The athletic world is full of type-A rockstars. Obviously, there are exceptions, but I find I am surrounded by athletes who are committed to their training and have a bit of a mental battle if they miss a workout. Resting and recovering is just not sexy. I get it. I am pretty Type A myself… Read More…
Weekend Training and Running Resources
Oh hello friends. Thanks for the positive feedback on my non-running related post. For the rest of you, it is back to regular run-talk. This weekend was one full of cross training! Friday night, I kicked off with a strength session at Revkor, going through yoga and strengthening movements. Saturday morning, I got my bike… Read More…
In defense of sleeping less: What to do when you just can’t get 8 hours
It has felt awesome to stumble upon a week where I am caught up on work, on time for things and organized because they sure don’t happen often. Summer proves to be as busy as ever which has me squeezing in my workouts at funny times of day, but they are getting into my schedule… Read More…
Runners Not Running: The Off Season
Here’s a fun fact for you – taking an off-season is vital enough that if you don’t take one every once and a while, you will be forced to. Trust me on this one, I am in the last camp. There are some people who can recover from race seasons faster than others, but something… Read More…
Mental Health for Athletes
You guys are so supportive. Thank you for your high fives on my triumphant return. In typical fashion, I delayed the progress by doing the RAID THE HAMMER this past Sunday and although my physiotherapist and coach probably threw something across the room when I told them that I participated, they are both athletes themselves… Read More…
6 Ways to Stay Injury-Free In Marathon Training
Welcome to FRIDAY! I am really excited for this weekend. I am competing at the Lululemon Track & Roll and spending some time with Toronto friends as well as putting in another solid long run, this time WITHOUT chocolate pudding! This week has been my highest mileage week before the marathon and I am HURTING…. Read More…
Goals for July
Well this post is a little late. I would say I cared but I don’t. I really don’t. We are in the midst of a Canadian long weekend and I am in full out vacation mode. I went camping this past weekend and I had a wonderful weekend with friends full of sunsets, long trails… Read More…
Goals for June 2014
Whew. What a fantastic weekend. It was my birthday and I celebrated at a Jays Game, with Super Heroes, a big birthday party with some friends and some of my favourite runners! It was also my very first double race weekend, so that was a new challenge. I know it affected both race performances, but I… Read More…
Part 2: It Band Syndrome – Treatment and Therapy
Well hello friends! What a weekend it has been. I apologize for spamming your instagram feed all weekend with pictures of the race weekend in Toronto but I had so. much. fun! I will post an official recap of the race along with my official race time. For right now, it’s time to dig back… Read More…
June Goal Check-in and 5 More for July
Happy Holiday Monday, everyone! It is crazy to believe that we are already into the summer, but I am determined to soak up every bit of it! Right now, I am most likely on a beach or running the trails; soaking up, indeed! The beginning of every month is also a time to check in… Read More…
