I raced this past weekend at the Scotiabank Vancouver Half-Marathon. It went well, as I was able to get the win, in a time of 1:03:51. A summary of the day’s events with a few photos can be found here. I decided to race here in Vancouver shortly after the Ottawa 10k. Training was going well and it seemed like…
Read MoreUsing the Pool for Cross Training and Rehab
Spring and summer are my favourite times for outdoor running. I love the heat. I look so forwards to wearing sunglasses at 6 a.m, putting on a tank (Mizuno of course!) or if hot enough just a sports bra and short shorts and heading out for a good sweat. Unfortunately, this summer will not running until at least the middle…
Read MoreSummertime Healthy Recipes
Summertime eating and meal preparation should be the simplest of all seasons. Do nothing recipes that allow us to kick off our Mizuno’s (after a long warm weather run of course) and refuel with little kitchen fuss or “cooking”. The following recipes are loaded with flavour, take minutes to prep and will keep your belly full without sabotaging all your…
Read MoreThe Planet Wave: Summer’s Here, So Is Fall Marathon Training Season
All across the country, fall marathoners are getting set to begin their three or four-month training programs. It promises to be a long haul, but the rewards waiting at the finish line far outweigh the many miles we will run this summer. One of the many commonalities we are faced with are the same questions, asked by our well-meaning, non-running…
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