2022 Phoenix Trail Races 50km: Event Recap
Just days after my 54th birthday, my first ever 50km run. The furthest I’ve ever run at one time. Was it how I’d imagined it would be? Not quite! But, the important thing is that…
The Rise Of The Ultra Runners: A Must Read By Adharanand Finn
I read a ton of books. Since my Lifestyle Shift in the fall of 2020, I’ve read a ton of books on health and fitness. Lately, that reading has been more specifically about running distances…
Winter’s Over: Time To Ramp Up The Mileage
I’m a fan of David Goggins. I believe in his message of constantly pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. However, after 53 years of Canadian winters, you can call me soft but I hate…
My First 20km Run In Well Over A Decade
I’ve been an off and on again runner since high school. I ran the Cincinnati Flying Pig Marathon in 2003. I last ran a half marathon in 2009 in St. Catharines, Ontario. That was followed…
Return To Being A Runner: Byproduct Of A Lifestyle Shift
As mentioned, previous to the changes I made in October, 2020, my life was by no means sedentary. I was in decent physical shape. I played hockey in the winter and kayaked in the summer.…