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How slowing down made me a more confident runner
My name is Megan. I have never identified as athletic, but I am passionate about my identity as a slow runner.
I found running in my late 20s while living in hilly Vancouver. It was a solution to getting exercise at a time in my life when there was no extra money for gym memberships.
Myofascial rolling and the anatomy of pain
Pain science continues to evolve and grow. It’s challenging to define pain and how it occurs because feeling pain is a deeply subjective experience.
February book reviews
Finally feeling sort of on top of my life and sitting down to write my February book reviews. Whew! Lots of dud-reads for me this month, mixed in with some really good ones.
The physiology of myofascial release
Learn about the physiology of myofascial release. Understand how the tissues work and how MFR can help maintain tissue health
Tools for self myofascial release
So you read part one of our myofascial release (MFR) series, and you want to start rolling. What tools should you use?
This post breaks down all your options - both storebought and DIY - for at-home MFR practices.
January book reviews
If you’re a reader, you might be like me and set reading goals for the year. What are your 2024 goals
What yoga can teach us about acting with intention
Many of us start the new year with good intentions, goals in mind, promises to finally do That Thing we’ve been putting off.
Society invests the turning of the year with meaning. But after the holiday meals and office parties, after the ball drops, after a few days off work we’re back to the grind.