Strength Training for Life
When was the last time you considered evaluating your muscle health? Not to be overlooked, these mechanical biomarkers are related to muscle health, functionality and longevity.
Strengthen to Lengthen
If you’re among the many athletes that love training, but seldom take the time to stretch, you’re not necessarily doomed to a rigid fate. Resistance training is renowned for building muscle mass and enhancing...
Fix Your Downhill Knees
A couple of weeks ago our family hiked with another family from up high in the Olympic National Park to the town below—4,230 vertical feet over eight miles (or 9.5 if you want to...
Nasal Breathing for Performance
To perform well you have to master the fundamentals. Yet, when I observe the running community, we appear to be overlooking the most fundamental aspect to good running mechanics, performance and recovery: breathing. More...
Tuning the Core for Runners
Core stability is a great influencer. It is the driving force for speed in the sprinter and efficiency in endurance runners. Here we explore three basic concepts of core stability for the athlete incorporating...
Injury Prevention Tips
Without a doubt running injuries can take all the joy out of running, as well as have a negative impact on your mental health. While some injuries are caused by simple accidents—such as a...
The Four Horsemen of the Spine
You’ve likely heard me talk about the four horsemen of the spine before. These are four big movers that, together, all support hip flexion or spinal extension. Now of course the body’s movement system...
The High-Impact Injury
Stress fractures are one of the five most common running-related injuries and account for six to 14 percent of all injuries sustained by runners. The bone that is most commonly injured is the tibia...
Prepare for Hiking Season
Hiking is a popular summer activity in the Canadian Rockies, and it’s a fabulous way to explore our beautiful backcountry, get some fresh mountain air and spend quality time with friends and family. As...
Meet the Cell Power Plant
What is the one thing that we cannot live without? Coffee in the mornings? Friends and family? Cell phones? While important, they are trivial compared to the tiny things that produce almost all the...
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Tripping on Tuolumne County
Tuolumne is the perfect place to stage an adventure into Yosemite National Park. My goal is to experience sunrise in Yosemite Valley and an early start has me standing at the base of the iconic Dawn Wall of El Capitan as the first rays of sun hit the rock.
IMPACT ON LOCATION at the JW Marriott Parq Vancouver
The JW Marriott Parq Vancouver is nothing short of impressive—for its architecture and its location with stunning views. Situated in the re-developed, vibrant community...
The Brooks Glycerin 21
Experience a new level of plush comfort with the Brooks Glycerin 21, featuring the groundbreaking nitrogen-infused DNA LOFT v3 cushioning. This midsole innovation represents...
Meet ICEBUG® – Studded Footwear That Provides Supreme Winter Traction
We outdoor enthusiasts all know how icy winters can get. Over 60% of people admit that winter conditions sometimes deter them from their regular outdoor routine when conditions get rough, but imagine if it didn’t have to?
Celebrating 10 Years of Community
The 10 Mile Tri presented by 3433 Sport Performance is back for its 10th year of action at the MNP Community & Sport Centre in Calgary Alberta, Canada.
