One cool thing about running, cycling, being outdoors and maybe working out in general is that it gives you the opportunity to learn these tiny little lessons that can have such a big impact in your wider life. Last week I got to go on an amazingly beautiful Peggy's Cove and took lots of amazing... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 30
I took this picture last week at the tail end of a storm. It's just a picture of our beach with some heavy surf at low tide. Notice the big container ship that pulled into the bay to escape the storm. A lot of people don't know but the sand on a beach comes and... Continue Reading →
Make Working Out Fun Again: How to get your groove back
No matter how much you love your favourite workout it can get stale after a while after that it can start to suck a bit and you loose motivation. I just started training for a 1/2 marathon this month after a winter of only running and I’m not there yet but we all know it’s... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 29
We've had a crazy winter for surf this year, high tides have coincided with surges and storms. It's actually caused a lot of damage. We've been working on a big project in Peggy's Cove all winter were the surf is world famous for it's rugged beauty. This week I had to pull over and take... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 28
I'm not a morning exerciser but starting 1/2 marathon training means up and out the door, first thing at the crack of dawn. Well after coffee first thing at the crack of dawn. Needless to say I find it hard to get motivated for this but seeing the view at the bottom of the driveway... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 27
This picture took me three years to take lots of trying for just missed it! Taking a picture of lightning was most definitely on my bucket list! Finally Mother Nature obliged on my birthday two years ago. If it's been a while since you ran your fastest mile, your longest bike ride or your heaviest... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 26
I took this picture many years ago on one of my first walks with my brand new camera (at the time). Since then the shutter has closed over 17 000 times but not enough recently. I love the contrast of the still water upstream and the movement below. You have those two options this weekend... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 23
Often we feel pulled in so many different directions by so many things all at the same time. But it's actually a good idea to make time for yourself. When you recharge your own batteries you have more energy, positivity and generally more to give to all of those other things. So today get out... Continue Reading →
Weekend Motivation 22
One of the great things about running in the world is that you get to see so much of it so closely, and at least for me relatively slowly. You would never notice the perfect opportunity for a wish, a little Butterfly friend or a bunch of kids playing in the park if you were... Continue Reading →