Riding the Rails: Montreal to Quebec City

August 12, 2013 -- I took an early morning VIA Rail Canada train from Montreal Central Station (Gare Centrale) to Quebec City Palace Station (Gare du Palais) for a short two-day excursion to the most European city in North America.The trip between French Canada's two largest cities takes a little over...

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Canada Summer 2013: Riding Amtrak Adirondack Train from New York City to Montreal

August 8, 2013 -- The trip began in Washington, D.C. where I boarded the BoltBus intercity bus service for the four hour plus ride to midtown Manhattan. I stayed with family in Battery Park City for the night and early the next morning took the subway to Penn Station to get ready for the 11-hour, 381...

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Walking With a Twist to Train Your Abs

Walking with a twist is one way to combat weak abs. In addition it can help you walk with confidence. It can help you become fully present in your body while walking (because you are focusing on the act of walking) and it'll help your heart pump blood. It will also massage your organs at the same time. It can also be used to strengthen your legs and give your walk more power. It may also help you...

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Train Like You Mean It! Making The Most Of Your Workouts

I've got a confession to make. In the past I often didn't work as hard as I could when I trained. I backed off momentarily during a run, slowed down for a light that was still green, or tucked in behind another cyclist for a couple of kilometres to enjoy the free ride that drafting provides. Now these are not sins that will condemn me to eternal damnation, but as someone with limited time to train,...

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How Much Running Is Required to Train for a First Half Marathon?

Running a first half marathon is a great way of getting fit, losing weight and maybe even earning some money for a good cause. But how much training is required?The answer depends on two things - how fit you are at the beginning of your training, and how fast you want to compete the 13.1 mile course. Both need to be considered together. Starting from a low level of fitness but trying to run the course...

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How to Train for a Half Marathon - Intermediate Runners

ByRebecca E LynchInitially, a half marathon can seem a bit daunting. However, if you're an intermediate runner, meaning that you've been running five or six times a week and are averaging between 15-25 miles per week, you're ready to attempt your first half marathon. With a bit of planning and a lot of training, you'll be crossing the finish line in no time.EquipmentThe great thing about running...

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How Long Does It Take to Train for Your First Half Marathon?

The length of time required to train for a first half marathon depends upon a number of factors. But one of the reasons for the popularity of half marathons is that most people are able to compete in their first event within a relatively short period of time - often as little as 3 months.The idea of running a full, 26.2 mile marathon is something which is extremely daunting for most of us. However,...

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How Do You Train for Baseball-Softball on a 3G Cardio Vibration Machine?

This workout will help you increase upper body and leg strength, improving your power as a hitter, strength for throwing and overall speed and agility.It's recommended you also perform additional strength training exercises on free weights or functional trainer and make sure to run, throw and stretch as well.Once you have the basic knowledge of the vibration machine workout do's and don't, here's...

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Riding the Rails: Brussels to Berlin

July 17, 2011 -- I took a Deutsche Bahn InterCity-Express train from Brussels to Berlin with a transfer in Cologne. The train makes intermediate stops at Liege and Aachen before reaching Cologne. From Cologne the train makes intermediate stops at Dusseldorf, Duisburg, Essen, Bochum, Dortmund, Hamm,...

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Riding the Rails: London to Brussels

July 16, 2011 -- After a night out at a local Swiss Cottage pub with some hostelers, I woke up early the next morning and took a taxi to St. Pancras Railway Station where I took a Eurostar high speed train to my next stop -- Brussels, Belgium.The train zips you to Brussels in a little under two hours and travels at speeds up to 186 miles per hour (300 kilometers per hour). It was my first...

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Riding the Rails: Solana Beach to Anaheim

Solana Beach is home to one of the finest little train stations in all of America. The station was designed by architect Rob Wellington Quigley, and was built in 1994 to replace the depot in Del Mar, California. The main terminal is a real gem with a sleek, modern design and the platform is sunken into the earth, creating a surreal environment in which you feel as if you are underground but you are...

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