If you’re thinking about running a half marathon (or any running event), the first and most important rule is: start early. The earlier, the better. Don’t wait until tomorrow if you can start today. Time and a steady progression will prevent injuries and prepare your body in the best possible way. Now, if you’re like me—over 40—you know that our bodies need a little extra care. Recovery time isn’t as quick as it was in our 20s, and overdoing it can mean setbacks. That being said, your body is still amazing and capable of so much more than you think! I’ve been training for a spring half marathon every year for the last four years, and I absolutely love it. It gets me in shape before summer, and the atmosphere at these events is just incredible. I still get goosebumps every time I participate. My goal is never to be the fastest; I just aim to improve every year. And believe me, if I—once a sprinter, never a long-distance runner—can now run further and faster in my 40s than ever before, s

Over 20 years of working as a physiotherapist has taught me countless lessons about the human body. One of the most important? The need to progress exercises thoughtfully and intentionally as patients recover. I've seen firsthand what happens when the body is overloaded too quickly—the strain on muscles, soft tissues, joints, and even the nervous system can be significant. This is why I always emphasize individualized treatment plans. When rehabilitation and maintenance are tailored specifically to someone’s needs, the outcomes can be transformative. But it wasn’t until life threw me off my own fitness path that I truly understood the power of leveling up workouts. For years, I had danced, run, and worked out for 10 hours a week. Fitness was my anchor. Then, life got busy. Too busy. I found myself with little time or energy to prioritize my workouts. While I didn’t have any major pain or discomfort, I could feel my fitness slipping away. My strength and endurance weren’t what they used

Imagine if there were a pill that could boost your energy, strengthen your body, improve your mood, and even help prevent disease. Wouldn't it be the most sought-after prescription? Well, that pill exists—it’s called exercise. The only catch? You have to put in the effort to take it. I won’t sugarcoat it. Some days, getting up to work out feels like climbing Mount Everest, while other days, it’s an absolute dream. No two days are the same, and the same goes for workouts. But here’s the thing: whether it feels easy or hard, every single workout gives you something in return. Energy, strength, endurance—it all adds up over time. My Own Journey with Exercise I’ve been working out since I was very young, but I’ve had my fair share of breaks, too. Life happens. Moving to a new country, starting a new job—these things sometimes took priority over exercise. But what I’ve learned is that it’s never too late to start again. You can always set new goals and work toward them. The key is just get