I love it when it all comes together! Read below for a win-win-win situation. Did I mention it’s free? It’s even better when it involves great people.. *** Crowd Ask It and the Ottawa Media Group (OMG) are… Read More
1. Wind is not your friend, especially in the fall. It slows you down, cools you down and doesn’t really speed you up when you go to the other way. 2. I did set my personal record for… Read More
By not really preparing, of course! Some of you might think I’m just putting on a show but tomorrow’s NYC Marathon should be fun for me. It’s also just another Sunday for me, except I might be running… Read More
Every week new stuff is coming out on how we can be healthier in easy ways. Gotta love social media for that! You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of kale by now. Now it seems kale is… Read More
By now you probably know it’s very rare when I listen to music when I run. Actually I can’t remember the last time I did it. I truly enjoying listening to the various sounds out there and most… Read More
So I met local entrepreneur and fitness buff Stephanie Karlovits a few years ago. I thought it was pretty cool when she started talking about functional training and creating a space where people of all shapes/sizes/backgrounds could train… Read More
Here’s a great article from the Boston Globe about what the science is telling us about what we should be eating. I’ve read most of the literature mentioned, I just wish I would have read this stuff 10 years ago… *** Here’s another trendy… Read More
I needed these! For those who have no clue what I’m talking about, here is a quick refresher. I’ve always done yoga on a semi-regular basis since I started almost 10 years ago (wow!) but never everyday. The… Read More
I never heard of this site PopSugar but I saw their article “10 Ways to Be a Better Runner (Without Logging Miles)” in a friend’s Facebook feed and it got my attention. I agree with the bulk of them. Another… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving Monday to all my readers. I hope you can take it easy today, maybe slept in and be thankful for all that you have. I know I’ll be thankful for playing in a hockey tournament, seeing… Read More
So I started hearing about Bulletproof coffee for just over a year now. It had me intrigued as I love coffee and increasingly, healthy fats. As a bit of a life hacker, I love getting some tips how… Read More
I braved the rain on Saturday morning to take part in Run Ottawa’s Saturday 5K Run Series. It turned out to be a very nice morning for a run (isn’t it always?) and by the end of the run,… Read More
It’s a new month (where did September go?) and as you know, I’m a sucker for challenges, especially if they lead to self-improvement. Sometimes even if they don’t. This month I’m doing a 30-day yoga challenge . I’m going to be… Read More
I hope you enjoyed the beautiful weekend. I tried to take full advantage of it and if you could golf excursions, I was doing exercise outside for more than 10 hours this weekend. One word: Beautiful! Being out… Read More
I hope you’re enjoying summer in September. It’s been a bit of renaissance for cycling, golf and running for me! For sure running has changed a lot over the past 10-20 years. Is it for the better? Here’s… Read More
So I’m about 6 weeks away from the NYC Marathon. Am I looking forward to it: Yes! Am I scared: Yes! Have I booked anything yet? No! Well scared isn’t the right word. I know I’ll finish unless… Read More
We started last week to hear about Leslie’s cycling trip across the great country of ours. Here is part two: The hardest climb in all of Canada was North Mountain on the Cabot Trail in Nova Scotia. It was a 4km climb… Read More
I was out for a few rides on the weekend and it reminded why I love cycling so much. It reminded me of the joy and freedom it brought me as a kid and how cycling was my first… Read More
A friend of mine just concluded an amazing bucket list trip, cycling from the Pacific Coast to the Atlantic of our great nation. I asked her for a quick recap to give ECinc readers a sense of what… Read More
I love getting these and it never gets old to hear your workshop helped someone get back/not give up on running! See below for a post on the local site TriRudy about a recent workshop, I also love the… Read More
I’m getting cheeky with the Shakira video but I’m trying to prove a point. If you’re active, you should have a good idea how your hips work as it’s crucial to your success. The more I look at… Read More
Another beautiful in the neighbourhood! See below for some information/links I thought you might enjoy on this wonderful Friday: How’s your form? Is it like the pros? Are you sure? You might have seen this before but here’s… Read More
Here is a sample of the video analysis I do. It could be the most boring five minutes of your day or some interesting stuff, depending on your mindset. If you’re interested in getting it done for yourself,… Read More
I know what you’re saying, Tiger hasn’t played very well in years. I get it, that’s not the the point I’m trying to make. I’m looking at his impact on the sport and I doubt we’ll see someone… Read More
It seems short might be better than long when it comes to marathon training. A new school of thought is popping up with some research to back it up. Slowly but surely. See below for an article written… Read More