Joy and Pain.... the Rollercoaster

Boy, the last few weeks have been intense. Life is never static and we have experienced some real highs as well as some trying times.

First off, we were saddened by news that we got from our trainer Rich Menna that he and his wife suffered a personal family tragedy. Our hearts go out to them. They are fighters, survivors and they will endure. We're with you Rich and Ashley.

Next, we are all so proud of our partner Adam Higson, (All Canadian Fitness Personal Trainer) who has coached his THIRD Kickboxer to a title in the last couple of years. Adam performs miracles in his private fighting gym Phoenix Fight Club...... just like he does with his ACF clients.

On a personal note, one of my personal heroes/ icons left us this month. Legendary singer Ronnie James Dio died of stomach cancer at 67 in April. While I didn't know RJD, I must have spent at least 10 000 hours listening to his music from Rainbow to Black Sabbath to Dio. I have run, biked, trained and partied with Ronnie since I was 13 years old. Hears to you Ronnie!

The Stanley Cup playoffs have been AWESOME! What a run the Montreal Canadiens have had. NOBODY expected them to even get into the playoffs and they ended up knocking off the top team in the league as well as the defending Stanley Cup champs. Way to go boys.

...and finally, tonight I am going to my daughter's dance recital! She is so excited and will be awesome! Jazz and Acro. It will be worth sitting through the FORTY other acts to see her! :)

All of this is fitness. Remember.............Fitness is Life!

Two GREAT Products

What a great mountain bike ride this morning! 2 hours on the trails and the road is like 3 hours of meditating. My head is clear and I am feeling fatigued, but, energized at the same time. If you are hauling your bike out at this time of year and looking for an edge, you really have to try this incredible product that I swear by.


Pedro's ICE WAX. An all in one chain lubricant and cleaner. No squeaking chains or gears and any winter rust will be gone as you ride. It really makes you feel like the wind as you shift gears that much easier. Believe it or not, the ride becomes more fun.







Another, totally unrelated, great product that I found today was at Metro. Life- Smart Whole Wheat Couscous! Finally! I love couscous with meat and veggies, but, didn't like eating white flour. So..........here it is: