StartupDrinks.ca is live!

StartupDrinks Canada now has a new home! The new blog is up and running and can be found at http://startupdrinks.ca Waterloo has it’s own tab with all of the information about our next event. You can find that page here.

The next Startup Drinks Waterloo will be held on Dec 1st, 2009. Hope to see you all of you there!

Stupid bomb threat!

So… I spent all day getting myself psyched to go to Crossfit today the Workout Of the Day (WOD) today was:

• 50 Pullups
• 400m run
• 21 Thrusters 95lb men / 65lb women
• 800m run
• 21 Thrusters 95lb men / 65lb women
• 400m run
• 50 Pullups

But the gym was closed due to a bomb threat on King St. of all things… I guess I’ll have to do something else at home. If nothing else I have 28 Burpees to get through

The best chocolate!

Every once in a while, you come across an individual (or group of people) that take their craft, what ever it might be, to the next level. When you look at at their creations, you can tell without a doubt that not only are they good at what they do, but that they take pride in it and strive for perfection.

Two weeks ago, I came across an example of this and lucky for me, this person’s passion is… CHOCOLATE! yay I could probably write a very long post describing her chocolate and how good it is, but instead, I’ll let a couple of pictures do the talking and urge you go and visit her at the Kitchener Market and actually taste the product. Katharina is the chocolatier in question, uses all organic, fair trade chocolate. I can’t say enough good things about it.

The name of her company is Anna Tolazzi. They don’t have a web site just yet, but I’ll post it here once it’s up. In the mean time, if you need to order some chocolate before the next market day. You can reach them at:

1 (519) 342-8264 or Katharina [at] annatolazzi.com

Startup Drinks Toronto, Montreal, and Ottawa – Sep 30th, 2009

Our friends in Toronto and Montreal are also holding Startup Drinks (the last Wed of every month). The info is up for this month, and here’s where you find it:

http://guestlistapp.com/events/3990

Update: Startup Drinks is on in Ottawa as well:

http://www.startupottawa.com/?p=1622

And don’t forget about Starup Drinks Waterloo taking place on Oct 6th. Info can be found below:

Facebook page: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138061698885

For those without a Facebook account: http://www.eventbrite.com/event/442739245

Crossfit Kitchener – Grand Opening

I’ve been doing Crossfit for almost a month now and I’m loving it. It definitely feels like the best workout I’ve ever done. The good people at Crossfit Kitchener are having their grand opening this coming Sat (Sep 26th, 2009) from 1 to 4 pm. Come out and see the memebers do the 300 workout (yes, the workout the actors did to get in shape for the movie).

While there, you can also take part in a free introductory workout.

Rumor has it, there might be a one day discount if you’d like to sign up

See you there!

Startup Drinks Waterloo is on!

The first ever Starup Drinks Waterloo is now a go Come out and share a pint with other startup folks. A chance to meet new people, catchup with old friends and talk about what you’re up to, what you might need help with, or anything that crosses your mind…

Where: McMullan’s on King, 56 King St N. Waterloo, ON (map)

When: Oct 6th, 2008 (Tue) starting at 5:30pm to 10pm

Facebook event open to all can be found here. If you don’t have a Facebook account, you can always reserve a ticket here. It’s all free!

Please spread the word to anyone that you think would enjoy this event.

Hope to see you there!

I gained 4lb

Stepped on the scale for the first time in over a week today… I gained 4lb! Not sure why, been eating really well and working out like crazy, I actually went down one belt notch! Am I gaining muscle??? 4lb seems a little excessive, although I’ve never worked out this hard in my life.

I think I’ll just put the scale aside, continue to work out and eat well and see if I notice any differences in the mirror and how my clothes fit.

I have to admit, with all of the intense working out, I’ve been feeling great, almost like being on a permenant high

100 Burpees in 100 days

I just signed up for the 100 burpee challange with crossfit Kitchener. The challange sounds pretty simple… Day one, you do one burpee, day two, you do two burpees and so on.

I think I’m more worried about getting past day 50. Doing 70 burpees is tough, but I have a feeling it’s even tougher when you know you have to do 71 the next day

CrossFit “Helen”

Today was my first named WOD (Workout Of the Day). Helen, consists of 3 rounds for time each of:

• 400 meter run
• 21 Kettle Bell swings (I did 1 Pood, men’s Rx’d was 1.5 Pood)
• 12 Pull Ups (I had to do mine box assisted)

My total time was 16 minutes on the nose, I’m hoping for 13 min next time

CrossFit and biking

I’ve been biking to work about 3 days a week for a good couple of months now. It started off as a way to help get back into shape and also trying to further cut my carbon foot print. What I didn’t expect is that it’s turned into the perfect way to transition from home life to work and then back to home life again. I do an 8.5 Km commute to work and it took me 30 minutes each way when I start. It’s only taking me 20 minutes now and it’s by far the best way to clear my head each day. I actually miss the ride on the days when I have to take my car to work.

So… feeling like I’m in better shape and having decided that the gym really isn’t for me (routine bores me, and that’s usually what I find at the gym), I decide, on my brother’s advice, to join CrossFit Kitchener. You can read all about it on the site, but the main idea is to have an intense workout each day and have that workout be different each day so that there is no routine. The workouts have been kicking my ass… I seriously didn’t think I could physically sweat as much as I did during my workout, but I can’t wait to go back for more

The first visit is always free, so come on out and give it a try if you’re tired of the old gym routine (and if you’re not from Kitchener, just Google CrossFit for your town).