Leyla PorteousApr 23 minSwimming – The Key to the Fountain of Youth?It’s no secret that exercise, both strength and aerobic, can help reduce and even stop the impact of aging on the body and mind. As you...
Leyla PorteousMar 134 minThe Run Project - Chasing the UnicornThat’s what I called my little experiment to see if I could improve my running time, qualify for Boston, hit a PR, and nail run pacing. ...
Leyla PorteousNov 12, 20216 minFailing to plan, is planning to maybe not do that great.So it's that time of the year where it's time to start thinking about your next season and do some initial planning. 2022 is just around...
Leyla PorteousOct 2, 20203 minBETTER - THE ENEMY OF BEST?Would you agree that we live in a culture/world that is obsessed with "better"? That no matter how much you have, you need more, no...
Leyla PorteousSep 14, 20203 minAre you training and living in Autopilot Mode? How to determine if you are training and living life in "Autopilot" mode and what you can do turn it off! Ever driven home from...
Leyla PorteousAug 23, 20203 minDealing with Feelings of Guilt Guilt has a funny way of rearing its head even if you're not really doing anything that would warrant it. The emotion is learned through...
Leyla PorteousAug 8, 20201 minMOTIVATION - is it real?Motivation is an important part of human psychology. It arouses a person to act towards a desired goal. It is a driving force which promotes
Leyla PorteousJun 29, 20202 minDelayed Onset Muscle Soreness (DOMS)Have you ever done something a little bit different or longer than usual in your training, felt fine during the session, but then later that
Leyla PorteousJun 1, 20202 minThe ART of Recovery Recovery and its place in your training program and life is a critical component of your performance gains.
Leyla PorteousMay 28, 20201 minHow strong are your Feet?Something I have really noticed working a few hours in a run store is many runners have lost connection with their feet.