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Run With or Without Music?
“Running is music, if you’re patient enough to hear it.” Ask Miles, Runner’s World, Jan. 2013 That quote is one of the best I’ve ever heard and perfectly sums up my thoughts on music and running. To run with or without music is constantly debated and there doesn’t seem to be much middle ground. You’re […] -
Eat Real Food on the Run
It seems that people these days (especially athletes) are more concerned about what they’re putting into their bodies. People are choosing to eat real food again and avoid things that are overly processed or genetically modified – even if it’s more expensive. When I was training for my first half marathon, other runners in my […] -
11/22/63 Review – Stephen King
I am a huge Stephen King fan and have read almost every book he’s written. It’s been on my to do list for awhile now, but I’ve finally gotten around to writing my 11/22/63 review. I admit I wasn’t too keen on the story idea when I first heard about it. To me it sounded a […] -
Winter Running Shoes – A Barefoot Runner’s Dilemma
Now that we’re a few weeks into December, I’m really starting to notice the cold during my runs. Thermal layers, gloves, and a hat are all standard attire for winter running in Canada, but what do other barefoot runners do? This is my first winter running after transitioning to barefoot, and my feet are really […] -
Barefoot Running Transition – My 1 Year Anniversary
One year ago I injured myself doing a tempo run in minimalist shoes. My calf muscle went and I was forced to walk 3km home in agonizing pain. On that long walk home I started thinking that something had to change. Does it really need to be like this? Why do runners just accept that […]