Fitness

Is running bad for your joints?

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I just came across an article in Metro this week looking at running and its impact on the joints. It seems running isn’t bad for your joints. Who knew?!? Haha! The article talks about the assumption that running, especially in older… Read More

Why ChiRunning?

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I was pondering that very question this morning while drinking my second (or was it my third) cup of coffee? Regardless of what I come up for reasons (and you’ll see my rationale soon), I’m glad I did!… Read More

This is why I teach!

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Folks, See below for an email I received from Denise, a participant at one of my last workshops. This is why I teach this stuff. Awesome! Hi Eric, Didn’t think I’d be compelled to send a note so soon… Read More

Looking for a good read?

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I think it has to do with the fact that it’s a study break for many people this but for some odd reason I got a few requests for book recommendations. I love reading and getting my hands… Read More

Is it okay to use your contacts?

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I was just thinking how a lot of my business is happening these days and most of it comes through contacts, one way or another. So is it okay to use contacts to further your business? I would… Read More

Make it happen!

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I’m so glad I took the leap to start teaching ChiRunning in other major cities across this wonderful country of ours. It was a bit scary when I first booked a venue without having any registrants but I’m a… Read More

It was awesome!

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I spent the weekend with my brother, his lovely girlfriend and 14 or so strangers in a cabin near Montebello. To be honest, I wasn’t so thrilled about the idea but since I don’t get to see my brother… Read More

Now that felt good…

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I took one of my favourite yoga classes tonight at Rama Lotus , a local yoga studio. For those interested, Tania’s Yoga for Runners is a great compliment to all the training for all you runners out there. I don’t know how she does it but… Read More

It pays to show up!

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I came third in the Mad Trapper Series with yesterday’s result.  It was also billed as the National Snowshoe Racing 5K Championships so a 5th place isn’t so bad. And it’s not that I’m that great of a snowshoer (if that’s… Read More

The little things in life…

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Isn’t that what makes life so wonderful? I don’t know what it is (am I getting old? Sentimental?) these days but I’m really about the small things in life. This morning was all about walking to the grocery… Read More

It’s booked! Halifax here I come!

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So it’s official, I will be in Halifax on a ChiRunning mission from Thursday March 10 to Sunday March 13! It looks like I was be doing a talk at Lululemon on Thursday night (details to be confirmed),… Read More

Am I pumped for this? You betcha!

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When doing just about anything in life these days, I try to stop and ask myself: Am I looking forward to this? If the answer isn’t positive, I re-examine my actions to make sure that there are some benefits… Read More

Why is change so hard and scary?

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After an online conversation with a friend yesterday, I went for a run to enjoy the beautiful sun and it got me thinking. Why is change so hard and scary? As people who have known me for a while,… Read More

What a wonderful weekend

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These are the weekends that recharge the batteries and get you pumped for your day-to-day. Aren’t 3-day weekends the best?!? I had the pleasure of taking off early on Friday to go visit one of my favourite families… Read More

It’s all about you! No, really!

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Folks, I created this blog to get closer to my clients/friends/Chi followers and to spread the word about some of the techniques and products that I love and believe in. I don’t mind pouring my heart out (I… Read More

Valentine’s Day Run Anyone?

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After running in -27 weather with my buddy B’s Knees this morning and enjoying every minute of it, it got me thinking that more people should get out and try it. If you dress properly, you’ll be surprised how… Read More

Coming to a city near you!

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Folks, This new minimalist running movements is really taking off. The great thing about being one of only 12 certified ChiRunning instructors is that there is a demand in places outside of Ottawa for workshops. I get to… Read More

Fred Lebow, you inspire me!

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At the suggestion of one of my running clients, I watched a documentary entitled “ Run for Your Life “. What a great doc! It was entertaining, educational and most of all, rather inspirational. Because of you Fred, I signed up for… Read More

Have you lost weight?

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It’s funny how small things make a big difference sometimes… I was running with a client yesterday and when he saw me yesterday, he asked me that lovely question: “Have you lost weight?”. I hadn’t worked with him for… Read More

Old habits die hard. Or do they?

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Folks, We’re creatures of habits, whether we like it or not. I try to pick up good habits and let go of the bad ones. But it’s not always easy. Like I always say, if it was easy,… Read More

Magic at the Ark (Mad Trapper Snowshoe Series)

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Folks, What a great night in the middle of nowhere in Quebec! Race Director extraordinaire Mike Caldwell of the Mad Trapper Snowshoe Series  held its first night race ever last night. It was magical running around with snowshoes in perfect weather, fluffy… Read More