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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

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

Is soreness a good thing in running?

Is soreness a good thing in running?

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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

Musings from the worlds of fitness, nutrition and running!

Musings from the worlds of fitness, nutrition and running!

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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

#150in150 Update: Practice what you preach!

#150in150 Update: Practice what you preach!

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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

#150in150 Update: I love running!

#150in150 Update: I love running!

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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

Why running for weight loss is a fighting a losing battle…

Why running for weight loss is a fighting a losing battle…

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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

Musings from the world of running and fitness

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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

Throwing down the gauntlet: 150 day run challenge. Challenge accepted!

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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

Musings from the worlds of golf, running and sleep science!

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Hey folks, here is another installment of my musings, a compilation of some cool stuff I find in my travel online and off. First of all is the video above. Sorry about the sound, I wish it was… Read More

Race report: Run 4 a Cause by Jenny Kaser

Race report: Run 4 a Cause by Jenny Kaser

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On a cool, clear September morning, over 500 runners gathered on Parliament Hill under blue skies to Run 4 a Cause . Run 4 a Cause is a 5K run in downtown Ottawa that celebrates charities of all kinds and the runners who support… Read More

Guest blog: Top 5 Reasons to Register for Run 4 A Cause by @THRIVEwithjoe

Guest blog: Top 5 Reasons to Register for Run 4 A Cause by @THRIVEwithjoe

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Unfortunately I won’t be in town this weekend to take part in the fun but there is proof I took part in last year’s run with tons of friends. See some great reasons from local superstar Joe Rios on why you should… Read More

Race Report: i2p Trail Run by Elizabeth Sousa

Race Report: i2p Trail Run by Elizabeth Sousa

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Earlier this season I signed up for the i2P trail event at Lac Philippe, and selected the 23km course. I also coerced a friend, Emma, to come with me. A lot of coercing it took, and the morning… Read More

Going short in a long world…

Going short in a long world…

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What’s with our obsession of going long all the time? Is a marathon really better than a 5k? I know a marathon is on the bucket list of most runners but why keep running marathons just to finish them?… Read More

More musings from the world of running!

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I hope you enjoyed the video. It’s old but I had a request for it this week so why not? I had a great first brick workout of the season last night (don’t laugh) on a beautiful summer… Read More

Guest blog post: What is podiatry care? by Dre Annie Jean

Guest blog post: What is podiatry care? by Dre Annie Jean

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I first met Dre Annie Jean a few years ago and was even treated to a tour of her world-class facility on the other side of the river recently. We also had some good chats as she’s also… Read More

Running the yoga way, upcoming workshop for runners and yogis alike…

Running the yoga way, upcoming workshop for runners and yogis alike…

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I’m excited to teach a new kind of session, incorporating two of my favourite activities: running and yoga. It’s something that’s been in the back of my mind for some time but I will actually be delivering this for… Read More

Some tips to stay cool in this heat!

Some tips to stay cool in this heat!

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We’re getting some pretty awesome weather in Ottawa (or should I say Hottawa) these days. But with the warmer weather comes a myriad of excuses not to train or get out there. Sweating is very good for you… Read More

V-log: Why I run, my @TheRunProject entry

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My good friend Luke MacDonald from Aerobics First in Halifax told me about this cool initiative called the  the Run Project he was getting involved with. He’s always Here’s a great short video about Jon Rankin, the founder and why he started it:… Read More

Some more musings and ramblings from the worlds of fitness, running and triathlon!

Some more musings and ramblings from the worlds of fitness, running and triathlon!

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Another week is almost done and I have some more cool stuff to share from the worlds of fitness, triathlon and of course, running! First up are some pro tips from our friend Simon Donato, ultramarathon and long-distance… Read More

ECinc v-log: What is hip rotation, and why should you care as a runner?

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In the latest edition of the video blog, I talk about hip rotation, and why should you care as a runner. Hip rotation is not just for the game of golf, it also helps your run a lot. Hip… Read More

Musings from the running and fitness worlds…

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I’ve got an influx of cool articles and websites to share this week. First and foremost is the video above. Pretty cool advice from what research is telling us about attitude, body language and results. I used it… Read More