Category Archives: work

Counting Blessings

  By Crystal Clarke | December 1, 2011 - 9:49 am | , , , ,
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As I was driving home from the winter biking interval session I coach, I felt so happy. It was at this moment that I realized that I had done it. Somehow I have managed to fit everything that I love and am passionate about into my life. Sure, there are times when some of my passions take a bit of a back seat to other ones that I am focusing on, but they are still present. Somehow I managed to have several jobs that combine into my one perfect job. When I was a young university student there was no … Keep reading →

Time Flies

  By Crystal Clarke | December 8, 2008 - 11:44 am | , , , , , , ,
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I can’t believe it has been a month since I have updated this. In my head, while I’m training, I keep thinking, “*Subject* would be a great thing to write about,” but then it leaves my head as soon as my workout is done. The biggest reason/excuse for not updating this blog is because I have been seriously lacking in time and motivation to blog. In the past month, I have been going through some emotional turmoil about an ended relationship and a friend who decided to take his own life. This has left me reeling a bit and has … Keep reading →

Training In the Dead of Winter in Saskatchewan

  By Crystal Clarke | January 21, 2008 - 8:54 am | , , ,
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After a bout of insomnia last night, I decided to use my lack of sleep and tiredness to get in a good swim this morning. A nice 2000m in 1:15, but I’m not really worried about time right now. I’m focusing on form and just getting back into the pool. It feels pretty good and I’m committed to working on my swim technique right now and my arm strength. I am hoping to get in 3 swim workouts this week, 3 runs and at least one bike workout (2 would be nice). Yesterday I went for a 35-minute x-country ski, … Keep reading →

I just felt like running

  By Crystal Clarke | March 28, 2007 - 1:44 pm | , , ,
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Tuesday I was out of town for work, so I knew that I had to get a workout in before we left at 7:30am. I woke up at 6:09 and was out the door by 6:15. It wasn’t the best for my performance, but I just wanted to get it in. I got in a good 30 minute workout. It felt great to be out in the fresh air and I’m glad I did because the weather has taken a turn to being really wet. Wet rain and snow has been coming down since last night. I didn’t get home … Keep reading →