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…
A.M vs P.M Training
Well hello there! I hope you had a fabulous weekend and are ready to get back at it this week! I spent the weekend in Toronto at a work conference, visiting some friends and having lunch with these fabulous ladies. Only with these ladies will the lunch time conversation revolve around race schedules, training plans… Read More…
Running and Racing on a Budget
One thing I did not anticipate when I first picked up a pair of running shoes is the cost. It is possible to manoeuvre the sport without much break to the bank if you aren’t planning on eating well, replacing your shoes very often and only going out for the occasional jaunt around the block. However,… Read More…
Pre Race Preparation for a Half Marathon
A half marathon is one of the most popular distances in the running community. 21.1 km is long enough to get into a running groove and feel a proper distance, but also short enough to be a good foray into the world of distance running and know that within a couple hours or… Read More…
Is there too much emphasis on ultra-distances in trail running media?
Raise your hand if you are a competitive runner. I have been known to be photographed running with those horrid “knife hands” (you know the ones…) and wear a look of intense focus and an alarmingly fierce expression when racing. Unfortunately, when it comes to race distances, I am just as competitive but it stops being with… Read More…
The “Fun” Run? AKA the one where I am a running diva
I think it all became clear the moment that I was given my own playroom. I had a beautiful wooden toy-box, full of brightly coloured, plastic things that lit up, spun and made noises. According to my parents, I marched over and promptly unloaded every single piece onto the ground and proceeded to fill it… Read More…
