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The Unsexy Side of Performance

Jan18

The Unsexy Side of Performance

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…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: hydrate, Jessica Kuepfer, prevent, Sleep, workout wednesdayJanuary 18, 2017

Weekend Training and Running Resources

Dec7

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…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: academy of lions, cross fit, Jessica Kuepfer, Revkor, Runner's World, self acceptance, Sleep, training, ultra running, weekendDecember 7, 2015

In defense of sleeping less: What to do when you just can’t get 8 hours

Jun24

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…

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Filed Under: Favourites, LifestyleTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, Sleep, sleep deprivation, Wednesday ResourcesJune 24, 2015

Runners Not Running: The Off Season

Dec10

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…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: Love Grown Foods, motivation, nutrition, off-season, Sleep, trainingDecember 10, 2014

Mental Health for Athletes

Nov12

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…

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Filed Under: UncategorizedTagged With: adventure race, Genuine Health, guilty pleasure, mental health, Orphan Black, Prison Break, Raid the Hammer, Rumble, say no, Self Care, Sleep, Sleep Cycle, worryNovember 12, 2014

6 Ways to Stay Injury-Free In Marathon Training

Jul25

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…

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Filed Under: Favourites, Sports Nutrition, TrainingTagged With: Jessica Kuepfer, marathon, nutrition, rest day, Sleep, Strava, Topo Athletic, trail, trainingJuly 25, 2014

Goals for July

Jun30

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…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: adventure racing, balance, camping, Canada Day, Endurrun, finances, goal setting, golfing, House of Friendship, July, June, kayaking, marathon, Run Waterloo, savings, Sleep, summer, Triathlon, vacation, volunteerJune 30, 2014

Goals for June 2014

Jun2

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…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: 5 Peaks, Blue Jays, goal setting, goals for June, Goals for May, Jessica Kuepfer, NFWHM, racing, Runners Choice, savings, Sleep, Sulphur Springs, Triathlon, UFCJune 2, 2014

Part 2: It Band Syndrome – Treatment and Therapy

Apr14

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…

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Filed Under: TrainingTagged With: Active Release Techniques, acupuncture, cross training, electrotherapy, foam roll, injury, it band, Jessica Kuepfer, massage therapy, physiotherapist, recovery, running, Sleep, training, TYS10KApril 14, 2014

June Goal Check-in and 5 More for July

Jul1

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…

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Filed Under: LifestyleTagged With: Boston Marathon, endurance training, Goals, July, June, Luis Alberto Urrea, Sleep, stride analysis, Toronto Waterfront Marathon, trail running, Under Armour, water, Wedding, Yann Martel, yogaJuly 1, 2013

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