Q & A: Recycling Shoes and Caring for Running Clothes
I have a huge collection of old running shoes. What is the best thing to do with them? You essentially have two options when it comes to old running shoes – you can either donate them or recycle them. For the shoes with a bit of life in them and in good condition, consider donating […]
Questions and Answers on Sleeping and Racing
It’s been such a cold winter and I haven’t had enough time to train as I would have liked. I am registered for a big race in a couple weeks. Should I run it? It HAS been a chilly winter to say the least, which has some runners opting to stay inside on the couch […]
February Q & A: Getting Chicked and Racing in the Cold
I recently heard the term “getting chicked” at a race and I wanted to know what it means and if it is an acceptable term to use? A quick visit to the Urban Dictionary will tell you that “getting chicked” is when a male is passed or loses to a female in a competitive event. […]
Winter Running Questions
At what temperature does it become socially inappropriate for runners to train in shorts? Probably one of my favourite questions yet. And not because it’s an obvious one. In most cultures, the moment that frost covers the ground, runners shed their shorts and begin training in warm leggings and thick socks. Meanwhile, in Canada, it […]
Ask our Editor: Planning Your 2014 Schedule and Holiday Eating
This is a monthly column that answers your burning running questions and provides running etiquette dos and don’ts. Submit yours to jessicakuepfer@gmail.com for January! I want to start planning my race schedule for 2014, but I don’t know where to start? What is the best way to plan races and stay motivated? – Mike It […]
How to Take a Good Race Photo?
RunWaterloo, Any tips for how to look attractive while running? This year I did a 10K, half and this 5K. No good photos from any!!! Dear Unphotogenic, You have landed on the greatest runner’s dilemma to date. What is the point of a shiny, new PR if all of your race photos look like you […]
Blog project
RunWaterloo has launched an exciting initiative to provide runners with more resources from local experts in KW Region. Topics range from running gear, nutrition and injury prevention. To celebrate the rich running community in KW region, we have a number of blogs that feature our runners – from your questions being answered to a local […]
