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Jan 4, 2013
When Karma Runs Over Your Dogma
It’s been a long day. In the morning I’m driving out of town to see two of my friends. Trail run is on the agenda. So is dinner and a...
Dec 21, 2012
The End Of The World As We Know It
Today is December 21, 2012, and the world will end. Or something like that. Or maybe not. Since the day I was born and until today, there...
Dec 18, 2012
Epic Racing Arena Application, And A Belated Thank You
Back in October, I have asked many of you to vote to send me to the Epic Racing Arena in Las Vegas in December 2013. I was 2nd for a bit,...
Dec 14, 2012
When You Especially Need A Hug - Beslan School Shooting
“Ho-ho-ho,” I scream at the top of my lungs yesterday, as I enter my classroom and try to drown out my own soundtrack, “Jingle Bells”...
Dec 10, 2012
What A Typical Week Of Workouts Looks Like For Me
I received few comments regarding the posted workouts during peak week. “Oh my god”, someone said. “There is no way I could spend over 2...
Nov 21, 2012
Too Muscular, Not Muscular Enough, And How Women Can't Win
I came across a link on one of the blogs I follow, and was ticked off enough to rant. Celebrities are now being airbrushed and...
Nov 19, 2012
Spartan Race Time Trial @ Fenway Park, Boston - Race Recap
This past weekend, Spartan Race has joined the celebrations of Fenway Park’s 100th anniversary. To celebrate in style, the ballpark has...
Nov 15, 2012
Peak Week - Day Six
*This week is all about peak week, so bear with me… I may lack my usual brilliance and wit, as I ingest increasing amounts of water, and...
Nov 14, 2012
Peak Week - Day Five
*This week is all about peak week, so bear with me… I may lack my usual brilliance and wit, as I ingest increasing amounts of water, and...
Nov 13, 2012
Peak Week - Day Four
*This week is all about peak week, so bear with me… I may lack my usual brilliance and wit, as I ingest increasing amounts of water, and...
Nov 12, 2012
Peak Week - Day Three
*This week is all about peak week, so bear with me… I may lack my usual brilliance and wit, as I ingest increasing amounts of water, and...
Nov 11, 2012
Peak Week - Day Two
*This week is all about peak week, so bear with me… I may lack my usual brilliance and wit, as I ingest increasing amounts of water, and...
Nov 11, 2012
Peak Week - Day One
Eat 5 meals. Limit carb intake by avoiding all starches, sugars, and colourful fruits and veggies. For carbs, eat only “green and white”...
Nov 10, 2012
Operation Peak Week
In January 2012, I committed to Precision Nutrition, a year long program of nutrition coaching and physical training. Now that it is...
Nov 9, 2012
Gear Review - Salomon Trail IV 3/4 Running Tights
When I mentioned to Derek – the Salomon Toronto gear head, that I need racing pants, he initially walked me over to the compression...
Nov 7, 2012
Here Comes The Sun, And How I Got To Tell A 14-year Old All About Obstacle Racing
My Wednesdays are loooong. However, I did manage to squeeze in a workout in between. As I’m walking into the office, I’m wearing my...
Nov 4, 2012
Gear Review - Salomon Women's ActiLITE T-Shirt
This is the first pieces of clothing I have tried from the Salomon line-up. I really liked the feel of the shirt as it is very light...
Nov 1, 2012
Halloween, And Appreciating Depth Perception
This is literally something I threw on this morning… Not bad, huh? This is the second time when I dressed up for Halloween, mostly for...
Oct 29, 2012
Tough Mudder New Jersey 2012 - Race Recap
I ran Tough Mudder New Jersey on October 20, 2012 with Mike, my teammate and amazing buddy. Initially, I planned this TM as a World’s...
Oct 25, 2012
I'm A Woman, I Can Do Pull-Ups
There has been quite a bit of discussion on today’s article in NY Times, entitled “Why Women Can’t Do Pull-ups”. In the article, a...
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