There is no need to hibernate. With the warm winter sunshine glancing off the bright, white, snowy landscape, cold weather running can be exhilarating. With the right mindset, gear and…

Stress is an inescapable companion of modern life. Demands and responsibilities can quickly pile up, especially during the holiday season. Cortisol, the “stress hormone”, becomes harmful if left unchecked. In…

One of the biggest philanthropic events of Quebec’s winter season, enjoyed by sportsmen and sportswomen, patrons and celebrities, takes place from December 8 to 10 at Tremblant. The question is,…

This is the continuation of the series called the Athletes in Transition Project (ATP). The columns result from my informal discussions with some of our superstar athletes from 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…

Exercise lowers the risk of early death. That’s not news. What is news however, is that boosting activity higher can further reduce the risk. How much is enough Current recommendations…

On August 27 and 28, more than 200 athletes are expected to be at the Domaine Saint-Bernard to participate in XTerra Tremblant: a “great outdoors” sports event to which something…

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…

With most running events and triathlons back on the calendar this year, many of us are itching to get back to running outside. But before you tie on your running…

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…