It’s me, Gail, the Head of Monkey Business. This month is Pride and I have been inspired by a recent post from @chefmelissaking talking about self-identity. It got me to thinking (prepare yourselves, this might run long). I call myself an African-Canadian Jewish Lesbian. But what does such a label mean? Does it really tell you who I am? Labels can be important. Identity is important. Tribe is important. But the reality is I am what I am and I don’t think it can be easily defined by labels. I’ve never been part of a tribe. For most of my life I was (and am) a journalist. A truth seeker. A story teller. An observer. Rarely a participant. Usually behind...
Run Little Monkey is giving away 5 of our handpainted Rainbow Runner bamboo tech shirts to celebrate Pride Month. (You don't have to run in them but you'll be love sweating in them if you do!)
Three easy steps to enter:
1. Follow us on Instagram
2. Like one of our Instagram posts.
3. Sign up for our newsletter here.
We'll name the winners on Instagram on June 20th!
As an LGBTQ-owned business, it's important to us to be as inclusive as we can and promote an active lifestyle for everyone and to have fun doing it!
In these Covid-19 times, outdoor exercise is still OK in many places so walking, biking, and running are welcome activities. However, a new European study shows it is important to avoid each other's slipstream when doing these activities. This info is the result of a study by engineers and aerodynamicists at KU Leuven in Belgium and Eindhoven University of Technology in the Netherlands. We’ve typically been told that appropriate and effective social distancing is 1 to 2 metres, but that’s really only effective when you are standing still inside or with minimal wind outside. But going for a walk, run, or bike ride you should be more careful. When someone breathes, sneezes, or coughs during a run, those particles remain...
Monkey Pals! It's a tough time for small businesses like Run Little Monkey. Like everyone, we're doing our best in a difficult situation. Unfortunately, many of the in-person events that are the lifeblood of our business have been cancelled for the next few months. But we know there are still lots of runners out there running solo and sweating it up at home with some of the myriad (and awesome!) online streaming workouts. Also, there's lots of sitting around. You need to be comfortable no matter what your activity and our Monkey Gear is amazing for all those pursuits. We've got some new offerings if you'd like to get some of our super soft gear on your super awesome bod!...
By Scott Lear, Simon Fraser University Want to spice up your relationship for Valentine’s Day? Or maybe even start a new one off on the right foot? Go on an exercise date. Exercise has a lot of health benefits and can also result in better connection and attraction among people. Those who exercise report higher satisfaction in their relationships. And this is even stronger for people who exercise with their partners. Compared to non-exercisers, married people who exercise reported more positive marital events and fewer negative ones. It’s all about the hormones When you exercise, your body releases hormones such as endocannabinoids and endorphins. Endocannabinoids work on the reward areas of the brain — the same system affected by marijuana...
