Running and IT Band Pain
Occasional aches and pains are part of being a runner. But if you start experiencing an intense pain on the outside of your knee, a pain that initially occurs only while running but slowly...
Race Day Fuelling
There’s something magical about race day.The early morning excitement, the hum of nervous energy, the way complete strangers cheer for you like you’re a champion. Every step is fuelled by something deeper than just...
Building Stronger Runners
For many runners, seeking professional help only happens when pain becomes impossible to ignore. That persistent ache in the knee, the sharp pull in the calf, or the dreaded foot pain that flares up...
Runner’s Gut
Have you ever had your runner’s high burst by the sudden urge to run to the washroom? Congratulations, you’ve joined the club of endurance athletes suffering from exercise-induced digestive upset, not-so-fondly known as “runner’s...
The Mystery of the Muscle Cramp
Half an hour before my right leg seizes, before I’m gagging on pickle juice, before I’m limping when I should be pedalling,I hear my body complain and ignore it.I’m deep in a mountain running...
Finding Strength in Stillness
Being named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors was an honour and privilege I will forever cherish, and it couldn’t have come at a more meaningful time. That call from Elaine Kupser came just...
Healthy Morning Habits
The early morning wake-up movement has been around since the 80s, but more recently the Tik-Tok trend has gone viral, coining the term “five-to-nine before the nine-to-five.” Business leaders, professional athletes, and wellness enthusiasts...
Making Movement Part of the Workday
About a decade ago, experts dubbed sitting too long as the new smoking. And the fact remains, being sedentary isn’t good for your health.Anyone who has had a long day at the desk knows...
Health Risks to Consider Before Your First Marathon
Marathons are an incredible testament to what the human body can endure, not some big scary race we should be afraid of. Sure, you may feel exhausted and sore, but that doesn’t mean you...
Making Meaningful Resolutions
Each new year brings exciting possibilities of what you can achieve. New Year’s resolutions are commonplace, where you might pause and develop one activity you wish to start to improve life. Resolutions are often...