Nasal Breathing for Performance
To perform well you have to master the fundamentals. Yet, when I observe the running community, we appear to be overlooking the most fundamental...
Tuning the Core for Runners
Core stability is a great influencer. It is the driving force for speed in the sprinter and efficiency in endurance runners. Here we explore...
Injury Prevention Tips
Without a doubt running injuries can take all the joy out of running, as well as have a negative impact on your mental health....
The Four Horsemen of the Spine
You’ve likely heard me talk about the four horsemen of the spine before. These are four big movers that, together, all support hip flexion...
The High-Impact Injury
Stress fractures are one of the five most common running-related injuries and account for six to 14 percent of all injuries sustained by runners....
Prepare for Hiking Season
Hiking is a popular summer activity in the Canadian Rockies, and it’s a fabulous way to explore our beautiful backcountry, get some fresh mountain...
Meet the Cell Power Plant
What is the one thing that we cannot live without? Coffee in the mornings? Friends and family? Cell phones? While important, they are trivial...
A Pain in the Butt
The piriformis is a small muscle, but it holds a reputation for being a big pain in the behind! This thin, triangular muscle lies...
Foot Core for Runners
As runners we are constantly being told that strength and conditioning is important.
It’s been drilled into us for years.
“We need to be doing...
Fuelling for Health and Performance
On average, up to half of all athletes fail to consume enough calories to meet the body’s daily energy requirements. Most of these athletes...





















