Category Archives: Video

In #Ottawa? Like #SocialMedia? #SoCapOtt might be for you!

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

I’m excited to be speaking at this year’s Social Capital Conference (aka SoCap). I went last year and I got to hear some cool stuff and meet some incredible folks. Not bad for an inaugural event! This year promises to be … Continue reading →

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#ChiRunning101: Race strategy

Posted on May 25, 2012 by

Folks, For the ones racing this weekend, especially if it’s your first time, this week’s ChiRunning101 might be useful. It outlines how you can enjoy your race and maybe be a bit more efficient: P.S. Sorry about the camera movement, … Continue reading →

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Racing tips from a #Lululemon #Running Alumni Ambassador

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Here is a video I put together with Lululemon as part of our prep for the 2011 Ottawa Race Weekend. The video might be a bit outdated (who wears that anymore?) but the advice is still timely and relevant. This … Continue reading →

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Running: A great cross-cultural boundary breaker…

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

I was out for a run on the hot & steamy weekend (later in the day so it was tolerable) around my multi-cultural neighbourhood and this thought popped into my head: Isn’t running a great way to break down barriers … Continue reading →

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#ChiRunning101: Arm swing

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

In this week’s segment of the ChiRunning101 series, I’m waxing poetic about the arm swing. It’s not hard to condense into two minutes but I tried. Check it out: One thing you want to thing about in swinging the arm … Continue reading →

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New York, New York!

Posted on April 18, 2012 by

In the style of one of my favourite writers (SI’s Peter King), here are 5 Things I Think I Think, based on my recent séjour in the Big Apple: 1) People jaywalk like it’s their job: I know it’s busy … Continue reading →

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#ChiRunning101: Cadence

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

In this week’s ChiRunning101 segment, I chat about what is cadence and why it’s one of the most important components of efficient running form: Do you know your cadence? Is it within the efficient range of 170-180? If not, speed … Continue reading →

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#ChiRunning101: Relaxed ankles

Posted on March 30, 2012 by

In this week’s edition of ChiRunning101, I’m talking about how to relax your ankles so you can change the mode of propulsion. Have a look! So try to make sure your toes are pointing down in between steps next time … Continue reading →

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ChiRunning 101: Feet

Posted on March 23, 2012 by

In this week’s instalment of ChiRunning 101, I chat about how concentrating on your feet when you run can be a bad thing: So next time you’re out running, try to relax your lower legs by not thinking about them! … Continue reading →

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Is there a natural way to run?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

I caught the CBC’s “The Perfect Runner” last week on “The Nature of Things with David Suzuki”. Great documentary on how humans have survived and have evolved to become the perfect long distance runner. It was very similar to the … Continue reading →

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