The 22 From Waterloo
This is Part 1 of the story. Click here for the post-race conclusion! The plan to run in Ottawa on May 25, 2014 was conceived on May 19, 2013 at The Chocolate Bar in Cleveland, mere hours after crossing the finish line of the Cleveland Marathon and Half Marathon. At dinner, someone enthusiastically asked, “Where […]
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. […]
Your Personal Running Cheerleader – The Garmin FR220
I like to keep my running simple which means I tend to shy away from running technology. However, once in a while, a really amazing running gadget hits the market that just blows me away! The Garmin FR220 is just that that product. Not only is it incredibly accurate and super slick looking. It also […]
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 […]
Why I Run
My name is Daniel Cook, I am 26 years old and work as a mental health nurse at Grand River Hospital. My journey into running has been a long and hard trip, only 4 short years ago I used to weigh an astonishing 375 pounds. My whole life I was big, I was always the […]
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 […]
This Is Why I Run – Running Story by Jenn Kennedy
One would never have described me growing up as the ‘athletic type’. In fact, almost every sport I played on or team I tried out for, my attempts were unsuccessful. Although some would ask if I played basketball or was a runner, I would just giggle as I knew my co-ordination did not seem to […]
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 […]
From Zero to Ten: How a Local Group Tackled the Oktoberfest Run
Running Stories are a monthly feature of the RunWaterloo blog. If you’ve got a story, we want to hear it! This month is from Kristy Chambers, Personal Trainer and Owner of Personally Fit. “The will to win, the desire to succeed, the urge to reach your full potential… these are the keys that will unlock […]