If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably aware of the fact that I play rugby because I’m not exactly shy about it. I struggle to encapsulate in words what the game means to me and what it has done for me in my life, and anyone who also plays can attest to … More Thank you, Norfolk Harvesters
I have been seeing and hearing quite a bit as of late about how children’s sports are becoming a little too intense, both for the kids in question and for their parents. My husband has heard from a few people he knows that hockey, specifically, is one of the worst sports environments for children because … More Why are we ruining sports for kids?
I like to live my life by a few sayings I’ve heard over the years, and one of my personal favourites is ‘use it or lose it.’ I think the reasoning behind why this one in particular is one of my top choices involves the notion that it can be applied to just about anything … More Feeling fit? Be sure to stick with it
If it seems as though I’m talking quite a bit about rugby, your observation is entirely correct. If you follow my blog to any extent, you’re arguably already well aware of this. But, for anyone who might be new here, allow me to explain that I love and play the game of rugby, and I … More The incredible sportsmanship that exists within rugby
The expression ‘quick feet’ is arguably one that wouldn’t make much sense to someone outside of the sporting realm. Quick feet is a term commonly used across many sports, but normally sports that require some footwork, for example, soccer, football, rugby, etc., as opposed to a sport like baseball. That is not to say, however, … More Trying to quicken your feet? Read this
I would confidently wager that most of us can relate to, and furthermore, agree, with the notion that the mind is a powerful thing. I believe mental strength is just as pivotal as physical strength in certain situations, and, unfortunately, sometimes our minds like to manipulate us into believing we cannot do something. I’ve been … More Mind over matter
In the likely case you have not heard of mallet finger before, don’t stress. I certainly was not savvy with the term up until about a week ago after demolishing my pinky finger, so I would imagine most people haven’t heard of it before unless they, too, have experienced it. I play in a touch … More Are you familiar with mallet finger?
While there is always room for improvement, I like to think I am in relatively decent shape in terms of fitness. I have always been an active person, and I’ve been involved with sports since I was a wee yapper; fast-forward to the present, and I work out daily, run a few times a week, … More The importance of caring for your core
I’m currently in the process of re-watching the documentary on Netflix titled Simone Biles Rising. If the name didn’t give it away, this four-part series is about Simone Biles, arguably the best gymnast to ever exist, and the struggles she has encountered throughout the duration of her gymnastics career. If you haven’t watched it, I … More It’s easy being the underdog
The notion of releasing anger is one of great importance in terms of a person’s overall well-being and mental health. What is unfortunate, however, is that many people are completely unaware of not only the significance of releasing anger, but furthermore, how to actually go about releasing it. A simple Google search of anger-releasing techniques … More How do you release anger?
For anyone unfamiliar with the terminology pump-up song, please do not stress. In essence, a pump-up song is a tune that gets us going in one way or another; most athletes rely on music to light a fire under their ass prior to going out and competing, and songs that have the ability to ignite … More What are your go-to pump-up songs?
Anyone who plays sports, to any extent, is arguably familiar with the saying ‘don’t get in your head,’ or something similar to it. Granted, we shouldn’t really aspire to be in our own heads with anything we do in life, meaning we should trust ourselves and our decisions and avoid anxiety in the process. In … More The power of mentality in sports
I’ve been hesitant to share this information with the public for different reasons, but the time has come to be transparent; after a ten-year hiatus, I’ve returned to the game I love to play the most – rugby. I started playing when I was in grade nine and played all throughout high school. Additionally, I … More Making comebacks in adulthood: challenging, but not impossible
Many moons ago now, I was playing, in my opinion, the greatest game known to mankind – rugby. I started playing when I was in grade nine; I desperately wanted to try out for the team, despite having never played before, and while my mom was absolutely against the idea, I spoke to my Dad … More Sports: more than just a game
I feel as though I’ve been on a heck of a tear in regard to the subject matter for these last few posts; I am well aware that I’ve been discussing injuries, muscle soreness and pain relief for a few consecutive days, but hear me out. If you follow my blog to any extent you’re … More What’s your go-to muscle relief?
I would wager that the prospect of hobbies and interests is one that has an allure to most of us. The notion of an activity tailored to our own passions must be one we would enjoy doing, as often is the case in the context of hobbies, yet most of us can probably relate to … More Need a hobby? Read this
Blaine has been rather forthcoming with his excitement regarding a documentary that recently premiered via Netflix. Titled Sly, the documentary is all about Sylvester Stallone – his life, his family, his wins and his losses. Blaine absolutely loves Sylvester Stallone because he is a tremendous fan of the Rocky movies. To be honest, I think … More Who are your ‘idols’?
Blaine and I have a good friend, Nic, who has been asking us to join him for bowling for a while now. We did make plans a few times, only for them to fall through for a variety of reasons, so when we made the plan to finally go this past weekend, we agreed nothing … More Bowling: quite literally fun for everyone
Come summertime, it can be difficult trying to ensure you’re consuming enough water and electrolytes when you’re working outside in the heat. We know maintaining hydration and electrolyte balance is significant when you’re sweating excessively, but a lot of us are unaware of how to go about getting these electrolytes back into our bodies, and … More Need an energy boost? Try Nuun Sport
As I have mentioned once or twice here on my blog, I used to play the beautiful game known as rugby. I started playing in grade nine, courtesy of my dad encouraging me to try out for the team against my mother’s wishes, and I am forever indebted to him for pushing me toward what … More The power of past sports nostalgia
Blaine, my husband, is an avid sports fan. He always has been, to the best of my knowledge, and he’s been playing hockey and baseball since he was a wee guy. Blaine actually wanted to become a sports broadcaster. Ultimately, life took him in a different direction, but if there is anyone capable of doing … More Here’s why you should watch any ‘Untold’ series on Netflix
I’ve been working part-time at a local golf course for just about a year now. I actually started at Fescue’s Edge Golf Club in December, which seems like a rather odd time to begin working at a golf course, but the reason I started in the Winter is because Fescue’s has two indoor golf simulators … More Have you tried indoor golf simulators?
I was chatting with someone the other day about the sports we used to play. This particular person was an avid soccer player, and while I briefly played soccer, basketball and volleyball when I was in elementary and high school, rugby was, and remains to be, the sport that holds my heart. When I started … More Team sports: more than physical activity
Watching sports, whether through a screen or in-person, has never been something I’m overly intrigued by. I’ve been to the odd professional sports game here and there, and every once in a while I’ll tune into a game, but neither is a common occurrence. It’s perhaps somewhat of a paradox that I’m not a big … More Finding commonalities in sport
An article by Erica Alini for Global News states that a poll recently quizzed one thousand Canadians across the country regarding just how much money goes towards their children’s extracurricular activities. The survey unveiled that “…55 per cent of families feel stretched thin because of after-school programs,” and further, “almost a third (32 per cent) … More How much do parents spend on extracurricular activities for their kids?
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