Here is the final post on the “Great Places To Run in Niagara series” I’m featuring the Welland Canal Parkway. I featured Port Dalhousie, Queenston Heights and the Recreation Trail Along The Parkway. In this fourth post on the topic of Great Places To Run in Niagara, I am featuring the recreational trail along theContinue Reading
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Recreation Trail along the Niagara Parkway
Previously, on Great Places to Run in Niagara, I featured Port Dalhousie. This second post, in this series, features the section of the recreation trail that runs along Niagara Parkway in the beautiful town of Niagara-on-the-Lake. The trail runs from Niagara-on-the-Lake all the way south to Fort Erie but I am featuring the section that runs from Fort GeorgeContinue Reading
Places to run: Queenston Heights
In this third post in my series called Great Places To Run In Niagara, I am featuring Queenston Heights. This place holds a special place in my heart because this is where my husband and I chose to get married. We got married outside, with the Brock Monument as my backdrop is a really niceContinue Reading
Free Downloadable Printable Running Log
I’m so excited to share with you my new free printable running log. You can either download and print, or you can save it and fill it online. Running has been a passion of mine for a large part of my life. In my younger days, I was an avid sprinter. Now, in my middleContinue Reading
16 Secret Ways To Add Steps To Your Day
Today, we are talking about secret ways to add steps to your day. Why should we increase our steps? Benefits of walking Walking has many benefits. According to the Mayo Clinic, not only does walking prevent or manage health conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure, it improves balance, helps maintain healthy bodyContinue Reading
Review of GreenScreen Organic Sunscreen
Before I go on with my review of GreenScreen Sunblock, here is a little back story about why I went with an organic sunblock! I’ve been guilty of not wearing much sunblock in the last 3 to 4 years because I have developed some kind of sensitivity to all sunscreens I’ve tried. I get anContinue Reading
5 Ways To Avoid Looking Stupid At The Gym
I love working out, but I have a confession to make. I hate going to the gym! Why? I feel intimidated and I really don’t know my way around the equipment. And honestly, I’m sure many women feel the same way and avoid the gym altogether. Here are 5 tips that will help you avoidContinue Reading
5 Ways To Help Mom Destress On Mother’s Day
Did you know that April is Stress Awareness Month? Well, now you do! With this in mind and Mother’s Day coming up, I thought why not give you, my readers, some great ideas for helping Mom destress on Mother’s Day. Here are my favourite ways to de-stress and unwind, which your mom/wife/sister etc. might appreciate onContinue Reading
5 Running Items To Splurge On
Do you know which 5 running items to splurge on? When it comes to running gear, there are so many choices to make. What brand of shoes do you need? What style of outfit looks best? Or, which accessories to get? When you first start out running, it’s hard to decide exactly what you’ll need versus what’sContinue Reading
What To Wear For Running According to Temperature
When it comes to running in cold weather, making sure you dress properly is key. Depending on the temperature, a variety of clothing from hats and jackets to tights and technical shirts may be necessary. All you need to know about what to wear running based on temperature is in this guide I put together onContinue Reading
6 of My Running Pet Peeves
Sometimes conversations with my identical twin sister generate lots of good material for this blog. One evening, Julie and I were discussing our biggest running pet peeves. I’ve compiled our list for your entertainment. Here are our biggest pet peeves. Pet Peeve #1. People who don’t shovel the sidewalks It’s winter in Niagara! At least in the city where IContinue Reading
How To Get Motivated To Workout
Ever wondered how to reignite your fitness journey after a long break? Getting motivated to workout can be challenging, but fear not! Today, I’m excited to share the most successful strategies that have personally helped me stay motivated to workout. Discover actionable tips and tricks to kickstart your fitness routine and embrace a healthier, moreContinue Reading