Stephen LaSalle
Stephen LaSalle is a former member of the Canadian Armed Forces, a recipient of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal, and a para-triathlete, proving that anything is possible.
More Than Our Story
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More Than Our Story
Welcome to More Than Our Story. The company was conceived shortly after its founder was diagnosed with incurable brain cancer. He founded More Than Our Story to share his story with others, promote ways to live healthier, more active lives, and share stories of other survivors and everyday heroes. We hope you find the articles and hero profiles as educational and inspiring as we do. Also, check out our shop, where we donate a portion of all sales to our current causes.
Heroes Us All
All around us walk heroes. Some we know, others we remain unaware of, but all share the courage, strength, and commitment they display. More Than Our Story was conceived around shining a light on these everyday heroes and inspiring readers to strive for greatness. The articles below are profiles of everyday heroes. Inside each of us lies a hero.
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Health & Wellness
Health and wellness are often used as popular catchphrases these days. To us, it’s simple: Live life with a positive outlook and care for your body and mind inside and out. The articles below focus on practices and techniques that can be incorporated into your life to ensure optimal health and wellness physically, mentally, and spiritually.
The Benefits Of Breathwork
By changing how we breathe, we influence our central nervous system, energy levels, mood, and restore balance to our body and mind.
Why You Should Try Bison
Boasting a range of nutritional, environmental, and culinary benefits, here’s why adding bison to your diet could be a smart move.
The Importance Of Flexibility and Mobility
Flexibility and mobility are essential for anyone who wants to move pain-free, reduce injury risk, and stay active as they age.
Fitness
Maintaining an active lifestyle is crucial to a long, happy, healthy life. The articles below share workouts, techniques, and strategies to help you achieve your fitness goals.
Triathlon Tips: The Run – Running Farther
Running longer distances involves a combination of physical conditioning and mental fortitude, along with a strategic approach.
Triathlon Tips: The Bike – Getting Race Ready
You’re bike training is all done, you just need to show up and perform, but that's easier said than done. Let’s breakdown how to get race ready.
Homemade Sports Drinks
Today we’re going to take a look at electrolytes, what they do, and how you can make your own (and a lot cheaper) homemade electrolyte-based sports drinks.
From Our Kitchen To You
What we fuel ourselves with determines how well we feel, heal, and perform. There are no shortcuts to health, happiness, and an active lifestyle. However, these articles strive to inspire and remove some guesswork from the age-old question, “What’s for dinner?” Some inspired eating, from our kitchen to you.
Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers
Forget animal style. Here’s a spin on a summer classic - veggie style.
Asparagus and Leek Soup
Just in time for summer, this plant-based recipe is not only delicious, it’s also incredibly healthy and nutritious.
Caramelized Leek Tart
This show-stopper has everything: umami from the caramelized leeks, tang from the goat cheese, and the oh so tantalizing Moroccan twist.
Lifestyle
There’s more to life than eating well and staying active. The following articles will help inspire you to get up, get out, and live your best life.
Boosting Your Productivity
We all have the same amount of time in the day, so how can some of us accomplish so much more? The answer is deceptively simple.
Keeping Your Fresh Food Fresh
With rising grocery prices, no one likes to toss out food. Here are some easy, everyday tips to help keep your favorite foods fresher longer.
The Hidden Health Benefits of Houseplants
Houseplants are having their moment. Together we will explore the hobby of caring for houseplants, and the hidden health benefits associated.
My Journey
Follow along with our founder, Daniel Hight, as he lays bare his thoughts and experiences with his journey with brain cancer.
My IRONMAN Journey
More Than Our Story founder, Daniel Hight, shares an update on his journey towards accomplishing his childhood dream of becoming an IRONMAN.
Capable Dads Podcast: Daniel Hight
More Than Our Story founder Daniel Hight talks on the Capable Dads Podcast about his journey battling his health challenges, recovering, and parenting.
CHCH News Interview
CHCH News Hamilton interviews Daniel Hight about his cancer, triathlon training, and inspiration for creating More Than Our Story.
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