Happy Holiday Monday! Part of me hopes you are no where near a computer to read this and are exploring or taking a nap somewhere (two equally important holiday things). But since you are hear, I will try and make it worthwhile. This past weekend has flown by. I knocked a few important things off… Read More…
The Secret to Perfect Running Form
I mentioned that one of my goals for July was to get a gait analysis done to take a peek at my running gait and make some corrections to keep me injury free and racing towards a PR! What is a Gait Analysis? Source: Spine Surgery London aka not me According to our friend, Wikipedia: … Read More…
You Know You Are A Runner When…
20. While driving down the road, you spot a runner on a sidewalk and immediately guess her pace to see if she’s a potential run buddy. 19. You substitute GU when you run out of jelly for your PB&J sandwich. 18. Your idea of a fun friday night is mapping out a new route for… Read More…
Runner Fashion Fails
Recently, one of you found my blog by searching: Hope for bleak individuals who think that a hydration belt is a legitimate fashion choice. Um. Hi. I don’t know about you, but as a runner, I have wretched fashion. Chances are, if you see me, I will not only be hungry, but I will have… Read More…
Hangry: Feeding the Runner
Happy Monday everyone! I hope you were outside at some point enjoying this spectacular weekend! It really was one of those perfect summer weekends full of long runs and bike rides, campfires, long afternoon swims, sun kissed foreheads and the annual gem in Southwestern Ontario called the Amish Auction. But seriously. Let’s talk snacks. It… Read More…
How to Deal with Achilles Pain
So you have been running a while and you are feeling strong, confident and ready to take on that huge race. In a moment of hazy runners high, you decide to add an extra night of hill training, increased speed work or you move your afternoon workouts to the morning. Suddenly, there is a pain… Read More…
Training For Your First Half-Marathon
So a LOT of you are running a half marathon for the first time this year. Congratulations – you rock. I thought it was only appropriate to discuss the ins and outs of properly preparing for and racing your first 13.1 miles. Step 1: What NOT to do. Exhibit A: Me. When I lived in… Read More…
This is Water: Life after University
Good morning! Congratulations on making it through yet another week of your life! Was it worthwhile? Was it full of adventures or did it feel on the mundane, 9-5, grocery shopping and bills, sleep-eat-work-repeat side of things? I am not about to launch into a public service announcement, but I do want to think about… Read More…
Runners Cramps: How to Deal
It is something that is bound to happen to any runner at some point in time – The Cramp. This past weekend, I had my first truly awful run of the year. It was Saturday morning with the very talented Angela Simpson and my breathing was off, my gut hurt and my calves hurt. I was in such… Read More…
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