On July 14, 2012 I raced in my seventh Knee Knackering North Shore Trail Run. It’s almost an annual tradition for me and one of my favourite ultras because the challenging course provides lots of technical trail with almost no flat sections. It involves 8,000′ of climbing and 8.300′ of descending over 30 miles. Woo-hoo!!! […]
Leg Cramps and Long Distance Running
Many runners and triathletes will experience leg cramps running long distance runs and races. Using a definition from Dr. Martin Schwellnus a cramp is “a painful, spasmodic, involuntary contraction of skeletal muscle that occurs during or immediately after exercise”. While most athletes understand what a cramp feels like there is much confusion as to what […]
Vancouver Running Symposium
Expert Panel Debate: Traditional Shoes vs. Minimalist Shoes: Where Science Meets the Road On January 26, 2012 I was co-organizer of an entertaining and educational evening featuring a panel discussion on the role of footwear in running. Our highly qualified panel members each delivered a five minute presentation outlining their point of view. Watch the […]