why you (and i) need a real off-season …
November 13, 2014 1 Comment on why you (and i) need a real off-season …this has been a banner running year in so many ways. BQ. first ultramarathon (56k). first trail race. first time
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keeping vs. pushing the pace
April 5, 2014 No Comments on keeping vs. pushing the pacethis weekend i’ve got a run planned that i’ve not ever undertaken before. i’m helping to pace someone in a
crunching the numbers
March 25, 2014 No Comments on crunching the numbersi’m more of a process over product kind of person. journey over destination. quality over quantity. people over project. which
why do bad things happen to good runners?
March 18, 2014 No Comments on why do bad things happen to good runners?for all the great stories of people who have turned their lives around through healthy eating and exercise, we’re hit
TrainerRoad Indoor Cycling Software
March 6, 2014 No Comments on TrainerRoad Indoor Cycling SoftwareI started using TrainerRoad software indoors in the winter about 3 years ago. Since then, my bike performance has
much ado about junk
January 27, 2014 3 Comments on much ado about junkthey’re often referred to as ‘junk miles’, and many times come with a warning. too many junk miles and you
You must be nuts! … an insight into winter running
January 22, 2014 No Comments on You must be nuts! … an insight into winter runningWhere I live (just north of Toronto, in a wee little place called Barrie) we’ve had winter mornings where it’s
Nutrition Awareness
November 15, 2013 2 Comments on Nutrition AwarenessI’m fresh back from the Muskoka 70.3 Ironman race and still a bit stiff. Now is a perfect time to
Daniel’s Running Formula
November 7, 2013 1 Comment on Daniel’s Running FormulaBOOK REVIEW Without any question, this book has my name on it… “If you are willing to listen, you can
Hamilton Marathon Road2Hope
November 5, 2013 No Comments on Hamilton Marathon Road2HopeTo start off I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank Running Free for their sponsorship this past
Strength Training for Endurance Athletes
October 22, 2013 2 Comments on Strength Training for Endurance AthletesAs the mercury starts to drop, the majority of the endurance sports’ season is now over and it’s time to
Gu nutrition
October 8, 2013 No Comments on Gu nutritionWell, I was the very lucky recipient of some amazing Gu products in this years Team Running Free lottery. I
Running Into the Sunset
September 18, 2013 1 Comment on Running Into the SunsetDate: September 17, 2013 What: 21k training run (89:05) For my wife, the most important person in my life. Just
Sunday Soul Tonic
July 22, 2013 1 Comment on Sunday Soul TonicDate: Sunday Morning July 22, 2013 What: 35k Training Run This could have been just any weekend in the life
Super foods!
May 21, 2013 1 Comment on Super foods!The similarities between sport and business are well known. In both cases, doing things faster, differently or more efficiently can
Kitchen Cupboard Makeover
March 6, 2013 No Comments on Kitchen Cupboard MakeoverIf you’ve been inspired to clean up your diet, eat more raw foods, or simply replace more processed and cooked
The Juicing effect
March 6, 2013 2 Comments on The Juicing effectIf you are looking for the most effective and immediate impact on your health, your first stop should be daily
Purchasing a new bike – what to consider
February 18, 2013 No Comments on Purchasing a new bike – what to considerIn my 7 years as a triathlete, I have owned 3 triathlon bikes. During the purchase process for these bikes,
Post-Workout “Treat” Protein Shake
January 17, 2013 2 Comments on Post-Workout “Treat” Protein ShakeWe have all tasted the typical post workout ‘recovery smoothie’ and reality is, most deserve the same description: ‘chalk.’ But
The Benefits of Group Running
November 23, 2012 2 Comments on The Benefits of Group RunningRunning is generally thought of as a solo sport but I think there are many benefits that can be had
