Dealing with injuries is a harsh reality for almost any athlete. No matter how careful you are, injuries happen. How you care for an injury determines whether the issue is…

With the advent of smart phones and even smarter watches, technology has helped us measure how fast we run, how far we bike and the trajectory of our swim. Now,…

Building strength, speed and endurance are key to many sports. However muscle pliability is what you want for better movement. Confusing terms Don’t confuse flexibility with pliability. There is a…

A proper warm-up is critical to an effective training session or activity. Before you run, bike, hike, swim, golf, play tennis, or work out at the gym: warm up. While…

Highway driving is different from off-roading. The same holds true for running on a paved surface and trail running. Working a wide range of muscles The terrain is irregular and…

As we shed our winter gear and tie-on running shoes, let’s talk physics. Then, let’s talk running. Newton’s Third Law of Motion sums up why we need to prepare before…

Those of you who train with me may tire of my repetition of the word “breathe”. However, nothing is more essential to our well-being than breathing. We do it on…

As the temperatures begin climb this month, the hint of spring is in the air. However, we continue to have ample opportunity to enjoy our winter playground. Changing conditions Snow…

Mont-Tremblant is a four-season playground where nature provides an endless array of activities. Winter, though, is by far my favourite season to play outside. Healthier and happier outdoors Spending time…

Sisu is an ancient Finnish concept that embodies courage, resilience, determination, perseverance and inner strength. It is an action-oriented mindset. Sisu allows you to take on a challenge seemingly beyond…