“After nourishment, shelter, and Companionship, stories are the thing we need most in the world”
— Philip Pullman
Old Ghost Road Part 2: Sunshine, single track, rock slips and steep cliffs
When Will first pitched the idea of mountain biking Old Ghost Road during our trip to New Zealand, I said absolutely not, though I totally understood why he wanted to do it. Old Ghost Road is New Zealand’s longest stretch of single-track mountain biking, and one of the highest rated mountain bike trails in the world. This is our experience with Old Ghost Road
Old Ghost Road Part 1: The best ride in the worst weather
When Will first pitched the idea of mountain biking Old Ghost Road during our trip to New Zealand, I said absolutely not, though I totally understood why he wanted to do it. Old Ghost Road is New Zealand’s longest stretch of single-track mountain biking, and one of the highest rated mountain bike trails in the world.
What I have learned as a Health Care Practitioner
This presents a dilemma to a Canadian health care provider, as we are not innately accustomed to interconnecting health care and business. You have to develop a new model of health care, and through this, learn how to provide quality care as a purchased commodity.
Wilmington Whiteface and my First Season Mountain Biking.
Wilmington was a perfect mountain bike race for my novice level of experience, with more than 2700m total elevation gain mostly on gravel or paved roads, and a few short sections of not too technical single track.
TRC Training: Mountain biking season 1/3 and the Beachburg Spring Chicken Enduro
My winter training programs worked. When the spring hit I felt pretty strong on a bike, even stronger than expected, and my cardiovascular fitness was good. So it was time to try some racing and I entered the Beachburg Spring Chicken.
Honouring Our Mentors: Lenerdene Levesque
Sometimes life deals you a good hand. I have the great fortune of having Lenerdene Levesque as my professional mentor. Lenerdene continues to selflessly share her knowledge and skillset with the developing young minds that are the future of our profession. Mentoring with Lenerdene is more than practicing techniques, it is a unique educational experience that is difficult to replicate.
Should I try CrossFit?
I cannot express the importance of engaging in regular physical activity. It is without question the most important thing you can prioritize for your wellbeing. CrossFit is a great solution to the common time and commitment issues that commonly plague consistent physical activity, and here’s why:
Physiotherapy Treatment: My philosophy
With my physiotherapy treatment philosophy, I identify each person’s unique valued activities, and do everything possible to get them back to doing what they love.
Strength and Power Training for Endurance Athletes
In this blog I address the most common reasons why endurance athletes avoid strength training, and provide counter arguments for why they should be.