A Poker Tournament with 10 fabulous prizes will be held at Jimmy’s Restaurant, 205 S. Mill Street, Aspen on Sunday, December 16th. Registration for the Poker Tournament is at 11am and the Tournament begins at 12 noon. For more information regarding the Poker Tournament call Casey at (970) 920.5820.
The final winning table for the Poker Tournament will be played at The Aspen Club and Spa’s 30th Anniversary Party on Tuesday, December 18th. All prizes will be awarded at the Party.
Register for the Poker Tournament on December 16th and then join in the festivities at The Aspen Club and Spa on December 18th. Enjoy food, drinks, live music and a terrific auction. A donation is encouraged at the door, so bring your friends and save the date. Tuesday, December 18th at 7pm at The Aspen Club and Spa located at 1450 Ute Ave in Aspen. Call 925 – 8900 for more information or click here.
The Aspen Club and Spa is proud to announce their 30 Year Anniversary Party on Tuesday, December 18th at 7pm at the Club to benefit stem cell treatments.The party is free to the public and open to all.
This celebration will benefit stem cell treatments for three spinal cord individuals from our community: Amanda Boxtel, Leah Roland, and Kasie Burtard.Amanda recently returned from India having undergone human embryonic stem cell treatment.After almost 16 years of paralysis, her body is coming alive and hope is now a part of her vocabulary!
Amanda will return for ongoing treatment in January.Leah and Kasie will follow in Amanda’s footsteps by traveling to India for stem cell treatments in the spring of 2008.
A Poker Tournament with 10 fabulous prizes will be held in conjunction with this event at Jimmy’s Restaurant, 205 S. Mill Street, Aspen on Sunday, December 16th.Registration for the Poker Tournament is at 11am and the Tournament begins at 12 noon.For more information regarding the Poker Tournament call (970) 920.5820.
The final winning table for the Poker Tournament will be played at The Aspen Club and Spa’s 30th Anniversary Party on Tuesday, December 18th.All prizes will be awarded at the Party.
Register for the Poker Tournament on December 16th and then join in the festivities at The Aspen Club and Spa on December 18th.Enjoy food, drinks, live music and a terrific auction.A donation is encouraged at the door, so bring your friends and save the date.Tuesday, December 18th at 7pm at The Aspen Club and Spa located at 1450 Ute Ave in Aspen.Call 925 – 8900 for more information.
Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light not our darkness that frightens us. We ask ourselves ‘who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented and fabulous?’
Actually, who are you not to be? You are a child of God. Your playing small doesn’t serve the world. There’s nothing enlightened about shrinking so that other people won’t feel insecure around you. We were born to make manifest the glory of God that is within us.
It’s not just in some of us; its in everyone. And as we let our own light shine, we unconsciously give other people permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear, our presence automatically liberates others.”
I turned 40 on Saturday, 3/4 of the way through the Golden Leaf half marathon (I was born at noon). The leaves were blowing and bright yellow, the sun was blazing through the fall breeze; my boyfriend and 2 best friends were running with me and I was overwhelmed by gratitude!! In fact, about 8 miles into the trail – when I realized I was actually going to finish, I thought I would cry from the overwhelming gratitude of being among my best friends, healthy and blessed in every way. There are times when you realize you have everything you need and none of it is outside of yourself – today was one of those days for me.
I reached and exceeded my goals for competing in 2 triathlons. I completed 5 events! I completed 2 sprints, a 5 mile run, a 5K run, the ride for the pass and a 1/2 marathon. This was truly the first time I have ever really trained for anything.
I reached and exceeded my goal for staying healthy and uninjured! I am incredibly sore from the run, but hey – sore muscles are expected!
I got 75% to my weight loss goal of 20lbs, with a 12 pound weight loss and a loss of approximately 5% body fat and considerable inches. I found that training and weight loss on the scale aren’t always compatible. I am happy that I’ve lost more than a clothing size and have learned more about lifestyle vs. diet. I intend to continue this process as a journey and not necessarily a destination. Thank you to Dirk Shultz, my amazing wellness coach, for helping me to see myself as someone who makes good choices day to day, vs. for the time it takes to lose a certain # of pounds. Am I disappointed I won’t be going to Maui lighter, yes! Am I committed to making good choices in my lifestyle, even more so!
If you’re goal is to improve your life, wellness is by far the best entry point I can think of. Contact me anytime (970-948-5791) or call the club to schedule your coaching with Dirk Shultz! If you’re local, sign up for interval cycling with Mark Alderdice and fitness coaching with Angela Rooding!
My biggest learning from this process? Fabulous is knowing you have everything you need inside you and sharing that with others; the rest is gravy (lowfat gravy of course, HA!)
High Country Triathlon
2:44
Approximate times for each event
Swim – 18
Ride – 1:25
Run – 50
Transitions – about 5 minutes each
Aspen Life. The name says it all! Healthy lifestyles are a priority here like no other place on earth (except maybe Maui). The participants of the high country triathlon here in Aspen are a representation of the most healthy, happy & fit people around. Everywhere I looked I saw confident smiles, determination and the most positive general outlook on life you could find anywhere. People being friendly and helping each other be their best. I believe this is a direct correlation or reflection of how people feel about themselves here.
I showed up with a flat tire on my bike. Knowing I could change a bike tire wasn’t comforting with less than 30 minutes and nerves that made my hands less than nimble. No sooner did I realize I was in real trouble than a guy from Nova Scotia tried to help; and even though he couldn’t do much – the fact that he was there inspired me to figure it out. I looked up and there was Mark Alderdice, the Aspen Club cycling coach and master instructor ready to save the day! After he teased me (thank you), he urged me to get ready for the race and he’d take care of the bike. WOW! I couldn’t believe my relief & good fortune.
I Arrived at the pool to find my tri-posse waiting and cheering for me. I had resigned myself to being on my own that day and was touched and honored to be greeted by my ‘mountain girl power team’.
I made instant buddies with the girls in my swim heat, which made the fact that I had that panic – heart racing, – gasping for breath meltdown again a little more bearable. My nerves are really an issue that I am being called to attend to. Jumped out of the pool (last) and immediately recovered to make my ride up the Bells a tribute to my home and a prep for the run I dreaded. I even got to motivate a fellow racer who was struggling at the top of the ride. Going into the run I was amazed and relieved that I felt strong and light. Surprised that we weren’t going to have to run the high school track before finishing allowed me to sprint to the finish. I felt like I could have run forever!
I couldn’t wipe the smile from my face as I saw my posse and my friend and wellness coach Dirk Shultz there with his camera, stylish look and a hug for my sweaty body. His presence was the finishing touch to an amazing goal I never imagined for myself.
Later, I couldn’t resist helping a fellow racer by brining her to the local bike shop to fix her broken chain and help her negotiate Independence Pass for her drive home to Denver (and another triathlon the next morning!). She said to me “You know how you described what that guy Mark did for you? I feel like you’re doing that same thing for me!”
Being Fearless and Unstoppable is truly a team effort. Thank you to the Aspen Club and Spa for inspiring and supporting me to be Fabulous at 40.
Follow my countdown to minus 8 more lbs. before my 40th birthday on September 22!
Goal – 20/20/2=40. Lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks and compete 2 triathlon sprints by my 40th b-day on September 22!
Program – Fabulous and 40
Date – 7/30/07
Weeks left=7
weeks until triathlon #1 – 1!! This weekend is triathlon #1
Pounds lost= 12 (left to lose – Body Fat Goal – 25%
Clothing sizes lost= 2+
Training= weight training,cycling/jogging/swimming
Biggest training challenge – still running! work/life balance
CONTINUE TO LEARN – THE WELLNESS JOURNEY
Remember in college, right before a test? You’d hear things like “I’m not ready for this test”; “I didn’t study until last night” and someone else would respond “Me either, in fact, I never even read the material”. Finally, someone would shut everyone else down by saying “I never even bought the book!” It’s easy to get caught up in these kinds of conversations around wellness and training, too. You don’t hear people bragging about the salad they had at lunch, or how diligently they trained before the race.
I wonder, are we covering our ‘you know what’s’ by pretending like we don’t really want our goals, just in case we don’t achieve them?
With the support of my wellness coach, Dirk Shultz, I made and continue to make a commitment to my wellness and training without getting too caught up in the game of excuses. I even admitted how proud I was to see the muscles in my shoulders from swim training. Yep, I said it out loud. And the craziest thing happened; the people I was talking too joined in with positives of their own! One woman said she felt like she could conquer the world when she was done with her run; another said she’d finally grown to love her dancer’s feet.
They say the woman that signs up for the triathlon is not the same one that finishes. I am really beginning to understand this statement. I haven’t finished yet though, ONE WEEK until triathlon #1 and I can’t wait!
Training:
I’ve been consistently training on the bike in intervals, running sprints and pushing myself and swimming often, even doing strength training. I’ve run 2 local races and improved each time. Learning how to breathe properly has been challenging.
I’ve lost a total of 12 pounds and have re-distributed body weight considerably. People are beginning to notice and someone even asked me what I ‘do’ knowing I must ‘do something’ because I looked strong. I continue to worry about leaving a considerable amount of my weight loss goal for the last 7 weeks, but I am as determined as ever to meet both goals.
Angela is a personal trainer here at the Aspen Club and Spa.
Angela has been working with Kim of 40 and Fabulous doing personal training sessions.
Angela Rooding- Personal Trainer
Education:Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology at KansasStateUniversityCertifications:National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist
National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Personal
Trainer
KansasStateUniversity Coaching Endorsement,
United States Water Fitness Association – Water Fitness Instructor
American Red Cross CPR and First Aid
Specialty:Sport specific training, post re-hab, weight loss
Personal
Interests:Tennis, track, power lifting, rowing, skiing, hiking, traveling, sewing,
I reported last week that I was stalled at -10 lbs.(towards my 20 lb goal) but was hopeful my body fat and measurements went down with my triathlon training.
I am happy to report that in less than 1 month I lost 4.25 inches and a 1% drop in body fat. It is interesting to note that I haven’t lost even 1lb. on the dreaded scale.
My personal trainer, Angela Rooding and wellness coach, Dirk Schultz along with Mark Alderdyce, the cycling master have inspired and held me accountable. It’s their integrity and consistency in their own lives that keep me asking more from myself. I can’t say enough about surrounding yourself with people who inspire you.
My mission is to help other women lose their obsession with the # on the scale and replace it with focus on strength and fitness and feeding ourselves for optimal health.
The number on the scale has been a predator for me since age 11 as a gymnast; 16 as a tennis player and ever since as an adult who has even avoided the yearly Dr. visit for fear of weighing in too high. I have found my power and bliss in my body by training it for performance and learning to listen to and love it on a whole new dimension.
40 and fabulous is about a nutritious ‘life’. Feeding yourself with everything from good food, to supportive company to intellectual and spiritual growth. I see people all around me flirting with; or in their 40’s who are ’seeking’ a nutritious life in all ways. Suddenly the status quo isn’t good enough and life has gotten bigger with infinite possibilities. We are questioning our impact-our contribution to each other and the world. This is the time to take the leap and ask for the life that we want instead of the life we think we think we could or should have.
Stepping into my personal greatness and power has already inspired others or increased my company with like-minded people:
My boyfriend is running with me, skipping the garlic bread and wants to do a triathlon in as soon as 5 weeks. One of my favorite “Live Juicy” clients is competing with me in both triathlons. My brother, a former Olympic class sailor, has reclaimed his athlete identity. My business partner, who has lost over 30 lbs has started a wellness group, inspiring women who had literally put their dreams on the shelf; who are now so inspired that they’re grabbing their dreams like someone stole them away!
There’s something about health and fitness as the entrance to personal power that is truly significant. Maybe we CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!!
Goal – 20/20/2=40. Lose 20 pounds in 20 weeks and compete 2 triathlon sprints by my 40th b-day on September 22!
Program – Fabulous and 40
Date – 6/29/07
Weeks left=10
Status as of week 10:
Pounds lost= 10 (left to lose-10)
Body Fat Goal – 25%
Clothing sizes lost= 2
Training= weight training,cycling/jogging/swimming
Biggest training challenge – still running! work/life balance
You may have noticed my weight loss has stalled. I certainly have! If my fat loss has stalled also (I’ll find out Tuesday) I’m really going to re-assess.
I realized today that there is no such thing as Stuck in a Rut. As I gaze out my window the fact is, the world outside is still moving along on it’s merry way. Animals are continuing their cycle of life, other people are moving through their day, the clock is still ticking forward. It’s me, continuing to do things the same way and looking at them with the same perspective!
To get out of a rut, look no further than TODAY(ok, and tomorrow).
So, to get out of this supposed rut, I decided with the expert guidance of my coach Dirk Shultz, to change my focus from: 10 weeks until my 20 pound deadline – or 4 weeks until triathlon #1 – or 6 weeks until triathlon #2. We’ve all heard the AA mantra of ‘one day at a time’. Just focus on today and tomorrow will find you in a new place out of your rut.
To illustrate from the weight loss and fitness perspective – here’s my example (notice it’s only focused on the next 2 days):
Saturday (today) – Check in with my body ( see prior entry ) to see what I really want in terms of working out and food.
Sunday (tomorrow) – Train with a new intention. Time to step it up as it’s gotten a bit too easy.
Dry run (swim, bike, run) and get a much needs massage.
I will report back, but I am confident my weight loss ‘rut’ will be gone as I change my actions and look at it from another angle. Stay tuned….
Body Fat Goal – 25%