Training for Monday, May 29 & Tuesday, May 30

So crazy busy right now, you guys. Just joking. But for real.

Anyway, lot's going on right now. I've decided to take on a project that will probably eat up all the free time I don't currently have. I'll share more about once I have things a touch more streamlined.

The hell with it. I'm going to launch a CrossFit brand. Winnipeg WOD is going to focus on the all greatness that is the Winnipeg (and Manitoba) CrossFit scene. It's going to start as a print magazine coupled with a strong digital component. From there, who knows. I have some different kind of ideas I'm just going to go with. I even have a preliminary logo and website!

Again, I'll share much more about this as it develops.

Monday's training:

Cycle to and from U of M: 20 km

Lunch hour

At this point I forget. Oh, nevermind. I didn't go to CrossFit Monday. I just did the WOD at the Active Living Centre. It was beastly ... mostly because I have a slight injury at the top of my right leg. Feels a little better today though.

The bike ride was a joke. Mostly because May in this city a joke. Felt like dammed winter out there. 

Back Squat 3, 3, 3, 3, 3
5 Rounds for time
250 m Row (or 200m Run if rower is occupied)
12 Squat Snatch (35/25kg)
21 Push-ups

This is the first time in a long time I went all out at the ALC. The squat snatch was spicy.

Tuesday's training:

Cycle to and from U of M: 20 km

Lunch hour

Doing a new thing where, if I'm going to CrossFit after work, I'm going to spend lunch hour training as more of a warm-up session. The goal is to do light-to-moderate accessory training on all my body parts. So, I guess what I'm trying to say is that I did machine leg extensions for the first time in half a decade today.

CrossFit

A1. Front Squat Drop set; 3.6 x 4 sets; 2 min rest
A2. C2B Cluster; 7.7 x 4 sets; 2 min rest

15 – 12 – 9 reps of
Wallballs (20/14#)
KBS to eye level only (70/50#)

rest 5 min

12 – 9 – 6 reps of
Deadlift
Front Squats
S2OH
*50/30kg for all movements

Another beast. I rx'd it though. The programming lately has been focused on legs and back. I've got no problems with that. It's just that I'm old and I apparently have the knees of a 120-year-old.

 

Training for Friday, May 26

Pretty, pretty, pretty sore today. I ate for a NTD (non-training day) but still did an active recovery training session over lunch hour.

No cycling today either. Got in 60 km for the week though.

Today's training:

10 rounds
250 m recovery row (means go slow, I guess?)
200 m sprint (did it on the Woodway)

Rest 2 minutes between rounds

This was perfect. Not taxing but something to work up a little bit of sweat.

That's all I got. Going to try and finish my backyard tomorrow, so it'll probably be another NTD. Sunday is going to be jam-packed with family and softball stuff. I might slip in a home training session if can/motivated to do so.

Training for Thursday, May 25

Crazy how fast May is flying. Just crazy. I'm taking a pat leave from work for four months starting in July. We're right in the thick of things with finding my temporary replacement. It's been a time consuming process, I guess. Probably why it feels like May is torpedoing by.

Had a solid-ish training day overall. The winds (oh, the winds) have shifted over the last couple of days. I've been riding into a south wind in the mornings. It's definitely not terrible. I find it much more enjoyable having the backwind in the way home -- especially after leaving CrossFit.

Today's training:

Cycle to and from U of M: 20 km

Lunch hour

3x3x3x3x3 squat cleans, 155 lbs
stretching, mobility work

CrossFit

A. Mid Hang Power Snatch; 3 x 5 sets; 2 min rest

30 min AMRAP
500m Row
10 Thrusters (40/30kg)
30s of Floor on Rings
10 S2OH
30s of Floor on Rings
10 Front Squats
30s of Floor on Rings

This wasn't as brutal as it appears. The floor on rings (essentially a plank while holding low rings) was without question the most challenging aspect to this. I had to go to a place far, far, far away in mind to get through those. I did all the lifts and rowing unbroken, but chopped up the holds into one 10 second interval and then four five second ones.

I went into the workout pretty sore, so I'm surprised I didn't hit a wall or whatever.

Tomorrow will be an active rest day. Still going to cycle and then going to some rowing/sprinting work.

Oh, I almost forgot. My new obsession is The Perfect Physique. It's a documentary I found on Netflix last week. It's soooo terrible that it's actually amazing. The unintentional comedy is through the stratosphere. If you're into fitness at all, it's a must see. I don't mean to hate on these dudes at all. Their bodies are all unworldly and all crafted through almost insane dedication. I'm tired and I don't feel like getting too deep into it. You just have to check it out.

 

Training for Tuesday, May 23

I died at approximately 5:25 p.m. today.

I've always wanted to write a lede like that. Really hooks the reader.

I didn't die but it felt like I did. After about 10-11 days away, I made my triumphant return to Prairie CrossFit this afternoon. It's funny how quickly fitness fades. For me, my endurance and legs seem to leave me real fast. My twigs felt like wet noodles -- and that was after the warm-up.

Anyway, I was WRITHING in agony when it was all done. Haven't done that in awhile. Other than the almost two-weeks away thing, I had a pretty well-rounded training day before the WOD, and my carbs the past week have been low due to non-training. This was all a recipe for me having my ass beaten to a pulp. 

Today's training:

Cycle to and from U of M: 10 km

Lunch hour

University of Manitoba Active Living Centre

Bench press (4-5 sets, 5-8 reps, 135 lbs); superset with 3-6 pull-ups
Core work (the core workout I always do)
Run 1.5 m on the track

CrossFit

A1. Front Squat Drop set; 4.8 x 4 sets; 2 min rest
A2. C2B Cluster; 4.4.4 x 4 sets; 2 min rest

15 – 12 – 9 reps of
Power Clean (40/30kg)
Bar Facing Burpees

rest 5 min

12 – 9 – 6 reps of
Box Jumps (24/20″)
S2OH (40/30kg)
Front Rack Lunges per leg (40/30kg)
*For lunges its 12 per leg then 9 per let the 6 per leg 

Again, I was rolling around in pure pain when this SOB was finished. I had no shame. This shit legit hurt. The burpees really did me in (a little sore for the healing boys).

I expect my legs to resemble swollen frankfurters, so we'll see how cycling goes tomorrow. 

Training for Thursday, May 18

As you read earlier, reader, I took a planned week off (turned out to be six days) from training. No cycling. No running. No lifting. Nothing. They tell you not to do any of that kind of stuff after having a vasectomy, so ...

Anyway, I felt good enough to hit the gym today. I didn't cycle in (the boys are still a little too tender for that), but I spent my lunch hour at the U of M's Active Living Centre throwing some (body) weights around. Prairie CrossFit's WOD was the perfect workout for me to do considering my time off and my current limitations.

Today's training:

Lunch hour

A. Push Press Cluster; 5.5 x 3 sets; 2 min rest (worked up to 135 lbs)

30 min AMRAP
30 Cal Row
30 Walking Lunges (used 25 lb KBs)
30 Hand Release Push-ups
30 Sit-ups
30 Air Squats

I made it through 25 minutes. It was tough, no doubt, but I felt a little bit of pain down there so I decided not to push it. I probably won't train again until Tuesday (I'm on solo dad duty for the next four days), but you never know.

No training, as I've said a billion times here, means no food. So, it's been no food for the last six days. Well, I did get Five Guys after my surgery, so there was that. But, I stayed pretty razor sharp over that stretch. It was nice to eat again today. I weighed in at 179 lbs. Makes me think I won't switch to cut 2 after all next week. I might give it another seven days of consistent training before making that determination. 

Now for a few quick hits:

• I posted an inspirational quote on Instagram late Sunday. I was hoping it was going to set the tone for the rest of the work week. To be honest, I don't really have hard, grueling days at work. I really love my my job. But I really do like motivational quotes and find myself somewhat inspired by some here and there. Anyway, this week was a gongshow. One of the most challenging stretches I've had in a loooonngg time. I just couldn't break through. I kept my composure though and didn't act on emotion. As things tend to do, everything worked out. I actually ended up having one of the more productive/creative weeks I've had in awhile. So, I don't know. I'd like to spend more time sharing some of the philosophies on work/life I've been thinking my way through over the last year. Getcha' popcorn ready for that.


• Eff it, maybe I'll share some stuff now. I do two things pretty much everyday: talk out loud to myself, and crossword puzzles. Both, I feel, have helped me immensely in my day-to-day operations. I feel I've become much more of a quick thinker and more prepared for various situations and encounters. This blog, too, has helped ignite some creative sparks at work as well. I sort of knew it would. It's that's a large reason why I decided to do personal writing again. If you want to be a good writer, you gotta write, right?
  
  
• Chris Cornell killed himself today. I was up early, briefly, at 5 a.m. when I saw the news. Gutted. I didn't get my driver's license until I was 19. Audioslave was a huge band at that time, and a lot of their songs from their debut effort lived glorious lives on my mix tapes. Anyway, the first time I hit the road after passing my driver's test, I popped in one my cassettes knowing full well Show Me How To Live would be the first song to play. I cranked it full blast as I sped down Fermor Ave. Great memory. I wasn't a huge Soundgarden fan, but I always respected CC's haunting vocals. Another legend gone too soon.

Training for Wednesday, May 10

Legs are still sore to the point random people are coming up to me asking "are you OK?" I went into the gym today with the sole purpose of focusing on my core. Do deadlifts count for that? Because for some reason I was inspired to be as many as I could to start things off.

No cycling

Lunch hour:

University of Manitoba Active Living Centre

6 sets of RDL at 135 lbs, 3-6 reps
5 sets of DL, 1-5 reps. Worked up to one rep at 354 lbs

4 sets of 10-15 GHD sit-ups, focusing on full extension
My lower back was feeling a little strange going back that far, so I modified my last set to not go below base 

Every 90 seconds, 4 rounds: 

• 6 Around the world with plate above head (15kg, 3ea) 
• 20 Russian Twists and then hold the Hollow Rock position for 20-30sec

I'm getting really good at this workout. I've done it now almost 10 times. I increased the reps on the last set and used a 45 lb plate. 

I also watched the rest of the Road to the Games video. Man, I'm so impressed with the content CrossFit.com puts out. That video is perfect. Music, footage, editing. It's a vision. Also, Brian Chontosh tho? Sweet Jesus. I'm pretty sure that man is the executive producer of every nightmare I've had in my life. 

Training for Tuesday, May 9

Acronym for the day is DOMS, which stands for delayed onset muscle soreness. As I shared with you yesterday, reader, I did a whole pile of squats and literally prayed to not be sore. The aches and pains didn't truly set in until about 2 p.m. today. I've been walking with a noticeable limp since then. Oh well. I hope to cycle to work tomorrow so god willing it all works out.

Also, it's Timbits soccer season currently. And, if your kid is anything like mine or a few other kids I know of, it's also drink-too-much-water-or-gatorade-at-soccer-and-wet-the-bed season. Ugh. The worst.

Anyway, here's today's training. I didn't follow anything specific. I felt like working on my presses (both strict and dip presses). And I wanted to work on some pull-ups.

No cycle

Lunch hour

University of Manitoba Active Living Centre

6 sets of strict barbell shoulder presses x 4-6 reps (three seconds up; one second down; pause; three seconds up). Worked to and maintained 135 lbs.

5 sets of push presses x 3-5 reps. Worked up to 175 lbs. 

10 sets of pull-ups x 5 reps.

Some quick hits:

• Going to weigh myself tomorrow. If I'm at 180 or lower, I'll continue with cut 1. If I'm 181 or higher, I'm going to change it up to cut 2. I haven't been keeping a firm grasp on my weight, but I'm fairly certain I've been losing around a pound a week since starting.
   
• With all the spring/summer activities popping off (softball, soccer, hockey) it's been getting a little more difficult prepping food. It's still happening ... but I'm staying up later than I want to. Going to try better moving forward with my nighttime routine.
• Sara Sigmundsdottir (spelled that without looking) posted an RP cookbook on her Insta-story today. That was pretty cool to see.
• Speaking of her, I checked out most of episode one of Road to the Games (I think that's what it's called) on the CrossFit website. So good. Her, Tia, Davidsdottir, and Julie are featured quite heavily as they train together at CrossFit Mayhem (home of Fittest Man in History, Rich Froning) in Tennessee. Other than them being actual beasts (the women were EASILY throwing 200 lbs-plus over their heads), the thing that struck me the most was how competitive they were. Through all the smiles and jokes was a palpable sense of fear, curiosity, defensiveness, and cockiness from the athletes. There are probably a few reasons for that. Unlike any other sport, it's hard to pull a rabbit out of your ass in CrossFit. You are who you are. You can't hide behind anything or fake your way through a lift or movement. And that can suck in that ultra competitive world. 

Training for Monday, May 8

I did a hundred squats today (look at the workout below if you don't believe me). If I'm able to walk tomorrow I'll consider it a small miracle. I did cycle, stretch, roll out, and pray after the squats, so maybe it'll all be OK.

I had baseball tonight too. I felt a little jelly-like in the first couple of innings. But I was fine after.

No cycling to work today. Woke up late and it was raining (which wasn't in the forecast). I spent almost an hour yesterday watering my back lawn because it hadn't rained in so long. Oh well. I'll have a jungle back there by Wednesday.

Today's training:

Lunch hour (University of Manitoba Active Living Centre)

Workout is from Prairie CrossFit's WOD.

A. Hang Snatch 3 reps x 6 sets
*pause for 3 seconds at the top of the knee before each rep
21 – 15 – 9 reps of
Back Squat (80/55kg)
HSPU
Front Squat (60/40kg)
Push-ups

Aww shit. I didn't see the push-ups when I did the workout today. I also don't have a HSPU/I'm not comfortable doing them without a partner at this point. I did dumbbell shoulder presses instead. And I didn't do the snatch because of my elbow (man, so many excuses here).

Anyway, this workout killed me. I'm not the strongest back squatter. I do, however, consider the front squat one of my favorite movements. I just like the way it looks. My major focus while squatting was to keep my chest open and my knees out. A really great tip I learned awhile back was to pretend you're trying to spread the floor open with your feet while your squatting. I did that today and it felt right. 

I finished all my reps, though. I consider that an achievement in itself considering I did this workout alone and not at CF.  I tend to give up sooner/easier when I train alone. Not on this day.

Training for Sunday, May 7

I went to the Nike outlet store today. 

IT WAS FUCKING AMAZING.

I bought a pair of Metcon 1s, a t-shirt, tank top, and a pair of tights. Oh, and some shin-high socks (really into those this year). This new Winnipeg outlet mall has been in the works for quite some time, but I haven't really been paying close attention. I've been to Albertville in Minnesota a bunch of times. I thought I was over the whole outlet thing. I've never really found anything that good in those types of places. OK prices, but the apparel and merchandise just seemed too random. Anyway, I was impressed by this new one. Lots of great stuff. 

I also only have two categories of clothing: dress clothes and workout clothes. That's it. My going out apparel (whenever that happens) usually consists of a normcore display of a black t-shirt, black jeans, and black shoes (I'm a goth, apparently). Anytime I can add to the dress/workout clothes category, I'm usually happy about it.


CrossFit:

A1. RDL @ 3111, 3-5  x 6; 2 min
A2. CGBP @ 31X1, 3-5 x 6; 2 min

5 Sets of 30s on; 30s off
KBS
Burpees
Box Jump Overs
Ball Slams 

Another good showing. I probably could have gone ten rounds, to be honest. I used a light kettlebell (35 lb) as my elbow continues to heal. 

Training for Monday, May 1 // How To Do Cycling To Work

I currently have what they call in the medical biz Tennis Elbow. I've actually had it for about a month now. It only really bothers me when I snatch, when I pick up anything heavy with my right hand, or when I shake someone's hand. I had softball tonight (first game of the season) and I made a few throws too many. So, I'm currently icing my forearm while I compose this.

Today's training:

Cycle to U of M and back: approx. 20 km

It was actually a lousy ride on the way home. The north wind has been killing me lately and there seemed to be more traffic than usual. I've been taking more of a residential street route to and from work so far this year. I thought it would be a better alternative than going on Pembina Hwy. (which I did last year). There's a bit too much construction happening underneath the overpass at the moment for me to feel comfortable riding through it. That gauntlet is a nightmare on the best of days, tbh. ANYWAY, hopefully the winds die down soon.

Lunch hour:

[light workout because of my softball game later that night]
Stretching + mobility work
Bench press: 4-5 reps of 135 lbs, 155, 185, 205
Pull-ups/attempted kipping pull-ups (I'm getting there ... so close!)
Attempted to run 3 miles but felt I didn't have enough time. I'll do that tomorrow for sure. 

OK, now for part two of this post. I wanted to share some tips about how to cycle to work. I love the way I feel after a solid ride in. I'm refreshed and extra focused. It's a big part of the reason why I bought an airbike for my house. I didn't want to lose that feeling over the winter months, so I air cycled at home before work. It was kind of hard though. The airbike is a tad loud and the absolute last thing I wanted to do was wake a sleeping new born.

I'm just going to get into it in point form. I tend to go on tangents with these posts. I just don't have time for that nonsense right now. I still have to cook some food and get my ass to bed. Anyway, this post is specifically about cycling to work ... as in you're going to have to work in your office and do work after you cycle in. 

• Map your route. Google maps is great for this. If you select the bike option/icon, you'll be presented with a variety of routes which most likely feature protected bike lanes, residential options, etc. These alternative routes might not always get you to work faster, but they're usually safer and more scenic.

• Check the weather the night before you leave the house and be ready to change your plans. Honestly, don't cycle in the rain or when it's snowing or even when it's going to be uncomfortably cold. It's not worth it. You won't enjoy yourself and it'll create a shitty start or end to your day. Have cycling as plan A for sure, but be ready to call an audible and go with plan B, which is either driving or taking the bus or whatever. If you are going to cycle when it's a bit frigid outside, make sure above all else to wear gloves. The hands tend to get cold first and stay cold the whole ride.
  
• Drink water before you leave on your ride.
  
• Wear sunglasses. Keeps the sun and debris out of your eyes.
  
• Wear a helmet. It'll keep your brain safe and it shows respect for the road, fellow cyclists, and motorists. If you take your ride seriously, others will take you seriously as well. 

• Leave your work clothes at work. Leave them in your office, in a closet, in a locker, or somewhere you can access them. I currently have two pairs of dress pants, three dress shirts, and my dress shoes in my office. This way I don't have to stuff my freshly pressed pants to my backpack for my ride. All that stuff takes up space and will get wrecked.
  
• Have a shower plan. I'm lucky enough to have showers at my work, but I don't always have a full shower after a ride. It all depends. If you don't have a shower at your work, it's actually no big deal. Dress appropriately for the weather ... i.e. if it's going to be boiling hot, don't wear a jacket or sweater while riding. You'll cut down on the amount you sweat that way. Bring or have a towel to wipe your face, or even wash it in the sink. You can wash your hair in the sink too. There's always a way if this is something you really want to do. Again, just like in my second point, if you have a big meeting or whatever and want to look your best, maybe don't cycle that day.

• Leave your lock locked to the bike rack. Locks can be (and should be) heavy. Putting one (or two) in your bag will really weigh you down. Some goes if you attach your lock to your bike while riding. Or, find out if there's safe area you can leave your bike, like in a storage area, your office (that's rarely allowed because of health/sanitary reasons ... but, hello, are shoes are just as dirty).

And there you have it. It's a pretty basic list now that I think about it. But these little things have helped me enjoy my ride a lot more than I have in the past.








 

Training for Saturday, April 29

Not a training photo, but I'm currently into 13 Reasons Why. It's a little more than basic, but by no means a modern day classic. This guy, Tony, is my favorite character on the show. He spends the first handful of episodes in an omnipresent kind of way, giving the camera soulful looks just like this.

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Home training:

Assault Airbike, aka the torture rack

Home training day. • • 0-6 minutes : 20 secs on, 20 secs off rest 2 mins 8-12 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 off rest 2 mins 14-20 minutes: 30 secs on; 15 off rest 2 mins 22-24 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 secs off rest 2 mins 26-34 minutes: 45 secs on; 15 secs off rest 2 mins 36-40 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 secs off rest 2 mins 42-48 minutes: 20 secs on; 20 secs off • This workout comes via the legend that is @sarasigmunds.

A post shared by GK (@crentist_) on Apr 29, 2017 at 12:56pm PDT

 
0-6 minutes : 20 secs on, 20 off 
rest 2 mins
8-12 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 off
rest 2 mins
14-20 minutes: 30 secs on; 15 off
rest 2 mins
22-24 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 off
rest 2 mins
26-34 minutes: 45 secs on; 15 off
rest 2 mins
36-40 minutes: 15 secs on; 15 off
rest 2 mins
42-48 minutes: 20 secs on; 20 off

Calves are still sore. I was hoping to go for a 10 mile run tomorrow, but we'll see.
 

Training for Thursday, April 27

No training today. My legs could use a rest from all the running and squats/jumping I've done over the last couple of days. I haven't taken a day off in awhile, actually.

No training days on RP equals no food. That's probably why I've been training everyday lately [LOL]. Today's eating looks like this:

Meal 1: 7oz  any lean protein source, 2 small handfuls greens, 1 serving healthy fats

Meal 2: 7oz  any lean protein source, 2 small handfuls greens, 1 serving healthy fats

Meal 3: 7oz  any lean protein source, 2 small handfuls greens, 1 serving healthy fats, 35g carbs

Meal 4: 7oz  any lean protein source, 2 small handfuls greens, 1 serving healthy fats, 35g carbs

Meal 5: 50g casein protein in water, 2 servings healthy fats, 35g healthy carbs

I didn't get much sleep last night (stayed up too watching 13 Reasons Why* and then cooking) and then my youngest kid got up about an hour earlier than he usually does. I'm getting lots done at work today, though. I usually get into a productive zone the day after a lousy night's sleep. The next day though? Usually a complete write off. We'll see.

Training for Wednesday, April 26

Today’s training:

Lunch hour:

5 mile run on track
(deliberately slow four miles followed by fast paced last mile)

CrossFit (4:30 p.m.):

Press @ 31X1, 4-6 x 6; 3 mins

With a 25 min time cap complete for time
100 Dumbbell Snatches
80 Cal Row
60 Burpees over DB
40 Muscle-Ups or do (1 Pull-up + 2 Push-ups ) x 40 reps

I’m 33 and injured all the time. After the age of 30, bodies start to kind of suck. I’ve been dealing with a bout of tennis elbow in my upper right forearm. It only bugs me when I’m doing snatches. For the CF training session above, I used a 50 lb dumbbell for my left arm and a 15 lb for my right. I probably could have used a 20 pounder but I didn’t want to push my luck. My injury is slowing getting better, though. It would probably be healed right now if I didn’t train at all. But that’s not happening. Just gotta make sure to ice it and stretch it.

Anyway, the CF wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. I probably would have finished the entire workout if my calves and feet hadn’t started cramping during the burpees. This probably happened because I ran earlier in the day and didn’t drink enough water.

New direction

Good day.

I’ve decided to embark on something new. Well, it’s not really that new. I’m starting a fitness, eating, and whatever else (more on the whatever else later on) account/ online identity. I’ve been a solid 8/10 physically active and about a 6/10 healthful eater for pretty much the last decade. I’ve found a lot of inspiration, tips, and guidance on those topics through social media. I think it’s time I join the foray.

So, instead of plugging up my real life feeds with photos and posts* of me measuring my macros, lifting barbells + kettlebells over my head, and top-10 lists of my favourite characters from The Office (re: whatever else), I’m going to plug up a brand new feed. I’m hoping to connect and learn from like-minded people who are inspired by positivity and hard work as it relates to fitness and healthful eating.

Positivity and hard work are going to be central themes to my media.

I consider myself good at those two things. I’m not the strongest, and my form on most lifts suck. But I’ll out-work and out-smart the strongest and fastest of the bunch.

A little more about me:

• I’ve been doing website CrossFit off-and-on (mostly on, though) for the last 10 years. I’ve recently joined a legit CrossFit gym (I refuse to call it a ‘box’ … I actually hate most CF terminology) in March 2017. My membership to this gym was completely inspired by the Netflix doc ‘Fittest on Earth’. I haven’t told anyone that before. So, you’re the first to know. Looking back on it (based on the GAINZ and fun I’ve had) I wish I had joined a CF gym a long time ago.


• I’ve ran a handful of half-marathons and I’m embarking to do something I’ve promised myself I’d never do: I’m going after the full beast this June. I’m 33 and I figure I’ll have my knees for only about 3-5 more years. So it’s now or never.


• I’ve dabbled in Paleo, Whole-30, and Healing Diets in the past with varying success. I’m currently on Renaissance Periodization (and currently on Cut 1, as they call it). I won’t give away too much now (gotta save it for the show, as they say in the biz), but it’s been great, easy to follow, and has given me more energy than anything ever has.


• I’m a communications professional at the University of Manitoba. “Communications, what exactly is that?” is a question I get pretty much everytime I tell someone what I do for work. In a nutshell: I share information for a living.


• And that’s all you get for now. More about me will no doubt bubble over in other posts and such as we go.

You can follow me on Instagram at Crentist_ for even more content.

Peace,

Garrick

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*Most of the posts from my real life revolve around my two kids (ages 4.5 and 6 months), my wife, and things around my city.