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Has anyone been told outright that they were too old for their goals? Probably right? But is that true? Why are all gymnasts in their late teens or early 20’s, swimmers in their mid 20’s and Ironman competitors are usually in their mid 30’s. What if you want to start gymnastics as a 40th birthday... Continue Reading →
I might sound obvious to seasoned runners but I’ve only recently realized how true that is. I know I’m a slow learner but it’s really struck me this year that even when you’re doing the exact same distance, the same months of the year, even the exact same plan or even for the same race... Continue Reading →
Today is all about fasted cardio. What is it? Why do people do it? And perhaps most importantly should you do it? We will did into a little bit of science here along the way but this time I’m going to put my opinions out there at the start and that is a really strong... Continue Reading →
Nope before you ask. This will not 100% prevent you from getting a running injury ever again. Even if you follow everything to the letter for decades, sorry about that. But… this IS the advice that science has proven will give you the best possible chance for preventing those pesky over-use injuries. As much as... Continue Reading →
Whether or not you’re a new runner or a seasoned one in the Maritimes we can all use a little help sometimes. On the east coast of Canada we are pretty lucky to have a vibrant running community that I would say is growing, maybe, I don’t have stats on that. It took me a... Continue Reading →
Ahh the side stitch, no fun at all! Though new runners can expect them more frequently rest assured they strike the experienced ones too. I got a pretty decent one during my last half which was less than ideal but I still finished. Even if it’s not been an issue for you it’s still worth... Continue Reading →
Usually I do a two week taper which puts me into that classic itchy with a B mode but this plan calls for only a one week taper since it is a bare minimum plan after all. I was down with the taper but walked one of the runs because I had fun walking stuff... Continue Reading →
What are the chances that everyone in your life is a lifter, runner, triathlete or cyclist? Not that high! Even if you get that lucky a lot of this is still going to apply to you, sorry. I can’t be the only one feeling guilty about my training out there from time to time at... Continue Reading →
Have you lost track of my training because I have. One would have to say that peak week pretty much didn’t happen but then again it sort of did… Anyway here’s a quick recap of getting here. I was on track until week 8 when I got married. Previous to that I was extending my... Continue Reading →
One thing and then right back to running, I swear. I had no idea that after 16 years together the act of getting married in a simple, low-key ceremony would make us feel or act differently. But here we are a bit more than a week out we’re still all kissy-faced and staring into each... Continue Reading →
Sweat Sweetly 