Curb's blog

Can Compression Socks Help You Run Faster

Curb — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 02:48:36 +0000

Compression socks have gained a lot of popularity over the last few years. If you haven't seen them, they're the odd looking tight, long socks that come up to just below your knee.

New Running Camp - includes video taping each runner

Curb — Thu, 28 Oct 2010 03:12:08 +0000

I wanted to let you know about a new Core Running Camp that I'll be holding on Nov. 20 & 27 in North Vancouver. This two-day camp will include video taping each runner on a treadmill to highlight common running errors. Watching yourself and other runners is a great way to learn how to run better.

The Word is Out, Technique Counts

Curb — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 03:28:32 +0000

Sorry I've been out of touch for a while; I've been busy with clinics and updating the website. If it's been a while since you've seen it check out the new look of www.corerunning.com.

I was at a lecture last night presented by Dr. Jack Taunton, one of Canada's premier sports medicine doctors and a runner himself.

Stretching for Running - Why, How & When

Curb — Thu, 20 May 2010 17:56:48 +0000

It's been a while since I wrote as I've been busy putting together lots of great information for you. I'll be sharing all my hard work with you over the coming weeks so keep an eye on your inbox.

My Chase After the Olympic Torch - Why You Need Periodic Testing of Your Fitness

Curb — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 23:28:17 +0000

Olympic fever has hit Vancouver and I've definitely caught it. As someone who only a few weeks ago was rather apathetic about the Games I'm on the band wagon now.

I briefly saw the Olympic Torch relay on my drive home this morning. As I had a run planned for this afternoon I thought I'd check the relay route online and see if maybe I could catch more of the festivities.

Running Stroller advice

Curb — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:05:57 +0000

I need some advice on running strollers because I'm going to become a dad sometime in late June. Yep, that's right... as scary a thought as that might be, I'm passing on my genes!

So far my research says the Chariot is the way to go.

I'd appreciate any experience, suggestions, thoughts.

thanks!

Curb

Monday night speed work

Curb — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 21:26:13 +0000

I'll be doing regular speedwork at Point Grey Secondary track in Kerrisdale on Monday nights; would love to share the pain and have other runners join me.

Time: 6:45 p.m.

Special Workshop Rate for CFA members

Curb — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 20:06:47 +0000

Hello fellow fat-assers,

I still have some spots available for my Healthy Eating Workshop this Saturday in Vancouver. The regular cost is $99 but as a special rate for CFA members you can get in for $50! I will be covering the topic of sports nutrition and how to use nutrition to get the most out of your body for your runs and workouts.

Healthy Eating Workshop

Curb — Thu, 07 Jan 2010 23:23:06 +0000

Happy New Year! I hope you had an enjoyable Christmas holidays like I did. I took some much needed R & R and let myself indulge in some sweets, drinks and overeating a litte. I still managed to get my workouts in and am on track with my marathon training, which I'm really enjoying.

The next area I'm going to focus on is getting my nutrition back on track. Sure I had fun on the holidays but I could feel a difference in my energy and body with the added sugar, alcohol and not being as diligant with getting my veggies in.

Happy Holidays and Have Healthy New Year!

Curb — Wed, 23 Dec 2009 23:22:49 +0000

I wanted to wish you a happy holiday season and all the best in the New Year. As my final post for 2009, here's a quick tip for improving your fitness and health in 2010.

Every New Year's day millions of people make resolutions to get into "better shape" but over 90% abandon their resolutions by the end of January. My best tip to avoid this trap is to think about your fitness goals TODAY! Pick one or two major goals and then devise a plan to achieve them. It's a cliche but there's plenty of truth in the statement that