My First Marathon

My First Marathon Goals I had never run the marathon distance (42.2 km) before so I didn’t really know what to expect. Like most athletic endeavors I had no shortage of goals and expectations. I did a ton of training, research, and talked with dozens of veteran...

Upcoming Event in the News

Here is an article on a great event I will be speaking at this Saturday in St. John’s called Get Inspired 2009. You can check out the event website...

It Should Not Be About Time…..But It Is

Well I have started the final countdown to the start of my first Marathon that will take place this Sunday in Vancouver. After doing 30 triathlons and countless shorter running races many people assume that I have done many Marathons and think this is just another on...

Desperate Times Call for Desperate Measures

Good Easter Sunday to everyone… I chose the title for this blog because I have been dealing with shin splints for about a month now. Shin splints are nothing new to me and I have tried most things to prevent, cure and treat them to no avail. It is very frustrating...

A great quote on travel.

“Rather than seeking to see the world through photo ops or from foreign but familiar hotels we should aim to experience it at the a speed that lets it change us.” Timothy...