The Importance of Cross Training
I gave a talk a couple of weeks ago to a marathon group about the importance of adding cross training to your running program. Cross training is so beneficial to running that I decided to post the...
View ArticleCross Training Activities
Here is a short list of cross training activities that are excellent for runners training for any distance. There are many activities to choose from and this list is not a complete list. It is a list...
View ArticleSomething Bigger Than Ourselves
This past weekend I participated in the Ride To Conquer Cancer. This is a 2 day, 240 km (200 mile) bike ride from Vancouver, BC to Seattle, WA. There were 3011 riders in total and I have to tell you, …...
View ArticleStepping Out Of Your Comfort Zone
When was the last time that you stepped out of you comfort zone? Done something that you know you are capable of doing but that little anxious voice inside says “I’m too scared!” You know that you can...
View ArticleSchool’s Out For Summer!
Summer has officially started and that means the kids are out of school and with you more during the day. Have you thought about how you’ll continue with your exercise program? If your kids are old...
View ArticleHow Aware Are You?
I was away this past weekend at a fitness conference in San Diego and I learned many new things, met a lot of new people and stepped out of my comfort zone. I know I have grown from this experience …...
View ArticleMove To The Music
Have you ever had one of those days where you feel like you’re dragging yourself around? Your energy is low, you’re feeling tired and struggling to make it to your next coffee? I recently had one of...
View ArticleBack To Basics
Have you ever found yourself so busy with life that you have dropped activities that were once very important to who you are and how you feel? Life comes at us at full speed and as the winter holidays...
View ArticleProper Refueling
A couple of weeks ago, after a heavy training session of kickboxing, I felt a slight ache in one of my hips. I rolled the muscles out with the foam roller and within a couple of days it started to …...
View ArticleFinding inspiration where you least expect it!
Have you ever found inspiration where you least expected to find it? Do you really look at the things that are around you and appreciate what you see? Do you see how other people are focused and...
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