While I know it is just over 4 months away, I am so excited to take on NYC again! I think it likely has something to do with my sister demolishing her goals last weekend in the Welland Half Iron Distance Triathlon, that I can't wait to conquer mine head on. In 2010 my sister … Continue reading I’m in to Finish: NYC Marathon Class of 2012
Tonights Run Club was a HIIT!
...and by HIIT, I mean we did High Intensity Interval Training. An amazing way to improve your cardio, jack up your metabolism, and get a serious sweat on! So, what's a HIIT? That would be alternating periods of short but intense anaerobic exercise followed with less-intense recovery periods. A HIIT session consists of a warm … Continue reading Tonights Run Club was a HIIT!
Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion in Schools
Over the past few months I've had an amazing opportunity to travel the province and work with teachers from across Northern Ontario providing professional learning on the benefits on Mental Health from Physical Activity. The statistics shared by CAMH are startling - "70% of mental health problems and illnesses have their onset during childhood or … Continue reading Physical Activity and Mental Health Promotion in Schools