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SUNDAY,  August 17th 2014
Banner: Le Rendez-Vous Danse Sociale, when it belonged to ViceVersa.

8 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE  at home
60 mins Chacha & Rumba

BED AT 10h30

MONDAY,  August 18th 2014

4h35 BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 53 mins+  / AveHR  124  74% / MaxHR  160  96%  / 304 cals / 40 % fat / 29 mins InZone (75%+)
Mostly Steps

5h36 CARDIO MILITAIRE ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 51 mins+  / AveHR  120  72% / MaxHR  153  92%  / 277 cals / 45 % fat / 24 mins InZone (75%+)

BED AT 10h30

TUESDAY,  August 19th 2014

— Get an e-mail from our new Dance teacher that we'll have our classes on Sundays, Starting September 7th, every 2nd week (perfect) at 4h30 PM, which is great since (as Gabriel says) we can go away for a short week-end and come back just in time for the dance class. Studio de Danse Harmonie -

— Officially an Adirondack-46er! and so is Gabriel. The letter was mailed on August 11th, so still while Gaby is 50 , the day before his birthday!
 

I got my letter from the office of the Historian / ADIRONDACK FORTY-SIXERS, INC .

It says " Congratulations from the Office of the Historian on becoming an Adirondack Forty-Sixer. It is with pleasure that we welcome you to the ranks of the Adirondack Forty-Sixers. You have earned the right to wear the 46-R emblem."

BED AT 10h30

Exerts from adkhighpeads forums — When do you call off the hike....weather

Marykaa :  It dépends on the hike.. Like when we did Flume and Liberty in the Whites, I really wanted it to be dry, even dry a couple of days before the hike.. It had a reputation of being slippery going up to Flume / If they announce thunderstroms, usually they're in the afternoon so we'll leave earlier and be on our way down when we take the risk . I'd HATE to be caught up high with thunder and lightning. Have been scared a couple of times with lightning close but not on top. / Have had some memorable hikes with an enourmous amount of rain.. like after LWJ & UWJ the rain started at Armstrong, We'd already done Gothics a few years ago so we were coming down trail # 34.. It was absolutely pouring rain 4 hours non-stop.. of course it was more slippery and we had to be more careful, but that's just part of the game. oh, and the forecast was "scattered showers" LOL

t46psk on weather forcasts..
2: Most of the time, the weather is a bit slower than anticipated, especially if it's coming with a relatively strong area of low pressure.
3:....................beware of forecasts that read: "Gradual clearing," "Showers early, then mostly cloudy". Be doubly aware if there are also words like "Temperature falling" or "Winds becoming northwest."

FRIDAY,  August 22nd  2014

NOON BUNS OF STEEL — Group fitness ~ Amélie Martin
 54 mins+  / AveHR  133  80% / MaxHR  162  97%  / 353 cals / 35 % fat / 35 mins InZone (75%+)
 Main course :

3 rounds of  5 stations, 90 secs each, 30 seconds between stations, 2 mins between rounds
1. lunge with dévelopé militaire
2. on back with elastic, legs up, press apart
3. step-ups on 8" steps
4. chair on wall
5. forwards in-outs on speed ladder
1. squats with biceps
2. crunches
3.  60 secs : power squats over 8" steps / 30 secs: burpees
4. 1 leg abductio
5. hop, touch floor  on speed ladder
1. sumo squats with above-head triceps, squats with triceps
2. diagonal crunches
3. march up-down, squat, perpendicular  to 8" steps
4. jogging / run
5. side in-outs on speed ladder

BED AT 10h30 PM

    visit Manouane, and then Luc & Chantal & Marc-André

    BED AT 00h30 PM

SUNDAY,  August 24th  2014

ZUMBA — Group fitness ~ Karolann Paris
9H04 : 54 mins+  / AveHR  116  69% / MaxHR  142  85%  / 272 cals / 50 % fat / 19 mins InZone (75%+)
 Good, but hurt my lower back 10 mins before the end.

planned BED AT 10h30 PM

TUESDAY,  August 26th  2014

8h15 PM HOMEFITNESS - STEPS WORKOUT ~ SPARTACUS style Routine #1
42mins ~ no HR monitor but  Xoom as timer with SPARTACUS APP. and Cell for the time between rounds Steps at 8" . routine on Blackboard, have music from ceiling speakers, have ceiling fan,  and  floor fan. Add to that water, a headband, a towel

SPARTACUS :  1 min each. Do the whole thing 3 times
1 Step-ups L/R
2 Traverses
3 Power Squats
4 Dips
5 Skaters
6 Push-ups
7 Pneus rapides L/R
8 Jump squats L/R
9 Butt lifts (hamstrings)
10 Corners

BED AT 10h30 PM

THURSDAY,  August 28th  2014

7h30 PM BALLROOM PRIVATE LESSON  at Studio de danse Harmonie ~ Louise Harrison
with Gabriel — next class Sunday, September 7th  at 4h15 PM.
First time at this dance studio, I think we'll learn alot, work on style.
Chacha and Rumba basics. Need to practice my weight transfers and alot more :)

BED AT 10h30 PM

FRIDAY,  August 29th  2014

BALLROOM DANCING on the web :

now I understand  YouTube's "Bryan Watson and Karen Hardy - Back To Basics - Cha Cha" when it says :
 (6:59) "We are dancing mainly on straight legs within the chachacha. We do use the knees as we're moving through but we are using a straight leg and a hip action. This idea is also used throughout the rumba."

NOON BUNS OF STEEL — Group fitness ~ Amélie Martin
 54 mins+ abs / AveHR  128  77% / MaxHR  157  95%  / 329 cals / 40 % fat / 37 mins InZone (75%+)
 Main course : 8 rounds of Tabatas : 7th are Burpees, 8th abs. I'm dead by the middle of burpees.

RAQUETBALL — Interplus Gym  ~ Granby
Gaby won a full day free trial at the gym, he's interessted in trying tennis,  but I'm only interested in Raquetball. 
60 mins. goes by fast, we have fun.

BED AT 10h30 PM

SUNDAY,  August 31st  2014

ZUMBA — Group fitness ~ Karolann Paris ( Last time with KP )
9h04 : 56 mins+  / AveHR  132  79% / MaxHR  155  93%  / 359 cals / 40 % fat / 45 mins InZone (75%+)
 Good, but hurt my lower back 10 mins before the end.

planned BED AT 10h30 PM

MONDAY,  September 1st 2014

4h36 BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
60 mins  / AveHR  122  73% / MaxHR  161  96%  / 338 cals / 40 % fat / 29 mins InZone (75%+)
Varied..

5h39 CARDIO MILITAIRE ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 51 mins+  / AveHR  128  77% / MaxHR  152  91%  / 310 cals / 40 % fat / 32 mins InZone (75%+)
main course : 12exercises x 45/15 secs and then each 4 exercises 3 rounds of  30 secs non stop.

BED AT 10h30

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WEDNESDAY,  September 3rd  2014

7h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
Some Chacha technique alone but mostly revision with Gabriel

BED AT 10h30 PM

THURSDAY,  September 4th  2014

7h00 PM VOLLEYBALL with Gabriel at EURÉKA school ( 8 players)
We talk about setting rules for who comes .. If all regulars come back we'll be too many to accept those who come just once in a while. / First evening of the season and I though it would be much worst since I hadn't touched a ball since last May. I play quite well and think it's because it's because my sprained/strained fingers from last season are all healed up.

WATCH TENNIS : FEDERER AND MONFILS in 1/4 finals of US open..

BED AT 11h45

 

FRIDAY,  September 5th  2014

NOON BUNS OF STEEL — Group fitness ~ Amélie Martin
 54 mins+ abs / AveHR  121  72% / MaxHR  159  95%  / 377 cals / 40 % fat / 35 mins InZone (75%+)
 Main course :3 rounds of 4 pairs of exercises..each pair done 45 secs then 30 secs then 20 secs. Bonus 10x there and back sprints.

DANCE EVENING IN MONTRÉAL

Mix of  ballroom dances and more : Vienniese Waltz, Slow Waltz, Quickstep, Foxtrot, Jive, Tripple-Swing, Cha cha, Tango, Mambo, Samba, Salsa, Slows, Line dances, Disco, Batchata, Rumba
Right click and save to listen to Dances in bold.

It's OPENING NIGHT at the new Rendez-Vous 6566 Jarry Est, Montréal. There was standing room only and we only stay for a couple of hours, but vouch to come back more often. here.. or anywhere we can dance.

DIET again..

BED AT 11h30 PM

SATURDAY,  September 6th 2014

4h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 MINS Some Chacha technique alone but mostly revision with Gabriel

ACHES & PAINS  :  have major DOMS from yesterday's Buns of Steel.

BED AT 10h30 PM

SUNDAY,  September 7th  2014

4h15 PM BALLROOM PRIVATE LESSON  at Studio de danse Harmonie ~ Louise Harrison
60 mins with Gabriel — next class Sunday, September 21st  at 4h15 PM.
Chacha, rumba / next time : Waltz

7h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 MINS Some Chacha technique alone but mostly Batchata with Gabriel

planned BED AT 10h30 PM

MONDAY,  September 8th  2014

4h35 BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 53 mins  / AveHR  126  75% / MaxHR  160  96%  / 311 cals / 40 % fat / 29 mins InZone (75%+)
Varied..

5h39 CARDIO MILITAIRE ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 39 mins+  / AveHR  135  81% / MaxHR  157  94%  / 262 cals / 35 % fat / 29 mins InZone (75%+)
main course : 12exercises x 45/15 secs and then each 4 exercises 3 rounds of  30 secs non stop.

planned 7h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
NOPE.. watch Tennis US Open Men's final Cilic wins vs  Nishikori 6-3 6-3 6-3

BED AT 10h30 PM

TUESDAY,  September 9th  2014 

8h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 MINS  Chacha technique alone

WEDNESDAY,  September 10th  2014

4h44 ZUMBA ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 50 mins+  / AveHR  124  74% / MaxHR  159  95%  / 290 cals / 40 % fat / 23 mins InZone (75%+)
Too many stops for teaching but I like the moves..

SYNERGIE : I wanted to join a group that was scheduled on Wednesdays at 6 pm.. but the group is cancelled.

planned 8h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 MINS  Chacha technique alone

BED AT 10h30 PM

THURSDAY,  September 11th  2014

7h00 PM VOLLEYBALL with Gabriel at EURÉKA school ( 15 players)
I think I play quite well. I'm still almost surprised not to hurt my fingers.  Conssistant serves, some nice "touches" and manage to do a kick return ! LOL regulars at the end still talking aobut organization. With the injured back we'de be 24 this winter... JF is going to make a FB page for planning and player reservations. I propose the name "Je dis volley des Cerfs" as a name for the page.

BED AT 00h45

FRIDAY,  September 12th 2014

NOON BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
53 mins  / AveHR  131  78% / MaxHR  163  98%  / 336 cals / 40 % fat / 32 mins InZone (75%+)
 Steps, good WO. I think I'll feel it tomorrow. There's a new girl up front beside me. She's in great shape, and know it... lol.

 

CAR TRIP TO ADIRONDACKs
 
Fun Fall Gathering. Sept. 12-14  by NEIL on ADK HighPeaks Forums for ADK High Peaks Foundation

EXERT :

First ever forum fall gathering.

For something completely different but guaranteed to be very enjoyable we banged our heads together a few times and came up with this:

  • When: September 12-14.
  • Where: Tmax-n-Topo's Hostel.
  • Who: forum members and their friends and family.
  • Attractions: bonfire, live band (maybe), hiking (duh!), outdoor cookery, giant-sized tent in case of rain, full access to all hostel facilities for one and all, socializing with forum members from around the world, including Canada.
  • How much: for indoor accommodations, 2 night minimum, regular hostel rates. For camping, no minimum stay , $15 per person per night, maximum number of campers = 30
  • To reserve: contact David (tmax.n.topo@gmail.com)
  • Goal of weekend: fun and only fun although Tmax and Topo have kindly offered to donate a percentage of the accommodation fees to the Foundation, which is pretty cool.
  • Things to bring: barbeques, chairs, tables, food & refreshments (we'll start a food thread), and firewood if it meets these criteria.

P.S. I have been informed by nit-pickers that it won't really be fall. Those who wish to call it something else, like end of summer fling, or pre-fall get-together may do so as they please. Additionally, we did once have a fall gathering at the Inn formerly known as the Ark but why get technical?

BED AT 10h15 at TMax-n-Topo's  Hostel 5046 Cascade Road (Route 73) Lake  Placid 518-523-0123 http://tmax-n-topo.com/

SATURDAY,  September 13th 2014

SHOPPING AT THE MOUNTAINEER, KEENE VALLEY

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BED AT 10h15 at TMax-n-Topo's  Hostel 5046 Cascade Road (Route 73) Lake  Placid 518-523-0123 http://tmax-n-topo.com/

SUNDAY,  September 14th 2014

Some present : Mrsmileyns - Neil, who finished on Iroquois on Sunday., Gerard01 - met him before, Yonzor - Kevin, who finished on Nippletop on Saturday., ADKjack+1+2, PA Ridgerunner + Franny- works at Cornell, Flying Cow - lots of stories, Neil + Coffee-Sylvie from Laval  CoreyD,  BillB, Waynald, Alpine Lamb - Mary , MtnManJohn, TMax, Topografics, MysterGag & me.

I was lost a little, but sure would like to know these people more :)

CAR TRIP HOME

BED AT 10h15

MONDAY,  September 15th  2014

4h35 BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 57 mins  / AveHR  124  74% / MaxHR  166  99%  / 333 cals / 35 % fat / 29 mins InZone (75%+)
Varied..

5h35 CARDIO MILITAIRE ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 57 mins+  / AveHR  126  75% / MaxHR  154  92%  / 337 cals / 40 % fat / 36 mins InZone (75%+)
main course : 8 TABATAS + 3 ABS TABATAS

Talk about FB page JE DIS VOLLEY DES CERFS

BED AT 11h45 PM

Aches & Pains : Sprained right wrist.. ice and Voltarin Emulgel

WEDNESDAY,  September 17th  2014

4h39 ZUMBA ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 54 mins+  / AveHR  131  78% / MaxHR  159  95%  / 342 cals / 40 % fat / 32 mins InZone (75%+)
I decide to move more during the time she shows the moves, and others join in :0

Manouane comes for the evening, very pleasant.

BED AT 11h45 PM

THURSDAY,  September 18th  2014

We don't go to volleyball because Gaby had a "one day surgery" for a T-tube in his left ear and needs someone to be with him.

Aches & Pains : Sprained right wrist.. Is almost completely better.

Watch the Crossfit Games on TV while Gaby rests.

planned BED AT 10h30 PM

FRIDAY,  September 19th  2014
Gaby encore en convalescence.. il récupère bien mais on ne danse pas.

NOON BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 53 mins  / AveHR  137  82% / MaxHR  161  96%  / 360 cals / 30 % fat / 42 mins InZone (75%+)
Main course : 3 blocks of exercises with steps at 3 heights.

planned BED AT 10h30 PM

 

SUNDAY,  September 21st  2014

7h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 mins Rumba & Waltz, what we'll do in class with Gabriel

4h15 PM BALLROOM PRIVATE LESSON  at Studio de danse Harmonie ~ Louise Harrison
60 mins with Gabriel — next class Sunday, October 5th  at 4h15 PM.
Waltz & Rumba

BED AT 10h30 PM

MONDAY,  September 22nd  2014

4h36 BUNS OF STEEL ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 57 mins  / AveHR  136  81% / MaxHR  163  98%  / 382 cals / 35 % fat / 40 mins InZone (75%+)
very CARDIO.. kills me for the next class

5h37 CARDIO MILITAIRE ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 58 mins+  / AveHR  121  72% / MaxHR  151  90%  / 320 cals / 45 % fat / 26 mins InZone (75%+)
main course : 3 blocks of  2 x 6 exercises, for time, while one captain of each team counts her reps. I do it mostly for the endurance.. was already dead..

by phone, Sign-up for Synergie at EC  on Saturday 10:00 AMs Sept 22 to December 14th 120$

the Thursday Volleyball group is rethinking who is in the group.. they will decide next Thursday..

Manouane comes for the TBBT Season 8 Opener 1 hour :)

BED AT 10h30 PM

TUESDAY,  September 23rd  2014
Was supposed to get results of D's scan but it's delayed until Friday. I don't feel well, stay at home.

planned 7h30 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
30 MINS Rumba & Waltz, what we'll do in class with Gabriel

BED AT 10h30 PM

 

WENESDAY,  September 24th  2014
Busy day at work, being absent yesterday didn't help.

4h36 ZUMBA ~ GROUP FITNESS with Amélie Martin
 55 mins+  / AveHR  126  75% / MaxHR  149  89%  / 328 cals / 45 % fat / 33 mins InZone (75%+)
Getting used to the moves

 8h00 PM BALLROOM DANCE PRACTICE   at HOME
45 mins Rumba & Waltz,

BED AT 10h30 PM

THURSDAY,  September 25th  2014

7h00 PM VOLLEYBALL with Gabriel at EURÉKA school ( 13 players) play until past 10h00.. nice atmosphere.
For the first time when I attack I jump to hit the ball. Not high, but it's a start. Something snaps at the outside of my right knee.. people 15-20 feet from me hear it.. it hurts but not too bad.. Ice it when I get home.

The group of 7 (Gaby, Dominic, Sylvain, Annie, Michelle, Philippe, Jean-François)  decide who are the regulars. Them and Nathalie, Anne, Me, Jade, Jean-Christophe, Elise, André, Geneviève. It is each person's responsability to find a replacement if we are absent. There is a list of substitutes with phone numbers.

BED AT 00h45

FRIDAY,  September 26th  2014
 

ON INJURED LIST :/
 2:00 pm : I still can't really straighten my right leg nore put weight on it when it's almost straight. Spill hot coffee on myself when my leg gives out as I step back from the sink. I'm scared, even though I have good hopes that it will be ok. . Ask Gaby to buy me crutches.
5:00 pm : I can straighten my leg but it still hurts when I put weight on it if it is straight. ( Like in dancing chacha with style ! )
8:00 pm : Still getting better but go buy crutches, I've been wanting to have a pair for à while.. just in case. Besides I've wanted one for long, in case I hurt my left metatarsals. 

(update next day) : knee is good.
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GOOD NEWS : Daniela's scan ( 1 month after chimo)  last week turned out completely good. EXCELLENT!

WORRIED : Albert is at Maisonneuve-Rosemont hospital.. / it's a Pancréatite.. (update next day) : things go well

BED AT 11h45

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