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David Nicholson, Olympic Powerlifter

David Nicholson is Achieving His Dream

Fireworks illuminate the nighttime vault; beneath the spectacle, Brandenburg Gate; beneath the gate, a thousand-strong multitude; within the multitude, one David Nicholson; and, upon his neck, three gold medals and a single silver.Nicholson, a...
Tyler Smith and Kat Kastner

The Amazing Winners

It was the toughest challenge of the whole competition and emotionally, physically, and mentally demanding, but Tyler (Ty) Smith dug deep and thought of the 16 friends he lost in the Humboldt Broncos bus...
Jill Wheatley is climbing the world's 14 highest peaks

Pursuing Peak Perspective

The world’s 14 tallest peaks range between 8,012 and 8,848 metres but are somehow no comparison to the mountains Jill Wheatley has already conquered. What started out as a normal Wednesday for a sports...
Oksana and Max St John of Drink Tea & Travel, sustainable travel bloggers

Exploring Canada’s Scenic Wonders on Four Wheels

It was spring 2020, a time that none of us could have predicted. As the world entered a state of lockdown in March, halting our international travel plans, we found ourselves contemplating what lay...
Canadian cycling, winner of the Paris-Roubaix Femme Alison Jackson

Alison Jackson is Powering the Pedals

There were no cyclists in the town where Alison Jackson grew up. In fact, there were only a few thousand people in Vermilion, Alta., which meant Jackson’s road to professional sport was not as...
Matt Devine Quikcard Ride for Change

Matt Devine is Cycling Across Canada for Purpose

In three to five years, Matt Devine was told he would likely have a major medical event like a heart attack or stroke—and it would likely end his life. A horrible statistic for anyone,...
Moraine Lake Alberta Banff National park

Scenic Routes: Hike the World’s Greatest Trails

Our planet is the gift that keeps on giving. From stunning vistas to deep canyons, windswept coasts to ancient ruins, some of the most spectacular views this earth has to offer can only be...
Running the Patagonia International Marathon in Chile

Destination Marathons Around the World

After a few years of virtual races, travel restrictions and uncertainty, it’s time to start dreaming big again. We’ve compiled the ultimate bucket list of marathons from around the world. From our own backyard...
Latoya Snell Athlete with IMPACT

Fighting the Stigma

Latoya Shauntay Snell remembers the time well. It was about a week before Hurricane Sandy hit land and devastated the U.S. that Snell received a devastating diagnosis of her own.Snell’s doctor told her that...
Athlete with IMPACT

Finding His Own Way

At 14, many boys are playing sports and adjusting to being teens. However, Peter Field was adjusting to life without his sight.Field was diagnosed with glaucoma, an eye disease causing optic nerve damage that...

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Your Ultimate Guide to the 2025 Servus Calgary Marathon  

The Servus Calgary Marathon Race Weekend is Canada’s longest-running marathon — and with six distances to choose from, there is a race for every...
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Say Goodbye to Knee Pain with Bracelayer

Your knees are the largest and most important joints in your body. They’re also the joints that are most susceptible to injury, as they...
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Unconquerable Spirit

Visually impaired players spinning their wheelchairs on the basketball court, amputees spiking the ball in sitting volleyball, PTSD warriors sweeping the ice in wheelchair...
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How to Get More Deep Sleep: Make Your Bedroom the Ultimate...

With hectic work schedules and competing responsibilities, many adults struggle to get the deep, restorative sleep their bodies need, leading to groggy mornings and...
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Registration for the 2025 Bank of America Chicago Marathon is Open

Every October, participants from across the country and around the world unite on the streets of Chicago to conquer 26.2 miles and call themselves...
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