Ultimate Side Line Stretch to Relieve Back Pain
There has been a lot of emphasis on stretching the hamstrings to reduce back pain, however doing only this misses part of the solution.
Keep the Goal the Goal
Keeping the Goal the Goal: Lessons from the 2014 Vancouver NSCA ConferenceNational Strength and Conditioning Association held their provincial clinic last weekend at the inspirational Richmond Oval site of the 2010 Olympic Speedskating events. The packed house was eager to absorb the wisdom of top level professionals without having to travel to somewhere else such […]
Quantifying Carbohydrates Used During Grouse Grind Fueling for the BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run – Part II
Every session, I use my Polar Heart Rate monitor to keep track of my intensity and to quantify the calories burned during the ascent. Monitoring my heart rate ensures that I push myself, but also makes sure that I don’t over do it. I start each climb with a average target heart rate. The caloric […]
Achieve a New Personal Record by Fueling Properly
Reaching a Sub 40 min Grouse Grind with Nutritional StrategiesFor the past 18 years, Grouse Mountain has hosted the BMO Grouse Grind Mountain Run (R) in September. 2009 is no exception. It is the culmination of the summer’s hard-work and repetitive, yet addictive, climbs up the Grind. Since July 12th, 2009, I have been training for the […]
