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…
Packing for Boston!
HELLO FROM BOSTON! My blogging schedule was totally thrown off this week thanks for preparing for a big work event and getting ready for Boston, but I thought I would do a quick check in to say that I have arrived for my first trip ever in Boston! I arrived last night and toured the… Read More…
Wednesday Resources: Preventing Energy Crashes
Happy Wednesday! It feels impossible that we are already halfway through a week thanks to a holiday round these parts on Monday, but I am not complaining! I am beyond excited to start adding in a fourth run to my training this week and am starting to feel like an actual runner again! I have… Read More…
Sweet Potatoes: The Sexiest Food in the Running World
I say it probably once a month, but there is a reason I am an athlete and not a chef. Presentation is not vital to me as long as it is delicious. I am also all about 2 or three ingredients constituting a meal so when I invite people over for dinner, I warn them… Read More…
Friday Things
This has been a whirlwind of a week. I am working on a huge project at work which has taken a lot of my focus and attention. Considering I had something going on every evening and I am up early to get my training in every morning, it felt a bit like I was burning… Read More…
Why I Work With a Naturopath
It happened. This is the first week where I am back to being a real runner again. My coach looked at my data and gave me my first speed session since August. As we speak, I am probably pounding my little heart out on a treadmill at GoodLife Fitness. I am beyond eager to dive… Read More…
Holiday Giveaway #4: SKECHERS GoMeb Speed 3
Welcome to the week of Christmas! I am still in the giving spirit and I am excited to announce the winner of my Genuine Health contest is Jordan! Send me an email, Jordan and I will hook you up with some of my favourite protein powders! Last week, I went home for dinner and my… Read More…
Holiday Health Tips for Runners
Tis the season for holiday parties and spending time with family. I love Christmas time for a host of reasons: those chocolate peanut butter balls that are everywhere, presents, spending time with family, those chocolate peanut butter balls.. One downside is that it is not a fabulous time to be thinking about running. Sugary treats… Read More…
Holiday Giveaway 3: Genuine Health
It’s not really a secret I love Genuine Health. It is one of those companies that I use every single day. Every morning when I wake up, I grab a water bottle full of Genuine Health ActivFuel and head to the gym, track or pool. I recently did an experiment with pre-workout nutrition which you… Read More…
Some Peanut Butter Chocolate Goodness
It has been a bear of a week. I have done a lot of travelling for work and being stranded in a snow storm messed with regular posting this week, however, I am more or less back on track and ready for a busy weekend! One thing that I try to do when life gets a little… Read More…
