This is the next instalment in the series called Athletes in Transition Project (ATP). These articles result from my informal discussions with some of our star athletes of the Laurentians:…

It’s that heady time of year that every runner keenly anticipates. New shoes. New goals. New finish lines to reach. Run strong The runners I coach have been strength and…

If you want to be more fit, focus on these simple suggestions. Set multiple goals Set long-term and short-term goals. If your goal is to run a 10K, start with…

My return to running this spring has been similar to the critical stages of grief: denial, pain, anger, bargaining, depression and acceptance. Shock and denial This is typically where emotions…

Last week I gave a development-level training session to coaches. One of the aspects discussed was self-esteem. We talked about actions to take with young people who are more self-effacing…

What’s your “why”? What drives you to want to change? To move better? To work out? To get healthy? After three decades as a kinesiologist and strength and conditioning coach,…

We’re sure that you’ve heard about intermittent fasting, the dietary approach that consists of limiting the time you eat. It’s a great way to “pause” our digestive system so that…

Here are five tips that will help you get closer to your goals and live a happy and motivated life. 1- Start taking action by doing something specific and simple….

Stay fit for life, not a finish line Cabin fever can be added to the list of current contagious infections. Our time spent indoors in self-isolation and practicing safe social…

Are you tired of setting goals that just don’t stick? It’s fun to envision our life the way that we would like it to be; however, if you don’t powerfully…