Pancakes anyone?
Wow! Looks like the “spring market” started early in Waterloo Region this year. It is no secret that we are currently in a seller’s market – there are a lot more buyers than sellers which creates multiple offer situations on the...
Racing Flats: How light is light enough?
Last month I wrote about how much of a difference light shoes make. In summary, the study I referenced showed losing 100g/shoe will result in just under a 1% improvement in running economy (RE) as long as all other features remain equal. At...
Showcasing Waterloo Region
It’s no secret that Waterloo Region is vastly growing into a popular place to live. We are seeing record high house sales and prices in Waterloo Region. “Reaching a new milestone in December, was the average price of a Detached home...
A Local Running Story: Finish Line Proposal
At the 2016 Re-Fridgee-Eighter, finish line spectators were in for a treat. Josh Bolton’s new record 8 mile time was not even the highlight! He had an even bigger surprise up his sleeve on that mild February day… We caught up with...
January Running News
This issue of Running News covers race results, announcements and other stories from the end of 2016 and first month of 2017. End of 2016 #ACXC2016 The last major race of 2016 was the Canadian National Cross Country Championships, held in...
What motivates you to stay active in the winter?
The only things hot about this winter are the hot chocolate and the housing market! When it is cold outside, many find it hard to get out and run, especially if you’re looking for daylight hours. What keeps you motivated and moving in the...
How much faster do lighter shoes make us?
When race day comes around, it’s always nice to have little things that you can do to run faster without actually having to be more fit. I think for most of us, it’s logical that if our shoes are substantially lighter, we’re going to require less...
Congratulations to Run Waterloo Membership winners Sandi and Deirdre!
This month, Run Waterloo launched a brand new membership program for 2017. It’s a great way for runners to support their community, and it comes with a lot of benefits as well. I’m a member, and I also gave away two memberships this...
Is festive sugar-loading a bad thing pre-run?
The holiday season is upon us, which means the sugar content in our diets will be on the rise. No complaints here; sugar is delicious! Plus, as runners, we can get away with eating a lot more than our non-running friends. When we run, as most...
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Looks like winter has finally arrived! With a light sprinkling of snow and temperatures starting to drop, it is time to get your winter running gear out. At this time of the year, many people either take a break from running or spend more time on...
Regional Trail Tour: Walter Bean Trail at Pioneer Tower
Our Regional Trail Tour continues, exploring the region’s favourite trails. The Sunday following each feature, Health and Performance will lead a run on the trail for anyone to join. Read more about the Regional Trail Tour. This week, H+P...
A Local Running Story: Runner Raises Funds for Local Charity with 365 Day Run Streak
We all have our own reasons for running, from mental and physical health, to competition, to supporting causes that are close to our hearts. Some of us have overcome injuries and have many supporters that keep us going. This is Kristy’s...
