What will your strategy be?
The upcoming ENDURrace is unique in that it takes place in two parts – a 5km and an 8km the following week in the beautiful town of Elmira. This year will be my first year running this race and I am looking forward to the challenge. Having run several 5km races in the past I […]
Round up your friends for this Laurier Loop contest
Kitchener-Waterloo is known as a great place to live for so many reasons, one of them being that it is home to a great education ecosystem. We are so fortunate to have Contestoga College, Wilfrid Laurier University and University of Waterloo located right here, and all of the talent, energy, and economic benefit they add to […]
Thinking warmer thoughts
Last January, I asked what keeps you motivated to run during the winter, and that great discussion is as relevant now as ever! This year, I’m taking a different approach. I want to know: What are most looking forward to about your summer runs? After all, July is only six months away! Interested in winning […]
Looking ahead to 2018
With only a few weeks left before the New Year, I’ve started to take some time to plan what I want to accomplish in 2018. One of my goals is to improve my 5km time. With ambitious business goals as well, I know that this won’t be easy to accomplish without careful planning. Therefore, I’ve […]
Run with a friend at the Santa Pur-suit!
It’s hard to believe that 2017 is quickly coming to an end! It is at this time of year I take time to reflect. What has gone well in 2017? What are my goals for 2018? It is amazing what you can accomplish in just one year. Well, after doing some reflecting I must say […]
Racing at its best
Fall has finally arrived, which means one of my favourite Run Waterloo races is just around the corner! What makes the Fall Classic one of my favourite races? The colours – this race is always perfectly timed with the leaves changing on the trees. Lots of reds, yellows, and oranges make it easy to run hard […]
Summer in Kitchener Waterloo
Summer is finally (almost) here! Typically, we see a bit of a slow down in the housing market during the summer months which is no surprise with many traveling to cottages, hosting BBQs, landscaping and of course running more often. However, this year we have seen record high sales and prices so many people are […]
My Next KW Race looks at 40 years of change
40 years of change
As we celebrate the Waterloo 10KM Classic’s 40th anniversary, it’s easy to see how much running has changed since 1978. From technology in shoes, to the mass popularity of distances such as the half marathon, to what is considered fashionable for a runner, to the quality of race photography, it’s easy to see that running and […]
Does colour really matter?
The temperatures have soared in April, but the housing market was already sizzling this March! More buyers and limited inventory have had homes moving quickly and often over list price. Here are the averages: Days on the market: 14 (compared to 35 in 2016) Price of a detached home: $583, 144 (increase of 35.6 percent […]
