Chantal's Journey

Baby #2 well on his/her way

2011-07-14T10:23:00.002-04:00

I'm pleased to announce (most of you already know), my husband and I are expecting our second child. I announced a while back, I just haven't updated my blog in a while. We are just finishing up our 6 months of pregnancy. It's going well, expect I'm not running this pregnancy and missing it very much. I'm looking forward to the new addition and my daughter, Jubilee is looking forward to being a big sister. She thinks the baby will be a girl. :)

Happy New Year

2011-01-01T04:11:00.002-05:00

Let 2011 be the year you achieve your Nutritional Goals.
Refresh Nutrition would love to help!

January Special:

Bring a friend and both get 15% off!

www.refreshnutrition.com
705.321.3003
Barrie & Surrounding Area

Refresh Nutrition Facebook page

2010-05-09T21:03:00.004-04:00

Look up my Refresh Nutrition page on Facebook!

New: Recipe of the month.

This month's recipe is Garlic and Herbed Chicken.

Successful Start to 2010 Racing Season

2010-05-09T20:53:00.002-04:00

Well, it's been 2 years since I've raced, so I was a little nervous to toe the line.

My training was resumed after 4 short weeks after Jubilee was born. It was a fun winter swimming, biking (trainer rides), running, snowshoeing, and xc skiing with my bestest of friends. I added trail running and mountain biking since the early snow melt in early spring. April 24th was my first trail race, 12.3 km. My time of 00:55:13 was good enough to place me 2nd overall female. I hit the trail again for my second race, this time a 25k. I was fortunate to run it with my great friend, Krista. I placed 2nd overall female (Krista was 1st) with a time of 2:13.

I look forward to the upcoming season.

Total Wellness

2009-11-23T23:59:00.002-05:00

I am looking forward to this exciting event. Join me, join us for 4 hours of Total Wellness.

Welcome Jubilee Warriner

2009-09-01T19:32:00.005-04:00

My husband and I are pleased to announce the birth of our first child, our precious little girl, Jubilee, born August 13th, weighing at 4lb 9oz. She was born 3 1/2 weeks early. Mom and baby doing very well.

Join me in fitness

2009-06-14T09:49:00.004-04:00

An interactive hour of fitness using our outdoor elements to have a challenging workout. Refresh your workout!

Date: Fall session to begin soon. Stay tuned for start date

Time: tba

Place: location emailed to participants every Monday (Barrie, ON) as the site of each workout differs every week.

Price: $3/session

RSVP: Kindly fill out the "contact me" tab on my website to be added to the email list.

Website: www.refreshnutrition.com

**Thank you! I hope to see you there.
Please dress comfortably and weather appropriate. Don't forget your water bottle.

Seminar-Fitness Hour a success

2009-06-14T09:45:00.003-04:00

Thank you to the wonderful group of women who came out to my seminar and Fitness Hour on May 31st (Chapleau, ON). I hope you can use the tools I taught you in your journey of health. I had a great time!

I've entered the business world

2009-04-02T23:45:00.007-04:00

I am proud to announce the opening of my new business REFRESH NUTRITION.
Refresh is based out of Barrie, Ontario and offers many nutritional services. I am offering a mobile service to those who want to optimize their health through the natural approach of nutrition. Please visit my website at www.refreshnutrition.com for complete details.

I have completed my diploma in Holistic Nutrition at CSNN and now recognized as a RHN (registered holistic nutritionist), IONC. I am proud of this journey and welcome the new challenges of the small business world.

My athletic updates

2009-04-02T23:34:00.002-04:00

My triathlon season was kind of non existent after World Championships in Vancouver, June of 2008. My triathlon preparation blocks, starting in November of 2007 was very successful. I was on track, with the help of my coaches and the support of my husband, family and friends, to have the season I planned for. Unfortunately, a nagging achilles and calf injury struck in early May. With decreased running mileage, I managed to keep up most of my triathlon training to keep me fit for World Championships. I was not, however, able to fully heal and finish the remaining season. I kept active with lots of swimming, biking, including many miles on my mountain bike, and yoga.

Winter of 2009 brought new adventures. I'm happy to announce that my husband and I are expecting our first baby. Our due date in September 7. This new adventure brings on many new experiences I've been enjoying (except the first 10 weeks of "all day" sickness (who calls in morning sickness!?!) With approaching our 18th week into the pregnancy, I'm feeling wonderfully, like myself again. I have completely healed from my 2008 injury and therefore enjoying running, swimming, yoga and gym workouts regularly. My hours of training per week have gone done, but so far, I have been able to enjoy an active pregnancy. I look forward to the 2010 triathlon season. :)

Thank you Cindy Lynch

2008-05-17T23:04:00.008-04:00

If you've never trained or raced in a running skirt, you're missing out!!! My new running skirts, from runningskirts.com, are made with a special sweat-wicking Tactel / Lycra blend. They are very comfortable and don't rub and/or chaff. They're absolutely WONDERFUL!!!

So, if you want to add a little more comfort and style to your run, you should check out their website at:

www.runningskirts.com

You could often find her booth at expo's for various races.

Their prices are also great! Bonus!!!

Cindy is lives in Barrie with her husband and new baby.

2008-04-10T20:33:00.003-04:00

Please visit the link below if you are interested in checking the Spring 2008 issue of "The Grad". It's crazy to see myself on this cover. "The Grad" is the Cambrian College Alumni magazine. I wen to Cambrian College for 3 years. Good times!!!

http://homepages.cambrianc.on.ca/alumni/images/Grad%20Spring%202008/

2008-04-10T20:31:00.004-04:00

Around the Bay
"Just us Girls"

First Place- Overall (men & women)
02:00:40
I've very proud of our team. Great running Girls!!!

2008-03-16T12:09:00.018-04:00

A fun night was had by all! Dancing, signing, bidding, winning and of course eating! Thank you for all that came and/or bought a ticket. My road to World's is a little easier now, financially anyway.

I would also like to thank the following sponsors for helping out and donating to the silent auction for Alex's and I's Fundraiser.

STRETCH ...your limits with Ann Green!
www.m2myoga.ca

H.E. Carpet/Grandma’s Beach Treats

Marilyn & Rick Woodruff

Also Featuring Musical Artists:

Blues Biscuit

2008-02-06T17:56:00.000-05:00

There is a great training facility I train at in Barrie. Mind to Muscle, located on Wellham Rd, is staffed with very knowledge trainers who are there to assist you with your athletic/fitness goals.
Here is a picture of my trainer, Brock Tadashore and I posing in a chin-up. (We thought that would be fun!!!)

2008-01-29T13:44:00.000-05:00

Treasure for Triathletes
Saturday, March 22, 2008 at 7:00pm
Knights of Columbus Hall

Support Chantal and Alex in the World Triathlon Championships

Host: Cara Spearin
Type: Causes - Fundraiser
Street: 93 Berczy St.
City/Town: Barrie, ON

Contact Info Email: caraspearin@hotmail.com

Description:

Local Paramedics and residents of Barrie, Alex Belande and Chantal Warriner have qualified to compete in the 2008 World Triathlon Championship in Vancouver this June. Both athletes work full time and train an average of 15 hours each week. The dedication and passion they show to the sport is phenomenal. We are proud of their accomplishments and want to show our support for them.A fundraising event will be held to raise money in order to get these athletes closer to achieving thier goals. Please show you support by coming out for the night or simply by purchasing a ticket.Tickets ($10) and sponsor sheets will be available at all stations soon.

Cara is leading a meeting at British Arms, Dunlop St, Barrie on Feb 4th starting at 7pm. For anyone interested in helping out!

My good friend and triathlon coach

2008-01-24T20:52:00.001-05:00

My great friend and triathlon coach Mike Coughlin and I after Around the Bay- 5km, 2007

www.discomfortzone.com

2008-01-24T20:38:00.001-05:00

Ready to take on the world!

Author: Leigh Blenkhorn

Date: Sep 05, 2007

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Chantal Demers shows off her national gold medal that qualified her for the world championships next June.

Although a rearview mirror might seem like an odd place to hang a national triathlon gold medal, Chantal Demers thinks it’s just fine.

“It’s so I can always see it, and think about the win,” she said. “I get a big grin whenever I get in the car.”

Demers captured her national gold medal in Drummondville in August.

The win qualified her for the 2008 International Triathlon Union Triathlon World Championships June 8 in Vancouver.

“It makes it special for me because I like doing things in Canada, and representing Canada in Canada is great,” she said. “A lot of my friends and family will be able to go up.”

Qualifying for worlds is a big step for this athlete and Simcoe County Paramedic.

The gold medal win in Drummondville was Demers’s first big race and first victory.

“The next day when I came home I was out riding my bike and it hit me and I just started to cry, I was so happy,” she said.

At the world championships, Demers will be one of the between 15 and 20 women representing Canada in the 25 to 29 age group

“Two of my good friends are on the team, so it makes it even more special.
“(In Drummondville) I had a rough swim and just worked really hard on the bike. There were probably about five or six of us who were even after the bike, I just pulled away on the run which really is my strength,” she said.

“I didn’t even know I had won until afterwards.”

Demers decided to try triathlon six years ago at the suggestion of a friend.

“I’d been running to keep in shape for basketball. I actually worked with a girl who did triathlons, she knew I ran, so she asked if I owned a bike, and my answer was ‘yes, a mountain bike from Canadian Tire’,” said Demers. “Needless to day I got a new bike.”

Demers said the best part of the sport is the variety it offers.

“It’s really three different sports, you’re not only having to train for one sport,” she said. “There are so many different aspects to the sport that you are never bored.”

Demers said of the three events, she prefers the running, but it all depends on how well she’s doing that day.

She trains everyday most of the year and competes in an average of one triathlon a month during the warmer seasons.

“I’m going to do a run in the fall just to keep my fitness up just until I take a little break in November and then I’ll probably do a duathalon in September,” she said. “But nothing serious, just to keep up my fitness so my break isn’t too long until next season starts”

Demers’ ultimate goal is to go pro in the triathlon world.

“I aspire to be one of them, it may not happen,” she said. “I try to be as positive as I can, but realistically … well you never know, one day.”

The gold medalist hopes to encourage others to get involved with triathlon, she’s recently convinced her fiancé to give it a try.

“Just do it, you’ll be addicted from the first race you do,” Demers said. “I had a smile from the start to the end of the race on my first race. It’s just a great lifestyle.”

2008-01-24T20:33:00.001-05:00

Rogers Athlete of the week

2008-01-24T20:22:00.000-05:00

Week of January 21st, 2008

Rogers television came to Mind to Muscle (Barrie) on Tuesday to shoot some video and do an interview with me. The edited version was on the local news on cable 10 Wednesday evening.