The first ski of the year is always very exciting. Typically the conditions are not optimal, but that usually doesn’t matter – skiing on any kind of snow at this time is fun. This morning I went out with a few of my XC Ottawa teammates and we were more than pleasantly surprised – not […]
Author Archives: Sheila Kealey
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about sports science infographics, how to evaluate scientific evidence, processed foods that are healthy, treadmill running, age 60+ ultra athletes, and more. Sports Science Infographics Summarizing complex studies can be a challenge. Exercise physiologist Yann Le Meur is helping make sports science research understandable for all, using graphics and simplified text to illustrate recent […]
November Training Update and Racing Plans
Here’s a diversion from recipes, food, health, and fitness news to give you an update on a passion of mine – training and racing for cross country skiing. Let’s just say that at my age I’m not the typical athlete on the Canadian race circuit, but enjoy this high-level competition tremendously. Smart training and a sport […]
This Week in Food, Health, and Fitness
This week, read about another reason to limit fruit juice, how you can you be your fittest at 50 (and older), increasing your iron intake with teff, killer chairs, anti-inflammatory diets, and more. Another Reason to Limit Fruit Juice Many people think fruit juice is a healthy choice, but the evidence is mounting that juice’s health impact […]