bigger and intimidating but I will tell you about it later.
Enjoy your weekend guys and what are your summer plans?
Outdoor running season officially started!
These shoes have been running for almost a year now! I will go buy new ones this week. Any suggestions? I’ve always worn Brooks Ghost shoes.
Last Saturday was amazing for Montreal with temperatures in the 20′s. When the snow has melted and your can run outside without a winter jacket, that’s when running season officially starts in Montreal.
I geared up with this baby (Garmin Forerunner) :
and ran about 11km. Felt amazing to come back home with jelly legs!
The weather made everybody come out of their cocoon and meet up for Sunday’s Tam Tam event. It has become a ritual here in Montreal, for young adults mostly, to meet up at the Jeanne-Mance park for picnics, music and outdoor chilling.
Let’s just hope that spring is here to stay and will slowly develop into a beautiful summer season.
Let me know for the shoes suggestions!
Treadmill mission
Let’s face it, running is hard on the body…The human body was not created to permit long distance running. Even with proper technique and progressive overload, injuries happen all the time. But, when you have a passion for it, it is not going to stop you.
To prevent injuries, you have to prepare the body before every run. The best way to begin a running session (or any workout session) is to follow this plan:
1- Activate core and leg muscles
2- Slowly bring heart rate up
3- Keep length of workout between 20 to 30 minutes depending on your level of fitness and adjust incline and speed throughout the session (HIIT)
4- Increase your long runs by no more than 10% every week
5- Always include a recovery phase
6- Stretch
You can apply this in many different ways. Personally, I like to start with a breathing exercise to make sure my brain and my core are well connected so that my deep core muscles are efficient throughout the workout. I go on with a couple minutes of walking lunges and then follow something that looks like this:
MINUTES |
INCLINE |
SPEED (mph) |
0-2 |
1% |
3.5 |
2-3 |
2% |
4 |
3-4 |
3% |
4 |
4-6 |
2.5% |
5.2 |
6-8 |
2% |
5.8 |
8-9 |
1% |
6 |
9-10 |
1% |
6.5 |
10-11 |
0% |
7 |
11-12 |
0% |
5.5 |
12-13 |
0% |
8.5 |
13-14 |
0% |
5.5 |
14-15 |
0% |
8.5 |
15-16 |
1% |
5.5 |
16-17 |
1.5% |
8 |
17-18 |
2% |
7 |
18-19 |
1% |
6.5 |
19-20 |
1% |
5.5 |
20-23 |
0% |
5.2 |
23-25 |
0% |
3.5 |
