Canadian Champs, $11,500 in Funding and My Peaking Strategy
It's hard to believe it, but Senior Nationals are only 7 days away! Naturally, this is important for multiple reasons. However, many people don't know the intricate details behind a national championships. What exactly is on the line? What do we do to get ready? Lets...
The Definitive Guide to Shin Splints: Part 1
Make sure to subscribe to our mailing list to be first to hear when part 2 is released! Many track athletes, as well as those in other sports like soccer, basketball and tennis, know the frustration of shin splints. Pain on the tibia is a complicated injury and...
I Didn’t Make It To Korea..
Athletics Canada announced today that 41 athletes are going to South Korea for the World University Games (FISU). My congratulations go out to my fellow Canadians! However, I am not here to talk about them today. Hundreds of university athletes are receiving the...
My Favourite Supplement, And Why Everyone Needs More
Today I discovered that the scientific term for my favourite supplement is dihydrogen monoxide. Companies are making billions off it, huge websites are designed around it. Heck, they even named a movie after it! Yes we are talking about water. The chemical substance...
Would Quitting Track Make Me Happier?
As a track and field athlete, I understand what it means to be fighting for enough income to sustain. But many of us are passing up 30-60 grand more of income we could get working. Should I do it? And will this bring more happiness? Again and again, studies show that...
3 Things I Have Learned About Getting Sponsored
The NFL minimum wage is $435,000. Which is approximately 43.5 times my track and field income. Frustrating, but it is on me to change it. Below are three actions you can take that will lead to more sponsorships. But first, we must: Change the question The big...
Update: MRI Results, A Torn Knee and My Competition Schedule Released
Well this sure has been an interesting month. After two months of the best training I have ever experienced and countless gains, I had a setback. During one of our plyometrics drills (aka jump drills), I landed funny in the pit. After a couple weeks of no...
New Shoes Every 6 Weeks, and How to Pick the Right Ones!
Hey everyone! Today I take you through a video post, demonstrating what to look for in a shoe. Enjoy! http://youtu.be/TVUwQ75_Dy4
Not your Typical Minimalist Post
“Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.” - Lao Tzu I recently read an article that challenged the general thoughts on minimalism. People believe that it is for monetary...
Get a Productivity System
Seriously. Do it now. If you want the one that works best for me, download Wunderlist. It comes on anything from a pc to mac to phone! Plus you can look at it on the web anywhere with internet. So you are likely one of two groups reading this. You either thought to...