When your coach suggests you “get into the zone”, he or she is not encouraging you to zone out but to focus on the intensity level of your training. Zoning…

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…

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…

With triathlon and running season approaching, let’s take a look at the importance to the endurance athlete of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. Lean down to…

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…

Whether you are just beginning to strength train or are a seasoned veteran, there are variables you must manage: frequency, volume and intensity. The one-rep max Frequency refers to how…

I’am a terrible skier. I can’t speed skate. I suck at hockey. I am the worst trail biker. How do I know these things with certainty? Because I have never…

Exercise is important for building strong bones when we are young, and is essential for maintaining bone strength as we age. Exercise works on bones much like it works on muscles — by making them stronger. Because bone is a living…