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IN Run Crew: Mathieu Chantelois

Meet IN Run Crew member Mathieu Chantelois…
 
Pride Toronto’s Executive Director Mathieu Chantelois has a fitness motto: “Work hard. Play hard. Cleanse. Repeat.” Chantelois needs all the stamina he can muster to steer Canada’s powerful LGBT organization through sometimes challenging waters. The journalist and long-time TV personality knows fitness is a year-round commitment.
 
YOUR WINTER FITNESS STRATEGY
Unfortunately, hibernating will not help me stay in shape, so I try to get outside as much as I can. Like anyone, though, I find it hard to get out of bed to hit the gym when it’s dark in the morning. So I try to tuck in earlier at night and go from tired to inspired. I also go big on water and veggies.
 
INSPIRATION FOR HEALTHY LIVING
My couch—I feel so guilty sitting down without exercising first. I try not to give in to my sofa until I’ve completed my workout of the day. In a previous life, I was an entertainment reporter, and Matthew McConaughey told me once that his only fitness rule was to break a sweat daily. Since then, I try to
do the same, whether it’s a workout, a hot yoga or a CrossFit session.
 
BEST LIFE LESSON SO FAR
Vivian Greene wrote, “Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to dance in the rain.” I couldn’t agree more.
 
ABOVE: Mathieu Chantelois is wearing:
Top: Element Sphere Half Zip, $100
Bottom: Shield, $105 and 18CM Distance Shorts, $60
Shoes: ZOOM STRUCTURE FLASH, $175
(All apparel and shoes by Nike. Availability: Nike Retail Locations and retailers including Sport Chek, Running Room and Foot Locker)

 

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