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Tag: General Running and/or Fitness
April 28, 2015
Toronto Marathon Goals!
It’s less than a week now until the Goodlife Fitness Toronto Marathon. I was greatly apprehensive when I registered last MAY, but I’m feeling pretty good about it now. It’s been an interesting season. I started the season in November by buying a custom training plan from Project Run S.M.A.R.T to follow to the goal race. I kind of abandoned it a month or so later, but I liked the concept and I hope to apply it to my next season. During this extra-long season I led a half-marathon clinic through this BRUTAL winter and I was happy with how I felt pacing our goal race,[…continue reading]
April 18, 2015
Exercising During A Cruise
In 2012 I was on a cruise ship and had some interesting exercise adventures. On my most recent adventures on the Celebrity Century in South-East Asia, I had some new exercise adventures. I was busy during this vacation, visiting many ports. But sea days between the ports were genuine vacation. I could have just baked in the sun like most of the passengers. But, I had a moment of clarity during the first sea day: On vacation, I want to be exercising and improving myself. After all, I had a marathon coming up! And I ate a lot of really good food, so[…continue reading]
April 1, 2015
Run Backwards to Reverse the Effects of Running
It’s crunch time for those training for the spring marathon season, so any and all tips to help get you through these last tough weeks. Today I’m going to talk to you about a new form of running that will magically help you reverse the negative effects of running long distance! The secret is RUNNING BACKWARDS! Backwards running, or “retro running” has long been known as a good form of cross-training. This alternative form of running helps strengthen stabilizing muscles by exposing them to unexpected motions. But wait, there’s more! Dr. Jim Bean, a contemporary of Dr. Jack Daniels, takes[…continue reading]
