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Polar Performance Project and Goal Wrap Up – December 2016

Jan6

Polar Performance Project and Goal Wrap Up – December 2016

In the spirit of efficiency, we are looking at two things today so I am going to try not to be long-winded. I wanted to take a quick look back at my training and racing in December and how I did on my goals before jumping into what I am aiming for in 2017 (coming… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: performance project, Polar, Polar Performance Report, Strava, TrainerRoad, trainingJanuary 6, 2017

Workout Wednesday 3: Working Out On Vacation

Jan4

Workout Wednesday 3: Working Out On Vacation

Sorry to miss last week’s Workout Wednesday post on winter running. I was…on vacation. When I am travelling, I like to take a little bit of a technology detox. As a blogger, PR manager and millennial, my phone tends to be glued to my hip so whenever is appropriate, I like to go off-line. One… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, TrainingTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, vacation, workout wednesdayJanuary 4, 2017

December Coffee Date

Jan2

December Coffee Date

Do you see how behind we are? DO YOU SEE? I really was on top of things leading up to the holidays, but the founder of our company passed away and my role in public relations took a front seat to everything else. And then I went on vacation for the holidays. And now here… Read More…

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Filed Under: Races, TrainingTagged With: chopped leaf, coffee date, FL ROC half marathon, Florida, Jessica Kuepfer, race recapJanuary 2, 2017

Tips for Making A Long Indoor Ride More Bearable

Dec19

Tips for Making A Long Indoor Ride More Bearable

I am at the point of triathlon training where the long rides aren’t even that long. Maybe 2 hours max. But I still am not loving it. Give me a warm summer day and an open road and a 6 hour long ride and I am in heaven. But tell me that my long ride… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: cycle, Goodlife Fitness, Jessica Kuepfer, long rideDecember 19, 2016

Don’t Forget to Play

Dec12

Don’t Forget to Play

This is really embarrassing to admit, but as the eldest child in my family, I would play with my younger siblings into my teenage years. Like – games that required an overactive imagination. And I liked it. I have always loved to play and dreaded the day that I needed to grow up and give… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, TrainingTagged With: crossfit, Goodlife Fitness, Jessica Kuepfer, Merrithew, pilates, play, Rouge Park, spin, trail runDecember 12, 2016

Workout Wednesday 1: Hamstring Strength for Runners

Dec7

Workout Wednesday 1: Hamstring Strength for Runners

Things are going to change up a little bit around here. I am planning a new structure to things for 2017 based on reader feedback.  The problem is, I don’t like waiting to start things, so I thought I would hop right in and start one of my new features NOW. As I am developing skills… Read More…

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Filed Under: Training, WorkoutsTagged With: hamstring strength, Jessica Kuepfer, Laces and Lattes, workout wednesdayDecember 7, 2016

Polar Performance Report – November 2016

Dec5

Polar Performance Report – November 2016

I hope you had a fantastic weekend full of rest, friends and fun! I added a new member to my bike family on Friday night. I have some big triathlons on my radar for 2017 so it is time to get cracking! I am going to be buying Alto race wheels when I decide which ones… Read More…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: December, New Balance Canada, performance project, Polar, trainingDecember 5, 2016

Thoughts on my First Swim Meet

Nov28

Thoughts on my First Swim Meet

Today is a big day for a few reasons. It is my first day back to structured training. I am hopping back into regular workouts from my coach (you can read a bit about why I am with this particular coach here). It is Cyber Monday. This is the day where I try to clear off what… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, TrainingTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, Marquis de Sade, Race, RTC Guelph, swim, TorontoNovember 28, 2016

Things I Learned In My Off-Season

Nov25

Things I Learned In My Off-Season

And just like that, it’s over. I recieved an email from my coach this week that my formal training begins on Monday morning. It took a couple months of unstructured, low volume, low intensity workouts but I am mentally and physically refreshed and very excited to get back to training. I stopped with formal training… Read More…

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Filed Under: Lifestyle, TrainingTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, offseasonNovember 25, 2016

Race Report: RAID THE HAMMER 2016

Nov16

Race Report: RAID THE HAMMER 2016

Well, I think this is my last race of 2016? I can never be sure. At this point, I am folding in some fun events to keep my training base and not take anything all that seriously. But I have done Raid the Hammer for the past two years and it has become one of… Read More…

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Filed Under: Races, TrainingTagged With: Dan Raymond, Don't Get Lost, Jessica Kuepfer, Mark Cullen, Raid the HammerNovember 16, 2016

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