Feeling some aches and pains?

Be sure to listen to your body. It will tell you the difference between being sore and being injured. If you are unsure check with a physiotherapist.

It can be difficult to identify the difference between normal soreness and a “pull.” Everyone has different pain thresholds, so one person’s soreness

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Can off-season lane swimming help your running?

That’s a really good question. I think the jury’s still out on this one, but I came across some interesting articles that lean towards swimming and running being a very complementary workout combination. The claims all made good sense to me. See what you think!

– Running mainly works your

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Without them there would be no freedom

On Friday November 11, 2016 we pay tribute and remember those members of the armed forces – some who selflessly sacrificed their own precious lives in the line of duty — who have served their nation in war, in armed conflict, and in the effort of sustaining world peace.

Past,

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Have a sweet tooth & trying to cut back on sugar?

Eating less added sugar is always a good rule of thumb as it can lead to tooth decay, health issues and physical discomfort, to name a few. If you’re looking to cut back on sugar, try switching over to naturally occurring sugars from fruits. Check out this chart and use

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As the saying goes, spring forward, fall back…

Winter is only weeks away and freezing cold nights aren’t the only major change winter brings. Sunrise and sunset will be an hour earlier so that there’s more light in the morning.

Daylight savings time will end with a “fall back” to standard time on Sunday November 6, at 2

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Can indoor cycling make you a better runner?

The cold weather season is almost upon us and we’re contemplating a season of recovery and even the prospect of cycling indoors over the next few months.

As runners, we at times get caught up in our training programs and don’t really want to lose fitness in the off season.

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What’s Causing My Arch Pain?

Have you ever experienced that “over-stretched” sensation in your arch while running? Ouch! It’s painful and you’re never sure if you should run through it hoping it will disappear or if it’s better to abandon your run and get it checked out.

In my case, I knew it could be

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8 of the Most Common Cycling Injuries & How to Prevent Them

Cycling is a fantastic form of low-impact exercise. It isn’t supposed to hurt, but that said, it can still cause stress on the body that sometimes leads to frustrating pain.

The 8 most common cycling pains include:

  • Knee Pain
  • Lower Back Pain
  • Achilles Tendonitis
  • Muscle Tightness
  • Saddle Sores
  • Foot Numbness
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Sports strains, sprains and injuries are inevitable!

When you’re active in sports strains, sprains and injuries are inevitable, a by-product in fact!

Have you ever just started out on a run and two minutes in you’re stopped in your tracks by a searing pain ripping across your lower back? Well trust me, it can happen in the

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