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The importance of symmetry in your running form

The importance of symmetry in your running form

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I’m sure most of you don’t associate symmetry and running form, since it’s about grade nine math in our most of our minds. But trust me, symmetry in your running form can help you stay away from injuries… Read More

Book review: Cooked by Michael Pollan

Book review: Cooked by Michael Pollan

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I got to listen to Michael Pollan’s Cooked recently and what a treat! He’s the same guy who brought up In Defense of Food and the Omnivore’s Dilemna . He’s slowly becoming one of my favourite authors. He takes us… Read More

What are differences between pros and Average Joes in athletics?

What are differences between pros and Average Joes in athletics?

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So I was at my local driving range on the weekend working on my golf swing. What a weekend for that! Here are some of the thoughts that went through my head while people watching. You’ll see that… Read More

Should I listen to music when I run?

Should I listen to music when I run?

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If only I had a dime every time I heard that, I’d have a few dimes! You can probably guess my answer by now. No, I don’t think you should listen to music while you run but let… Read More

Findings from the running and fitness worlds

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Have we evolved as athletes? Click on the link above to watch a great TED talk from David Epstein. It’s a pretty cool look at how technology has changed athletics… *** Need to re-start your workout routine now… Read More

Guest blog: Running for Improved Self by @MicahKelpin

Guest blog: Running for Improved Self by @MicahKelpin

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I’ve been practicing self-improvement for as long as I can remember. I attended my first Anthony Robbins seminar when I was fifteen years old and was completely sold on the concept that we each posses the power we… Read More

Race report: Alive to Strive 3kg challenge

Race report: Alive to Strive 3kg challenge

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It’s nice to have fun weekends, I find it makes you way more productive during the week. I had the pleasure of taking part in the Alive to Strive 3kg challenge where we ran 5k in weighted vests… Read More

The ECinc Tour Continues: I’m coming for you Petawawa, Montreal, Ottawa and Nova Scotia!

The ECinc Tour Continues: I’m coming for you Petawawa, Montreal, Ottawa and Nova Scotia!

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Spring means different things to different people: Golfing in layers, running in shorts, flowers blooming… For me it also means I will be doing some more road trips to spread the ChiRunning gospel. This year is no exception… Read More

Connecting with nature: How I celebrated #EarthDay2014

Connecting with nature: How I celebrated #EarthDay2014

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I’ll be honest, I didn’t even know it was Earth Day yesterday. A friend asked what I was doing for it since it seems I have a “green” reputation. So to celebrate, I went for a nice soothing… Read More

Health benefits of dark chocolate

Health benefits of dark chocolate

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A few days late for Easter but better late than never, right? I’ve been in love with dark chocolate recently and looking for more rationale to eat it so I did some research. And I don’t know why… Read More

How sweet are you? A “Fed Up” documentary preview

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I love how things come together sometime… If you’re a follower of this blog, you know I love books, especially ones about how science is telling us how cool our bodies are and how we can help ourselves…. Read More

#150in150 Recap: Close but no cigar…

#150in150 Recap: Close but no cigar…

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Some of you might remember the challenge I entered in in the late fall to get my running jump-started, the lovely #150in150. It really helped my running in the winter and got me out on cold and dark winter nights when I wanted to stay in… Read More

Aging doesn’t have to be a bad thing…

Aging doesn’t have to be a bad thing…

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So we all age, some of us just enjoy the process more than others. Aging doesn’t have to be all that bad, it comes with a lot of perks like wisdom and tons of memories. Recently, a lot… Read More

Next challenge: Alive to Strive’s 5k/3 kg Challenge

Next challenge: Alive to Strive’s 5k/3 kg Challenge

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A new month, a new challenge! With recent end of the #150in150 challenge (a recap will be published this week), I needed a new challenge to keep me going. I almost feel like an adrenaline junkie these days…. Read More

Book review: Making a Good Brain Great by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

Book review: Making a Good Brain Great by Daniel G. Amen, M.D.

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I’ve been on a brain kick these past few months. Ever since I read the book “Brain that changes itself” in the past year or two, I’ve been fascinated with all we’re learning these days about our most… Read More

Life is all about falling down 8 times and getting up 9 times…

Life is all about falling down 8 times and getting up 9 times…

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Isn’t? I wish life was all about puppy dogs and unicorns. Well maybe it is for some of you but from what I’ve learned getting older and wiser, it’s not. And for some reasons we shy away from… Read More

Findings from the running world!

Findings from the running world!

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Will the real spring please stand up?!? Are you as tired as this lady of winter? If you need some motivation to get back out there when the weather is actually decent again, here is an article from Runner’s World just for you! After the… Read More

Life is short…

Life is short…

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I received some sad news this weekend as one of my high school friends passed away. It’s quite sad since he had a wife and a young family. To be honest we hadn’t hung out much since high… Read More

Motivation is everywhere!

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In my latest v-log, I talk about where I can get my motivation. This might be needed if you’re trying to run outdoors these days as the weather is testing our resolve. Hang in there as we motivate… Read More

Findings from the running and nutrition worlds…

Findings from the running and nutrition worlds…

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Is that all I’m about these days, nutrition and running? I’ve heard many worse things about me! We’ll start off about a recent study that  looked at ultrarunners and chronic disease, healthcare, and risk of injury. Apparently they’re healthier,… Read More

What corpse pose taught me about rest in training

What corpse pose taught me about rest in training

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As North Americans, we’re usually busy being busy, always looking for the next task or challenge to tackle. When I was living in Europe (and to some extend the Maritimes), it seems people took a bit more time… Read More

What a crazy world we live in…

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I don’t like to go on rants, especially on social media but here it is goes, more like a state of the union address. Sometimes people suck. It seems that people know when someone has disappointed me and… Read More

Findings from the worlds of nutrition, fitness and running!

Findings from the worlds of nutrition, fitness and running!

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I love me some infographics! The one above is an OBG (oldie but goodie) so I thought I would share. I think most people now know that pop is not the best for you but this really drives… Read More

Listen to your heart! How HR training can help…

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This is not a blog post about the touchy-feely party of ChiRunning. Rather, it’s about listening to your body in training and letting it help guide your training volume and intensity. I just thought it was a very… Read More

Now what? Post event blues anybody?

Now what? Post event blues anybody?

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It happens to me after every major event I do, whether it’s organizing the Amazing People Gala, or completing a marathon or an Ironman. Whenever you put a few months’ worth of sweat into an endeavour, it’s a… Read More