34 Weeks Pregnant: Snowy fun!

Officially, I have 6 weeks left until life changes forever:)

These last two weeks I have definitely started to feel the weight of pregnancy. Sleeping is less comfortable, my feet and hands go numb numerous times throughout the day, my pelvis and pubis get sore, and most of my tops no longer fit me:(..... these are the small annoyances but in the whole scheme of things I can't complain as I think I have it pretty lucky... I haven't been sick, I am not bedridden, and in general still moving quite well just at a far slower intensity than I am accustomed to.

I really do love feeling the baby kick and move, its so bizarre but in a curious kind of way.... Also, I kind of like that I have an excuse to be tired and a little lazier than normal;)

I have been teaching most days of the week (I am an on call teacher for he school district), always at different schools with different students, its been both fun and challenging but also tiresome with my new load....
Luckily, I am addicted to moving my body so I still am getting out to walk/hike on my local trails behind my house. Winter is here in the Okanagan so I have been cross country skiing a few times now, as well as some snowshoeing... I have also been hitting the pool for laps and that has been feeling great. The cold has deterred me a little from my SUP for the past few weeks, also the lack of a drysuit that fits me. The temps are looking to get warmer and now that I have a drysuit suit that fits my tummy (Thanks Nikki Rekman), I will likely get out on the board a few more times before baby comes...

We have also been doing some house fixing up, buying of new vehicles (we got a truck! F150 eco boost), and general getting ready for the baby to come. In the spirit of the holidays, we also put up some christmas lights... it will be our first Christmas/holidays in our new home (and we will be hanging out at home for much of it as baby can come anytime throughout).

live, love, laugh,..DREAM!
lina

SUP Examiner Article: Yukon River Quest 2016

Thanks for the great article SUP Examiner!
Check it out... One of my exciting very different races for 2016.

http://supexaminer.com/2015/11/lina-augaitis-to-compete-in-2016-yukon-river-quest/

live, love, laugh,...DREAM!
lina

Distressed Mullet and Werner Paddles: On Pregnancy 32.5 weeks:)

Check out the article below about my progress with Pregnancy:)

http://distressedmullet.com/2015/11/17/lina-augatis-on-paddling-and-pregnancy/

Also more pics from our trip at the end of October to Tofino/Ahousat/Atleo Island... SUP, relaxing, Fishing, amazing company:)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/8442196@N02/albums/72157660427894662

Winter is Here in Vernon BC... So Andrew and I got up the local mountain and checked out the Nordic Ski Trails at Sovereign Lakes... SO FUN! I definitely am slower than normal but am glad I can still get out and enjoy some fun in the snow while 32 weeks pregnant:)

live, love, laugh,...DREAM!

October fun at 6.5-7 months pregnant

28 weeks pregnant hiking in Banff

Hiking and SUP seem to be what mostly consists of my outdoor adventures and fun in October.
As my tummy has grown and my pregnancy now in its third trimester I have opted to sit out from any kind of serious mountain biking. I am still bike commuting, and enjoying the general act of biking but I feel its best to avoid any potential falls on sharp objects. I feel lucky to have mtn biked as much as I have (up to 6.5 months pregnant) but its time to take a break until the baby comes out..

SUP has been wonderful, the low impact of the sport especially on lakes, is making it possible to paddle right through pregnancy. Albeit, I am no longer paddling hard interval workouts, I am still able to get out there on my board and paddle... awesome exercise, fun, and feels sooooo good.

calm SUP on Kal Lake in the fall

Gym I have been lifting some weights and going to the gym once a week which has been great and although my intensity is much lower and my weights are lighter my body can do it and it feels sooo good to move in a variety of ways. The weather has been killer (good) here, so I have not gone into the pool yet but as fall gets cooler and winter closer I forsee spending time in the pool swimming laps. I imagine that will feel great! Also I have been heading to yoga once a week and that has also been good to the body.. Now, that my tummy is bigger I avoid certain exercises but can still participate in most of the same class as everyone else:)

Hiking has been some of my more adventurous outdoor choices in this period for its comfort and ease. I can still run and do sometimes, but more often than not it just doesn't feel all that great and therefore not that fun BUT hiking or hike/running has been killer... I walk the ups and run/walk the downs or flats depending on how I feel at the time. I have hiked all over the place but more recently around Winthrop area, we head there annually for Canadian Thanksgiving (typically for mtn biking but this year I opted to hike) and then again around Banff area for my birthday weekend. I usually either run or bike so its been different hiking so much. I suppose I should be getting used to "different" as that is what life is and will be forever now... I do love different, its hard at the beginning, but change is so fun and healthy and keeps me on my toes....

Thanksgiving crew

Banff:)

Banff/Lake Louise Birthday weekend

Cutthroat Pass, WA Thanksgiving

The sun is shining and although I planned  a swim I can't not be outside... so I think its a SUP, bike, hike kind of day..... woohoo!

live, love, laugh,..DREAM!
lina

West Coast SUP Symposium

Better late than never.....
Oct 4-5 2015 was the first ever West Coast SUP Symposium in Tofino, BC. The weekend consisted of a variety of workshops, food, camping, and SUP folks coming together from different areas and backgrounds.

I feel lucky to have been able to be a part of this great event in its first year. Thanks to Brian Raymer of South Island SUP and Emre of T'ashii Paddles for hosting me. I got to teach a variety of clinics and even catch some ankle bitter waves (didn't head to anything too crazy due to being 6.5 months pregnant)...

The weather blessed us with sunshine and warmth for the entire weekend which made the weekend just that much sweeter. Check out the link below for the different clinics and workshops that were offered.

http://tofinopaddle.com/sup-symposium/

check out some rad photos from Chad

http://hipphotography.com/paddleboard/

Sunday tour photo by Emre

me teaching a SUP race clinic photo by Brian Raymer

It was a great event that I am hope will continue for years to come:)

live, love, laugh,..DREAM!
lina

Pregnant 5.5-just over 6 months: all the fun things you can still do:)

At this particular moment I am dreaming of last year at this time when I was training hard for world series and BOP races in southern california...training with Ian Cairns, the Paddle Academy, and other paddling friends ... pushing my body and mind to its limits.. wanting titles and everything that comes with it... I miss it... more than you can imagine....

I am trying to relish in this new adventure of pre motherhood.. I am still beyond excited to become a mother but this in between phase (the pregnant one) is at times a struggle.. I know people encourage me to put up my feet, relax, get massages, go to the spa and enjoy the joys of being pregnant... I find it tough at times though, I am a go getter, explorer, always looking for  the next thing to push myself through.. So, instead of worrying too much about being pregnant I am trying to find new things to learn, and different ways to push my mind and body whilst still enjoying the outdoors, and an adventurous life.

6 months and 1 week pregnant hiking Glacier National Park, BC

I do feel very lucky with my pregnancy to date, I have not encountered any true sickness and I have yet to be really huge (although I know its coming...probably quicker than I want:))

Some things I have gotten to experience:
I got to head to Round the Rock SUP race in Seattle to help run the Werner Athlete Recharge Booth as well as CO MC with Matt from Urban Surf.. Although strange not to be racing it has been really fun to be on the other end of the race scene for the last couple of races n the PNW...so thank you all for that great opportunity.

Aquino girls and I (love this family)

SUP Gladiator team at RTR

Matt and I on the mic for RTR race 2015

We hosted a Vernon homestead weekend where friends taught other friends how to can and make other yummy things. We canned tomatoes and salsa. I also learned to make sourdough bread, applesauce, and dehydrated pears and apples... yum yum... having this extra time is allowing me to learn more about kitchen tricks in preparation for the little one. It will also help ensure that our little growing family eats healthy, and locally and has some fun doing it:)

pic by Andrew Dye yum yum canning tomatoes

Exciting news on the work front. As summer has come to an end and fall has creeped up on us, teaching SUP in Vernon BC has also come to an end... School, and cooler weather has forced many folks to put their summer gear away and start dusting off their winter gear in preparation for winter fun. I however landed a substitute teaching gig at the local school district. I am stoked for this opportunity to further develop my ability to reach and teach children and be part of the community in a different way.

I have been SUPing quite a lot myself.. its such a nice sport to do while pregnant, low impact and you can choose your intensity level depending on how you feel. I have also amped up my hiking and trail exploration by foot. I tend to run and mtn bike more than hike but as I get bigger and closer to my due date running has become more uncomfortable and mtn biking a little more dangerous with the possibility of falling...

Lianne and I exploring local gems like hiking the Enderby Cliffs and SUPing on Mabel Lake

This past weekend it was Andrew's birthday and we decided to explore a new area for us... Since we moved to Vernon BC we now have a whole different wilderness to explore that isn't too far away. This time we decided to hike and camp at Glacier National Park just outside of Revelstoke BC. It was a blast to head to the mountains, enjoy campfires and the fall colours, along with fresh dusting of snow on the trails, Glaciers, etc... I love adventuring in the outdoors.... Can't wait to show the little one how to enjoy life in the outdoors:)
Check out pics below

https://www.flickr.com/photos/8442196@N02/albums/72157658807796988

live, love, laugh,.. DREAM!
lina

UP SUping Article

Check out pages 55-59

http://issuu.com/upemag/docs/up_11

live, love, laugh...DREAM!
lina