Category Archives: Exercise Physiology

Okay, so I’ve wanted to run a marathon for a few years now and I have never had the guts to just do it. My friend ran in the Boston Marathon two years ago as a “one time thing” and … Continue reading →

Tuesday’s class about ergogenic aids made me think about everything an elite athlete puts into his body. As an athlete myself, I have tried protein shakes, vitamins, sports drink, energy drinks and mineral salts; but a childhood friend of mine, … Continue reading →

First of all, shoutout to Julie, Ed and Peter for teaching a fantastic Jan-plan course. The past month for me has been a refreshing return to academia. As an ex collegiate runner and newbie coach, I have begun to explore … Continue reading →

So my dad went through a phase where he lived and died by the book Younger Next Year.  While he may be out of the acute phase of absorbing this book, I think he made some chronic adaptations for the better. … Continue reading →

For my honour diploma project in high school I covered the topic of performance enhancing drug abuse in Track and Field throughout the decades, and the main focus of my paper centered on the 1988 100m finals in Seoul South … Continue reading →

I wonder why we or I guess I at least, view the naturally talented in such a negative light or at least why we prefer the guy who worked all his life to get to the level he is at. … Continue reading →

Who else found today’s lecture super inspiring? I know I did. I very much admire the resilience and grit of our three speakers. I was particularly interested in Michael’s story and the huge role that running plays in the management … Continue reading →

A holiday hike of one the world’s most breathtaking geography turned into tragedy for an American who tumbled to his death on steep and slippery terrain in the Swiss Alps’ iconic Matterhorn. The body of a 52-year-old man was removed via helicopter.  The report … Continue reading →

Two years ago, I stood at the base of Masada, an ancient fort in Israel situated at the top of a giant rock plateau, wondering how I was ever going to make it to the top. I was much less … Continue reading →

Yesterday, Professor Millard asked if any of us don’t use nutritional aids and I slowly raised my hand. I did this slowly for two reasons. First, I knew that I was about to be solo’d out by Professor Millard and … Continue reading →

Today, our lab referenced Gattaca as we embark on genetic testing for caffeine metabolization and another gene connected to muscle fibers.  I’ve always enjoyed that movie.  Half of me is calculated. practical, and rule-oriented, while the other half of me is … Continue reading →