This is Tamsin Anstey. Tamsin is a North Shore girl, a personal trainer, an elite athlete and an all around force of nature in the ultra-trail running scene here and internationally. I met her through a patient of mine and I’ve always wanted to run with her! Well now I can. And so can you. [...]
In January 2009 Ben Davis decided it was time to get out of his depression and get on with his life. He started running and started a blog called www.bendoeslife.com He lost 120 pounds and ran a marathon with his dad and brother. This is how far he’s come. If you’ve ever had lost your [...]
What do you really want to do to live a healthier life? Fulfill a dream? Clear your desk, clear your head and, if necessary, clear the air. This might require some effort. And a little honesty, with yourself, and others. It’s worth it. Is your dream big, say to trek a mountain in an exotic [...]
Wild: free, natural, lush, overgrown, primitive, uncultivated, untouched, eager, enthusiastic, giddy, unrestrained, unruly When you are in your happy place what does it look like? What does it feel like? Think about it while I share mine. I have a couple. A forest, sunlight dappling the tree branches, playing tricks on my eyes. Water trickling [...]
The North Shore offers tremendous outdoor recreational opportunity which comes with inherent risks. Weather, navigation, wildlife, and mountainous terrain are just some of the factors to consider when heading out in our beautiful collective backyard. This photo shows an August 2010 rescue of a hiker off the North Shore Lions. Even on a beautiful summer [...]
Too Soon To Think About This? Nope. The rain is falling and the temperature’s dropping. You know what that means? Pretty much the best time of year to think about, and plan for, upcoming outdoor activities as far as I’m concerned. Think I’m crazy? Think again. Don’t get me wrong. I love summer. Love it. [...]