Living in the shadow of the mountains, I try to take full advantage of the amazing opportunities the backcountry offers. Trail running is up there at the top of the list. I also love alpine activities such as snowshoe running, snowboarding, backcountry and downhill skiing.
Last year was one of false starts and injuries. As I write these resolutions, I am rolling and icing a left foot that is messed up with plantar fasciitis and a bit miffed I won't be able to run 50K on New Years Day. Ah, but the glass is half-full...
My calf muscle first went "boing!" on a 30-minute run around the neighborhood before dinner one Saturday evening in late January. There was no "pop", just what seemed like a low level cramp in the muscle between my heel and my calf. (I think the technical name is soleus muscle.) I ran through it, but it got worse, so I hobbled home. No pain the next day, but I figu
As the closing ceremonies of the 2008 Beijing Olympics approach, I was reading Sylvie's report of her adventures at the STORMY 100-miler. She made mention of Advil, a brand of ibuprofen, also commonly known as "Vitamin I" to endurance athletes.
Today was a gorgeous Canada Day. (If you're not from Canada, Canada Day is Canada's birthday... a national holiday and an opportunity to wave the maple leaf and celebrate in the great outdoors.)
Congrats to Shay, Vanessa, Angus and John who kicked some serious butt and came home with the hardware in the 15th annual Marathon Shuffle in Powell River, BC this past weekend!
Sometimes I get a tune in my head that I can't shake. I'm a big fan of Willie Nelson and today was one of those days... especially because I've been injured for a while and have been missing the trails. So with a tip of the hat to Willie, here's something to hum the next time you are on the trails! (Yes, I do karoke at race finisher parties. See my agent =;-)
Today was a gorgeous Canada Day. (If you're not from Canada, Canada Day is Canada's birthday... a national holiday and an opportunity to wave the maple leaf and celebrate in the great outdoors.)