Super Downsize Me: A New Social Reality and the Re-Emergence of the Sharing Society
I don’t think it comes as much of a surprise to learn that our generation, on average, will have less material wealth than our parents’ generation…
Is One Enough? The Very Personal Only Child Debate
For the last two years, I’ve felt a strong instinct not to have a go at another child. It has been difficult, with some friends having…
Winter Training: The Indoor Option
OK, th winter of 2013/14 has been shaping up to be the most challenging one yet for outdoor training with temperatures dipping into the -20s and…
The Importance of PCP: Parents with Creative Projects
The moment you become a parent, people will tell you, your life will change – forever. No argument here. I will never watch another news broadcast…
The Itch: What’s Next?
I truly thought after completing my first ultramarathon this past September that a switch would turn off, and I would never have the urge to train…
Dreams vs. Responsibilities: A Tug of War or Peace Accord?
It’s one of the great challenges to pursue our dreams but also take personal responsibility for the choices we’ve made in life. It can be a…
Happiness and the Pursuit of Bliss
Several recent studies about happiness are quite joy-affirming… A few highlights: 1. Exercise more – 7 minutes might be enough (to increase happiness and reduce depression).…
Feet First: Part Deux
I was originally going to update my previous running shoe post with some new dirt, but I thought it best to write something from scratch. So…
Whistler’s Meet Your Maker 82km Trail Ultra– And Why I think I Made It
First off, wow. I loved this race, and I loved having the ultra-off-road experience in such a spectacularly beautiful corner of the world. In fact, the…
Meet Your Maker – Or Live Trying
From what I understand, the DNA of a flower contains a blueprint for the potential of that plant. Whether the conditions are right for that flower…
Start Them Young: Make Physical Activity a Lifestyle not a Chore
I don’t hate cars. I really don’t. Some of my best friends have cars. I even borrow my dad’s car from time to time, when I…
Dudes, If You Are Starting to Pee Your Pants, It’s Time to Do Your Kegel Exercises
For better or worse, masculinity has often been defined by a sense of control over things (and, sadly, people). Depending on the circumstances, it can be…
Keep it Relaxed: Yoga for Runners (& Everyone Else)
In preparing for Whistler’s Meet Your Maker 80 kilometre cross-country run this September, I’ve thought a lot about approaches to training. Not being 25 anymore means…
Post Script to a First Marathon
A marathon is a particular beast. It’s a stressful endeavour that sits outside our regular physiological capacity, requiring plenty of training for all but the most…
Turning Back the Clock – On Being 17 Again
The dream was cloudy. I can’t say where I was precisely, but I clearly remember wandering among crowds of people. I was despondent and weeping, mourning…