Lot's of us are in training for something right now. Some of you are also training for a distance first too. That can be scary right? This year I'm not headed into dedicated training season until June. You might be thinking a lot about crossing the line on the big day, that's normal but foolhardy.... Continue Reading →
The Science Behind Weight Loss Plateaus: Why They Happen and How to Deal
Something that get’s a lot of dieters down, so down that it often needlessly puts an end to a diet. Why they happen is probably pretty variable from person to person and there’s also no clear answer on the cause. In theory the body is a furnace that burns food and stored energy in a... Continue Reading →
Can You Workout on Pain Medication?
I’ll put my hand up here and tell you that I’ve occasionally taken pain meds to help me get through long runs in particular even though I don’t think it’s a great idea. I’ll also bet that if you’re a long time exerciser you’ve done it too. If you’re a new runner starting out you... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 75
There are certain things we all want for our bodies. We want them to be bigger or smaller, shorter or taller or we want to inflate or deflate certain parts. I would argue if we want anything it should be to be stronger, healthier, have more energy, feel better and more comfortable in them. Though... Continue Reading →
Weird Things I do That Keep Me Passionate About Fitness
Sometimes you have to think outside the box. These are the strange things I do to keep motivated.
Weekend Motivation 52
It's been a year of weekend motivation photos, yeah! Do you have a spot that you go to when you need to think, or cry or just get some peace? I have a few actually, some I can drive to others I run or bike to and let's be honest we all need that sort... Continue Reading →
Why We Carb Load: It’s More Than Just Energy
I’m not a serious carb loader but before a big race, and my mom recently reminded me back in the day for swim trials I do indulge. Do I find it helps, ehhhh, maybe? Many, many years ago I took a metabolism course that required us to memorize every pathway in human metabolism so I... Continue Reading →
Why it’s Easier for You Than Me to Stay Fit
This is the second part of a two part series. Last post was all about why I have an easier time of it then average, no kids, I'm a higher energy person and the like this week it’s all about the things that keep kicking my A$$ over and over again. These are the things... Continue Reading →
Why it’s Easier for Me to be Fit than You
This isn’t necessarily the post you think it’s going to be. It’s also NOT a thinly disguised humble brag at all. It’s actually the first in a two part series, the next being why it’s easier for you than me. What it is meant to do is point out that we all face challenges and... Continue Reading →
Bluenose Lifemark 5K: Race Recap
This isn’t so much my race recap as it is my trainee’s though I was in fact there and I did get a medal for it. Truthfully when I heard about the give’r twice option to add the 5k to a race I was going to do on Sunday anyway I registered for both and... Continue Reading →