Resistance training has been shown to help your running performance. Although strengthening your legs may not improve your running, it can build your resistance to possible injury. Being stronger can give you a more controlled stride and help avoid unnecessary movement. Staying injury-free allows you...
You've been following your training program. Your body is feeling fitter. You run a bit further and a tad longer each time. When this happens you can sometimes forget to 'train the mind' as well. Your body is capable of doing more than your 'brain'...
'If the shoe fits, wear it'...
Fun Saturday run? Without a doubt. Fun from beginning to end. It started with a leisurely beginning and continued that way throughout the 14k distance. No morning alarm set for getting up early. Slept in and didn't roll out the door until 9 a.m. Decadent for...
You joined a running group. You set a goal. You started with motivation. Now what? Ever wonder how long that motivation will last? Motivation is one of our most fickle companions. It'll let us down when we need it the most--when it all stops being...
How do we learn to run? (That's easy.) By running. Where do we start? (That's easy too.) Join a clinic, today, not tomorrow. Committing to, for example a 10-week program with a group and a goal race, is an ideal 'I'm-doing-this-now' strategy. Immediately you are surrounded...
SALMON-TUNA BITES This is my creative adaptation of Salmon Loaf, Tuna Croquettes, and all-things-easy-from-a-can-type recipe. Salmon-Tuna Bites are easy to make, perfect for a quick breakfast, lunch, supper, or snack. Enjoy. Ingredients: Mix and match ingredients to suite your tastebuds. I have given my best 'guess-timate' measurements to help you...
[caption id="attachment_17968" align="alignright" width="225"] Age Group Award--1st: Diane Marrow 2nd:Christine Dirks 3rd:Linda[/caption] Sunday January 27/2019 was the 40th Annual Robbie Burns 8km Road Race. "Best Winter Running Event" according to Get Out There Magazine. Sunday put the emphasis squarely on 'Winter" and Weather, also 'whether'...
Up early and dressed. Plan A: Head to nearby hockey arena for a run on the indoor track. A look outside quickly prompted a change to Plan B: Change into warmer gear and head right outside the door. I donned my new wireless Jaybirds and...
Sometimes we hear a phrase and it immediately grabs us. It may annoy us, anger us, or in this case, light up the air with resounding 'yes, yes, yes'. Yes, I agree. Fun gets done! (If you don't agree then save yourself the time and...