How to deal with shin splints step by step.
Parkrun Arrives on the East Coast: Chain of Lakes
This past Saturday the very first parkrun east of Quebec was held in Halifax, Bayer's Lake to be exact and I was there! Now every single Saturday until the end of time (probably) you can head out there and partake in a free timed 5k run. Isn't that cool? I went out for the inaugural... Continue Reading →
Couch to 5K Companion Guide: Now available
A whole lot more support than just downloading an app!
Time Change Post: How to Run Safely in the Dark
Here are my top tips for staying safe running in the dark
How to Customize a Training Plan for Your Life
No training plan is written just for you. Here's how to customize one to fit your life!
Mind Tricks for Tough Runs – While They’re Happening
A super special runner asked me to write about moving past mental running barriers which I did. In writing that I thought it might also to look at tips and tricks for getting through a bad run as it’s happening too. I’m not talking ‘all recovery runs suck' here but a whole other level of... Continue Reading →
Secrets Revealed: No One REALLY Wants to Workout
Pssst: you're not alone! Most of us don't really WANT to work out!
Frostbite Five Miler 2019: Race Recap
I’m not a member of one of those super serious or even semi-serious invite only running clubs in the city. I’d like to think I have my own where we focus on finishing over pace, love over agony and fun over everything else and anyone can join! The reason I put that out there is... Continue Reading →
Where to Steal Time from your Life to Work Out
This week its all about squeezing workouts into your schedule. That new year's resolution to get fit might be getting a little dusty by now or at least harder to get done. Working out under ideal conditions is great but it sure can take a lot of time. I would like to have time to... Continue Reading →
Exercising Without Showering: How to Pass as Clean
Ewww gross… I know, yuck! The only thing is I really don’t think that. What I think is that virtually anyone in any job or life situation can actually get a hard workout in not shower and then go about their daily duties. If you’ve been working out for a while now, say since the... Continue Reading →