I want to start off with saying that this doesn’t necessarily have anything to body weight but it also might for some people. I have been unfit and unhealthy and I think most of us have been at some point in our lives. Lots of us are now. The longer you are unfit and unhealthy... Continue Reading →
Walking is Actually Pre-Running and a Sport All on it’s Own
I know I maybe talk a little bit too much about running on here and in life. Here’s a dirty little secret runner’s don’t want to admit walking is actually pretty much as effective as running in pretty much every way! In fact in some ways it’s even better. Sure there are a few caveats... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 139
People all over the province are hanging Nova Scotia Tartan and flags to let those grieving know that even though we can't be together right now you are not alone! This past weekend here in Nova Scotia a person who turned out to be a terrible terrible man did a terrible terrible thing. After the... Continue Reading →
Dopamine, Learning, Accomplishment and Exercise
Of all the neurotransmitters dopamine has long fascinated me the most. I know that sentence doesn’t seem like we’re going anywhere exciting but we are. Let's start with the spoiler that if you like exercising and racing dopamine likely plays a huge part in that. Dopamine fascinates me because it is the reward we get... Continue Reading →
How to Deal with Runger: Don’t Overeat after Workouts
Lots of people are majorly motivated to exercise because they want to lose some weight. It is true that most wight loss happens in the kitchen not the gym but it can help. You certainly don’t want to let the ravenous hunger that can happen after a workout to derail you. So what is runger... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 138
As a runner running related news stories have a way of finding their way into my newsfeed, social media and suggested stories. I saw an info graphic recently that broke down pandemic running habits from before and after we've all been cooped up. It turns out sporadic runners are getting out there a lot more... Continue Reading →
How to get Back into Running: Mental Work
I’m willing to bet that for every runner out there exists another former runner that thinks about starting up again. If you’re thinking about it dreamily then that’s enough to know that it’s the right choice for you. Since you used to run you already know about all the crazy varied reasons runner’s love their... Continue Reading →
My 10 Favorite Fitness YouTubers
No races and lockdown means YouTube is the big winner in the first half of 2020 so far. Honey has a YouTube channel about remote controls and he’s been doing pretty well with it lately too. I occasionally make an appearance on there but if you appreciate the cinematography on there, you're welcome! I figured... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 137
For a long time I ran but I didn't usually love it. The odd time it was alright but mostly it was just really a really efficient way to keep fit. Then I started running further and I fell in love. Maybe it was more complicated than that or maybe it wasn't. At some point... Continue Reading →
Point Counterpoint: Pros and Cons of Owning a Second Car
Some people own more cars than the drivers in their house can physically drive at one time. Sometimes that’s a sports car, classic car, motorbike or even a supercar. I am one of those people well sort of, my second car is a pretty well used 10 year old Subaru that’s been previously wrecked (by... Continue Reading →