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Summer Race Recap: From Vancouver highs to Toronto Island lows 19 Aug 2013 | 08:32 am
It has been a busy past few months. Taking on a new career path and adjusting to a new schedule has taken a toll on my training (and writing apparently!) Now that I’ve settled in I’ve set some new BHA...
Why I Hate Running: aka the joy of the long run 16 May 2013 | 01:11 am
In 10 days my best friend and running partner Kiki will be running the Ottawa Marathon. Plagued by injuries, it’s been almost 2 years since Kiki’s last full marathon and I am very much looking forwar...
#BostonStrong 14 May 2013 | 08:01 am
It’s been 4 weeks since I ran the 117th Boston Marathon. I’ve been fairly quiet since then as I didn’t feel I had much to say about what happened. It took a lot of reflecting over this past month to ...
Falling in love with Boston: The final days before Marathon Monday 11 Apr 2013 | 10:06 pm
So I have now been in Boston for a week and have been feeling all sorts of emotions from nerves to excitement. It wasn’t until this morning, when I was walking in my new favourite neighbourhood (Charl...
Food Intolerances vs Allergies 21 Mar 2013 | 08:38 pm
Gluten-free, dairy-free, egg-free. Cutting out entire food groups is currently trending in today’s society. But is this really the answer? Are we all allergic to dairy? It is important to first note...
15×4: A full body strength workout 7 Mar 2013 | 05:45 pm
My clients have been given a treat this week! No burpees, no sprints, no mountain climbers, no stairs! But that certainly does not mean I’m giving them a break… Check out the full body strength work...
The CrossFit Open is here! 7 Mar 2013 | 02:45 am
This is the start of the search for the fittest male and female athletes on the planet. Tonight at 8pm EST CrossFitters around the world will be anxiously watching as the first of the CrossFit Open w...
Jumping Bean: 15 Minute Plyo Workout 2 Aug 2012 | 10:29 pm
Plyometrics or “plyos” for short are a type of exercised designed to produce fast and powerful movements. An exercise that allows muscles to exert maximum force in the shortest amount of time possible...
Pull Up Technique Tips 1 Aug 2012 | 02:14 am
The pull up is considered one of the best ways to work the largest back muscle – the lats. But so often gym goers avoid this exercise like the plague. Perhaps it is the repressed memories from high sc...
Track Workout: Olympic Styles 27 Jul 2012 | 11:53 pm
I’m feeling very Olympic today. In the spirit of the 2012 London Olympic Games, which officially kickoff today at 4pm EST, here is an Olympic themed workout! Head to your nearest track and bust your ...
