In this episode, Erik and I talk about a typical day on the Camino, discuss various types of accommodation you might find along the route, and talk about our plan for walking the 800km walk in May 2016.We mention a book called A Pilgrim's Guide to the Camino de Santiago  by John Brierley.  Here is a link to further info about the author.If you are listening to this podcast on my KG Tris Triathlon Podcast feed in iTunes, please consider searching for the feed for my new podcast.  I will only be double posting the podcasts until mid August, 2015.You can subscribe to the new show in iTunes here, or on Spreaker here.And here is a direct link to the episode.Thank you!!~Barb

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KG's Adventures: #3, July 31, 2015

In this episode, Erik and I talk about the Camino de Santiago and share when and why we will be doing the 800 km pilgrimage to Santiago, Spain.If you are listening to this podcast on my KG Tris Triathlon Podcast feed in iTunes, please consider searching for the feed for my new podcast.  I will only be double posting the podcasts until mid August, 2015.You can subscribe to the new show by searching for "Kelownagurl's Adventures" in iTunes, or on Spreaker here.Thank you!!~Barb**********************Here's the info I shared in the first post on July 9, 2015.I am starting a new podcast with a new direction. It's called "Kelownagurl's Adventures: Travel and Fitness into Retirement".  A WARNING - there will be MUCH less triathlon talk on the new show, so check out the list of new content below and see if you might be interested in listening to the new show.Because I plan to use Spreaker to post my episodes, it will have a new feed and will be limited to 30 minute episodes. I will post the link to the new iTunes feed as soon as it is live.For the first month, I plan to double post the episodes on my old KG Tris feed (here) in case any of my previous listeners are interested in following me to the new show. However, I urge you to subscribe to the new feed as soon as possible so you don't miss any episodes.New topics will include:* Travel talk (general chatter about our travels)* Travel tips (tips and tricks we have learned along the way)* Fitness talk (things Erik and I are doing to keep fit - focus on running, hiking, and biking)* Retirement (general talk about my transition from being a full time teacher to retirement (follow me as I make this transition in April 2016)* Preparation and planning for our 3 month trip to Europe (April-July 2016)* Training and preparation for our 800km walk along the Way of St James - the Camino de Santiago in May 2016* Food, wine, and life in general!As always, thanks so much for listening!Follow me on Twitter as @kelownagurl"Friend" me on Facebook http://facebook.com/kelownagurlCheck out my travel videos on Youtube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/kelownagurrl/feedEmail me at kelownagurl@gmail.comQuestions? Likes? Dislikes? Suggestions?  Comments?  Let me know!!Direct Link to the episode here  or on Spreaker here

KG's Adventures: #2, July 21, 2015

Hi everyone - long time, no see! I am starting a new podcast with a new direction. It's called "Kelownagurl's Adventures: Travel and Fitness into Retirement".  A WARNING - there will be MUCH less triathlon talk on the new show, so check out the list of new content below and see if you might be interested in listening to the new show. Because I plan to use Spreaker to post my episodes, it will have a new feed and will be limited to 30 minute episodes. I will post the link to the new iTunes feed as soon as it is live.For the first month, I plan to double post the episodes on my old KG Tris feed (here) in case any of my previous listeners are interested in following me to the new show. However, I urge you to subscribe to the new feed as soon as possible so you don't miss any episodes.New topics will include:* Travel talk (general chatter about our travels)* Travel tips (tips and tricks we have learned along the way)* Fitness talk (things Erik and I are doing to keep fit - focus on running, hiking, and biking)* Retirement (general talk about my transition from being a full time teacher to retirement (follow me as I make this transition in April 2016)* Preparation and planning for our 3 month trip to Europe (April-July 2016)* Training and preparation for our 800km walk along the Way of St James - the Camino de Santiago in May 2016* Food, wine, and life in general!As always, thanks so much for listening!Follow me on Twitter as @kelownagurl"Friend" me on Facebook http://facebook.com/kelownagurlCheck out my travel videos on Youtube at  https://www.youtube.com/user/kelownagurrl/feedEmail me at kelownagurl@gmail.comQuestions? Likes? Dislikes? Suggestions?  Comments?  Let me know!!Direct Link to the episode here  or on Spreaker here

KG's Adventures: #1, July 9, 2015

Welcome to Episode #130 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In the first half of this episode, Erik and I are in Edinburgh and we talk about our trip to Scotland. In the second half, we are 20km into our third day hiking in the Cotswolds.I recorded these two 30 minute episodes using Spreaker.  If you have already listened on Facebook or Spreaker, then skip this show!To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Gear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big SeaPlease feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #130: 7/30/14 - Spreakercast from the UK

Welcome to Episode #129 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, Erik and I ramble on once again about our lack of training, our new deck, our travel plans, enjoying "slow", and we remember our friend, Jason, and our dog, Angel.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.In Memory of:* Jason from Kelowna (see blog post here)* Our golden retriever, Angel (see blog post here)Gear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big SeaPlease feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris 129: 7/1/14 - Happy Canada Day!

Welcome to Episode #128 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, Erik and I ramble on somewhat incoherently about gratitude, training, travel plans, and we have a few interruptions from 16 year old Jesse and his cousin.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs to:* Johan from Sweden * Jason and Dustin from Kelowna * Carlos from VictoriaGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris 128: 1/26/14 - Ramblings

Welcome to Episode #127 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, Erik and I talk about our lives over the past 5 months, and our goals for 2014. To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs to:* Jason from Kelowna * Carlos * Terry from ManitobaGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #127: 12/28/13 - Year End Update

Welcome to Episode #126 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, Erik and I talk about our training and races in the last 8 months as well as a lot of completely unrelated babble about our lives in general.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:* Michael W* Angela H* Terry from Manitoba* Jennifer from Vancouver* SheilaGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #126: 8/2/13 - Mid-Summer Update

Welcome to Episode #125 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, Becca and I talk about the challenges we have both faced over the past two weeks and talk about our respective diets - Paelo vs Vegan.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Becca on TwitterBecca on DailymileBecca's blog Gear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #125: 1/28/13 - New Challenges and Paleo vs Vegan Chat

Welcome to Episode #124 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, I am joined by my friend, Becca, and we talk about our training and our 2013 race plans. To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Becca on TwitterBecca on DailymileBecca's blog Gear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #124: 1/9/13 - Barb and Becca Talk 2013 Race Plans

Welcome to Episode #123 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, I have a chat with local endurance athlete, Dustin Q, about his decision to get into endurance sports, his bike vs car accident, and his subsequent recovery.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Dustin Q on Daily Mile@dustin_tris on TwitterCheck out the Quadrathon Podcast to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon trainingGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #123: 10/28/12 - Interview with Dustin

Welcome to Episode #122 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, I give a brief race report for the Victoria Half Marathon and then have a chat with our good friend, Jake Castonia, AKA @mainetriguy, and host of the Run Like Health Podcast, now in hiatus.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Jake Castonia (Run Like Health)Check out the Quadrathon Podcast to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon trainingGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #122: 10/17/12 - Interview with Jake Castonia

Welcome to Episode #121 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, I talk about my training for the Victoria Half Marathon, tell how being vegetarian for a month is going, read Jake's two 70.3 race reports, and share an email from Sheryl about avoiding serious achilles problems.To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Lyle, Dustin, and Jason from KelownaJake Castonia (Run Like Health)Sheryl (MsPelled on Twitter)Check out the Quadrathon Podcast to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon trainingGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #121: 9/23/12 - Being Vegetarian for a month and Jake's 70.3 Race Reports

Welcome to Episode #120 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, I talk about my training this summer (or the lack thereof), give my Apple Triathlon race report, my goals and plans for the next few months, and I read a few race reports!To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Shout outs and Race Reports from:Barbara from IdahoLyle, Susan, Rory, and Jason from KelownaJohn from Oroville, WAKateCheck out the Quadrathon Podcast to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon trainingGear ReviewsNone this week.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big Sea Please feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #120: 9/2/12 - Kelowna Apple Triathlon 2012

Welcome to Episode #119 of the Kelownagurl Tris Podcast!In this episode, we get to hear a chat around the kitchen table when Quadrathon comes to visit Kelowna!To download an mp3 of this episode, click here.Email, Voice Mail, and Race Reports from:Race reports next week!Becca from See Becca Try to TriCheck out the Quadrathon Podcast to hear Stuart and I chat about Marathon and Triathlon trainingGear ReviewsNone but I do rave about my Sugoi Versa Jacket again.Workout Song Clips of the Week:"Here and Now" by Great Big SeaPlease feel free to leave me a comment, send me an email, or leave me a review on itunes!Remember:It's never too late to be what you might have been! ~ George EliotEmail me: kelownagurl@gmail.comWebsite: http://kelownagurltris.blogspot.comThanks for listening!

KG Tris #119: 8/25/12 - Meetup with Quadrathon

Once a couch potato, now a 4th year age grouper triathlete, Kelownagurl talks about her goals, her training, and her life in general in hope of providing encouragement and inspiration to other "average" people who have always dreamed of doing something they never thought possible. Her motto is "It's never too late to be what you might have been" ~ George Elliot (running, swimming, cycling, biking)

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