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Battle of Waterloo starts this Sunday

The first-ever Battle of Waterloo starts this Sunday. This is an event that you’ll be hearing about all year. If you’re planning on running the Re-Fridgee-Eighter 8km this Sunday, don’t miss the chance to join in the fun and competition. Don’t set yourself up for “runners’ remorse”! BOW Links: Contenders Initial announcement Full rules #BattleofRunWaterloo […]

ENDURrun Guest Entries

One of the hidden jewels of the Waterloo Running Series is the ENDURrun Guest Entry. Background: what is the ENDURrun? The ENDURrun is an 8 day, 7 stage, 160 KM race. The Ultimate competition has all of the elements to be the ultimate test of your running endurance: road, trails, a 10 KM time trial, […]

Early Registration Extravaganza

These are the top seven reasons to come into Runners’ Choice today: 1. It’s Saturday morning, you’ve crushed your long run in cold temperatures, and you’re feeling inspired! 2. Avoid the online transaction fee by paying by cash or cheque in the store, and achieve the big multi-race discounts (see below). 3. Saucony will give […]

Running for Meg

Local runners had extra motivation to go for a run this weekend.

Running in the New Year

If you’re looking for a head-start on your running-related resolutions, look for the 2014 Waterloo Running Series mailer! Finally came in the mail today thanks @RunWaterloo pic.twitter.com/yeStneSf8J — natasha♌ (@natasha14_98) December 30, 2013 From these paper forms, you can sign up for any of the 12 races, with discounts up to 35%! As well, you […]

A 118 KM Warmup

The ENDURrun is an 8 Day, 7 Stage event where runners test themselves on 160 KM of roads and trails. We call it the ultimate running challenge, well, because it is the running experience of a lifetime. It attracts runners of a wide range of experiences and goals. This year, we recruited local runner Will […]

My Beginner Running Story

[Running stories are a new feature of the RunWaterloo blog.  This is the story of Jen’s first race!] Last Christmas, I started running as a gift to my husband James. He began running two years ago and loves it. He takes part in the Waterloo Running Series and has done 2 half-marathons. The last two […]

Like Father, Like Daughter

Like father, like daughter [This running story  is from local father-daughter team John and Kailey Haddock, and their first time running the Father’s Day Waterloo 10 KM Classic!] As long as I can remember, dad was a runner. He ran during lunch hours, before work, after work, during my swim meets, soccer tournaments – the […]