Here is a video I made for work. The videography isn't fantastic because we randomly decided to turn on the camera and start recording but I am happy with the editing. Workout so you can relax, story of my running life. Enjoy xo Becks

Snow shovelling's good for the core

I love snow, absolutely love it! We don't get enough of it here on the west coast so when the white stuff finally decides to present itself, I'm ecstatic! It's funny how something so simple can make such an impact. I try to make time slow as I watch the island totally transform into a quiet and an even more serene place.  Now I've said before, actually I said it above - I totally love the snow! I also totally love running but just because you love two things doesn't mean you have to love them together, right? Let's just say this is the story of my life. To be honest my hip flexors really hate the challenge of running in snow so I was grateful to use the weather as an excuse to cross train.  

As the day went on I obviously felt guilty for not running (what is wrong with me?) so I decided the only logical remedy was to shovel and use it as a core workout. When I started I felt like a princess. I've never really shovelled snow before. When I live at home 8 years ago I usually pretended to shovel while everyone else did the work (mainly my mom and dad).  

Anyways, I managed to find the snow shovels and started while making sure to engage my core and work equally from each side. I started with our side decks and then the big one (we have a really big deck). After that I moved on to the driveway and because we share it with the neighbours I had to do their part as well. Otherwise I'd look like the cheapo neighbour. I finished off with the driveway that led up to our house. 

When I though I was done I relaized all my hard work was creeping up on me. The snow I had once completely shovelled away was back! Not totally back but just enough to make it look like I haden't done much work. At this point, I know I had worked, my aching back and shoulders proved it so I decided to leave my artistic mark and go inside for some tea. Feel free to appreciate the masterpiece.

xo

Becks