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Just like everything else there are lots of types of runners and you know what every single type is a real runner! Being every type of runner is totally cool too! This post is not all that serious but I’m sure you want to know what kind(s) of runner you are. When you find out... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
I’m writing this post as the COVID-19 pandemic is unfolding so perfect timing right? A little bit of the introduction is specific to that but pretty dang quick we get right back to the topic at heart and that is solo running. Why it’s great, why you should do it and why always running with... Continue Reading →
This information was up to date as of March 21st, 2020 in the Canadian context. PS that big May race has now been deferred until the fall. I wanted to do this post then I didn’t, then I did again, so here we are. For runners the prospect of an entire race season being canceled... Continue Reading →
We’re a shifty, shady bunch ya’ll. We are pretty much constantly lying about our runs, running and what it means to be a runner. Sure most of them are pretty harmless and often we’re mostly lying to ourselves. If you live with a runner you might already know about some of these lies already but... Continue Reading →
I’m not sure when it happened, maybe when it was happening to me in 2016 then but it seems running a half has become a common bucket list item. These tips are mostly directed for runners tackling their first half but you might find some gems here if you are a repeat offender too. Even... Continue Reading →
Lots and lots of people use exercise to either lose or control their body weight. You all can click off this isn’t for you. However, if you continue to train for the love of the sport over the long term all that training potentially leads to a lower weight than you’d like then this is... Continue Reading →
