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Finding Balance Between Holiday Season, Training and Being Sick... Ironman Ottawa - Week 2 & Week 3
The holiday season is always a busy time. It's hard to find a balance between gathering and training. And if you are sick, there is even...

Jackie Lai
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Journey to Ironman Ottawa - Week 1
I told a small group of people in the summer that I had signed up for an Ironman in Ottawa next August. For those who don’t know what an...

Jackie Lai
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What is Yin Yoga? Why You Should Start Practicing it!
Are you thinking about starting Yoga and looking for something gentle?

Jackie Lai
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Release Those Tight Shoulders
Are your shoulders feeling tight as if they are up to your ears? Every time I show people these two poses, I always get 'Wow, that feels...

Jackie Lai
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Post-Holiday Upper Back TLC ✨
I hope you had a festive Christmas and a great New Year's celebration. In the last few weeks, many of you may have experienced tension...

Jackie Lai
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Prevent slips and falls with strong core stability
Having strong core stability improves balance. It helps prevent slips and falls while running on snow/ice and for those who trail...

Jackie Lai
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Myofascial Release For Your Tight Hamstrings!
Myofascial Release is one of my FAVORITE recoveries! In the last few weeks, I talked about how hamstring strain is one of the most common...

Jackie Lai
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Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for runners (Part 2 - Strengthening)
Our body needs to be strong and flexible to prevent injuries. In Part 1 of "Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for...

Jackie Lai
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Head Tension Release
I invite you to stop for a moment and start to be aware of how your neck and head feel. Does it feel tight? Maybe it feels like you...

Jackie Lai
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Hamstring strain is one of the most common injuries for runners (Part 1)
Hands up if you have tight hamstrings! I am guessing most of us have tight hamstrings. Hamstring strain is one of the most common...

Jackie Lai
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Foot / Ankle Stability & Mobility
"How you perform depends on how efficiently you work at your feet/ankles" - Yoga Sport Science© Whether you are cycling or running, your...

Jackie Lai
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What is Myofascial Release & Yin?
I get asked this question A LOT When I first heard of Myofascial Release & Yin back in Nov, 2019. I was like 'Myo What'? I knew what Yin...

Jackie Lai
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How your hand enters the water can make a big impact on your swim
Did you know how your hand enters the water can significantly impact your swim? When we swim, we want to create as little resistance as...

Jackie Lai
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Toe Squats
Ready to give your feet some love after all the miles you put on the pavement? If you have heard of toe squat you will already know how...

Jackie Lai
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