We're all getting older like every single freaking day! As time passes we change physically we get wrinkly, things tend to spread and the grey hairs come. That part is inevitable and really nothing to be upset about. The other thing that happens as we get older is that we slowly but surely stop doing... Continue Reading →
Why you need more than one goal for a race
Even when we say that we’re just hoping to finish strong most runners do have a (potentially super secret) time goal in mind. For some races though it’s all about that one time goal like when you’re looking to Boston Qualify. It is only natural to have a goal in mind after spending literally months... Continue Reading →
Can you reuse a training plan?
Short answer is yes you can and sometimes you should but only to a point. For reasons beyond performance and fitness though you might not always want to either. So that’s an answer but it’s a very complicated one. So the bad news is sometimes you really should go out and find a whole new... Continue Reading →
5 Big ways to treat your employees well
Right now is a rare time in the labour market, more employees have more choice than they ever have before. It’s driving wages up, people have a choice of what industry to work in and it might seem like job seekers are interviewing you. That to me is a great thing! This won’t last forever... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 208
Let's talk for a moment about the power of misinformation (which I kind of already did here), what it can lead to and why we need to give most of the people that fall victim to it more care than average. Let's all start by fessing up to something we honest to god believe in... Continue Reading →
Self aware self care: Priority is singular
This is the second in my self aware self care series where I explore an aspect of self care that takes some deeper thinking and introspection. Call it hustle culture, girl boss attitude or you know rent but most of us are being pulled in way too many directions. Some of those are financial, others... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 207
Let's talk about the coming season for a moment. A few months back I talked about taking the time to slow down and recharge. I also pointed out that it's important to be comfortable in that slower space. Well, it's now time to start putting the work in to prepare for the upcoming spring, summer... Continue Reading →
Remember training doesn’t happen in a vacuum
If you’ve been hanging around here for very long you already know that I am mostly a runner and occasional triathlete. So that’s what I’m talking about for me when I talk about training. But for you that could be lifting, cycling, dancing or anything else you do to move your body. When we talk... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 206
a Most of us have to work for a living, I know what a drag! At least sometimes it is. In our house we both work hard, often a lot more that 40 hours a week and rarely just 5 days but we're lucky to work for ourselves and generally really like what we do.... Continue Reading →
When to register for a race
To be honest there really isn’t a wrong time to register for a race but is there a perfect time? I would say yes there is. Of course it depends what race and what year you’re talking about and it could even vary from person to person. How can something so simple also be so... Continue Reading →