Back in July, I set out on one of the most unlikely adventures of my life to date: I decided to take up running. Don’t get me wrong — I didn’t want to do it, exactly. But modern medical science suggests a girl ought to occasionally flex some muscles other than her brain, and I […]
Falling Together
Mary Rose explores how we fight so hard for the right to carry our baggage. Clinging like lost and lonely children to emotions from the past; clinging so hard out of fear of who we would have to be without it.
Girl Meets Canada: Walking Takes You Paces
Emily got it in her head that circumnavigating Nova Scotia, by foot, was a swell idea. So to all the people that thought I was nuts for driving across Canada alone, I’d like to present Emily as exhibit A in my defence. If she’s not certifiable, how can I be?
The Effect of Slowing Down
At a job today, a great thought came to me: I bring my training ground with me wherever I go and in whatever I do. The sweet science is an applied science, after all. To bring my skills to light is what I am here to do. So step by step, as I cleaned, I thought my way into a new way of thinking.
Overcoming Our Pain One Step At A Time
If you have endured some form of physical pain for an extended period, then you know how much it can affect your outlook on life. Physical pain can weaken our resolve and dampen our spirits. However, it does not have to rule our lives.
What Does “Being Healthy” Truly Mean?
What will it take for us to start loving ourselves enough to realize that we are worth the investment of time, energy and money in order to truly be healthy in a complete and holistic way? Sadly, a lot of people would rather invest in the instant gratification of a daily $5 latte than invest in their actual emotional well being.
Tarmac Meditations # 23 – Just Go
Michael Lebowitz reflects on running, recovery and life in the popular Tarmac Meditations series of diary entries.
Dreading “The Shred”: When Fitness Gets Irritating
What happens when a well-meaning woman wanting to stay fit confronts The Shred, the latest exercise craze by American’s Toughest Trainer, Jillian Michaels of “The Biggest Loser”.
Tarmac Meditations #22 — Into the Silence
A runner discovers that the sounds of the early morning in the rain beat out any iPod playlist.
Tarmac Meditations #21 — Ultra
A runner trains for two long runs, back to back, and contemplates the sanity of “the ultra”.