So I started doing the MEC rides around Ottawa last fall after a nice nudge from my buddy Dion. They’re fun, no fuss and best of all, very affordable. And in this case, free! This one was officially cancelled due to weather… Read More
So I’ve been playing with intermittent fasting for a while now and I pushed the envelope some more this week, my first 3-day fast. Why did I do it? I got that a few times over the past… Read More
If you’re a follower of this blog, you know I’m a big fan of podcasts. Below I’ll send you on your way with three cool running related podcasts for you to enjoy on the weekend. I’ve had the… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Denny Krahe on running pain-free & online coaching. Denny was a reluctant runner in his teens and early 20’s before really taking it up in his late 20’s. He loves it… Read More
I haven’t written a running tips post in a while so I came up one while being in my happy place yesterday, you guessed it: nature. A lot of the runners who have taken my workshop say they… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Ian Loughead on adult-onset running & Jack Daniels. Ian is a local running/multi-sport superstar based in Halifax. It wasn’t always that way though as he really started running as 30something, barely… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Robyn Baldwin on work/life harmony and living with MS. We chat about how she was skinny-fat (her words, not mine) before she got into fitness. She then went into figure competitions before… Read More
I spent a wonderful Saturday on the weekend where I taught a great group of runners before doing a 3-hour yoga for runners class with the one and only Julien Gagnon. For those who don’t know him, he’s… Read More
First of all, a huge disclaimer: Please don’t do this unless you’re following the orders of a medical professional. I am NOT a doctor and I don’t play one on the interwebs. Okay, this is just a first-person… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Dai Manuel on lifestyle and fitness. Ironically Dai was morbidly obese as a teen (with a BMI over 40) before he really found fitness. After starting to work in the industry… Read More
I wasn’t always a big fan of walking but now I’ve really caught the bug for physical and mental benefits. Check out this infographic (above) with all kinds of cool info and stats. Will you get your 10,000… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we switch things up from the usual interview format. I’m solo (hence the monologue tag) and I chat about how I’m trying to become more of a caveman for 15 minutes or so. I’m talking… Read More
It’s been a slow progression to try to get back to my childhood dream of living on a big piece of land so I can run around all day and play. Now I’m trying to use the timeless… Read More
I tried to take a bit of a break from the busy life to get away and soak up nature and get some steps in. It was nice to basically keep my phone away for a few days, except… Read More
Episode #16, Jessica Kuepfer on endurance events and blogging Episode #17, Dr. Sarah Pressman on the science of happiness Episode #18, Dr. Brittany Moran on running injuries Episode #19, Terri Storey about mental health Episode #20: Monologue on… Read More
Another busy week but I wouldn’t have any other way. Especially with spring weather almost here! Are you looking to get back in shape but strapped on time? I think most of us are. Well here is a cool look at what science is telling us to do with… Read More
“To teach is to learn twice over.” ~Joseph Joubert I remember seeing quotes about learning by teaching before I really taught and thinking they were quite flowery and full of b.s. Now I look forward to teaching anything I… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Victoria Cleary on treating athletes and Olympians. Victoria is an athletic therapist based in Petawawa who treats all kinds of innjuries and people. She’s also been involved with the national women’s… Read More
Since I’m a bit of a geek, I spent part of my Saturday night watching Fed Up Documentary, about the consumption of sugar in our diet. Full disclosure I spent the other part watching a musical so please don’t… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Dre. Annie Jean about foot care and training for races. Annie is a podiatrist and a local athletic superstar. We chat about how she got into her career and her recent amazing… Read More
This is a Fasting Friday for me, where I usually eat my first meal around the lunch hour. There’s more and more (old & new) research showing the benefits of intermittent fasting. Here’s a look at some from Collective Evolution . *** Stretching is… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Jon Ruby about spiritual fitness and hitting rock bottom. Jon is a former addict turned preacher and community organizer. He also has a great laugh! We chat about his take on… Read More
Some of you might know Dr. Mark Cucuzzella from the Natural Running Center. He’s in the inner circles when it comes to other running and coaching legends like Dr. Phil Maffetone and Mark Sisson. Here he looks at new… Read More
The spring is coming up soon. And so is my next tour! The tour kicks off in one of my favourite spots, the Ottawa Valley. My next workshop in Petawawa, presented by VC Athletic & Bracing , is happening on the afternoon… Read More
This week on #WellnessWednesdays, we chat with Olympian Evan Dunfee about his experience in Rio 2016 and his nutritional experiences. Evan is a record-setting race walker based in British Columbia and he has represented Canada numerous times around the world…. Read More