I got a hold of another great book recently: Mindless Eating: Why We Eat More Than We Think by Brian Wansink, PhD. It’s basically what science is telling us about how portion size, packaging and perception is telling us… Read More
Well like most things, it depends who you ask. I’m leaning towards it being a good thing. To me soreness means I’m doing something new or wrong. It’s your muscles and joints are trying to tell you something…. Read More
I never cease to be amazed about what the body does and what it can do. Folks like my buddy Simon Donato doing self-sustained multi-day stage races all over the world and Ray Zahab’s 111-day running quest across the Sahara. Or something simple… Read More
The great things about infromation these days is that it’s like drinking from a fire hose. There’s just so much out there! Every few weeks, I try to bring you some fun and relevant articles so can get… Read More
I spent a day spent at a local outdoor spa recently to take a bit of a break and let it all soak in. It made me think about why people go to those places and why some… Read More
You have control over everything that you do, right? Well you might and you might not… I listened to this great book recently. Some powerful stuff about how habits are created and how powerful they can be. It… Read More
This little challenge has been very fun and rewarding so far. 30 runs in November and my tabulator says I’m already 20% done of my 150 day challenge. I’m not saying all of this to brag, trust me…. Read More
What do you get someone who has everything? How about a workshop that builds awareness and healthier habits? That’s what a ChiRunning/ChiWalking workshop could do for you or a loved one. Or why not get them to improve… Read More
In my latest v-log, I talk about how working with gravity makes running much easier. I had a great talk about this at both my check-in session and my intro workshop this past weekend so I thought I… Read More
We can’t deny that winter is here for most parts of North America now, with temperatures dropping and some white stuff coming down. If you’re not too happy about that, here are 19 natural mood boosters from the good folks at MindBodyGreen…. Read More
I’m not a huge fan of tooting my own horn but here is a sampling of what real people just like you are saying about my ChiRunning workshops across the country: ChiRunning taught me what I did well… Read More
Here is another great book I read recently, Bounce by Matthew Syed . The subtitle is “Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success” and it really sums up the major theme of the book. If you’re like me and curious… Read More
As I continue my #150in150 challenge, I’m taking a quick look back the 20+ runs I’ve already had this month. First of all, this challenge has been a Godsend, perfect timing to get me back on the saddle…. Read More
Trust me, weight loss is one of the reasons I picked up running (and triathlon) all those years ago. But after some research and adopting the ChiRunning philosophy, my outlook has changed. I even had a great conversation… Read More
I still remember when I went to California to get certified as a ChiRunning instructor all those years ago. I thought I knew it all. Then I got some more info and some feedback so I could work… Read More
First of all I’m proud to be the grandson of someone who served in World War II. I even got to see a photo of my Grandpa training in Petawawa recently. And if you didn’t know, my parents… Read More
First of all, thank you to Tammy and the good folks at for hosting me last weekend at GO! Fitness in Lunenburg. Great audience and great questions. She also did a great job of chopping an hour session into seven… Read More
Who knows what a good calorie is anymore?!? This book really shows you not all calories are created equal. This book is very heavy on studies and research which is never a bad thing. I’m a bit of a… Read More
I’ve always had a soft spot for the Maritimes, especially after spending four years in university there. The friendly people, the different locales and the amazing seafood. What is there not to like? This week took my appreciation… Read More
I’ve been feeling a bit sluggish especially with my fitness level so I needed a bit of a challenge. If you follow the blog, you probably know the #31in31 challenge I do in January. Well this year I’m extending it… Read More
I did a session this week with some high school at the request of their PE teacher. It was both eye-opening and frightening at the same time. A lot of these girls were decent runners but most had… Read More
Did you know that October is workplace wellness month? How much time do you spend at your workplace? Is it helping or hindering your health? Have you heard of this cool contest? You might recognize the fellow in the… Read More
The great thing about always having your nose in books is that you get to learn quite a bit. Trust me, it can also have a few drawbacks. Now it’s hard to justify having a beer on an… Read More
Are you seeing the days get shorter and want to hibernate all day? You’re not alone! If you’re like me you’re probably finding it a bit harder to get your workouts and activities in as it’s dark when… Read More
I picked up this audiobook on the shelf on my beloved library a few weeks back as a “maybe if I had time” title. I’m glad I made time for this one. I was pleasantly surprised by this book…. Read More