19 Feb 10 Sleigh Ride cancelled

The sleigh ride and potluck scheduled for this Sunday February the 21 at 2 pm has been cancelled.

19 Feb 10 Inside Ride

The date is set for the Inside Ride, an exciting indoor cycling relay to take place at the University of Guelph Science Complex Atrium on March 6th, 2010.  The format is simple: 6 riders per team, 10 minutes per rider in support of an amazing cause and my fundraising efforts for participation in the Sears National Kids Cancer Ride in September 2010 when we will ride from Vancouver to Halifax in 15 days.

No equipment required, just you, your friends, and your workout clothes (bikes are there, already set up). The fundraising and sign up procedures are much simpler this year as all can be done online on our very own website at www.uguelph.theinsideride.com. Sign up as an individual or if you have your team of six, pick a name and enter as a team.  Donations can be made to the individual or the team.  Downloadable forms are also on the site for collecting cash pledges as well.  My personal ride link is www.snkcr.com/tomgibson for information on the ride links to Coast to Coast Against Cancer and for direct pledges for the ride.

The Sears National Kids Cancer Ride raises $$ to support several camps for kids with cancer – they can attend these camps in the summer for free and just be a kid again.  Also, the Ride supports pediatric cancer research.  This charity is unique because 100% of the donations actually go to the cause (all of the administrative stuff is donated, and the National riders pay a fee to cover their costs so that ALL of the money you raise actually gets to the kids).

18 Feb 10

FREE Fitness and Nutrition Seminars

Presented by the Health and Performance Centre
Fitness and Nutrition Professionals
Erin Armitage, RD, Mary Anne Dick, RD
Zach Weston, CK, Dale Bonnet, CK

1. DITCH THE DIET! Tuesday January 26, 2010
Are you sick and tired of dieting? Have you experienced the yo-yo effects of fad diets? Are you hungry for a new approach to taking care of your body? Come to this seminar to hear why diets fail, what their long term risks are, and how you can STOP DIETING and START LIVING!

2. TRAIN YOUR METABOLISM Tuesday February 23, 2010
This seminar will teach you how to train your metabolism for health and weight management. Learn how to find the right training intensity and the right type of exercise for your individual needs.

3. EATING & TRAINING FOR ENDURANCE SPORTS
Tuesday March 23, 2010
Are you running your first 5 km race? Planning on completing a try-a-tri? Or maybe you will be competing in long distance running, triathlons, or cycling. This seminar will teach you how to fuel your body for training, and how to train right to maximize your performance. This seminar is great for both new exercisers and competitive athletes!

All seminars are from 6:30-8:00pm at the Health and Performance Centre, University of Guelph, John T Powell Building, 2nd floor, Rm. 207
Please register in advance by phone: 519-824-4120 ext. 53460.

02 Feb 10 CANCELED: Swim Practice

There is a facilities problem at Victor Davis Pool – as a result tonight’s swim practice is canceled.