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How relaxing can make you a better runner/golfer/business person…

How relaxing can make you a better runner/golfer/business person…

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We’re usually bombarded that working harder is going to solve all of our issues. And trust me, it’s not the answer for everything as I have worked on countless projects that went nowhere. Working harder in those cases… Read More

#FridayFindings: News from the worlds of running and fitness

#FridayFindings: News from the worlds of running and fitness

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I’m doing a new feature. Well not completely new, but I will be doing the findings/musings piece every second Friday or so under #FridayFindings. This week we are looking at perfect running form as defined by Kinetic Revolution…. Read More

Book review: 10% Happier by Dan Harris

Book review: 10% Happier by Dan Harris

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I just finished another audiobook and I thought it was very fitting for my crowd, especially with my recent infatuation with meditation and mindfulness. I’m not sure about the long title though:  10% Happier : How I Tamed the Voice… Read More

#31in31 Challenge Recap: Failure!

#31in31 Challenge Recap: Failure!

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I failed. And I’m okay with that. I didn’t do 31 runs last month. I was short by 2 runs. I’m looking to concentrate on the positive and realize I did 29 runs, which is more than I… Read More

Why do we sacrifice our future for our now?

Why do we sacrifice our future for our now?

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As a species, it seems we’re all about instant gratification and I’m not sure it’s getting any better. And I’m a poster boy for this! This is why I love training for races. There’s a bigger goal in… Read More

What does being in “shape” mean to you?

What does being in “shape” mean to you?

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I often get the question, you must be in great shape, when people hear all the physical activity I do. Well like most things, it’s all relative. I would venture I’m more active than the average bear but… Read More

Findings from the worlds of nutrition and yoga!

Findings from the worlds of nutrition and yoga!

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We all know being overweight and worse yet obese is not good for you. Apparently being inactive is not just worse but twice as bad. Here’s a new look from a European study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. *** Who… Read More

#31in31 Update: A nudge to enjoy this beautiful Canadian winter…

#31in31 Update: A nudge to enjoy this beautiful Canadian winter…

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So we’re past the halfway point of the #31in31 challenge and it’s coming along swimmingly. I’m down one run but I’m actually looking forward to making it up in the coming days. One of the great things about… Read More

Book review: Thrive by Arianna Huffington

Book review: Thrive by Arianna Huffington

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Actually the full title is  Thrive: The Third Metric to Redefining Success and Creating a Life of Well-Being, Wisdom, and Wonder but that was a bit long for the headline… This book was suggested to me by the ever wonderful Kathy Smart  and I’m very glad I listened to this lady once again. The premise of the… Read More

My first meditation workshop with @capitalyoga: It was an experience…

My first meditation workshop with @capitalyoga: It was an experience…

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It’s often said that it’s beneficial to do things that are not easy for us. That’s what comes to mind when I used to think about meditation. My mind works 1000 MPH so when it comes to slowing… Read More

Findings from the worlds of running and nutrition!

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As always I’m on the lookout for great articles and tidbits I can share with all of you. Here is some great stuff I came across recently: You know I’ve been talking about brain health a lot these… Read More

So what to do in 2015?

So what to do in 2015?

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A new year is upon us and it means a clean slate for everyone. Everyday is like that but it seems New Year’s Resolutions are more popular than new day ones. I digress. I was hoping to start… Read More

And the survey says! Top 5 blog posts for 2014

And the survey says! Top 5 blog posts for 2014

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I write for you. It’s true. And these five blog posts below were the most popular ones in 2014, as my Google Analytics showed. Another tidbit of info for you, I’m almost at 500 blog posts. Wow… Some… Read More

Re-introducing the #31in31 challenge!

Re-introducing the #31in31 challenge!

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I’m bringing sexy back. Or maybe just one of my favourite challenges! This year it will be extra fun for me since I have the urge to really race for the first time in years. This winter and… Read More

Ho Ho Ho! – Happy Holidays from @_ECinc

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I just wanted to take a few moments to send you some greetings from the season. To all, happy holidays and here’s to an amazing 2015. Stay tuned for some cool stuff coming your way for 2015! P.S…. Read More

Findings from the world of fitness –  holiday edition!

Findings from the world of fitness – holiday edition!

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So the holidays are around the corner and for some folks are already dreading seeing the scale on January 1. It doesn’t have to be this way! Thanks to Food Reflections for a good list of 9 tips to stay active during the… Read More

New article: Boost Your Winter Running with Snowshoe Running in @ImpactMag

New article: Boost Your Winter Running with Snowshoe Running in @ImpactMag

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If you follow the blog you know I love snowshoeing and running so I wrote an article on the up-and-coming trend and it’s now live. See below for a copy of it: We’re not talking about your grandparents’… Read More

Race report: Mad Trapper Snowshoe Race – The “Transition” Course

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I headed up to the Ark on Saturday morning with the family and some friends for another great time trying not to die up and down the hills of Mike Caldwell’s retreat resort. This was actually the “flatest”… Read More

Findings from the worlds of fitness and running…

Findings from the worlds of fitness and running…

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Are you sabotaging your own running plan, especially in the colder months? Here is a good look on how we make running harder than it has to be sometimes. I love finding little hubs of info like Shutupandrun.net! *** You’ve probably heard me talk about how… Read More

How a few breaths can change your perspective…

How a few breaths can change your perspective…

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So one of the things that doesn’t change in life is change itself. It’s everywhere and come at us in an ever-increasing pace. How we react to it is what makes us a success or not if you… Read More

Documentary Review: The Connection: Mind Your Body

Documentary Review: The Connection: Mind Your Body

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I got invited to a screening of The Connection: Mind Your Body this past weekend at Hub Ottawa, with the lovely Jamine Ackert of Capital Yoga as gracious host. To be honest I didn’t really know what to expect. I was… Read More

Are changes good or bad?

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Changes, whether they’re bad or good, don’t define you as a person. How you react to them does though. That has taken a while to sink in and become a reality for me. Changes are everywhere, it’s one… Read More

Findings from the world of running and fitness!

Findings from the world of running and fitness!

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Here is this week’s edition of my findings. Some good stuff as usual! I find my morning routine has helped me be more productive for the rest of the days recently. Here is a look from Food Matters on what healthy people… Read More

Leaning from the ankles, not the waist when running…

Leaning from the ankles, not the waist when running…

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Leaning from the waist and not the ankles is one of the biggest mistakes runners make when they’re getting out there. Like you can see from the image above, it doesn’t seem that major until you realize that… Read More

I pity the fool! Aka why running shouldn’t suck…

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It seems people still hate running and yet they are still doing it. What a crazy world we live in, and like Mr. T always says, I do pity the fool that doesn’t enjoy running and still does it… Read More