There are so many compelling reasons to get your kids involved in charity events that include fitness, fun, music, friends and fundraising. For one- If you love to be outside and be active here’s a way to enjoy that with your kids. I am super excited for the day when I can go out for [...]
What’s Happening At North Shore Athletics In November? They are having their big fall sale! NOV 25-30 at Hit it at 1200 Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Check out www.northshoreathletics.com for further details. ALSO… Do you need a little nudge towards a New Year’s Resolution? How about The North Shore Sprint Distance Triathlon on May [...]
After a couple of years of road running I decided in the spring of this year it was time to hit the trails here on the shore. I needed a new challenge, I wanted to add strength training and coordination to my workouts, and, most importantly, I wanted to up the fun factor. I hit [...]
Making sure this forest is around for everyone to enjoy… important? You bet. One of my favourite haunts on the Shore is the Baden Powell Trail from Lynn Headwaters Park to the Grouse Mountain parking lot. It’s about 8km one way on the Baden Powell Trail traversing Mt. Fromme. Along the way there are tons [...]
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. [...]
Just checked out the September edition of Men’s Health magazine (one of my top 5 favourite magazines. http://www.menshealth.com/) Tucked away in the corner of a page was this simple tip: Focusing on long-term benefits can lead to healthier behaviours. The article states that scientists found that people with healthy habits tend to prefer future rewards [...]
Here’s who and what you need to know about running on the shore. These people will help you get started, get in shape, and get better. Whether it’s your first 5 km or your tenth marathon! So… I want to run but I have no experience and no idea where to start. Or… I just finished a [...]
What distinguishes those of us at the starting line from those of us on the couch is that we learn through running to take what the day gives us, what our body will allow us, and what our will can tolerate”- John Bingham, running speaker and writer Well… doesn’t that sound like a metaphor for [...]