Recently I received a comment asking about technical mountain biking tips and I thought I would dedicate a post to it as I have made improving in this area a clear goal of mine this year. We are less than three weeks out from the most technical race I have ever mountain biked in and I… Read More…
Why I Adventure Race
I have been getting a few emails about adventure racing lately asking why, how and what the heck I am doing. Since I just wrapped up my biggest one to date, venturing into the world of expedition length events, I thought it would be a good time to talk a little bit about why I… Read More…
Importance of Getting Your Bike Fitted
Hi friends! First of all, wishing all the luck to everyone running the Boston Marathon this morning. I hope you have a memorable and successful day out on one of the best marathon courses in the world! I will be cheering! I had a great weekend – we have one of our biggest work events… Read More…
Self Image and Runners
I have been getting quite a few emails lately about body image and I figured it was time for another post on this. I wanted to talk to you frankly about it because it is scaring me how many athletes are suffering from negative body image and self doubt. Size will always be a hot… Read More…
10 Tips on Being a Good Pacer/Crew at an Ultra
Well hello! We are headed into the last weekend before summer hits and I am soaking it up! I am hiking and headed out with friends tonight and tomorrow, I have the 5 Peaks Rattlesnake race. I haven’t celebrated my birthday yet which was almost a month ago (I am refusing to acknowledge it happened…)… Read More…
Recovering Post-Marathon
I still feel like I am getting back into the groove post-Boston. You may have noticed that my posting schedule has been a bit off and I apologize. I will be back on schedule…eventually! I wanted to check in with a quick recap of last week’s “training” which just consisted of 3 races and literally… Read More…
Athletes and Hyperthyroidism
Ok, this is a post I have been meaning to write for a long time. And since I am currently on vacation, I have all the time in the world to hammer it out. (I wrote these words before I was struck down with a nasty flu, but more on that later…) I had mentioned in… Read More…
Fixing and Preventing Runner’s Knee
Hello friends. Welcome to another week. I hope you rocked your weekend. I had a lot of fun checking out the Toronto Aquarium, spending some time with my best friends from university and of course, doing the Waterloo 10 KM Classic race which I will have a full review of for Friday. I have received… Read More…
Interview with Jolene
Good morning everyone. I am so overwhelmed by the incredible support that has been pouring out since my original post on Monday. It has been an honour to share our story with you and if we can raise any awareness and shed any light on the truth of eating disorders, I will feel as if… Read More…
Bedtime Snacks for Runners
I have begun my training season again as I am now rocking the running shoes INJURY FREE and I have a problem. I am hungry all the dang time. One thing I forgot about being in beast mode was that you are always in need of something. – sleep – food – stretching – ice… Read More…
