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The spring will come, right?

The spring will come, right?

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I know most of you are fair weather runners so this winter has not made you want to run outside very often. I braved it but now I’m starting to reconsider my stance… Isn’t the spring a better… Read More

Get out there and enjoy your Family Day; Do it for the kids!

Get out there and enjoy your Family Day; Do it for the kids!

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For those who don’t get today as a holiday, my apologies. Thanks to a recent government decision, some workers get to enjoy “Family Day” but it doesn’t apply to all of us. Regardless, this can still apply when… Read More

Happy Valentine’s Day to me?

Happy Valentine’s Day to me?

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As a lifelong bachelor, V-Day doesn’t carry much weight for me. And I’m pretty sure my Mom is tired of hearing from me on this date every year anyway… Whether you have a special someone to celebrate or… Read More

Findings from the running, fitness and posture worlds…

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Here are some more great links to keep you up-to-date and to keep you informed. And now if you watched the video above you probably know more about the gluteus medius than you ever cared to know! ***… Read More

Some advice and book recommendations for marketing/PR college grads!

Some advice and book recommendations for marketing/PR college grads!

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Like last year, I was invited by my friend Thom Kearney to come to talk about my career and give some advice to these aspiring business folks from Algonquin College. I find it hard to say no and it’s not… Read More

Book review: God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman

Book review: God in a Cup: The Obsessive Quest for the Perfect Coffee by Michaele Weissman

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It seems coffee and running is intertwined at every step in my life. It’s hard to imagine a run on a weekday or weekend morning without a cup of java before or after. Or both. This book was… Read More

#31in31 Recap: Enjoying running in a harsh Canadian winter…

#31in31 Recap: Enjoying running in a harsh Canadian winter…

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I won’t lie, it hasn’t always been easy to get out especially in the dark and cold but I can assure you I’ve enjoyed every run I’ve been on this month. Some people think I’m crazy running everyday,… Read More

How exercise helped me with a recent bout of depression… #BellLetsTalk

How exercise helped me with a recent bout of depression… #BellLetsTalk

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So most of you know/see me as a fairly motivated individual. I hope today’s post will not change your perception of me and also shed some light on depression and how exercise can help. For a few months… Read More

Findings from the worlds of running, yoga and nutrition!

Findings from the worlds of running, yoga and nutrition!

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I hope you’re staying warm these days with the Polar Vortex trying to make sure we’re staying indoors I’m not sure if you’ve heard me say that but the winter is actually a great time to work on… Read More

RoundUp from the #hftott TweetUp: 5 books to make 2014 the best one yet!

RoundUp from the #hftott TweetUp: 5 books to make 2014 the best one yet!

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As always, good times at another installment of the Health & Fitness TweetUp. It was even more rewarding since it was freezing outside and the auditorium was nice and toasty! I chatted about five books that have made… Read More

5 Somewhat Gross Benefits of Exercise…

5 Somewhat Gross Benefits of Exercise…

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So you’re starting to exercise regularly and you notice a few things changing with your body. Most things are good but some things are kinda weird to some folks. Those are the things I will be talking about… Read More

Recipe: Healthy pancakes, anyone?

Recipe: Healthy pancakes, anyone?

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Hello there, need some more healthy recipes for your favourite morning meal? Who doesn’t? I forgot exactly where I found the inspiration for this recipe but I’m glad I did. I always liked pancakes since it brought me… Read More

I’m taking my Running the Yoga Way workshop for a road trip to Montréal!

I’m taking my Running the Yoga Way workshop for a road trip to Montréal!

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Who doesn’t love a good road trip? It’s always fun to come up with a new idea, especially one that actually turns into something. This where my Running the Yoga Way workshop has been a lot of fun,… Read More

Is running a right or a privilege?

Is running a right or a privilege?

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The answer really depends on your perspective… That question has really been burning on my mind recently since some of my close family and friends can’t run anymore for one reason or another. It really makes has made… Read More

Book review: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD (Part 2)

Book review: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD (Part 2)

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Like I mentioned in my post earlier this week , I love this book called Spark. It really made me think twice about why I exercise. I used to exercise to get sweaty and maybe lose a few pounds. Now it’s mostly… Read More

Book review: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD (Part 1)

Book review: Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and the Brain by John J. Ratey, MD (Part 1)

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I got introduced to this book by Luke MacDonald, one of the owners of Aerobics First in Halifax and one of my favourite partners out east. Not only did he promote the book and its message, he also… Read More

V-log: Being light on your feet…

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In this edition of the video blog, I talk about being light on your feet. Shockingly enough, it comes down to posture, cadence and relaxation, the pillars of ChiRunning. Being light on your feet will not only keep… Read More

Finding serenity on a run…

Finding serenity on a run…

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Serenity is often defined as the state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled. That sums up my runs these days! One of my runs recently has highlighted this. I remember visiting the GTA over the holidays to see… Read More

Latest findings from the running, fitness & nutrition worlds…

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If one of your resolutions is to get more flexible, you could do worse then using the routine above. It’s just more than 30 minutes and it really hits the hip area, which is very tight on most… Read More

Top 5 posts of 2013, as picked by you, the people!

Top 5 posts of 2013, as picked by you, the people!

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I write for you. It’s true. And these five blog posts below were the most popular ones in 2013, as the stats show. And you know what they say about statistics never lying! Some of these are a… Read More

V-log: Happy holidays and here’s to a bang-up 2014!

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Here’s my annual video greeting for all of you! I hope you enjoy your holiday season and get to unwind and recharge. Be good since #31in31 is starting soon! Also, I will be going a social media fast for… Read More

Announcing next year’s #31in31 challenge!

Announcing next year’s #31in31 challenge!

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This year’s challenge will be a bit different for me since I’m in the midst of my #150in150 challenge. So it will simply be close to marking the halfway point for me. And so far I’ve done all… Read More

V-log: C’est quoi le ChiRunning?

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Voici un nouveau vidéo pour mes auditeurs francophones! J’explique un peu plus c’est quoi la technique de course ChiRunning. *** This is also Day 50 of the #150in150 challenge. I feel so much better now than I did… Read More

Feeling unmotivated by the cold? Check out what Jamie McDonald aka @MrJamieMcDonald is doing…

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Some people marvel at the fact I’ve done marathons or Ironmans. But to me, it’s nothing compared to what some really crazy folks are doing, including Jamie McDonald, an Englishman who’s trying to be the first person to run across Canada unsupported…. Read More

Guest blog from @OWellnessHub: How exercise affects the brain (and the list grows)

Guest blog from @OWellnessHub: How exercise affects the brain (and the list grows)

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Here is a blog entry I did recently about the effects of exercise on the brain for the Ottawa Wellness Hub, a local start-up I co-founded to provide workplace wellness leveraging the top local practitioners: We all know… Read More