Just Get a Pet... you will benefit!

This coming Sunday I will be taking my fur nephew Miles (above) for a fun run with about 350 other people at the Furry Friends 5km in Whitby ON.   This race has influenced me to write a post regarding the positive benefits of owning a pet, particularly a dog which can help to increase your health and vitality.  As a former dog owner myself, being around a selfless, spontaneous and at certain times mischievous animal can help boost your spirit at times when you need it most!

A Paradigm Shift in Endurance Athletes - stop masking the injury

Endurance athletes continually push their bodies to the limit, and in some circles those who can suffer most will be able to endure longer and have better results.  With high frequency and intense training this can lead to decreased recovery, pain and eventually injury.  To persevere, some athletes will pop NSAIDs (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory) such as Ibuprofen like candy.  In specific sports the prevalence of NSAID use among athletes has been reported as high as 90%.