09/14/2026
📚 What I Did This Summer…
If this were a back-to-school essay, I think the opening would have to be:
“This summer, I spent a lot of time on a bike.” 🚴♀️☀️
Let’s see… where do I even start?
At the beginning of June, I rode my first 100 KM, surrounded by a wonderfully supportive riding club out in Lumsden. 🚴♀️🌾 I was pretty proud of that one!
Then came the Gran Fondo Badlands, where I tackled another big ride. 🏔️🚴♀️ And because apparently one 100 KM ride wasn’t enough, just a couple of days later I rode the Legacy Trail from Canmore to Johnson Canyon and back, adding another 100 KM to the summer adventure. ⛰️
There was also a trip to Waskesiu Lake with friends for a long ride, plus a few gravel adventures, including a canal ride to Blackstrap and another ride out toward Outlook. 🌾🚲
And throughout the summer, I also joined weekly rides with two different cycling clubs. 🚴♀️🚴♂️ There were plenty of miles, lots of conversations, some laughs, beautiful Saskatchewan scenery and, of course, the occasional headwind that made me question my life choices! 😂💨
And then this weekend, I wrapped up the cycling portion of summer with the Horizon 100 Harvest Century, riding another 100 KM. 🎉🚴♀️
So, I guess you could say I spent a fair bit of time sitting on a bike saddle, enjoying the scenery, soaking up the Saskatchewan summer, connecting with some pretty great people, and letting the wind blow through my hair. 🌾☀️💙
But that wasn’t ALL I did this summer. 😉
In between the rides, I was at Wrench Fitness with my amazing clients, and honestly, that may be the part of summer I am most proud of. ❤️💪
I watched people work toward their goals, get stronger, push through challenges and celebrate some pretty awesome PRs in the squat rack, on the bench press and with their deadlifts. 🏋️♀️🔥
Some were out running. 🏃♀️
Some were working toward weight-loss goals. 🎯
Some were simply working on becoming stronger, healthier and more confident. 💪❤️
And that is what I love about what I do.
Fitness doesn’t look the same for everyone. Neither do our goals. Sometimes it’s a 100 KM bike ride. 🚴♀️ Sometimes it’s adding five pounds to the bar. 🏋️♀️ Sometimes it’s getting out for a walk when you really don’t feel like it. 🚶♀️ Sometimes it’s simply showing up.
Progress is progress. 🙌
Looking back, I think it was a pretty great summer. ❤️☀️
And now, with fall just around the corner, I’m feeling pretty excited about what’s next. 🍂
New goals. 🎯
New challenges. 💪
More strength. 🏋️♀️
More adventures. 🚴♀️
And, of course, plenty of reasons to keep moving. ❤️
So, class, your assignment is:
What did YOU do with your summer? 😉📚
