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I know I’m not to only data nerd out there, I wear a fitness tracker, log my sleep, track PR’s and my cycle with exacting dedication. Today we’re going to talk about one of the most important pieces of data out there and that is heart rate recovery. Why is it so important, well its... Continue Reading →
Last year at this time I was deep into half marathon training and I was openly telling people that I was going for a PR and a big one. After that, I was rolling directly into triathlon training for an Olympic. That one, in particular, scared me more than a little especially since I had... Continue Reading →
According to recent statistics if you live in a traditional two-parent family with kids you’re the weird one now! In Canada the most common type of household is now a single person home, the second most popular is some sort of ‘step’ option. My little family growing up was close to nuclear for a while... Continue Reading →
In case you haven’t heard … running skirts are freakin’ awesome. They are literally my favorite thing about summer running, yep you heard that right and even though I think I already have 5 I’m still actively shopping for more. Why would you wear shorts if you have a running skirt available? So here are... Continue Reading →
Too really grow we need two things, for sure one is adventure, pushing our limits and accomplishing things we never thought possible but the other is a place we can count on to hunker down. Today it's all about that second thing. No matter what you do and who you are we really do need... Continue Reading →
There are hundreds, maybe more, options for cross training and as much as you love your first sport you might as well enjoy what you’re doing for cross training too. All are not created equal though and not all are appropriate for all people. This week we’re taking a look at the top options. What... Continue Reading →
Triathlons - pretty extreme right? You could never do that right? No not really it’s actually a really doable goal even if the swim scares you and you’re not that much of a runner. Will you win maybe but also probably not. If it’s something that’s even a little bit on your “maybe I want... Continue Reading →
Something about this picture really channeled the great possibilities that happen when you dare to be different and stand alone. I'm not sure what the story on this house was or when it was built but I'm pretty sure it would make both the building inspector's and insurance adjuster's head spin. How cool is it... Continue Reading →
Ya’ll I’m kinda chill, okay well that’s not exactly true, but I am with stuff I buy. I don’t really participate in boycotts and before this I’ve only contacted a company once to complain and guess what the whole big company changed that stupid thing. Maybe they were going to change it anyway but I’m... Continue Reading →
Something that get’s a lot of dieters down, so down that it often needlessly puts an end to a diet. Why they happen is probably pretty variable from person to person and there’s also no clear answer on the cause. In theory the body is a furnace that burns food and stored energy in a... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 